Description

Designed for the pro-touring GM enthusiasts, QA1 GM 2.0 pro-touring control arms are a simple upgrade over original suspension or worn and outdated tubular control arms. The pro-touring arms are also for those wanting to improve their overall handling, ride quality, and vehicle stance. These arms will improve suspension geometry over the factory configuration and pave the way for planning additional upgrades. The high-strength, low alloy steel enables optimized thinner wall construction and results in overall lighter weight. The increased positive caster design improves straight line stability. Pro-touring arms also feature QA1's stronger, low maintenance, and rebuildable ball joints which feature integrated dust boots.

Note: These control arms are not compatible with OE-type springs, a coilover system must be installed. QA1's arms will accept factory type sway bars and include upper and lower bump stops.

Product Overview

QA1?s Pro-Touring Control Arms are the answer to your handling needs for autocross and road course. Designed with QA1?s Ultra Low Friction Ball Joint, these arms will eliminate flex and provide bind-free movement. The one inch longer upper ball joint stud improves camber gain to keep the tire contact patch optimal for superior cornering grip. QA1?s ball joints are adjustable and rebuildable for tuning with different stud lengths. Configured for QA1 Pro Coil Systems with double shear lower mounting. The combination of high strength tubing and billet aluminum cross shafts make these arms amount to the lightest on the market with improved strength and durability. Robotically welded and high-quality powder coated these street control arms look great. All of these arms are designed to add 3-4 degrees of caster and 0.5 to 1 degree of negative camber when used together. When used independently they will add approximately half of the preceding numbers.

Features and Benefits

• Correct outdated front end geometry
• Optimized strength to weight ratio
• Low friction bushings
• Designed for use with QA1 patented Ultimate Ball Joints
• Easy bolt-in installation
• Made in the USA

Product Details

Brand:	QA1
Description:	QA1 70-81 GM F-Body/73-77 A-Body/75-79 X-Body/78-96 B-Body Pro-Touring Upper Control Arm Kit - Front
Manufacturer Part Number:	52518
Part Number:	qap52518
Prop 65 - Short Label:	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Prop 65 Yes/No:	Yes
Title:	QA1 Suspension Control Arm Kit 52518
UPC:	806990160256

Kit Options

This item is available as a full kit.
Select a kit option in the following table if you are looking for this item in a bundle form with all associated components.

Kit option/s:

Thumb	SKU	Kit Title
	qapBW02-GMB4	QA1 71-76 GM B-Body Level 2 Big Wheel Kit (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap5254, 2x qap7888-109, 1x qapGD507-10550C, 2x qapT115W, 1x qapRCK52364, 1x qap52721, 1x qap52850, 1x qap52851, 1x qap5201)
	qapBW02-GMB5	QA1 Level 2 Big Wheel Kits BW02-GMB5 Suspension Handling Packages, Kits, Coil Springs, Shocks/Struts, 0-2.000 in. Drop, Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Kit
	qapBW02-GMB6	QA1 91-96 GM B-Body Level 2 Big Wheel Kit (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52720, 1x qap52862, 2x qap7888-109, 1x qapGD507-10650C, 1x qapRCK52380, 2x qapT115W, 1x qap52851, 1x qap5201)
	qapBW03-GMA3	QA1 Level 3 Big Wheel Kits BW03-GMA3 Suspension Handling Packages, Kits, Coilovers, Trailing Arms, Control Arms, Sway Bars, Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Kit
	qapBW03-GMB4	QA1 71-76 GM B-Body Level 3 Big Wheel Kit (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap5254, 2x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG507-10600C, 2x qapT121W, 1x qapRCK52461, 1x qap52721, 1x qap52850, 1x qap52851, 1x qap5201)
	qapBW03-GMB5	QA1 77-90 GM B-Body Level 3 Big Wheel Kit (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52720, 1x qap52862, 2x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG507-10500C, 2x qapT121W, 1x qapRCK52464, 1x qap52851, 1x qap5201)
	qapBW03-GMB6	QA1 91-96 GM B-Body Level 3 Big Wheel Kit (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52720, 1x qap52862, 2x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG507-10650C, 2x qapT121W, 1x qapRCK52464, 1x qap52851, 1x qap5201)
	qapHK23-GMA3	QA1 73-77 GM A-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/ Shocks (1x qap5208, 1x qap5247, 1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap52894, 1x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG401-10650C, 1x qapRCK52446, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK23-GMB4	QA1 Level 3 Full Vehicle Handling Suspension Kits HK23-GMB4 HANDLING KIT LEVEL 3, GM B-BODY; 78-93 GM B-BODY, W/ SHOCKS
	qapHK23-GMB5	QA1 94-96 GM B-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/ Shocks (1x qap5209, 1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52862, 1x qap52894, 1x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG507-10650C, 1x qapRCK52454, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK23-GMF2	QA1 70-81 GM F-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/ Shocks (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG501-10450C, 1x qapT121W, 2x qapTD702)
	qapHK23-GMX3	QA1 75-79 GM X-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/ Shocks (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap9039-308, 1x qapMG401-10500C, 1x qapT121W, 2x qapTD801)
	qapHK33-GMA3	QA1 73-77 GM A-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/o Shocks (1x qap5208, 1x qap5247, 1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap52894, 2x qap9039-308, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK33-GMB4	QA1 78-93 GM B-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/o Shocks (1x qap5203, 1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52862, 1x qap52894, 2x qap7888-109, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK33-GMB5	QA1 94-96 GM B-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/o Shocks (1x qap5209, 1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap5254, 1x qap52862, 1x qap52894, 2x qap7888-109, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK33-GMF2	QA1 70-81 GM F-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/o Shocks (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap7888-109, 1x qapT114W)
	qapHK33-GMX3	QA1 75-79 GM X-Body Level 3 Handling Kit 2.0 w/o Shocks (1x qap52518, 1x qap5252, 1x qap52520, 1x qap52893, 1x qap9039-308, 1x qapT121W)
	qapHK43-GMF2	QA1 Level 3 Full Vehicle Handling Suspension Kits for 1970-1974 CAMARO, FIREBIRD - HK43-GMF2 Kits, 3.0 Drag Kit, Front/Rear Shocks, Coil Springs, Front/Rear Sway Bar, Trailing Arms, Control Arms. Chevy, Pontiac, Kit
	qapBW02-GMA3	QA1 Level 2 Big Wheel Kits BW02-GMA3 Suspension Handling Packages, Kits, Coilovers, Trailing Arms, Control Arms, Sway Bars, Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Kit

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-16 02:07:51

Features

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand

QA1

Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number

52518

Product Attributes - Part Type

Control Arms

Product Attributes - Product Line

QA1 GM 2.0 Pro-Touring Control Arms

Product Attributes - UPC

806990160256

Product Attributes - Control Arm Style

Tubular

Product Attributes - Control Arm Material

Steel

Product Attributes - Ball Joint Included

Yes

Product Attributes - Bushings Included

Yes

Product Attributes - Control Arm Color

Black

Product Attributes - Ball Joint Plate Type

Pressed-in

Product Attributes - Adjustable

No

Product Attributes - Hardware Included

Yes

Product Attributes - Bushing Material

Polyurethane

Product Attributes - Quantity

Sold as a pair.

Compatibility