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CHRIS67GMC · 09-08-2013, 06:08 PM

Ok as many of you have seen our Red Race Truck. We have reached the limits of the front suspension. I need more front tire, ground clearance and better geometry.

So we are making the change to the Wide Ride a couple things to point out.

It has great geometry great camber gain and very little bump steer.

It is priced well $2700. I priced a complete rebuild of stock parts for a comparison $1580 just for the parts.

I am sure Rob will chime in here but I took some pics to show it being installed.

Ugly stock stuff just for reference.
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New cross member bolted in. We have the engine moved back and down so we had to make new engine mounts.
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I am still a trucker at heart so yes we are still racing on air. These are Ride Techs awesome triple adjustable shockwaves!!
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CHRIS67GMC · 09-08-2013, 06:13 PM

Notice right above the engine mount is a notch for the steering shaft depending on the rack you use you have to check for clearance.

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The alignment is made simple with the camber/caster concentric used to mount the upper arm. This make for quick easy alignment changes.
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Upper arm installed.
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Lower arm installed notice the amount of room for tires.
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CHRIS67GMC · 09-08-2013, 06:18 PM

I chose to run a Flaming River Billet Rack. This is a upgrade that is available.
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Some pics of the front end together.
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Note the steering shaft location to the column.
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CHRIS67GMC · 09-08-2013, 06:21 PM

Ride height sensor location.
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Just a little clearance.
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jmedero · 09-08-2013, 10:24 PM

What hood hinges are those man? Your laid out and they still clear the tires.
Truck looks killer man.
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hopped up · 09-08-2013, 10:27 PM

Awesome truck! Rob is a real cool guy and makes a great product
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lownwide · 09-09-2013, 01:32 AM

truck looks sweet !! should handle awesome . the hood hinges look like Eddie Motorsports.

70blackfish · 09-09-2013, 02:00 AM

very NICE

CHRIS67GMC · 09-09-2013, 07:43 AM

The hinges are Ring Brothers pm me if anyone needs a set.

CHRIS67GMC · 09-24-2013, 08:10 PM

Performance update... we ended up with 315 front tires on it. Off to indy we went after a few shock setting changes a couple calls to Rob we have a pretty good base line setup. This setup kicks a.... the turn in is great and it rotates incredible. We ran a 57.8 which was good enough for 8th out of 18 pro class cars.

Here is a link to video

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

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**66 C10 383** · 09-24-2013, 08:43 PM

I saw you at Good Guys on Sat and didn't realize you were on this forum. Your truck ROCKS !!! Nice run

**66 C10 383** · 09-24-2013, 08:44 PM

double post ... Hmmmm ...

**oldman3** · 09-24-2013, 11:39 PM

Watched the video, great run, truck is super...Jim

fatgump · 09-25-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS67GMC

Notice right above the engine mount is a notch for the steering shaft depending on the rack you use you have to check for clearance.

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The alignment is made simple with the camber/caster concentric used to mount the upper arm. This make for quick easy alignment changes.
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Upper arm installed.
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Lower arm installed notice the amount of room for tires.
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Where did you get those engine mounts?

andrewmp6 · 09-25-2013, 02:48 AM

Sounds nice and nasty too.

CHRIS67GMC · 09-25-2013, 07:54 AM

I made the engine mounts because the engine is set back a lot. The kit comes with a mount with it.

CHRIS67GMC · 09-28-2013, 12:20 PM

I am in the mood to help the truck guys out. For everyone who wants to upgrade the suspension on there trucks I will give 10% off your No-Limit orders Through Nov 1st. They now also include RideTech shocks now.

sduckworth13 · 09-29-2013, 01:25 PM

Your truck looks awesome Chris.
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Artikgrau325is · 09-29-2013, 03:24 PM

I really wish I didn't paint my frame black now.

ulakovic22 · 09-29-2013, 05:40 PM

Any pictures at ride height?

CHRIS67GMC · 09-29-2013, 06:00 PM

There are a couple pics and video on our facebook. I will try to take some this weekend.

ulakovic22 · 09-30-2013, 10:47 AM

Another question I haven't seen, but are you running the C10 version that utilizes C10 spindles or the 2nd Gen Camaro version?

**robnolimit** · 09-30-2013, 11:42 AM

We only make the Wide Ride with one spindle, and that is our Impalla based ZG spindle. We do make our own rotors for those. They are all 12" drilled and slotted with 1/2" screw in studs, and we have any bolt pattern, 4 1/2", 4 3/4", 5" and 5 x 5 1/2". We also make our own billit aluminum hubs for bigger brakes. In these we can offer the 6 x 5 1/2" pattern. They can be built with 13" or 14" rotors, and 4 or 6 piston calipers. Also, any Baer or Wilwood kit that fits a '79-'81 Camaro or '92-'96 Impalla will fit.

ulakovic22 · 09-30-2013, 04:19 PM

Does Chris's have the drop spindles or std. spindle?

CHRIS67GMC · 09-30-2013, 04:41 PM

They only use one spindle the Impala Spindle that is made for the kit. So its not a drop spindle.

