Build a properly matched suspension or steering setup with this QA1 sway bars. Manufacturer part number 52862 is offered in the listed 52862 Front Sway Bar – 1977-1996 GM B-Body – Chevrolet Caprice / Impala / Buick LeSabre / Roadmaster / Oldsmobile Delta 88 / Pontiac Bonneville – 1-3/8 in. 4130 Chromoly configuration, so vehicle application, mounting position, dimensions, spring rate, adjustment range, and all notes must be confirmed before ordering.
Key Features
- Exact QA1 part-number configuration for suspension, steering, or fabrication use
- Dimensions, adjustment, spring rate, travel, mounting, and material are part-number specific
- Vehicle and component compatibility must be verified before assembly
- Final alignment, fastener torque, clearance, and operating travel must be checked after installation
Fitment
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel or Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-1983 | Buick | Estate Wagon | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1978-1981 | Buick | LeSabre | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1985 | Buick | LeSabre | Collector's Edition |
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | Custom |
| 1982-1985 | Buick | LeSabre | Custom |
| 1985 | Buick | LeSabre | Estate Wagon |
| 1979-1985 | Buick | LeSabre | Limited |
| 1982 | Buick | LeSabre | Limited Edition F/E |
| 1978-1981 | Buick | LeSabre | Sport |
| 1992-1995 | Buick | Roadmaster | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1996 | Buick | Roadmaster | Collector's Edition |
| 1991-1995 | Buick | Roadmaster | Estate Wagon |
| 1996 | Buick | Roadmaster | Estate Wagon Collector's Edition |
| 1992-1995 | Buick | Roadmaster | Limited |
| 1996 | Buick | Roadmaster | Limited Collector's Edition |
| 1986-1992 | Chevrolet | Caprice | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1978-1996 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic |
| 1986-1990 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Brougham |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate |
| 1981-1982 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Estate |
| 1978-1981 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Landau |
| 1993-1994 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic LS |
| 1987-1990 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic LS Brougham |
| 1991-1993 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic LTZ |
| 1979-1980 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Classic Sport |
| 1978-1985 | Chevrolet | Impala | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1981-1982 | Chevrolet | Impala | Estate |
| 1978-1979 | Chevrolet | Impala | Landau |
| 1979-1980 | Chevrolet | Impala | Sport |
| 1994-1996 | Chevrolet | Impala | SS |
| 1978-1992 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1978-1983 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1980-1981 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Holiday |
| 1978-1985 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Royale |
| 1980-1985 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Royale Brougham |
| 1984-1985 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | Royale Brougham LS |
| 1978-1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1978-1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Brougham |
| 1978-1981 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Safari |
| 1978-1981 | Pontiac | Catalina | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1978-1981 | Pontiac | Catalina | Safari |
| 1983-1986 | Pontiac | Parisienne | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
| 1983-1986 | Pontiac | Parisienne | Brougham |
| 1987-1989 | Pontiac | Safari | All listed configurations unless otherwise noted |
Confirm chassis configuration, suspension position, drivetrain clearance, brake package, wheel and tire clearance, and every current QA1 application note.
Specifications
| Brand | QA1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 52862 |
| Product Type | Sway Bars |
| Listed Configuration | 52862 Front Sway Bar – 1977-1996 GM B-Body – Chevrolet Caprice / Impala / Buick LeSabre / Roadmaster / Oldsmobile Delta 88 / Pontiac Bonneville – 1-3/8 in. 4130 Chromoly |
| Compatibility Basis | Vehicle Specific |
| Condition | New |
What's Included
One new QA1 sway bars identified by manufacturer part number 52862, with only the components and hardware supplied by QA1 for that exact part number.
About QA1
QA1 develops suspension, steering, driveline, rod-end, bearing, spring, and chassis components for street, performance, racing, restoration, and custom vehicle applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will QA1 52862 fit my 1978-1983 Buick Estate Wagon?
Match the complete fitment row, then verify mounting position, suspension configuration, drivetrain clearance, brake package, wheel and tire clearance, and every current QA1 note.
What measurements matter when ordering QA1 52862?
Verify the dimensions and interfaces named in this listing, including thread size and direction, extended and compressed length, bore, spring dimensions or rate, mounting style, and available clearance as applicable.
Does QA1 52862 require setup after installation?
Suspension and steering work commonly requires torque verification, clearance and travel checks, ride-height or damping setup when adjustable, and a professional alignment before road use.
Installation
Follow the current QA1 instructions for this exact part number. Support the vehicle safely, compare every component before disassembly, use the specified hardware and torque values, verify thread engagement and mounting orientation, cycle the suspension through its operating range, check brake and wheel clearance, and complete an alignment when the installation changes suspension or steering geometry.
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