Ridetech 11169500 TruTurn Steering Kit for 67-69 Camaro/Firebird/68-74 Nova

Vehicle Fitment

• 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Base, RS, SS, Z28; factory-compatible V8 and 6-cylinder configurations; RWD)
• 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova (factory-compatible 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1969-1974 Chevrolet Nova (Base and Custom; factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1967-1969 Pontiac Firebird (Base, 326, 350, 350 HO, 400, HO, Sprint, Trans Am; factory-compatible V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1968-1971 Pontiac Acadian (Base; factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1971-1974 Pontiac Ventura (Base, Custom, GTO; factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1973-1974 Buick Apollo (Base; factory-compatible 4.1L 250 I6 and 5.7L 350 V8 configurations; RWD)
• 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega (Base; factory-compatible 6-cylinder and V8 configurations; RWD)

Fitment Notes

• Designed for GM F-body and X-body applications using the compatible factory front subframe and control-arm configuration.
• The system is front suspension/steering specific and does not require a particular engine or transmission when the vehicle has the compatible chassis configuration.
• 1973-1974 Buick Apollo, 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega, and 1971-1974 Pontiac Ventura applications are included in the verified broader X-body fitment.
• 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II is separately identified from 1969-1974 Chevrolet Nova applications.
• Does not apply to GM A-body vehicles unless the vehicle has been converted to the compatible TruTurn configuration.
• Installation with OEM or non-Ridetech control arms requires checking suspension travel for ball-joint bind and confirming that proper alignment can be achieved.
• Some aftermarket brake-bracket combinations may require clearance modifications.
• 10-inch-wide wheels may require inner wheelhouse and/or outer fender-lip modification depending on vehicle stance and wheel/tire combination.

Features

• TruTurn high-performance front steering system
• Tall dropped spindle design improves front suspension camber gain
• Raised spindle pin lowers the vehicle approximately 2 inches
• Steering arms correct factory bumpsteer geometry
• Forged drag link relocates the inner tie-rod connection to reduce bumpsteer
• Tie-rod assemblies integrate with the steering arms and center link
• Bumpsteer reduced to under 0.050 inch through 5 inches of suspension travel
• Provides clearance for wheels up to 10 inches wide with 5.75-inch backspacing
• Designed to accommodate tires up to approximately 275 mm when properly configured
• 100% bolt-on steering-system design with no fabrication required for the intended applications
• Designed to improve cornering geometry so the tires gain negative camber during turns

Specifications

• Brand: Ridetech
• Part Number: 11169500
• Product: TruTurn Steering System with Ridetech Spindles
• Suspension Position: Front
• Vehicle Drivetrain: RWD
• Spindle Type: Tall dropped spindle
• Spindle Height: Approximately 1.75 inches taller than the original design
• Vehicle Ride-Height Change: Approximately 2 inches lower from raised spindle pin
• Maximum Recommended Wheel Width: Up to 10 inches with 5.75-inch backspacing
• Maximum Tire Width: Approximately 275 mm with appropriate wheel and vehicle configuration
• Targeted Bumpsteer: Under 0.050 inch through 5 inches of suspension travel
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Powder coated
• Installation Type: Bolt-on

Included Components

• 2x Ridetech Tall Dropped Spindles
• 2x Steering Arms
• 1x Forged Drag Link
• 2x Tie-Rod Assemblies
• 2x Billet Tie-Rod Adjusters
• 1x Drag-Link Bracket

Product Description

The Ridetech 11169500 TruTurn Steering System is a complete front steering and suspension geometry upgrade for classic GM F-body and X-body vehicles. It is engineered for 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications as well as compatible 1968-1974 Chevrolet Nova and related GM X-body vehicles. The system combines tall dropped spindles, revised steering arms, a forged drag link, and integrated tie-rod assemblies to correct several inherent limitations of the original front suspension geometry.

The tall spindle design improves camber gain while the raised spindle pin lowers the vehicle approximately 2 inches. Revised steering arms and the forged drag link substantially reduce bumpsteer, with the system engineered for less than 0.050 inch of bumpsteer through 5 inches of suspension travel. The steering geometry also creates additional wheel clearance, allowing configurations using wheels up to 10 inches wide with 5.75-inch backspacing and tires up to approximately 275 mm when properly matched.

The 11169500 is designed as a bolt-on system for the specified GM chassis and requires no fabrication for the intended applications. Proper installation requires checking the complete suspension through its travel, verifying ball-joint clearance, setting preliminary alignment, and completing a professional wheel alignment after installation. Brake-bracket and wheel/tire clearance should also be verified for the specific vehicle configuration.