Tru-turn question?

[itsals1]

I've been wanting to order the complete RideTech 48hour camaro front sub frame kit, minus the upper control arms. I would like to us SPC uppers vs. RideTechs, because I really like their design. What's your thoughts?
Anyone out their try this route? I know a lot of you just recommend using complete suspension systems and not mix-n-match venders parts.

Travis

[bret]

Should not be any problem with the SPC upper arms...BUT, you will need to run the suspension through it's travel to ensure no ball joint binding, AND to determine if the camber curve, caster settings and bumpsteer are acceptable.
One of the advantages of teh SPC arm is its adjustability. One of the dangers of the SPC arm is its adjustability

[Swain]

I have DSE upper and Lowers on my 68 Camaro, will the Tru Turn work with this set up?

[JKnight]

Originally Posted by bret

One of the advantages of teh SPC arm is its adjustability. One of the dangers of the SPC arm is its adjustability

This is very true. I have the SPC arms with my AFX spindles and have had some issues related to their adjustability. The alignment shop monkey didn't know what he was doing, so they're way off now. I need to spend a couple of hours at home with my alignment tool to see if I can get them right, but we'll see. Ultimately, these arms have taught me that I might not be the right kind of user for these arms, because once I get it right I'll probably never touch them again.

From what I've learned, I'm definitely in the buy everything as a package camp. I love how well things seem to work out when you use a reputable company's entire package.

[itsals1]

Originally Posted by bret

Should not be any problem with the SPC upper arms...BUT, you will need to run the suspension through it's travel to ensure no ball joint binding, AND to determine if the camber curve, caster settings and bumpsteer are acceptable.
One of the advantages of teh SPC arm is its adjustability. One of the dangers of the SPC arm is its adjustability

I'm thinking your right Bret, I better just stick to what works and use the proven components!
Lord knows you and your crew have tried to wreak anything that you put on the 48hour camaro, and replaced some components, BUT! not the upper control arms.

Travis

[bret]

Originally Posted by itsals1

I'm thinking your right Bret, I better just stick to what works and use the proven components!
Lord knows you and your crew have tried to wreak anything that you put on the 48hour camaro, and replaced some components, BUT! not the upper control arms.

Travis

Yeah...I like "wrecking" stuff. [According to the IRS...it's called "testing" ]

That's how we can tell people that we may not know every way there is to build a suspension, but we know 17 years worth of ways not to!

[rocketrod]

Originally Posted by bret

Should not be any problem with the SPC upper arms...BUT, you will need to run the suspension through it's travel to ensure no ball joint binding, AND to determine if the camber curve, caster settings and bumpsteer are acceptable.
One of the advantages of teh SPC arm is its adjustability. One of the dangers of the SPC arm is its adjustability

I am in the process of doing the same. I bought a complete Ridetech Level II coilover setup and want to use my SPC uppers. My only concern about this working is the SPC uppers have a tall upper ball joint. Will this cause problems with the Ridetech spindles, which are 1.75" taller than stock spindles?

[JKnight]

The combination of a tall ball joint and Ridetech tall spindle will make for some very strange suspension geometry. I think you're going to need to spring for some new ball joints at a minimum. Even then you'll have the potential issues Bret outlined earlier.

[rocketrod]

Originally Posted by JKnight

The combination of a tall ball joint and Ridetech tall spindle will make for some very strange suspension geometry. I think you're going to need to spring for some new ball joints at a minimum. Even then you'll have the potential issues Bret outlined earlier.

I will definitely need to get new upper ball joints and just mock things up.

I am not concerned with getting the car aligned as I have the SPC Fastrax alignment tool and it is pretty simple to align once you get the hang of it, or should I say much easier than adding shims.

[itsals1]

Rod
Keep us in the loop on how this is working out for your camaro! I will wait to order parts, pending your results!

Travis