We would like to welcome UMI Performance as our newest supporting vendor!

Please take a moment to visit their site: http://umiperformance.com/

We have actually been a sponsor for over a year now but when we renewed our sponsorship we got marked as new.

Oh well :)

Ryan

do you offer a discount??

do you offer a discount??

Hello,

We just had a 15% off sale that ended on 12-28. What items are you looking for?

i am looking for rear tubular control arms for my 66 i see you have them for $239 on ebay free shipping is it free shipping from your website? a discount for team chevelle members would be nice

i am looking for rear tubular control arms for my 66 i see you have them for $239 on ebay free shipping is it free shipping from your website? a discount for team chevelle members would be nice

Hello,

I can offer you free shipping. You can use eBay, give us a call or I can send you a Paypal invoice. Let me know and I will be glad to help.

Thank you!
Ryan

Hi
I tried to buy parts but no one returned my call so I bought else where.Not to sound like a jerk but maybe you don't have enough staff?
Jeff

Hi
I tried to buy parts but no one returned my call so I bought else where.Not to sound like a jerk but maybe you don't have enough staff?
Jeff

Jeff, Who did you speak with?

I think your in PA I talked to the one in Canada sorry my mistake

I talked to Ultimate Performance In Canada as i said my mistake

I talked to Ultimate Performance In Canada as i said my mistake

Thanks for clarifying, I appreciate it.
Ryan

I just picked up these rear arms, ordered Monday morning, arrived Wednesday. Pretty stout looking parts, will be a long time before I can report on their performance though. Was 15% off when I ordered

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_32_42&products_id=273

I just picked up these rear arms, ordered Monday morning, arrived Wednesday. Pretty stout looking parts, will be a long time before I can report on their performance though. Was 15% off when I ordered

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_32_42&products_id=273

Hello
We just wanted to thank you again for choosing UMI Performance. And its great to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of the product. And I am sure you will not be disappointed in the performance either....:thumbsup:
Thanks Again
Brad :D

Just bought and installed a complete rear suspension kit for my Beaumont..nice parts..cant wait to drive it!!

Thanks for choosing UMI Performance we appreciate the business! Good to hear that you like the quality of our products and I am sure you will love the performance of them as well. Keep us posted.
Take it easy,
Brad :D

Got my lower rear control arms from you really fast and we installed them yesterday. Great product and service.

Thanks

Steve Dunn
Panama City, Fl.

I purchased the rear control arm set from UMI. they are the lower boxed control arms and the tubular upper arms and a new bolt kit, for my 1970 Monte Carlo. they fit well and look great!!!

thanks
jamie

Just started installing my UMI adjustable uppers lower arms relocation brackets and control arm braces. They seem to fit very well and look like good quality pieces. The shipping was fast service is great.

Hello Everyone
Thanks for choosing UMI Performance! And thanks for the great comments :beers:
Take it easy
Brad :D

Any more sales coming up soon?

Brad, when are those front control arms going to be finished?

Just ordered a rear coil over kit and swaybars. the 71 will be on QA1's all around. Should handle great I hope.:thumbsup:

Just ordered a rear coil over kit and swaybars. the 71 will be on QA1's all around. Should handle great I hope.:thumbsup:

Hello
Thanks for Choosing UMI Performance for your suspension needs. We appreciate the business. And I am sure you will not be disappointed in the quality or performance of our products. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad :D

Do you guys offer a military discount or have any sales coming up?

We have UMI upper and lower control arms on both our 70 malibu and 72 el camino. Great product! Really helps keep the back end planted. Are there any plans to market front upper and lower control arms?

We have UMI upper and lower control arms on both our 70 malibu and 72 el camino. Great product! Really helps keep the back end planted. Are there any plans to market front upper and lower control arms?


Hello,

Great to hear! We do have the front upper and lowers in production now and they will be ready in 3-4 weeks to be sold and shipped. Below is a picture of an installation consisting of the new A-Arms. Take a look and let me know if you have questions.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=72lemans

Thank you!
Ryan

I've been waiting around for your fronts. Do you guys have a price for them yet? and are the upper A-arms adjustable?

