655 South Lincoln Ave / San Bernardino Ca. 92408 Phone: Toll Free 1-877-470-2975
Fax: 909-890-0703

 

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

 

Performance handling kits with a Disc Brake conversion:
(Note: Tubular upper control arms will only work with tall GM spindles-- If you are using stock spindles, then our G-Plus control arms are what you should use).

  The following tubular control arms listed on this page will only fit a tall GM spindle measuring 8-15/16-inches tall across the ball joint bosses. This spindle is required in conjunction with our Negative Roll upper arm in order to generate negative camber gain during cornering. The geometry change keeps the tire contact patch flatter on the pavement. The result is greater cornering ability and longer tire life. There are three things you must know:
  1. This spindle will not work with stock upper control arms.
  2. Your stock lower control arm can be used or you can purchase our tubular lower CTA-88L.
  3. Global West Negative Roll arms will not work with your stock spindle that measures 7 inches tall.

List of spindles that will work.

We offer 3 different control arm kits: The first two are strictly for non-turbo vehicles.

Part # CNR-88A (shown to the right) consists of the following:

  • Billet cross shafts
  • Del-a-lum bushings (lifetime warranty) and grease fittings.
  • Upper ball joints
  • Billet ball joint covers
  • Arm is powder coated black
  • Shipped assembled

CNR-88A Costs $598.74 pr
Part # CNR-88AP is identical to the CNR-88A except instead of  Del-a-lum bushings, we are using polyurethane.

CNR-88AP Costs $552.87 pr
The combination of the tall spindle and upper control arm change the geometry in such a way, that corning ability is dramatically improved.
Special note: Both of the two kits listed above will not work on a Turbo vehicle.

Cars equipped with a turbo must use CNR-88B.  Heat produced by the turbo system cooks the bushings on the passenger side causing failure. We build a special upper control arm which uses a brass bushing instead of rubber, polyurethane, or Del-A-lum bushings. The upper arm assembly allows the bushings to be lubricated via a grease fitting. Lubrication will provide long service. This bushing will not cause a harsh ride.

CNR-88B is supplied assembled as shown in the picture. The other control arm on the driver side is shipped with Del-a-lum bushings.
(see CNR-88A photo).

CNR-88B Costs $644.00 pr

The following features are listed below using Global West upper control arms:

  • No frame modifications.
  • Will not interfere with exhaust or steering column
  • Uses normal alignment shim pack
  • Has additional caster built into the upper arms.
  • CNC machined components.
  • Ball joint angles are corrected to accommodate new geometry.
  • Round tube design provides superior strength.
  • Load carrier upper ball joints offering increased strength over original stock 4 bolt.
  • Allows for 11- inch, 12-inch, 13-inch, or  CAT5 disc brake upgrades .
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  • Stock spring maybe used if desired.
  • Black powder coat finish
  • Cross bars  provide additional strength during brake and cornering loads.
  • Positive bump stop eliminate possible over travel of ball joints.
  • Control arm are shipped pre-assembled with  DEL-A-LUM Bushings or polyurethane.
  • Control arms have a warranty

The following benefits apply to your vehicle using the combination of tall spindle
and Global West CNR upper arms.

  • Increased cornering capability
  • Improved tire life
  • Straight line stability.
  • Bigger brakes--Greater stopping ability.

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