AB8-X – 1968-1972 GM A-Body Shock & Spring Lowering Kit, Double Adjustable

$1,319.99

  • *Spring Height-Rear

    *Spring Rating-Front

    Reset options

    Thrust Bearing/Spanner Wrench

❢ Base SKU. Select options to reference SKU
SKU: AB8-X

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

UMI's lowering package includes four Viking double adjustable shocks, a hybrid front coil-over spring system, and either 1 or 2-inch UMI rear lowering springs. This kit features increased spring rates for improved handling, allowing you to adjust your car's height and performance for optimal results. The hybrid front coil system provides a 0-3" front drop and is easy to adjust and lock in place. The rear lowering springs offer a 1 or 2-inch drop for a sleek Pro-Tour look.

The double adjustable Viking shocks have 19 compression and rebound settings, giving you the flexibility to switch between street, strip, and corner carving handling simply by turning the knobs—no tools required. The kit includes front coil-over shocks, rear shocks, front springs with multiple rate options, and rear springs with different drop choices. While a spanner wrench and thrust bearing kit are recommended for easier height adjustments, they are not necessary for installation.

**Front Spring Rate Options:**
- **250lb:** 11" tall springs for drag racing only. Requires serious lightening.
- **350lb:** Ideal for small block cruising or drag racing with lightening.
- **450lb:** Recommended for small block cruising and big block drag racing.
- **550lb:** Suitable for small block handling and all big blocks except for drag racing.

Overall, UMI's lowering package is a complete solution for enhancing your car's performance and appearance with professional-grade components.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 0-3" lowering range up front, 1 or 2 inch choice for the rear
  • Lower ride height improves handling by lowering center of gravity
  • Lower ride height improves handling by placing the upper a-arm in a more favorable angle
  • Viking features Premium quality Made In USA springs, shot peened and coated for durability
  • Easy front height adjustment with optional Torrington bearings and wrench
  • Shocks hand built in Lakeville, Minnesota
  • Double adjustable features 19 independent compression and rebound settings (for a total of 361 possible combinations)
  • Tune for street, strip or corner carving at the turn of a knob
  • no tools required
  • Baseline shock settings
  • 6C,8R all around street, 10C,12R all around corner carving, 6C,2R front and 6C,6R rear strip
  • Bolt in kit, no welding required. And best of all, no spring compressor required up front
  • Kit Includes:
  • (2) Front coil over shocks, double adjustable
  • (2) Rear shocks, double adjustable
  • (2) Front springs with choice of 250, 350, 450 or 550 spring rate
  • (2) Rear springs with choice of 1" or 2" rear drop
  • Spanner Wrench & Thrust Bearing Kit:
  • Spanner wrench tool for adjusting vehicle height while shock stays mounted
  • Thrust bearing kit for easier spring adjustments (recommended but not required for installation)
  • Front Spring Rate Options:
  • 250lb
  • 11" tall springs for drag race only. Serious lightening required.
  • 350lb
  • Small block cruise or drag race with lightening required.
  • 450lb
  • Small block cruise, big block drag race.
  • 550lb
  • Small block handling, all big blocks except drag.

About Viking Performance

Viking Performance, Inc. specializes in high-performance double adjustable shock absorbers and related products. Founded in 2011 by experienced racing enthusiasts, the company identified a gap in the market for affordable double adjustable shocks, allowing customers to optimize their vehicle's ride quality by independently tuning compression and rebound settings. By focusing solely on these products, Viking keeps prices competitive with single adjustable shocks, offering better performance without unnecessary costs.

Viking conducts all aspects of design, research, and manufacturing in-house, ensuring quick responses to market changes. The company has received prestigious awards like SEMA's Best Engineered Award and has expanded its product line to include various shock types, such as patented race-only Crusader shocks and lightweight aluminum struts. With a commitment to value and quality, Viking aims to provide exceptional products for racing and performance enthusiasts at accessible prices.