Matt

I've been waiting around for your fronts. Do you guys have a price for them yet? and are the upper A-arms adjustable?

Matt

Hello Matt,

Thanks for waiting, we appreciate it! We have them in production now so they are close. The upper A-Arms are no adjustable but feature a geometry change for improved alignments and lowered vehicles. The price per set of upper and lowers will be $899 and includes new upper and lower ball joints, chrome moly cross shafts, spring isolator and bump stops. The upper control arms feature delrin bushings while the lowers will come with polyurethane, delrin may be an option on the lowers at a later date.

If you have any additional questions please ask. Thank you!
Ryan

Ryan,

Great to hear that you'll have the hardware for the front soon. I've installed the goods for the rear and liked the fit and finish. Please post when the new stuff is available to ship.

Hello
Thanks for your interest in UMI Performance! When they are ready to ship this will be the first forum to know. And if you would like go to our website and open a account and we will keep you posted through emails with NEW Products and promotional offers. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad :D

Greetings Brad, I recently purchased the #4021 LCA's and #4034 Rear Sway bar. FINALLY got everything installed today. Your website says 1 hour install.... but that doesn't include the 7 days of beating, heating, PB Blasting, beer,(repeat) to get the encrusted 44 year old bolts out !!! Took it for a ride and it feels WAY safer and handles better...the rear end was pretty squirrely before. The UMI parts fit well (and did only take about an hour), good quality, and you guys respond to emails. Pleasure doing business with you...

Greetings Brad, I recently purchased the #4021 LCA's and #4034 Rear Sway bar. FINALLY got everything installed today. Your website says 1 hour install.... but that doesn't include the 7 days of beating, heating, PB Blasting, beer,(repeat) to get the encrusted 44 year old bolts out !!! Took it for a ride and it feels WAY safer and handles better...the rear end was pretty squirrely before. The UMI parts fit well (and did only take about an hour), good quality, and you guys respond to emails. Pleasure doing business with you...

Those old rusty bolts can be a pain!! Glad to hear you got everything installed and you are pleased.

If we can help anymore please ask. Thanks again :)
Ryan

has anybody got the new upper and lower front control arms yet? How do they look? Any track testing on them yet?

ryan,
Do the front upper arms have a tube connecting the side tubes together under the flat metal with the letters UMI on it making it look like an "A" from the under side or is the flat metal the only brace in the center.

Also, what are the drag race front control arms you were refering to in another post you are making? Are they the same arm, just with delrin, for maximum weight transfer?

Thanks,
Greg

ryan,
Do the front upper arms have a tube connecting the side tubes together under the flat metal with the letters UMI on it making it look like an "A" from the under side or is the flat metal the only brace in the center.

Also, what are the drag race front control arms you were refering to in another post you are making? Are they the same arm, just with delrin, for maximum weight transfer?

Thanks,
Greg

Hello Greg,

Thanks for the interest and I will be glad to help.

Yes there is a connecting tube under the engraved UMI plate making them a true "A" arm.

Our drag race version is mostly a change in the upper A-Arm. The upper A-Arms will be chromoly steel, we will remove the engraved UMI plate, it will use the same delrin bushings but feature aluminum cross shafts for weight savings. The ball joints supplied will also be a low friction ball joint in both the upper and lower A-Arm.

The drag race arms are pretty much completed, we haven't manufacture the aluminum cross shaft yet but it will be completed shortly.

If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan

Excellent. The low friction ball joint was going to be my next question. Do you have any idea on production release of these items? I want a set of uppers and lowers. Spring is just around the corner!
Thanks
Greg

Any plans for another sale soon? I missed the Christmas sale by 2 days!

Ryan,

We'll you be able to offer the lower arms with a large shock opening for afco and other large body shocks? We obviously loose the advantage of the powder coat if the end user has to cut and weld on the new arms for this application.

