{"product_id":"umi4065-b-64-72-el-camino-wagon-rear-shock-tower-brace","title":"UMI Performance 64-72 GM A-Body Rear Shock Tower Brace - Black","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSolve the Interference Problem Standard Braces Cause on Wagons and El Caminos\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost rear shock tower braces are designed for A-Body coupes and sedans, which means they run straight into the bed rails and floor pan on El Camino and wagon bodies. The UMI4065-B is purpose-built to clear that structure while still tying the rear shock towers together, stiffening the rear spring pocket area and cleaning up the wandering feel that comes from a flexing chassis under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for El Camino and wagon bodies, clears bed rails and floor pan where standard braces interfere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTies the rear shock towers together to reinforce the rear spring pocket area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly recommended with coilover conversions, heavy hauling, and racing use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGusseted construction for maximum stiffness with minimal added weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision laser-cut brackets for accurate, hassle-free installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Tiger Dry Lac powder coat finish in Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on installation with all hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth American mined and milled steel, designed and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkylark Sport Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevelle Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEl Camino\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOldsmobile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-85 Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOldsmobile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutlass Vista Cruiser Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePontiac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1964-1972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePontiac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeMans Safari Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUMI4065-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot assigned by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUMI Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Style Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEl Camino and Wagon only, not for coupe or sedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild steel, North American mined and milled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Black Tiger Dry Lac powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUMI4065-B rear shock tower brace, Gloss Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout UMI Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUMI Performance designs and manufactures chassis, suspension and driveline components for GM muscle cars entirely in the United States. Precision laser-cut brackets, machine-guided tubing bends, and robotic welding come together in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania to produce parts engineered by racers who solve real fitment problems other manufacturers overlook, like the El Camino and wagon interference this brace was designed to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts on Our Site\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/umi-performance-64-66-gm-a-body-1in-lowering-spring-set-rear\"\u003eUMI Performance 64-66 GM A-Body 1in Lowering Spring Set Rear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/umi-performance-68-72-gm-a-body-tubular-upper-lower-control-arms\"\u003eUMI Performance 68-72 GM A-Body Tubular Upper \u0026amp; Lower Control Arms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UMI4065-B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UMI4065-B is a rear shock tower brace built specifically for 1964 to 1972 GM A-Body El Camino and wagon models. It ties the rear shock towers together to stiffen the rear spring pocket area while clearing the bed rails and floor pan that cause standard braces to interfere on these body styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill the UMI4065-B fit a Chevelle coupe or sedan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The UMI4065-B is designed specifically for El Camino and wagon body styles. Coupes and sedans require a different UMI shock tower brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do standard rear shock tower braces not fit El Camino and wagon models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard braces are designed around the coupe and sedan floor pan and bed structure is different on El Camino and wagon bodies, which causes interference. The UMI4065-B is shaped specifically to clear that structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the UMI4065-B a good match for coilover setups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. UMI highly recommends this brace when running coilover conversions, since the added rigidity in the rear spring pocket area helps the suspension work as intended under higher loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the UMI4065-B include installation hardware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All mounting hardware needed for a direct bolt-on installation is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the UMI4065-B recommended for hauling or racing use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. UMI specifically recommends this brace for heavy hauling duty and racing applications where chassis flex is more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish does the UMI4065-B come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is finished in Gloss Black Tiger Dry Lac powder coat for a durable, long-lasting appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vehicles fit the UMI4065-B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brace fits the 1964 to 1972 Buick Special and Skylark Sport Wagon, Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon and El Camino, Oldsmobile F-85 Wagon and Cutlass Vista Cruiser Wagon, and Pontiac Tempest and LeMans Safari Wagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstall Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the vehicle safely and locate the factory rear shock tower mounting points on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the UMI4065-B brace to confirm clearance around the bed rails and floor pan before final installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the included hardware at each shock tower mounting point, hand-tightening first to allow for adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the brace sits square and does not bind against any surrounding structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all hardware to manufacturer specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck fitment and hardware torque after the first several miles of driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n","brand":"UMI Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46195443335247,"sku":"UMI4065-B","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/umi4065-b-1964-1972-el-camino-wagon-shock-brace-1.png?v=1785080160","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/umi4065-b-64-72-el-camino-wagon-rear-shock-tower-brace","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}