UMI Performance 82-02 GM F-Body Fabricated Watts Link Factory Rear End

If you're looking to get the most out of your 1982-1992 Camaro's rear suspension, especially if you've upgraded to a more performance-oriented setup, this fabricated Watts link from UMI Performance is a key component. It's designed to precisely locate the solid rear axle, which is crucial for predictable handling, especially during cornering. By controlling lateral (side-to-side) movement and allowing for adjustment of the roll center height, this Watts link helps keep your rear end planted and responsive.

UMI builds this Watts link with a boxed construction for a strong yet lightweight design, using laser-cut pieces for accuracy. The center pivot, or propeller, uses durable Delrin bushings and a reliable castle nut and cotter pin setup, which is designed to eliminate the need for over-tightening. This ensures smooth movement and long service life. The system includes UMI-built aluminum sleeves that let you adjust the axle's lateral position right on the car, while the bracket system keeps the other end secure. The slotted design makes it easy to set up parallelism and offers a 2.5-inch range for roll center adjustment, allowing you to fine-tune your suspension's behavior. A major consideration in the design is exhaust clearance; this Watts link offers improved clearance over many other designs, helping it fit with most larger single over-the-axle exhaust systems and many dual-pipe setups. It's built entirely in-house using USA materials.

This Watts link is designed to fit factory rear ends, as well as common aftermarket options like the 12-Bolt, Hawks 8.8, and S60, though it may not clear rear ends with back bracing. Keep in mind that installing this Watts link requires aftermarket sway bar clamps, such as UMI's #2244, to provide at least 1.125 inches of spacing between the axle tubes and the rear sway bar for proper clearance. This is a race-proven component, tested on UMI Performance's own '99 Camaro.