Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is proud to offer our clients this : 1970-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Trans Am 0.600-Inch Front Sway-Bar Mount Relocation Spacer Pair from UMI Performance.
UMI Performance 3068 relocation spacers move the front sway-bar bushing mounting locations forward by 0.600 inch. This creates additional clearance between the sway bar and steering components, helping correct sway-bar binding or interference with the idler arm and steering linkage.
The relocation can be especially useful when installing a larger aftermarket front sway bar, upgrading steering components, or correcting an existing sway-bar clearance problem. The spacers reposition the bar without altering the sway-bar geometry.
Each spacer is precision CNC laser-cut from heavy-duty 0.375-inch-thick mild steel. Slightly elongated mounting slots accommodate minor factory chassis variations, while the black-anodized finish provides corrosion and wear resistance.
The kit includes two relocation plates for servicing both front sway-bar bushing mounting locations. Installation is completed at the original frame mounting points without cutting, drilling, or welding.
UMI specifically notes that these spacers provide sway-bar-to-steering clearance. They do not create additional tire, wheel, or wheel-well clearance.
Key Features
- Front sway-bar mounting relocation spacer pair
- Moves the sway-bar bushing mounts forward by 0.600 inch
- Creates additional sway-bar-to-steering-component clearance
- Helps prevent interference with the idler arm and steering linkage
- Useful with factory or aftermarket front sway bars
- Maintains the existing sway-bar geometry
- Two adapter plates included
- Precision CNC laser-cut construction
- Heavy-duty 0.375-inch-thick mild steel
- Slightly elongated mounting slots accommodate minor chassis variations
- Black-anodized corrosion-resistant finish
- Direct bolt-on installation at the factory frame locations
- No cutting, drilling, or welding required
- UMI estimates approximately 30–60 minutes for installation
- Designed for street, autocross, road-course, and drag-racing applications
- Engineered and track-tested in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
- Manufactured from North American raw materials
- Designed and manufactured in the USA
- UMI Performance part #3068
Model Interchange and Fitment
Chevrolet Camaro
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1971 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1973 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1974 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1979 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1980 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro — all applicable models
Camaro applications include Base/Sport Coupe, Rally Sport, SS, LT, Berlinetta, and Z28 models where those packages were offered.
Pontiac Firebird, Formula and Trans Am
- 1970 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1971 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1972 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1973 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1974 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1975 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1976 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1978 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1979 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1980 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
- 1981 Pontiac Firebird — Base, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am
Additional GM G-Body Applications
- 1978-1987 Buick Regal
- 1978-1987 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1978-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1978-1987 GMC Caballero
- 1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1982-1986 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
Additional 2WD S10/S15 Applications
- 1982-2003 Chevrolet S-10 2WD
- 1983-1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2WD
- 1982-1990 GMC S15 2WD
- 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma 2WD
- 1983-1991 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD
Important Fitment Notes
- Intended for vehicles using factory-style front sway-bar bushing-strap mounting locations.
- Compatible with factory and aftermarket sway bars using the standard frame mounting arrangement.
- Not intended for vehicles with extensively modified frame rails or custom sway-bar mounting locations.
- S10, S15, Blazer, Jimmy, and Sonoma applications are limited to the listed 2WD models.
- This kit moves the sway bar forward for steering-component clearance.
- It does not provide additional tire, wheel, or wheel-well clearance.
Installation Notes
- Direct bolt-on installation at the existing front sway-bar frame locations.
- Safely support the vehicle before beginning installation.
- Lower the front sway bar sufficiently to position the relocation plates against the frame.
- Install each plate with the relocated mounting position facing the front of the vehicle.
- Reposition the sway-bar bushing straps onto the new forward mounting locations.
- Adjustable end links should be set to a neutral, preload-free position at normal ride height.
- Check idler-arm, steering-linkage, and sway-bar clearance through the complete steering range before operating the vehicle.
- UMI estimates approximately 30–60 minutes for a typical installation.
- Professional installation is recommended if the installer is unfamiliar with suspension or sway-bar service.
