Edelbrock Tubular Braces #5210

[Ken Adams]

Any of you use the Edelbrock #5210 rear tubular braces on your G-body? Supposed to increase traction and improve handling. Input please

 

[regal81455]

got the umi versions! cheaper and look better in my opinion...

 

[Heg87t]

Yup

got the umi versions! cheaper and look better in my opinion...

I agree. Be aware that the picture in the instructions shows them upside down. Adjustable part goes to the upper control arm not lower.

There's a couple of pictures in this thread.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/brakes-suspensions-tires-wheels/313646-my-new-chassis-thread.html

 

[regal81455]

I agree. Be aware that the picture in the instructions shows them upside down. Adjustable part goes to the upper control arm not lower.

There's a couple of pictures in this thread.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/brakes-suspensions-tires-wheels/313646-my-new-chassis-thread.html

thanks for posting that link to my thread! i guess i was just being lazy

 

[Ken Adams]

Did you find the braces improved traction and handling?

 

[Heg87t]

Don't Know Yet

Did you find the braces improved traction and handling?

My car is still on jack stands while I get the posi installed, rear end back in, brakes, etc... Seems to have turned into a larger project than I thought!

I will let you know but I am of the opinion that every brace imaginable needs to be put into our cars. The other braces I have done to this point have helped a lot!

 

[regal81455]

I will let you know but I am of the opinion that every brace imaginable needs to be put into our cars. The other braces I have done to this point have helped a lot!

Ill second the above for sure...

I,too, unfortunately am not in a position to tell you as my car is about 3mos away from full frame off completion + ive changed so much from the last time i drove it that I wouldn't be able to single any one change out...

 

[forcefed3.8's]

I just installed a set on my car. I haven't driven the car yet, but it has to help with control arm mount flex. I have the HR lower mount braces. The main reason I got these braces is for adding strength to the frame notch. This seems like the area that would flex the most.

 

[regal81455]

Ken-

I noticed you bought the e-brocks off a member on the v8 site - seems you gotta good deal so Id toss'm on see how you like'm!!

 

[Ken Adams]

Purchased for $60 shipped. Summit or Jegs sells them for $109+shipping

 

[83hurstguy]

I had the Hotchkis ones on mine (which look just like the UMI's), went to the Edelbrocks because they don't stick out as far. The Hotchkis ones hit the mufflers with a torque tech setup.