What is it?
The Tru Turn system is an upgraded steering system that includes the following:
- 1. Spindles – taller overall to improve the camber gain and a raised spindle pin to lower your car by 2″
- 2. Steering Arms – designed to correct bumpsteer AND allow clearance for up to a 10″ wide wheel with a 5.75″ backspacing.
- 3. Draglink bracket – bolts onto your oem draglink to relocate the inner tierod end to minimize bumpsteer
- 4. Tie Rod Assemblies – integrates with your new steering arms and centerlink to provide a tru “no fab” bolt on steering system.
What will this system do?
The early Camaro/Nova front-ends have very poor suspension geometry…the tires lean outward around turns, the bumpsteer is bad, and there is little room to run a wide wheel because of the oem steering arm interference with the inside of the wheel. The Tru Turn system resolves ALL these issues…the tires now lean INTO the turn, the bumpsteer is UNDER .050″ through 5″ of suspension travel, and you now have clearance to run up to a 10″ wide wheel with a 275mm tire!
Tru Turn complete package includes:
spindles, steering arms, draglink bracket, and tie rod assemblies
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Price: $1000
Tru Turn UPGRADE package ( same as above MINUS the spindles )
Price: $650
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Do I have to modify my oem subframe?
No modifications are necessary at all. -
2. Can I really fit a 10″ wide wheel with a 275mm tire?
Yes! There is no modification necessary to the subframe, but you WILL need to create clearance on the inner wheelhouse and the outer fender lip. These modifications can be as simple or elaborate as you talent and ambition dictate, but if done nicely, are all but invisible. -
3. Can I use my existing OEM or other aftermarket dropped spindles with this system?
No…the RideTech spindle is a critical part of the whole system. Using a different spindle will create highly unfavorable suspension geometry and would be incompatible with our steering arms. -
4. Will a 17″ wheel work with this system?
Yes…We have fitted a 17×10 wheel on this system with a Baer 14″ rotor and their 6P calipers. -
5. Can I use my stock brakes or other aftermarket brakes with this package?
OEM drum brakes will not work with this spindle. OEM discs or other brands of disc brakes intended for an F body or A body GM should be fine. -
6. What is “bumpsteer” and why should I be concerned about it?
Bumpsteer 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 tierods 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 musclecars] can have a lot of bumpsteer…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 bumpsteer in less than .050″ over the entire 5″ of suspension travel. This leads to a very stable and comfortable feeling vehicle. -
7. 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 musclecars], the OEM suspension geometry will lean the compressed wheel OUT when turning. [Take a look at an early Chevelle or Camaro taking a hard turn] 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. -
8. Will I sacrifice any turning radius?
No loss of turning radius! An 18×10 wheel with 5.75″ of backspace and a 275/35-18 tire will lightly kiss the framerail or the swaybar at full lock under full compression…just enough to clean the paint off…no damage to the wheel, tire, or other components. -
9. Is the Tru Turn system compatible with my OEM control arms, or other brands of control arms?
We have only done fitments with the RideTech StrongArms. While it is possible that the OEM arms, or another brand of tubular control arm could work, we cannot guarantee fit or performance. -
10. Is the new Tru Turn system compatible with previous RideTech Camaro components such as the StrongArms, tall spindle, or ShockWaves?
Yes…the Tru Turn system can be added to your existing RideTech suspension. If you already have RideTech spindles, the upgrade package would include the steering arms, draglink bracket, and the tie rod assemblies.
Will this system work on a 1965 Pontiac LeMans(A-Body)? or do you have another system for A-Body’s?
Looks like all those GM body can use each other’s parts.
Thanks!
Hey Steven, while both applications use the same ridetech spindle, we’ve never fit this kit on an a-body,its safe to assume that the steering arms, draglink bracket, and tie rod assemblies differ between the two. We are working on more applications though, so keep watching!
So does this mean you have something like this in the works for the A-Body (preferably the 68-72 models)?
Will this system work on a 69 firebird?
Hey Jeff, It will work on a 69 Firebird.
Hi do you have this for a 1961 Impala?
What hapens when you innstall this on a system that is made for stock spindels,,,,,, your crossmember will hit the ground,,,,,,
Not at the moment Torstein, you are correct about the stock spindles, a stock spindle will not work. The TruTurn package without the spindles is for guys that already own our spindle or an aftermarket one.
I have a 64 chevelle convt with ssbc big brake kit & the 2″ drop spindles that came with the kit. I run Ridetech A-arms & shockwaves & 17x 8 rims. Do you see a Tru- Turn kit in the future for this car?
@Dave, It’s hard to tell at the moment.
Will s this system work with a rack & pinion, & what kind of mods do you have to make to have 275′on10′s in a 67 Camaro, sounds like a lot of cuttin.
We have not tested the system yet w/ any rack and pinion manufacturers. Not sure what the bumpsteer numbers will look like. I suspect that it will get pretty bad, most racks are mounted pretty low to clear the oil pan.
What do I need to look for in a brake kit to fit these? Just a Baer kit to fit stock F body spindles for example? I was looking at a C5 kit but I don’t think it will fit, correct? Thanks.
Any disc brake kit designed to work w/ a stock disc brake spindle will work w/ the RideTech Tall spindle. We’ve used Baer, Wilwood, CPP, SSBC and stock just to mention a few. I have heard of guys making caliper brackets to fit C5 Calipers to it, but don’t have any details on that.
Darren, thank you. I wanted to be sure as I have a SSBC disk kit and their spindles but want to upgrade to the Tru Turn system.