Thanks again,
Greg

Excellent. The low friction ball joint was going to be my next question. Do you have any idea on production release of these items? I want a set of uppers and lowers. Spring is just around the corner!
Thanks
Greg

Sorry for the delay Greg. We can have these ready to ship in 2 weeks or so. I will get some more pictures and pricing up as soon as I can. The pricing will be a little different due to material and ball joints as both are more expensive.



Ryan,

We'll you be able to offer the lower arms with a large shock opening for afco and other large body shocks? We obviously loose the advantage of the powder coat if the end user has to cut and weld on the new arms for this application.

Thanks again,
Greg

Afco shocks do fit with our A-Arms. Is there certain Afco part # you are looking to use?

Thanks again!
Ryan

Ryan,
The afco part is 3840 or 3850. The afco shock body is 2.4 inches in diameter, which requires the larger opening in the a-arm and requires the mounting holes relocated.
Afco send a ring that you weld in your factory a-arm, after enlarging the shock opening to the required size, that provides the correct opening and mounting holes for the tie bar of the shock to mount. This is my concern because if I cut and weld on your arms then I loose the powder coat and worry if I can access the bolt to mount the shock with, with the deep spring cup (which I like by the way).
Thanks for helping,
Greg

Ryan,
The afco part is 3840 or 3850. The afco shock body is 2.4 inches in diameter, which requires the larger opening in the a-arm and requires the mounting holes relocated.
Afco send a ring that you weld in your factory a-arm, after enlarging the shock opening to the required size, that provides the correct opening and mounting holes for the tie bar of the shock to mount. This is my concern because if I cut and weld on your arms then I loose the powder coat and worry if I can access the bolt to mount the shock with, with the deep spring cup (which I like by the way).
Thanks for helping,
Greg

Greg,

The Afco shocks fit great with our lower A-Arms. The opening in our A-Arm is larger for the T-Bar to fit through. We are running an Afco #3845CF shock on our vehicle now and the fit is fine. You also won't need to cut or install the supplied ring they include.

I hope this helps :)
Ryan

EDIT- Greg, we are also an Afco dealer so if I can help with pricing on any Afco items I will be happy too. We haven't got their products listed on our site yet.

Ryan,

Thank you for all the time and effort you have provided so far. I am impressed. You are turning into a one stop shop. Post or pm me when your race arms are ready for distribution. I am interested in the afco shock also. If you wouldn't mind checking on the part number that fits my vehicle. I have a 70 chevelle and want the afco BNC non coil over, front shock.

I want to get that 1.4x 60 foot times in the 1.3x or better, so stock a-arms and single adjust QA1's have to go!!!

Thanks,
Greg

Hey Umi,

Why would one want tubular rear lowers rather than boxed?

I'm installing a 1" suspension drop and figured its a good time to get some adjustable/non stamped sheet metal control arms.

-Dan

Hey Umi,

Why would one want tubular rear lowers rather than boxed?

I'm installing a 1" suspension drop and figured its a good time to get some adjustable/non stamped sheet metal control arms.

-Dan

Hi Dan,

Thanks for the interest and I will be glad to help.

Both items will work the exact same and strength is not an issue with either one. We started by offering the tubular design only but many customers requested the boxed version instead. They liked the boxed version because it looks more like a factory arm while the tubular looks more "race oriented". Our boxed arms feature the same dimensions in wide and height as the factory control arms, we also cap the ends and sand them nicely to blend everything in. Many restoration shops like these boxed arms.

This is what brought about the boxed style arm. So we recommend to purchase them based on preference only. The tubular style is lighter and less expensive and both items except a rear sway bar.

If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you!
Ryan

cool! Just pick up a of tubular rears on ebay.

Question about axle housing bushings. I figure I'll replace them, cause I know they are many years old. I read about how poly bushings here could cause problems (vibes and shimmy ..ect), and some guy buy expensive spherical bushings ... can anyone shed some light here?

I'm just building a cruiser here.