09-08-2013, 06:08 PM	#1
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Ok as many of you have seen our Red Race Truck. We have reached the limits of the front suspension. I need more front tire, ground clearance and better geometry. So we are making the change to the Wide Ride a couple things to point out. It has great geometry great camber gain and very little bump steer. It is priced well $2700. I priced a complete rebuild of stock parts for a comparison $1580 just for the parts. I am sure Rob will chime in here but I took some pics to show it being installed. Ugly stock stuff just for reference. New cross member bolted in. We have the engine moved back and down so we had to make new engine mounts. I am still a trucker at heart so yes we are still racing on air. These are Ride Techs awesome triple adjustable shockwaves!!

09-08-2013, 06:13 PM	#2
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Notice right above the engine mount is a notch for the steering shaft depending on the rack you use you have to check for clearance. The alignment is made simple with the camber/caster concentric used to mount the upper arm. This make for quick easy alignment changes. Upper arm installed. Lower arm installed notice the amount of room for tires.

09-08-2013, 06:18 PM	#3
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys I chose to run a Flaming River Billet Rack. This is a upgrade that is available. Some pics of the front end together. Note the steering shaft location to the column.

09-08-2013, 06:21 PM	#4
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Ride height sensor location. Just a little clearance.

09-08-2013, 10:24 PM	#5
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys What hood hinges are those man? Your laid out and they still clear the tires. Truck looks killer man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

09-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#6
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Awesome truck! Rob is a real cool guy and makes a great product Posted via Mobile Device

09-09-2013, 01:32 AM	#7
lownwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: prior lake Mn Posts: 18	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys truck looks sweet !! should handle awesome . the hood hinges look like Eddie Motorsports.

09-09-2013, 02:00 AM	#8
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys very NICE __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

09-09-2013, 07:43 AM	#9
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys The hinges are Ring Brothers pm me if anyone needs a set.

09-24-2013, 08:10 PM	#10
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Performance update... we ended up with 315 front tires on it. Off to indy we went after a few shock setting changes a couple calls to Rob we have a pretty good base line setup. This setup kicks a.... the turn in is great and it rotates incredible. We ran a 57.8 which was good enough for 8th out of 18 pro class cars. Here is a link to video https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

09-24-2013, 08:43 PM	#11
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 410	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys I saw you at Good Guys on Sat and didn't realize you were on this forum. Your truck ROCKS !!! Nice run __________________ Doug Old Build Thread - 383/T56 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838 Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua 5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784

09-24-2013, 08:44 PM	#12
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 410	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys double post ... Hmmmm ... __________________ Doug Old Build Thread - 383/T56 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838 Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua 5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784

09-24-2013, 11:39 PM	#13
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Watched the video, great run, truck is super...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-25-2013, 02:48 AM	#15
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Sounds nice and nasty too.

09-25-2013, 07:54 AM	#16
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys I made the engine mounts because the engine is set back a lot. The kit comes with a mount with it.



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09-28-2013, 12:20 PM	#17
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys I am in the mood to help the truck guys out. For everyone who wants to upgrade the suspension on there trucks I will give 10% off your No-Limit orders Through Nov 1st. They now also include RideTech shocks now.

09-29-2013, 01:25 PM	#18
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Your truck looks awesome Chris. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

09-29-2013, 03:24 PM	#19
Artikgrau325is Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 88	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys I really wish I didn't paint my frame black now.

09-29-2013, 05:40 PM	#20
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Any pictures at ride height? __________________ Anthony '67 Shortstep (555/T56) '67 Parts Truck (TBA)

09-29-2013, 06:00 PM	#21
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys There are a couple pics and video on our facebook. I will try to take some this weekend.

09-30-2013, 10:47 AM	#22
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Another question I haven't seen, but are you running the C10 version that utilizes C10 spindles or the 2nd Gen Camaro version? __________________ Anthony '67 Shortstep (555/T56) '67 Parts Truck (TBA)

09-30-2013, 11:42 AM	#23
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys We only make the Wide Ride with one spindle, and that is our Impalla based ZG spindle. We do make our own rotors for those. They are all 12" drilled and slotted with 1/2" screw in studs, and we have any bolt pattern, 4 1/2", 4 3/4", 5" and 5 x 5 1/2". We also make our own billit aluminum hubs for bigger brakes. In these we can offer the 6 x 5 1/2" pattern. They can be built with 13" or 14" rotors, and 4 or 6 piston calipers. Also, any Baer or Wilwood kit that fits a '79-'81 Camaro or '92-'96 Impalla will fit. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

09-30-2013, 04:19 PM	#24
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys Does Chris's have the drop spindles or std. spindle? __________________ Anthony '67 Shortstep (555/T56) '67 Parts Truck (TBA)

09-30-2013, 04:41 PM	#25
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit Wide Ride install by Smittys They only use one spindle the Impala Spindle that is made for the kit. So its not a drop spindle.

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