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Installation
Instructions
Recommended Tools
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Front Components:
11173011 Front ShockWave Instructions
11173699 Front Upper Control Arms
11172899 Front Lower Control Arms
11179120 Front SwayBar Instructions
Rear Components:
11177187 Rear 4Link System
24350701 Rear ShockWave Instructions
Table of contents
Pages 2-5........... Front ShockWaves
Pages 6-10......... Upper Control Arms
Pages 11-14......... Lower Control Arms
Pages 15-17......... Front MuscleBar
Pages 18-44......... Rear 4 Link System
Pages 45-49......... Rear ShockWaves
REV1 11/15/22
Part # 11170396 - 1970-1981 GM “F” Body TQ ShockWave System
1970-1981 GM “F” Body ShockWave
Installation Instructions
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Table of contents
Page 3.......... Included components
Page 4-5....... ShockWave installation
1000 Series Bellow, 2.75” Stud/Eye 3.6 ” Shock
Installation Instructions
THE DELRIN BALL REQUIRES A 3/4” HOLE FOR THE FLANGE TO
GO THROUGH. THIS CAN BE DRILLED WITH A UNIBIT.
ShockWave Dimensions:
Center of bearing to Center of bearing:
Compressed: 11.05”
Ride Height: 12.85”
Extended: 14.05”
Part # 11173011 - 70-81 GM F-Body Front TQ Series Shockwave
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Major Components .....In the box
Item # Part # Description QTY
1 986-10-070 3.6” Stroke TQ Series Shock 2
2 90009989 2.75” Stud Top (Installed on Shock) - Includes Adjuster Knob & Screw 2
3 24090199 1000 Series 6.5” Double Convoluted AirSpring 2
4 234-00-153 AirSpring Locking Ring (Installed on shock) 2
99055000 Locking Ring Set Screw (Installed on shock) 2
7 90002313 2.75” Aluminum Stud Top Base 2
8 90001904 Bottom Delrin Ball 2
9 90001903 Top Delrin Ball 2
10 90001902 Delrin Ball Aluminum Top Cap 2
11 99562003 9/16”-18 Thin Nylok Nut 2
12 210-35-120-0 Adjuster Knob - (90009989 assembly) 2
90009969 #4-40 X 1/4” SS, 18-8 Pan Head Torx Cap - (90009989 assembly) 2
70012161 2.75” Stud Top Metering Rod (installed in stud top) 2
15 90001994 5/8” ID Bearing (installed in shock and eyelet) 4
16 90001995 Bearing Snap Ring (installed in shock and eyelet) 8
17 026-05-000 Reservoir Mount 4
18 99050000 Reservoir Mounting Screw - 5mm SS X .5 SHCS 12
19 99952006 Spring Washer 2
20 90009908 High Speed Adjsuter Knob 2
21 90009907 Low Speed Adjsuter Knob 2
22 99041000 4 -40 X .500 Button head socket cap screw 2
23 85000003 Hex Wrench for Reservoir Mounting Screws 1
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WARNING: ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE AIR FITTING WILL DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE
WARRANTY.
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ShockWave Installation
1. Drill the OEM shock hole out to 3/4”. This
can be done with a Unibit. The Shockwave
top will come in contact with the coil spring
retaining fingers, they must be cut off. A die
grinder works well here.
2. Some trimming must also be done on the
outside of the frame pocket to allow clearance
for the Shockwave.
3. To allow clearance for the Shockwave, some
trimming must be done on the inside of the
coil spring pocket as shown by the white line
in the picture. This is best done with either a
cut off wheel or plasma cutter. Grind all cuts
smooth when finished.
Note: It may be helpful to go ahead and install
the lower StrongArms and Shockwaves to
determine exactly what needs to be removed.
2.
1.
3.
DRILL TO 3/4”
CUT OFF FINGERS
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ShockWave Installation
Note: The airline must also be routed at this
time. It can be ran through the subframe
toward the rear of the vehicle.
4. The air fitting location can be rotated by
twisting the bellow assembly separate of the
shock. Place the Shockwave into the coil spring
pocket with the stud sticking through the OEM
shock hole. See assembly Diagram 4. OEM
Shock hole must be drilled out to ¾”
1. Stud top aluminum base
2. Delrin ball lower half
3. Delrin ball upper half
4. Aluminum cap
5. 9/16” SAE Nylok jam nut
6. Threaded stud (screwed onto shock shaft)
7. Rebound adjusting knob
8. Screw
TIGHTENING THE TOP 9/16”-18 NUT: SNUG
THE NUT DOWN AGAINST THE TOP CAP. YOU
NEED TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE THE SHOCK
BY HAND. WE TORQUE THE NUT TO 80 INLBS
USING A 7/8” CROWS FOOT WRENCH ON A
TORQUE WRENCH.
5. Raise the lower arm up to the Shockwave
and bolt them together using the 1/2” x 3 ¼”
bolt and Nylok supplied w/ the lower arms. An
aluminum spacer will be on each side of the
bearing. Torque to 75 ftbs.
6. Raise the lower control arm to full
compression and double-check to make sure
the Shockwave does not rub on anything at
anytime. Allowing the Shockwave to rub
on anything will cause failure and is not a
warrantable situation.
