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Old 04-11-2015, 10:46 AM
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Hey guys, just had a quick question I have been unable to find the answer for on google.
I have a 69 Nova with Ridetech Spindles, Tubular upper arms, stock lowers(for now) and qa1's. With the addition of the new spindles, my outer tie rod hits my wheel, and again for now, I have my steering arms spaced off the spindle roughly 3/8" to allow the tire to roll freely. Will the addition of a tru-turn setup relieve this issue? I have also read about another type of setup that involves using A-body arms to achieve the same results as a tru turn setup does. What is your guys advice/suggestions on this. I won't drive the car with the spacers in until I safely correct the issue. Thanks all
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:55 AM
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Tru Turn will fix that. You will be able to use up to an 18x10 wheel with a 5.75" backspace and a 275-35/18 tire.
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Old 04-11-2015, 10:58 AM
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Thanks Bret, that's what I was hoping to hear..lol I'm actually getting ready to order your 4 link rear as well.
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Raymond performance is right in your area, or you can order direct.
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Bret, would the true turn fit with an 18x9.5 and 6" of backspacing?
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The tire will rub the frame and swaybar Slightly at full lock, but you could extend the steering stop slightly to fix that. If youre ordering 9.5 wheels, i like a 5.5 backspace.
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Bret, would the true turn fit with an 18x9.5 and 6" of backspacing?
from my experience yes.... 18x10 6 3/4" back space.
Hotchkis sway bar, Hotchkis spring with an AFCO spring jack screw hat.

all cars are different and you must measure at your desired height.

I used button head bolts and watched the caster adjustments to clear the rear wheel well. I adjusted the turn stops as the tires will rub the sway bar at full lock which is way past u turn.
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18x10 with 5.75" BS with 275, off the 48 Hour Camaro on my Nova at RTTH's, just to show everyone that it fits and works.
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Here is 18x9.5 with 5.75" BS with 1/4" spacer(so 5.5"BS) with a 275.
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That looks bad ass!
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