RIDETECH Coilovers on a 73-87

[chase@ridetech]

I have been planning to put the front kit on my 85 Suburban and just haven't found the time yet, but a few of my customers have purchased our 63-72 kit for their Square fender trucks.
One of my customer sent me some pics back of his. He is running 18" wheels and Stock Spindles. We initially sent him the correct ball joints for his year of truck and he did have to Drill 2 additional holes on our upper coilover mount but we will make that change on our brackets going forward.

So with stock spindles this is what a square fender will look like.

[c-man405]

So if I'm understanding this correctly it is a 63-72 kit on a 73-87? If so what does the kit include?
Thanks carter

[chase@ridetech]

Originally Posted by c-man405

So if I'm understanding this correctly it is a 63-72 kit on a 73-87? If so what does the kit include?
Thanks carter

Sorry for the confusion. We make a coilover kit for the 63-72 trucks, but had not made a kit yet for the 73-87 trucks. This customer bought our early c-10 kit and we put the correct balljoints in to fit on his 85.

the Front Kit includes tubular upper and lower control arms, coilover mounts and coilovers.

[74partsrunner]

How low can the ride height be for the suspension to work properly? I am going to do coilovers (most likely your strong arm kit) on my 74. I am going to section the crossmember 1.5" and run a 2" drop spindle. I am shooting for about 2" of tire tucked with a 28" tall tire.

[RootBeerFXS]

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[Tom]

With 3" spindles the stance would be perfect. Very interested.

[bbbc10]

Depends on ur wheel and tire combo also backspacing of the wheel inner fender clearence ect

[74partsrunner]

I am running 15x8 truck rallys in the front with a 275/60r15 tire. I have the stock spindles with djm lowering control arms and air bags now. I have it sitting at the ride height I like. I am switching to coilovers because I want adjustability/performance without having to deal with bags. I just want to make sure I can get the suspension angles (strong arms) in the ranges they were designed to operate at and be at the ride height I want.

[chase@ridetech]

Originally Posted by 74partsrunner

How low can the ride height be for the suspension to work properly? I am going to do coilovers (most likely your strong arm kit) on my 74. I am going to section the crossmember 1.5" and run a 2" drop spindle. I am shooting for about 2" of tire tucked with a 28" tall tire.

Doing a drop spindle and sectioning the crossmember should put you there within an inch. You will have some adjustment on the coilover as well.

[bbbc10]

going to need a smaller tire

[74partsrunner]

Why would I need a smaller tire(sidweall, width,ect)? It fits with room to spare right now at the ride height I want?

[74partsrunner]

This is where is would like the front, the rear needs to go down another couple inches.

[Shugalou]

That looks perfect IMO - has a dropped look but still retains all functionality.

Will this work with the stock rally wheels with no issues?

What is the pricing on this kit?

Thanks

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by chase@ridetech

Doing a drop spindle and sectioning the crossmember should put you there within an inch. You will have some adjustment on the coilover as well.

Any plans for Ridetech to produce a raised crossmember?
That's the downfall of the 60-87 trucks when you want to drive them low.

[Jrgunn5150]

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[74partsrunner]

I have the stock wheels on there now with aftermarket arms and there are no issues. The ball joint part of the control arm looks to be smaller on the ride tech arms so it should be ok. I guess I won't know for sure until I get the arms and drop spindle installed.

[BIG SWOL]

interested..... puttng 22.8.5 on front hopefully bagged however still would like the info for the coil over set up

[Drewkimble48]

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[chase@ridetech]

Originally Posted by Shugalou

That looks perfect IMO - has a dropped look but still retains all functionality.

Will this work with the stock rally wheels with no issues?

What is the pricing on this kit?

Thanks

Stock wheels should have no issues.


The front upper and lower Shockwave/ Coilover Strong Arms with the Coilovers will start out at $1950.00 for the set.

[chase@ridetech]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Any plans for Ridetech to produce a raised crossmember?
That's the downfall of the 60-87 trucks when you want to drive them low.

As of right now its not on the drawing board but if that changes I will be sure to share.

[Shugalou]

Dang 2gs US means close to 3gs CAD by the time we get bent over on dollar, duties and shipping. Looks like a great kit

[74partsrunner]

Is there any (more) pictures of the RideTech coil over kit installed on the front of a square body?

[chase@ridetech]

Originally Posted by 74partsrunner

Is there any (more) pictures of the RideTech coil over kit installed on the front of a square body?

Ill get some more pics up soon.

[G8DAN]

Are the shocks adjustable? Like your HQ shocks?

[PowerdbyChevy79]

are yall planning on making a crossmember with rack and pinion I love the ridetech but truth be told I dont like having to use the unisteer setup if I used the ridetech.. its the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the coilover kit yet..so im patiently waiting..