7. The best ride quality will occur around 50-
60% suspension travel; depending on vehicle
weight this typically occurs around 85-100 psi.
4.
5.
1. Stud top aluminum base
2. Delrin ball lower half
3. Delrin ball upper half
4. Aluminum cap
5. 9/16” SAE Nylok jam nut
6. Threaded stud (screwed onto shock
shaft)
7. Rebound adjusting knob
8. Screw
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Part # 11173699 - 1970-1981 GM F-Body Front Upper StrongArms
1970-1981 GM F-Body Upper StrongArms
Installation Instructions
Table of contents
Page 7........... Included Components
Page 8........... Getting Started & Installation
Page 9........... Offset Upper Control Arm Shaft
Page 10......... Installation & The Finish
REV3 5/18/23
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Upper Control Arm Components .....In the box
Item
#Part Number Description QTY
1 90003493 Driver Upper Control Arm (Shown) 1
1 90003494 Passenger Upper Control Arm 1
2 90000917 Upper Cross Shaft Kit - includes nuts and washers 2
3 90000913 Tall Upper Balljoint Assembly - Proforged # 101-10020 2
4 90001442 Delrin Control Arm Bushing 4
5 90003385 Delrin Bushing Inner Sleeve 4
Driver Side Shown
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Getting Started.........
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech F-Body StrongArms. These StrongArms have been
designed to give your F-Body excellent handling along with a lifetime of enjoyment. Some of the key
features of the StrongArms: Ball Joint angles have been optimized for the lowered ride height, Delrin
bushings are used to eliminate bushing deflection along with providing free suspension movement through
the entire travel. The Geometry has been optimized for excellent handling and driveabilty. The Delrin
bushings are made from a material that is self lubricating so no grease zerks are needed.
The cross shaft washers and nuts will need to be installed on the cross shaft. When assembling
the Control Arms tighten the cross shaft nuts enough to create drag on the delrin bushings, the
arm should still move through its travel by hand.
Installation
1. Remove the entire upper control arms from the car. If you are replacing the lower control arms and
spindle, remove them too. Refer to a Factory Service Manual for the proper method.
2. DRIVER
TOP VIEW
2. The Upper Control Arm is attached to the
factory mount using factory hardware. Torque
the nuts to 50 ft-lbs. The driver side arm is
shown in Figure “2”. The ball joint located on
the arm to the rear of the car.
.
3. Install the Ball Joints in the control arms
using Figure “3” as a reference. Torque the
hardware to 10 ftlbs
3.
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Offset Upper Control Arm Shaft
The cross shaft that is used in the upper control arms is offset. The offset allows you to achieve the
alignment setting you desire with minimal shims. To change the direction of the offset, simply spin the
cross shaft in the control arm.
If you are after a Street Alignment bolt the upper control arm to the frame mount with the arm offset to
the outside of the car.
If a more aggressive Track or Autocross alignment is desired, bolt the control arm to the frame bracket
with the arm offset to the inside of the car.
FRAME
WHEEL SIDE
FRAME
WHEEL SIDE
TRACK
STREET
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Installing Upper Control Arms
4. Attach the Spindle to the control arms. The
steering arm of the spindle will go to the front
of the car.
Torque Specs:
Lower Balljoint - 65 ftlbs and tighten to line up
cotter pin.
Upper Balljoint - 50 ftlbs and tighten to line up
cotter pin.
4.
5. Tighten all fasteners. If you are going to install the Ridetech MuscleBar, now is a good time to do it.
When assembling the Control Arms tighten the cross shaft nuts enough to create
drag on the delrin bushings, the arm should still move through its travel by hand.
Suggested Alignment Specs:
Camber: Street: -.5 degrees
Caster: Street: +3.0 to + 5.0 degrees
Toe: Street: 1/16” to 1/8” toe in
The Finish
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Part # 11172899 - 1970-1981 GM F-Body Lower StrongArms
1970-1981 GM F-Body Lower StrongArms
Installation Instructions
REV1 11/9/21
Table of contents
Page 12......... Included Components
Page 13......... Getting Started & Installation
Page 14......... The Finish
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Lower Control Arm Components .....In the box
Item
#Part Number Description QTY
1 90000589 Driver Lower Control Arm (Shown) 1
1 90000590 Passenger Lower Control Arm 1
2 90000896 Lower Ball joint Assembly - Proforged # 101-10049 2
3 70010759 Delrin Bushing - with 2” Diameter Ledge 8
4 90000516 1/2” ID Inner Sleeve - installed in control arms 4
4 90000517 9/16” ID Inner Sleeve 4
5 90002062 CoilOver Bearing Spacers 4
Driver Side Shown
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Item
#Part Number Description QTY
6 99501005 1/2”-13 x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 6
7 99502009 1/2”-13 Nylok Nut 6
8 99503014 1/2” SAE Flat Washer 10
6 99561010 9/16”-12 x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 4
7 99562006 9/16”-12 Nylok Nut 4
8 99563003 9/16” SAE Flat Washer 8
Hardware Kit #99010144
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Getting Started.........
