Ridetech's NEW "Tru-Turn" set up!

[scot w.]

"NEW" TRU-TURN - G-Body Steering Components (Contact GNS Performance for details) $1,200.00

An upgraded control arm system that includes StrongArms, tall ball joints, delrin bushings, and tie rods

What will this system do?
The TruTurn system resolves bumpsteer and camber gain issues... the tires now lean INTO the turn, the bumpsteer is 0.000" through 5" of suspension travel, and you have clearance to run up to a 275mm Tire.
Features:

• Taller upper ball joints to increase camber gain.
• Integrates with OEM spindles.
• Centers the wheels in the wheel well with increased caster settings.
• Optimizes bump steer to under .065" through 5" of suspension travel.
• Includes upper and lower StrongArms, outer tie rods, and billet tie rod adjusters.

What says “performance” more than a set of tubular control arms! After all of the time and effort expended on your ride, you definitely can’t let your stamped oem control arms detract from all that work. Finish your suspension off with these new tubular control arm systems from Ridetech. Built with all of the care and experience you have come to expect from us, these tubular control arms are a precision engineered solution for ShockWave® installation, ball joint binding, and frame clearance issues that can haunt some vehicles. When you combine the performance benefits with the elegant design of these arms, there is no question.... You want these.
Development - StrongArms™ are developed by Ridetech® in Jasper, Indiana on an actual running, driving vehicle. This allows us to properly address ALL fitment and performance issues. It also allows us to document an installation, demonstrate the installation to our sales techs and dealers, and allows ongoing evaluation of the performance of the StrongArms™
Design - We think the best way to design any component is to keep it simple. That is why Strong Arms™ are designed with as few components as possible. We have a new 4 axis tubing bender that allows precise, repeatable bends that no other machine can achieve. We can create elegant tubing bends that would otherwise require several separate welded components.
Components - We have worked closely with Moog, a major manufacturer of OEM ball joints, to ensure that the proper ball joints have been selected for the Application... a compression style unit in a compression application, a tension bal joint in a tension application. Proper poly or rubber bushings are selected based on application and the type of driving or racing that is anticipated.
Geometry - Geometry of a suspension starts with the position of the frame mounts and the height of the spindle, not the shape of the control arm. However, there are a few small things in control arm design that can make a big difference in how a vehicle drives and performs.

• We create extra caster potential by adjusting the fore and aft position of the ball joints. At the same time we make sure the wheel is properly positioned in the wheel-well so your new 18" wheels fit like they should!
• The balljoint camber travel is re-centered to accommodate the new lowered ride height so the ball joint doesn’t bind during extreme suspension movement.
• The perimeter of the StrongArms is contoured to allow maximum wheel clearance and turning radius.
• All shock mounts, airspring mounts, and swaybar mounts are integrated into the design so you don’t have to finish the engineering in order to enjoy your ride!

StrongArms™ are optimized to allow proper camber adjustment at your new lowered ride height without using a large stack of shims.

All STRONGARMS include ball joints, and bushings. They are bolt-on: ready to install!


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to modify my oem frame?
   No modifications are necessary at all.
2. Can I use my existing OEM spindles with this system?
   Yes, the G-Body Tru Turn package was specifically designed to work with the OEM spindle.
3. What is "bump-steer" and why should I be concerned about it?
   Bump-steer is a term that refers to the control arms and the steering linkage moving in different arcs as the suspension moves through its travel. When this happens the tie-rods will move the steering arms [and therefore the wheels] in directions that the driver does not intend. This leads to an "uneasy" feeling car. Some OEM cars [especially older muscle cars] can have a lot of bump-steer...as much as 1"! Imagine the toe setting on your car changing unpredictably as you go down the road! The Tru Turn system nearly eliminates this situation...the bump-steer is 0" over the entire 5" of suspension travel. This leads to a very stable and comfortable feeling vehicle.
4. What is camber gain and why should I be concerned about it?
   Camber gain refers to the rate of camber change the spindle will see through the range of suspension travel. With most OEM cars [especially older muscle cars], the OEM suspension geometry will lean the compressed wheel OUT when turning. With the Tru Turn suspension the compressed wheel will lean INTO the turn, keeping the tire squarely on the ground thereby offering more lateral grip AND offering a more stable turning experience.

