1978-88 G-body,Chevelle,Grand National G-plus tubular control arms for standard coil springs.

1978 - 1988 Chevrolet Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo,
Buick Century, Regal , Grand National, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Olds 442,
Pontiac Grand Prix, Lemans, Tempest.

G-Plus control arms are designed for performance street, however cars crossing over into drag racing are also utilizing this application. TLC drag race control arms are available for the dedicated race car. (TLC arms)

G-PLUS arms bolt directly to stock spindles or 2 inch drop spindles. The arms have additional caster built into the them and a improved camber curve. The combination keeps the tire contact patch flatter on the pavement verses stock. A bump stop is installed on the control arm eliminating the stock one on the frame. The new bump stop location allows for a limiter, which can be installed for drag race applications. Billet cross shafts and top of the line Del-a-lum bushings (which reduce suspension drag) are incorporated making this control arm superior for all applications. New alignment specifications are included. G-Plus control arms are offered with Del-a-lum bushings or polyurethane. The control arms are shipped assembled with bushings, ball joints, billet cross shafts, and bump stops,

Part # CTA-88A uses Del-a-lum bushings cost $679.81 pr
Overstock item $589.25 pr
Part # CTA-88AP uses polyurethane bushings cost $572.28 pr
Overstock item $479.25 pr

Tubular Lower Control Arms using a standard springs.

Global West's tubular lower arms are perfect for stock or performance suspension upgrades. The arms are supplied with ball joints, sway bar end links, bump stops, control arm bushings, and a innovative rotating spring cushion. The cushion acts two fold by offering isolation and a proper indexing of the coil spring. Even if you trim your coil spring in order to lower the car, the lower spring cushion simply rotates for proper re-index.
The control arms also provide additional header tube clearance, requires no frame modifications and are pre-assembled for your conveyance.

Global West's control arms are well designed providing excellent support around the spring, ball joint and bushing areas. Straps are utilized at the bushing locations while 3 tubes support the spring pocket. The sway bar mounting plate acts as a gusset strengthening the ball joint area. Incorporate our rotating spring pocket and you have an unbeatable package.

The following list specifies standard features with this lower control arm.

Strength: (Built out of 1-5/8 inch roll cage tubing ).
Del-a-lum bushings are used for most applications. Polyurethane is also available.
Reinforced sway bar pick up points.
Lower arm bump stops are standard.
Steering bump stops are standard.
Cross bar supporting spring pocket.
Additional clearance is added through the middle of the arm for header tubes.
Traditional Global West straps are used at bushing housing locations for strength.
Control arms are powder coated black.
Fully assembled when shipped.

wpe27.jpg (15396 bytes) Why a rotating spring mount?

There are a three reasons why we built a rotating spring pocket. First : A lot of people cut the coil spring to obtain a desired ride height. When you cut the spring, the spring will no longer line up in the lower arm or upper frame mount . In some cases this can cause the spring to make noise rubbing on the edge of the pocket. In this case the spring cushions solves the rubbing issue and by rotating it provides a way to re-index the spring. Second: The spring will be loaded properly around the coil. If you will notice most tubular lower control arms have a flat plate that the spring sits on. There really is no index. This places a lot of load at the very end of the coil spring rather than on the full coil. Over time this will fatigue the coil spring. Sag may occur. Third: Ride height adjustments can be made by shimming under the spring pocket.

Part# CTA-88L with Del-a-lum bushings.$742.39 pr
Overstock item $669.25 pr

Part # CTA-88LP with Polyurethane bushings $685.20 pr
Overstock item $593.85 pr

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