Speed-Tech vs. Ridetech

[bret]

On some applications (mine) it is difficult to fit a 9.5" wheel w/o impacting the outer tie-rod end.

The TRU TURN system WILL clear up to a 10" wide wheel with up to a 5.75" backspace in a 17" or 18" diameter. The Tru Turn steering arm is a bit shorter and higher, so it fits inside the bell of the wheel instead of hitting the rim edge. On a 67-68 Camaro with 1/2 height body bushings, a 275 tire will require a small amount of outer/inner fender massaging for turning clearance. stock height body bushings SHOULD eliminate this requirement.
Also...this system will fit with NO tire clearance issues on a 2nd gen Nova. Apparently it has just a bit more room than the Camaro.

As for fitment with the AFX spindle...I don't know that yet because we haven't had a chance to try it. I don't know that it WON'T fit...just need to mock it up. Hopefully after the Texas Goodguys event this weekend we'll get a chance to do that. We'll also get a chance to mock up the Heidt's spindle as well.

I did have a customer, Prodigy Customs, that installed a Tru Turn with a previously done Guldstrand modification [lowering the attachment point of the upper control arm] and reported that installation to be successful.

I also had a customer attempt to install a Tru Turn with a small block and large tube super comp headers...the header tubes interferred with the steering linkage and it was not compatible. He is deciding now if he will change headers or return the tru turn system.



As for a rack and pinion conversions...absolutely NOT compatible. The systems that I have checked here have massive, undriveable amounts of bumpsteer, and I didn't see any feasible way to correct that. From what I can see, a rack could be made to work, but would require removal and replacement of the entire oem crossmember to get proper rack placement. Possible, but not really feasible. Remember with these rack systems...just because it will bolt on the car doesn't mean it will work.

We will continue to identify combinations that may or may not work and try to keep everyone informed.