Ridetech 11283699 Tubular Front Upper StrongArms, 65-70 Impala/B-Body

Vehicle Fitment

• 1965-1970 Chevrolet Bel Air, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1965-1970 Chevrolet Biscayne, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1969-1970 Chevrolet Brookwood, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1966-1970 Chevrolet Caprice, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1969-1970 Chevrolet Estate, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1965-1970 Chevrolet Impala, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1969-1970 Chevrolet Kingswood, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD
• 1969-1970 Chevrolet Townsman, factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 engines, RWD

Fitment Notes

• Designed for the 1965-1970 GM B-Body front suspension architecture.
• Requires the factory OEM spindle; aftermarket tall spindles are not compatible.
• Designed for use with Ridetech ShockWave, CoilOver, CoolRide, and compatible StreetGrip suspension configurations.
• Some vehicles have two factory upper control arms per side and require an additional tubular arm kit for the second mounting location.
• Factory mounting hardware and alignment shims are reused during installation.
• A professional front-end alignment is required after installation.

Features

• Front upper StrongArm tubular control-arm design
• Precision-engineered geometry for lowered B-Body applications
• Optimized ball-joint angle helps prevent suspension binding
• Geometry adds positive caster without excessive alignment shims
• Positions the wheel for improved wheel-opening clearance
• Injection-molded Delrin bushings reduce deflection and stiction
• Self-lubricating Delrin bushings require no grease zerks
• Contoured tubular construction maximizes wheel and tire clearance
• Powder-coated satin-black finish for corrosion resistance
• Completely assembled with ball joints, bushings, and cross shafts

Specifications

• Brand: Ridetech
• Part Number: 11283699
• Series: StrongArm
• Product Type: Tubular Front Upper Control Arms
• Suspension Position: Front Upper
• Application Platform: GM B-Body
• Material: Tubular Steel
• Finish: Satin Black Powder Coat
• Bushing Material: Delrin
• Ball Joints: Included
• Cross Shafts: Included
• Spindle Requirement: OEM Factory Spindles
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Quantity: Pair

Included Components

• 2x Front Upper Tubular StrongArms
• 2x Upper Ball Joints
• 2x Delrin Bushing Assemblies
• 2x Cross Shaft Assemblies

Product Description

The Ridetech 11283699 Front Upper StrongArms are precision-engineered tubular upper control arms designed for 1965-1970 Chevrolet B-Body vehicles. The application covers the Impala and other compatible full-size Chevrolet models including Bel Air, Biscayne, Brookwood, Caprice, Estate, Kingswood, and Townsman. The arms are designed to improve front suspension geometry on performance and lowered vehicles while maintaining appropriate wheel positioning and suspension travel.

Ridetech uses tubular steel construction with a satin-black powder-coated finish, Delrin bushings, ball joints, and cross shafts. The Delrin bushings reduce deflection and suspension stiction while being self-lubricating, eliminating the need for grease fittings. Revised ball-joint geometry helps prevent binding, while the control-arm geometry provides additional positive caster and improved wheel clearance.

The 11283699 is designed around the OEM factory spindle and is compatible with Ridetech ShockWave, CoilOver, CoolRide, and related suspension configurations. Installation reuses the factory mounting hardware and alignment shims, followed by a professional front-end alignment. Some B-Body configurations use two factory upper control arms per side and may require an additional tubular arm kit; the vehicle's original control-arm configuration should therefore be verified before ordering.