G-body Build Series – Stage 2 Handling Kit: Rear Install

Join Dustin and Ramey in the UMI Race shop as they transform an old 1978 Cutlass into a weekend warrior with cruising capabilities. In this series they swap the old, worn out, factory suspension with a UMI Performance Stage 2 Handling kit. The UMI Stage 2 handling kit is the – bolt-on and go – way to improve handling and performance. It gives your classic car a modern feel

In this episode Dustin can finally install the shiny, new, rear suspension upgrades from the UMI Performance Stage 2 Handling Kit. This includes the tubular rear lower & upper control arms, plus the frame brace reinforcements to tie them together. The rear end was also prepped with new polyurethane housing bushings for the upper control arms to mount to. After mounting the rear end, Dustin installed the UMI 2″ rear lowering springs on the Cutlass to lower it and enhance the ride quality. Finally, using the jack to load the suspension, all the parts were tightened in place. 

On the next episode they will be making way for the Front UMI suspension products, by ripping out the old factory parts.