Manufacturer

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Platform

Fitment

UOM

Kit

Spring Height-Rear

1" Lowering

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2" Lowering

Spring Rating-Front

250lb

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350lb

,

450lb

,

550lb

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Return Information

All returns are subject to the authorization of UMI Performance, Inc. Please email [email protected] for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Our Sales team will either authorize or deny the request for return at its discretion. Any product returned without an issued RMA number will not be credited. All returns must be made within 30 days of delivery, be in new condition, be in original sealed packaging and include the RMA number on the outside of the packaging. No exceptions. All products and their packaging must be in new and unopened condition. Products that have been altered, installed, or modified are not returnable. All shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the customer. All returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee as well as the original shipping charges that UMI Performance may have incurred while shipping your order.

Due to the majority of Viking products being drop shipped, we can not offer returns on any Viking products. If you purchase a Viking product be sure it fits your application. If you need technical assistance prior to placing order please contact [email protected]

This 'AB8-X - 1968-1972 GM A-Body Shock & Spring Lowering Kit, Double Adjustable' fits the following platforms:

1968-1972 GM A-Body

  • 1970-1972 Buick GS
  • 1968-1969 Buick GS 350
  • 1968-1969 Buick GS 400
  • 1970-1972 Buick GS 455
  • 1968-1972 Buick Skylark
  • 1968-1969 Buick Special
  • 1968-1972 Buick Sportwagon
  • 1968-1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
  • 1968-1972 Chevrolet El Camino
  • 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1968-1971 Oldsmobile 442
  • 1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1968-1972 Oldsmobile F85
  • 1968-1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
  • 1968-1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1968-1972 Pontiac GTO
  • 1968-1970 Pontiac Tempest
  • 1968-1972 Pontiac Lemans
  • 1971-1972 GMC Sprint

This AB8-X - 1968-1972 GM A-Body Shock & Spring Lowering Kit, Double Adjustable fits the following vehicles:

Buick

GS

  • 1970 Buick GS
  • 1971 Buick GS
  • 1972 Buick GS

GS 350

  • 1968 Buick GS 350
  • 1969 Buick GS 350

GS 400

  • 1968 Buick GS 400
  • 1969 Buick GS 400

GS 455

  • 1970 Buick GS 455
  • 1971 Buick GS 455
  • 1972 Buick GS 455

Skylark

  • 1968 Buick Skylark
  • 1969 Buick Skylark
  • 1970 Buick Skylark
  • 1971 Buick Skylark
  • 1972 Buick Skylark

Special

  • 1968 Buick Special
  • 1969 Buick Special

Sportwagon

  • 1968 Buick Sportwagon
  • 1969 Buick Sportwagon
  • 1970 Buick Sportwagon
  • 1971 Buick Sportwagon
  • 1972 Buick Sportwagon

Chevrolet

Chevelle

  • 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
  • 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
  • 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
  • 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
  • 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

El Camino

  • 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
  • 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
  • 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
  • 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
  • 1972 Chevrolet El Camino

Monte Carlo

  • 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
  • 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Oldsmobile

442

  • 1968 Oldsmobile 442
  • 1969 Oldsmobile 442
  • 1970 Oldsmobile 442
  • 1971 Oldsmobile 442

Cutlass

  • 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

F85

  • 1968 Oldsmobile F85
  • 1969 Oldsmobile F85
  • 1970 Oldsmobile F85
  • 1971 Oldsmobile F85
  • 1972 Oldsmobile F85

Vista Cruiser

  • 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
  • 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
  • 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
  • 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
  • 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Pontiac

Grand Prix

  • 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
  • 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

GTO

  • 1968 Pontiac GTO
  • 1969 Pontiac GTO
  • 1970 Pontiac GTO
  • 1971 Pontiac GTO
  • 1972 Pontiac GTO

Tempest

  • 1968 Pontiac Tempest
  • 1969 Pontiac Tempest
  • 1970 Pontiac Tempest

Lemans

  • 1968 Pontiac Lemans
  • 1969 Pontiac Lemans
  • 1970 Pontiac Lemans
  • 1971 Pontiac Lemans
  • 1972 Pontiac Lemans

GMC

Sprint

  • 1971 GMC Sprint
  • 1972 GMC Sprint

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