MonteNH Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Is anyone using the UMI upper and lower tube style control arms ? Just wondering what Your feedback is ? Im thinking about ordering the upper and lower non-adjustable set with hardware and bushings for $309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicDragon42 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I put PMT rear control arms on my Monte last year and have been very pleased with them. They are made in the USA and the quality was outstanding. Whatever brand you buy, be sure to order the lower control arms with the holes for a sway bar in case you decide to add later. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I seen the PMT they looked equally nice. Does the stock sway bar bolt right up to the holes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicDragon42 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yes. The stock sway bar will bolt up to the PMT lower control arms. When I did mine, I used a Hocthkis sway bar. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks Mike , I ordered the PMT set today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Link to the PMT kit please? Looking to do mine since the rearend is already out of the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdMC Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 http://pmtfabrication.com/Category/21-64-72-gm-a-body.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 AWESOME! Ordering tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 those look real nice and a good price too..which ones did you get....the adjustable or non adjustable?...thats my next piece to the puzzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I ordered Non-adjustable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Mine came in the mail today. Im very impressed with the quality. They look great. I will be getting them installed over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Did you get the tubular ones or the boxed ones? Also, did you get the braces and bushings too? Just had to ask. Mine aren't here yet. I was waffling on which set I wanted, tubular or boxed and the price of the tubular set was really hard to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 I got tubular with mounting kit and bushings for $309 shipped to my door. I didnt get the braces , dont know how important they are or aren't though. I seen the boxed ones after I made my order and I might have gone with them instead had I seen them first. What are Your thoughts ( Cbolt ) on the tubular ones vs boxed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Let me start by saying I am in no means an expert on rear control arms but here are my thoughts: I don't know about quality but the boxed set looks more like standard equipment and they look more "sturdy". Not that I am planning on launching with 500 ft/lbs of torque or anything but was looking to keep as much of the stock appearance as possible and get the biggest bang for the buck. My opinion is that the tubular control arms are going to be sufficient for my particular application and the price is impossible to beat judging by everyones opinion of the quality so I am debating (still) which ones to order. I *want* the boxed control arms but at almost $90 difference I am still leaning towards the tubular, especially considering I am planning on ordering the whole package; uppers, lowers, braces, bushings, and the installation tool. I still have time to make my decision because my axles aren't scheduled to be delivered until tomorrow sometime and I have to manufacture an accelerator cable, dial in the new transmission and break in the rear gears. All that being said I would love to hear your thoughts once you get yours installed and a few miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Your thinking is pretty much same as mine. I dont plan on taking my car to the track. I just purchased 3:73 gears and a posi unit so I figured it couldnt hurt to upgrade the control arms. That being said the tubular have to be an upgrade to the stock 40 yr old ones. I will keep you posted as to how everything goes. They should be installed over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Perfect and thanks. I am working this weekend so won't get anything done anyway and you will probably be out checking everything out. I know I would be! What posi unit did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 I got the Auburn Posi unit with Richmond 3:73 Gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I got the Auburn as well and Jegs upgraded me to the better of the two Auburn units offered because they screwed up my original order of the Eaton unit. Nice of them. I also got the Richmond 3.73 gears. When are you doing your differential upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Wow to funny , My car will be getting it's upgrade this weekend. Im dropping it off Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Awesome. Can't wait to hear all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteNH Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Awesome. Can't wait to hear all about it. You and I both.....Im going out of my mind waiting...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I know exactly how you feel. I started this project, trans and rear swap, back in August. I keep running into things that need replaced or just things I want to replace while I am in there. The "snowball" effect essentially. It may be worse for you as I think your driving season is going to end soon, compared with mine here in Florida. on the bright side, at least my car "sat out" the love-bug season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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