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woolsey69

01-07-2025, 10:17 AM

I just put in an order for the new RideTech Subframe and suspension. Anyone get theirs yet? Would love to hear your initial thoughts.

I’m also selling my oem (nos) subframe with full RideTech suspension but waiting to be able to post that in the classifieds. Coming soon!

woolsey69

01-07-2025, 10:20 AM

I guess I should mention that I’m talking about the 1967-69 Camaro RideTech subframe.

JuStBlAzIN

01-08-2025, 10:13 AM

i am interested in the stock ridetech stuff. Send me a PM with what you have.

woolsey69

01-08-2025, 10:19 AM

I would definitely send you a PM but I’m new here so my access is restricted. Once I post more, then I can PM and post in Classifieds.

I do have it posted on FB Marketplace though. Located in Azusa CA. It’s under my name: Allen Woolsey

woolsey69

01-09-2025, 06:39 PM

If anyone is interested in just the subframe, I’m asking $1,500 for it.
For just the RideTech suspension, I’m asking $3,500 for it.
Power steering pump and Borgeson rag joint, $400

woolsey69

01-22-2025, 11:21 AM

My new RideTech subframe has arrived!! Can’t wait to start the install.

My stock subframe and RideTech suspension is still for sale.

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woolsey69

01-24-2025, 03:09 PM

The subframe assembly is coming along!

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streetk14

01-25-2025, 08:43 AM

Nice to see one of these going into a customer car. What engine and transmission are in your car? I’ve been considering one of these for the next phase of my build.

woolsey69

01-25-2025, 05:01 PM

Nice to see one of these going into a customer car. What engine and transmission are in your car? I’ve been considering one of these for the next phase of my build.

I don’t have an engine or transmission yet, but the plan is an LS3 and T56 Magnum.

streetk14

01-26-2025, 03:00 PM

I don’t have an engine or transmission yet, but the plan is an LS3 and T56 Magnum.

Nice. I’m trying to figure out if an LS and T56 Magnum will fit without cutting the trans tunnel. I guess you’ll find out.

The Holley mounts most of us use with the stock subframe allow that combo to fit without cutting. I got somewhere in the low 3 degree range of engine/trans angle and very good u-joint operating angles with my Ridetech 4 link at reasonable ride height. I have an LS7 and T56 Magnum.

Josh @ Ridetech had told me the engine mounts in the “stock” location, but I’m not sure the term stock and LS can really be combined. I’d like to get one of these subframes, but I’m not sure I want to chop the tunnel on my all original floor pan car.

Josh@Ridetech

01-27-2025, 07:44 AM

Nice. I’m trying to figure out if an LS and T56 Magnum will fit without cutting the trans tunnel. I guess you’ll find out.

The Holley mounts most of us use with the stock subframe allow that combo to fit without cutting. I got somewhere in the low 3 degree range of engine/trans angle and very good u-joint operating angles with my Ridetech 4 link at reasonable ride height. I have an LS7 and T56 Magnum.

Josh @ Ridetech had told me the engine mounts in the “stock” location, but I’m not sure the term stock and LS can really be combined. I’d like to get one of these subframes, but I’m not sure I want to chop the tunnel on my all original floor pan car.

I mean "stock" as in the original position of the SBC that would've came in the car. I had the LS in my car with the stock subframe as well. With it installed in our subframe with our motor mounts, it is sitting 1/8 of an inch of where it originally was when the stock subframe/swap components were on the car.

Our subframe is going to position the engine and trans at the 3* down angle. You're not going to gain or lose any space around the transmission tunnel just with the subframe swap. I'm not sure on the T56 magnum but we've put these in cars with a standard T56, TKX, 700r, and 350 transmissions. All of which had stock tunnels except for the T56 car which was already modified with the stock subframe in order to get good angles on everything.

streetk14

01-27-2025, 09:06 AM

I mean "stock" as in the original position of the SBC that would've came in the car. I had the LS in my car with the stock subframe as well. With it installed in our subframe with our motor mounts, it is sitting 1/8 of an inch of where it originally was when the stock subframe/swap components were on the car.

Our subframe is going to position the engine and trans at the 3* down angle. You're not going to gain or lose any space around the transmission tunnel just with the subframe swap. I'm not sure on the T56 magnum but we've put these in cars with a standard T56, TKX, 700r, and 350 transmissions. All of which had stock tunnels except for the T56 car which was already modified with the stock subframe in order to get good angles on everything.

Thanks Josh. I always thought the Holley clamshell swap mounts lowered the engine down for max tunnel clearance, but I’m not totally sure. Of course you can only go so low with the stock subframe before oil pan clearance around the crossmember becomes an issue. Mines pretty tight all around, but it works and gives me good operating angles.

woolsey69

01-27-2025, 05:40 PM

I raised my trans tunnel with the Bowler kit during the body stage. So my trans tunnel isn’t stock height anymore.

- - - Updated - - -

I installed the new RideTech subframe. Thanks to Joe at St Paul Speed for the order!

Watch the full video on my YouTube channel here:

https://youtu.be/yi709nQ1eAI?si=IAEJQx4LsPlp9v38

TANKMASTERJ

01-27-2025, 05:43 PM

I like the look of the upper control arms.

Josh@Ridetech

01-30-2025, 06:06 AM

I like the look of the upper control arms.

They are a very cool piece for sure!

JuStBlAzIN

01-30-2025, 09:42 AM

Josh@Ridetech

01-30-2025, 09:45 AM

Cool Clip! I just sold all my Speedtech frame and suspension. I am considering this Ridetech unit for my 69.

Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help. :cheers:

Rooster67

01-30-2026, 08:26 AM

Not to Hijack the thread, Josh Does a 2016 Camaro LT1 fit with stock accessories?