RideTech Tru Turn System

[BuzzKillian]

These fit nice and clear th Tru Turn
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DOU-D3337/

[Chev67]

Thanks will add them to my shopping list.

[JEFFTATE]

I bought a set of Summit Brand ceramic coated headers .
They clear the Tru Turn steering linkage just fine .

[Chev67]

Here are some image of the TRUTurn system on the 48HOURCAMARO.
I know there has been some questions on LS oil pan clearance and also tire fitment.

Was the motor located in the stock location and not shifted towards the firewall? I plan to use the Holley oil pan on my LS and want to make sure it clears on my 69.

Thanks

Jason

[bimmen325]

Has anyone used the true-turn with dynatech headers on an ls2 68 firebird?

[MrQuick]

That should be fine, from what I see the problem is with SBC headers. Most LSx headers feature the swept back pri pipe design.

[GeoffP]

I'm going to order a set of spindles once I get the answer to this: What was the seal solution with using the ridetech spindle with Wilwood hubs? My car has their 12.19 front kit with DynaPro 6 calipers. I'm going to "try" to setup my car with the preexisting Hotchkis TVS parts...1.5" drop already so I'm going to need to space the coil spring to offset some of the extra drop in the spindle. Looking at a .5" spacer made by SPC.

Thanks!!!

[darren@ridetech]

From what I understand the problem was with the direction in which the seal was installed.

[GeoffP]

I thought there was a different part number seal that didn't have a flanged lip so it could be installed backwards? I am not sure but I think the seals that came with my hubs are flanged where they can't be installed backwards. I will have to disassemble one to see though since I did it 2-3 years ago.

[GeoffP]

I ordered anyway through Jegs - gonna give them a try. I wanted to buy the whole Tru Turn kit but $$$ just won't allow that right now. Hopefully I can buy the rest of the pieces this time next year! It should still be a big improvement over the stock spindle...can't wait to get my baby back on the road with the new LS1/T56.

[darren@ridetech]

Good deal. If you have any questioins just let us know. Thanks!

[Rick D]

Just wondering if I can use the Tru Turn with the DSE coil over conversion set up? I have not installed them but I am getting ready to so if it won't then I need to change a few things. I'm sure you can't tell for sure but if you know that it is a bad idea. Thanks for the help.

[darren@ridetech]

Haven't tried it yet.

[bret]

Just wondering if I can use the Tru Turn with the DSE coil over conversion set up? I have not installed them but I am getting ready to so if it won't then I need to change a few things. I'm sure you can't tell for sure but if you know that it is a bad idea. Thanks for the help.

As Darren said, we have not specifically tried that combination, but I don't see why there would be a problem. I assume that you are talking about the DSE system that cuts out the oem upper shock mount and inserts a bracket to use an eye mount shock instead of the stud mount shock like we use? As long as teh oem upper control arm location is not molested you should be fine.

[darren@ridetech]

Ah, i thought you were referring to using their arms and such. If it's just the upper shock mount that changed then it shoulddn't be a problem.

[Rick D]

As Darren said, we have not specifically tried that combination, but I don't see why there would be a problem. I assume that you are talking about the DSE system that cuts out the oem upper shock mount and inserts a bracket to use an eye mount shock instead of the stud mount shock like we use? As long as teh oem upper control arm location is not molested you should be fine.

Ah, i thought you were referring to using their arms and such. If it's just the upper shock mount that changed then it shoulddn't be a problem.

Cool, yes just the upper shock mount. Well it is the upper control arm and shock mount. Other then that I want to use the rest of the Ride Tech Tru Turn set up. How do go about measuring for the Ride Tech shocks, I want to run the on all 4 corners? Also what did you use on the 48 hour Camaro for the upper shock mount? Thanks guys!

[Bad94]

As Darren said, we have not specifically tried that combination, but I don't see why there would be a problem. I assume that you are talking about the DSE system that cuts out the oem upper shock mount and inserts a bracket to use an eye mount shock instead of the stud mount shock like we use? As long as teh oem upper control arm location is not molested you should be fine.

Bret you are talking about the ATS upper mount, i have that on my nova. The DSE upper mount set up, you cut the factory upper a arm mount off and install a new upper control arm mount. The new DSE mount holes are dropped about 5/8 or 3/4". so with the upper control arm mount dropped and tall spindle wont you have a bunch of neg camber gain?

ATS upper mount


DSE upper mount


As for DSE control arms. i have DSE control arms,ATS upper coilover mount with the tru turn, but i had DSE coilovers(double adjustable, and to fit them i had to modify them) and switched to ridetech coilovers(and when i went to ridetech's i had to make new spacers)

If you dont have control arms and your looking at the tru turn, just buy the Ridetech arms, then everything is made to work together. I had the arms and made them work.

[nicks67camaro]

This looks like a great product and an easy way to upgrade my factory spindles. Is there a template available to verify fitment with headers? I am running a gen1 SBC with the Headmen Hustler 1 7/8" primary tubes and was concerned about fitment.

Thanks

[Vicinity]

This looks like a great product and an easy way to upgrade my factory spindles. Is there a template available to verify fitment with headers? I am running a gen1 SBC with the Headmen Hustler 1 7/8" primary tubes and was concerned about fitment.

Thanks

From the pictures I've seen, if the headers are farther back than the drop in the oil pan, you're PROBABLY safe. Mine should be here this week, I plan to review it and give some measurements to help identify what headers will fit if one of the ridetech guys don't beat me to it.

[GeoffP]

What learned installing the ridetech spindles last night:

1. For Wilwood brakes - make sure you kept the upper brake bracket spacer and the longer bolt supplied in your Wilwood kit. You'll need it!
2. Turning the seal backwards is mandatory. In fact, looking at my factory spindles, I probably should've turned it backwards for them too. It was sealing right at the edge of the sealing surface.
3. Fit and finish are great! I had ZERO problems.

Also, I wanted to say thanks for including the necessary bolts and cotter pins to make the swap. This small detail made all the difference in the world. I was most especially pleased to see a bolt in the bag for the adapter bracket meant for Wilwood and Baer brake setups. Thanks ridetech - you guys definitely have my future business for suspension parts!

One last thing - how about producing a lower strong arm for 1st gen Camaros that uses the factory style spring? I want to keep my Hotchkis springs - I'm not a fan of coil overs (maybe I can be convinced otherwise but not right now).

Thanks!!