 

[87geeinn]

 

[scot w.]

With this G-Body "Tru-Turn" system Coil over shocks are sold separately! The addition of the Ridetech front Splined sway bar "Musclebar" is a great addition to get the widest wheel possible up front..


We are currently taking pre-orders on the 'Tru-Turn" set up as Ridetech finishes up zink coating some small pieces before they are ready to ship..

 

[bishir]

Haha, he's already got mine for this...

 

[Phoneguy]

Damn I need to win the lottery...so many parts that my car could use if the money was there...

Great parts there Scot

Bryan

 

[Hot Air]

Scot,
Can I get delrin in both upper and lower control arms?
Conrad

 

[scot w.]

Scot,
Can I get delrin in both upper and lower control arms?
Conrad

Conrad,

The new "Tru-turn" a-arms automatically come with delrin bushings!

 

[Hot Air]

Scot,
How about a front suspension package deal?
Tru-Turn Control Arms
Splined Sway Bar
Select Coil Overs
Conrad

 

[scot w.]

Scot,
How about a front suspension package deal?
Tru-Turn Control Arms
Splined Sway Bar
Select Coil Overs
Conrad

No problem, Give me a call.....

 

[bishir]

Scott, what kind of front rim/tire do you think we'll be able to fit with this setup? I'm sure the inner fender will limit us some, but what are your thoughts?

 

[scot w.]

Scott, what kind of front rim/tire do you think we'll be able to fit with this setup? I'm sure the inner fender will limit us some, but what are your thoughts?

I am hoping a 10" wide wheel will fit with their Musclebar splined front sway bar.. The bar allows for more room due to the splines and the side arms.

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

Any updates?

 

[scot w.]

Any updates?

Just spoke to Darren @ Ridetech today as a matter of fact and he said he talked to the plating company and said the parts should be in and shipping this week and that as soon as they come in he will immediately call me to let me know so I can let all of you know that are waiting on your orders.

 

[nonosv6]

Scott try and get them to make a chassis mounted swaybar for the rear . I can't understand why they wouldn't make vs the control arm mounted one they do. That seems to be they're only downfall with the components they offer for the gbody cars. Well that and the fact they don't offer a dbl adj coilover. The triple adj is cool but very expensive. IMO.

 

[scot w.]

Tru-Turn orders are now shipping! PM's sent to those who ordered...

 

[scot w.]

Scott try and get them to make a chassis mounted swaybar for the rear . I can't understand why they wouldn't make vs the control arm mounted one they do. That seems to be they're only downfall with the components they offer for the gbody cars. Well that and the fact they don't offer a dbl adj coilover. The triple adj is cool but very expensive. IMO.

Your dead on with the rear sway bar and I agree 100%. They are however thinking of doing something in the future... The mono tube shock design has a lot to due with the valving of the compression and because it's a mono tube design there really is no way to have two valves that do compression & rebound out of one body so they are thinking of doing a Double adjustable shock but it will have a remote reservoir just like the triple adjustable therefore the pricing will be very close to the triple adjustable then the question is "how many people will chose the double instead of just going with the triple?".

 

[kidglok]

since this is a ridetech thread just wanted to post this up for anyone considering this product. I went with the single adjustable coilovers and they are top notch, easy to install and excellent ride characteristics. Being coilovers i can just dial in the ride height to wherever i want, and if the ride is too soft or too firm, i just turn the dial to get the desired ride

 

[bishir]

Scott are you adding this to your car as well... Curious... Are you changing front wheel size?

I'll need new rims, but I thought I'd let you figure it out.

 

[scot w.]

Scott are you adding this to your car as well... Curious... Are you changing front wheel size?

I'll need new rims, but I thought I'd let you figure it out.

I will be adding this to my car, just don't know how soon.. I already have a 9.5" front wheel so I think all I will have to do is go larger on the tire size. Either way I have a "WheelRite" wheel and tire simulator so I can see what the largest wheel & tire will fit with the Tru-Turn system.

 

[Reggie West]

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