1990Z71Swede
10-06-2025, 11:52 PM
Hello
Stumbled upon a used complete Ridetech Tru Turn setup, the newer style. I´ve been reluctant to go this route in part because of cost but mostly because of the Heim joints.
(and also because it´s mostly a street car) But when doing some suspension simulations for fun, it turns out the tall drop spindles are actually great for geometry (roll center position & movement, because of the more favorable lower control arm angle, plus the more obvious and perhaps a little aggressive camber gain) but with everything else untouched also very terrible for bump steer...and wheel fitment...:) Hence my interest in the Tru Turn setup.
Now this setup is used and might be priced right but I´m pretty sure the Heim joints are no longer tight and needs replacing as they will frequently if used on the street in the occasional bad weather.
Surely there is a good reason that they only come with Heim joints other than for adjustability? But I cannot find any info regarding this in the googlemachine... :)
So... Is it possible to use OEM style tie rod ends instead of the Heims? I´m aware that First gen Camaro Outers is probably not correct length or maybe not even correct thread size, but I am prepared to do a little digging to find something that fits (or fab up custom adjuster sleeves, or both...). I´m also aware that I´m loosing adjustability and may get less than optimal bump steer performance, but I´m willing to give it a try if there are no other obstacles, worst case I will just divert back to Heim/R joints.
I´m using GW Control arms, Brakes are Corvette C3 (repop JL8 caliper brakets) Wheels will be Corvette 15X8 Rallies, Power steering box is one of the fast ratio/High effort ones from a second gen camaro iroc/z28 (XH). Back end will be sitting on Hotckiss 1,5" lowering Leafs with possibly a 1" lowering block.
Stumbled upon a used complete Ridetech Tru Turn setup, the newer style. I´ve been reluctant to go this route in part because of cost but mostly because of the Heim joints.
(and also because it´s mostly a street car) But when doing some suspension simulations for fun, it turns out the tall drop spindles are actually great for geometry (roll center position & movement, because of the more favorable lower control arm angle, plus the more obvious and perhaps a little aggressive camber gain) but with everything else untouched also very terrible for bump steer...and wheel fitment...:) Hence my interest in the Tru Turn setup.
Now this setup is used and might be priced right but I´m pretty sure the Heim joints are no longer tight and needs replacing as they will frequently if used on the street in the occasional bad weather.
Surely there is a good reason that they only come with Heim joints other than for adjustability? But I cannot find any info regarding this in the googlemachine... :)
So... Is it possible to use OEM style tie rod ends instead of the Heims? I´m aware that First gen Camaro Outers is probably not correct length or maybe not even correct thread size, but I am prepared to do a little digging to find something that fits (or fab up custom adjuster sleeves, or both...). I´m also aware that I´m loosing adjustability and may get less than optimal bump steer performance, but I´m willing to give it a try if there are no other obstacles, worst case I will just divert back to Heim/R joints.
I´m using GW Control arms, Brakes are Corvette C3 (repop JL8 caliper brakets) Wheels will be Corvette 15X8 Rallies, Power steering box is one of the fast ratio/High effort ones from a second gen camaro iroc/z28 (XH). Back end will be sitting on Hotckiss 1,5" lowering Leafs with possibly a 1" lowering block.