TruLink Rear Suspension for A-Body and G-Body Cars

[Turbo6inKY]

What's the major difference between these R joints and Currie's Johnny Joints? The self tensioning enclosure? Less deflection from a stiffer race material?


*Please do not interpret this as trolling. I'm genuinely curious.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Originally Posted by Turbo6inKY

What's the major difference between these R joints and Currie's Johnny Joints? The self tensioning enclosure? Less deflection from a stiffer race material?


*Please do not interpret this as trolling. I'm genuinely curious.

These features are what we focused on when designing them:

-Articulates in 3 planes … 360 degree axial rotation and 30 degrees of total lateral rotation.
-17-4 investment cast stainless steel housing with rolled threads.
-Polished stainless ball and RTX10 composite cage allow consistent low friction movement
-Special RTX10 composite compound needs NO lubrication
-Self cleaning design…movement not affected by ANY water, grit, dirt, or debris
-Spring loaded closure to keep mechanism tight and rattle free



When comparing them to the typical rubber, poly, and metal rod ends, we were working to eliminate these typical issues:

-Rubber Bushings allow uncontrolled lateral suspension movement resulting in sloppy handling.
-Polyurethane bushings Cause undesirable friction spikes during rotational movement along with distracting squeaking noise. Roll-bind limits articulation.
-All-metal rod ends also known as heim joints, are susceptible to premature wear. All-metal rod ends get loose, rattle and are compromised by dirt and moisture.

The main goal was to create a joint that is self lubricating, self cleaning, great articulation, and a VERY long lifespan.

[SSLance]

I've had these arms and R-Joint axle bearings on my car for a little over a month and have street driven and raced them considerably already. The improvement in smoother articulation with zero bind is VERY noticeable.

The car now keeps the inside rear tire planted and the free on corner exit issue that has plagued this car forever is now gone.

Check out the Gs it holds in big sweepers now...



Nice product Ridetech!!!