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IndyNova
04-11-2015, 09:46 AM
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

bret
04-11-2015, 09:55 AM
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.

IndyNova
04-11-2015, 09:58 AM
Thanks Bret, that's what I was hoping to hear..lol I'm actually getting ready to order your 4 link rear as well.

bret
04-12-2015, 07:14 AM
Raymond performance is right in your area, or you can order direct.
Thank you for your support!

Smoker03
04-12-2015, 11:30 AM
Bret, would the true turn fit with an 18x9.5 and 6" of backspacing?

bret
04-12-2015, 12:01 PM
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.

Vince@Meanstreets
04-12-2015, 12:01 PM
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.

Bad94
04-13-2015, 05:31 PM
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.
http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag391/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/1972%20Nova/_MH06838_e_zpslwd1mabi.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/media/1972%20Nova/_MH06838_e_zpslwd1mabi.jpg.html)

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag391/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/1972%20Nova/_MH06851_e_zpsywdfn6ml.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/media/1972%20Nova/_MH06851_e_zpsywdfn6ml.jpg.html)

Here is 18x9.5 with 5.75" BS with 1/4" spacer(so 5.5"BS) with a 275.
http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag391/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/1972%20Nova/Holley3_zpsdimlkfga.jpg (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/Badass4pt3Novaboy69/media/1972%20Nova/Holley3_zpsdimlkfga.jpg.html)

IndyNova
04-13-2015, 05:41 PM
That looks bad ass!