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ridetech F-Body StrongArms. These StrongArms have been
designed to give your F-Body excellent handling along with a lifetime of enjoyment. Some of the key
features of the StrongArms: Ball joint angles have been optimized for the lowered ride height, Delrin
bushings are used to eliminate bushing deflection along with providing free suspension movement through
the entire travel. The Delrin bushings are made from a material that is self lubricating so no grease zerks
are needed.
Note: These control arms are designed for use with the Ridetech CoilOvers or ShockWaves. The factory
shocks and springs will not fit these arms.
Installation
1. Remove the entire lower control arms from the car. If you are replacing the upper control arms and
spindle, remove them too. Refer to a Factory Service Manual for the proper method.
2. Drill the factory upper shock mounting hole to 3/4”. This can be done easily with a Unibit.
3.
3. After removing the factory lower control
arm, clean the bushing mounting surfaces on
the frame. The control arms are marked “D”
for driver and “P” for passenger. The ball joint
pin points up and the Sway bar mount is on the
front side of the arm. Fasten the lower arm to
the frame with the hardware supplied. There
are two different size bushing sleeves supplied
1/2” and 9/16”. ’71-’74 model years will use
1/2”. ‘75-’81 will use 9/16”.
Note: On some cars the frame brackets may be
pinched and will need to be spread back apart
to allow the bushing to slide in.
Install the CoilOvers at this time.
Refer to the CoilOver instructions
for assembly.
4. Insert the bearing spacers into the lower
shock bearing. The SMALL end goes into the
bearing. Swing the control arm up, line up
the 1/2” holes with the bearing spacers, insert
1/2”-20 x 3 1/2” bolt. Install a 1/2” flat washer
and nylok nut.
DRIVER
4.
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5. Attach the spindle to the control arms. The
spindle is the same for driver and passenger.
Torque Specs:
Lower ball joint - 65 ftlbs and tighten to line
up cotter pin.
5.
Finishing
6. Tighten all fasteners. If you are going to install the Ridetech MuscleBar, now is a good time to do it.
Suggested Alignment Specs:
Camber: Street: -.5 degrees
Caster: Street: +3.0 to + 5.0 degrees
Toe: Street: 1/16” to 1/8” toe in
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Part # 11179120 - 1970-1981 GM F-Body Front SwayBar
1970-1981 GM F-Body Front SwayBar
Installation Instructions
Hardware Torque Specifications
5/16”-16................. 17 ftlbs
3/8”-16................... 30 ftlbs
REV3 9/23/22
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Page 16......... Included Components and Hardware List
Page 17......... SwayBar Installation
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Major Components .....In the box
Part # Description QTY
90001226 Front Sway Bar 1
90002936 End Link Kit 1
90002513 Bushing Strap 2
70015015 Lined Sway Bar Bushing 2
90001254 Bushing Mount Adapter 2
Getting Started.........
Note: This sway bar kit utilizes a anti-friction lining in the sway bar bushing. The lining allows the sway
bar to move freely and quietly in the bushing. No lubrication is required.
Note: The threaded holes in the frame can be either 5/16”-18 or 3/8”-16. Hardware is supplied for both.
1. Jack the vehicle up to a safe working height and support with jack stands. Make sure the jack stands
are stable before working under the car.
2. Remove the stock sway bar.
3. After removing the stock sway bar, determine what size hardware the frame will require.
HARDWARE KIT......99010083
QTY Part Number Description
ADAPTER PLATE
2 99371032 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” Flat Head
2 99311025 5/16”-18 x 1 1/4” Flat Head
2 99371005 3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt
2 99311011 5/16”-18 x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt
2 99373002 3/8” Flat Washer
2 99313001 5/16” SAE Flat Washer
2 99373006 3/8” Split Lock Washer
2 99313003 5/16” Split Lock Washer
1 90002263 Red Loctite
QTY Part Number Description
BUSHING STRAP
4 99371065 3/8”-16 x 3/4” Hex Bolt
4 99373002 3/8” Flat Washer
4 99373006 3/8” Split Lock Washer
4. Open the sway bar bushing at the split and
slip it OVER the sway bar. Do this for both
bushings.
4. 5.
6. Slip the Bushing Straps over the Sway Bar
Bushings.
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7. Hold the Frame Plate up to the OEM holes, the
Counter Sunk hole will he positioned over the front
hole with the slot to the rear. Apply Red Loctite to the
Flat Head Bolt. The rear 1 1/4” long bolt uses a Split
Washer and Flat Washer. Torque Hardware.
7.
9. Install the End Links using Diagram 1 as a reference. Install both end links before tightening the end
link hardware. Tighten the end link barrel nut until it is flush with the end of the bolt, and then tighten
it 2 more complete rounds.
10. Torque the SwayBar mounting hardware to 30 ftlbs.
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8. Slide the SwayBar into position on the car with the
SwayBar arms above the tie rods. Install a 3/8” Lock
Washer & 3/8” Flat Washer on the 3/8”x 3/4” Hex
Bolts. Do NOT Complete tighten the Hardware, it will
be left partially loose until the End Links are installed.
8.
FRONT
FLAT HEAD
SOCKET CAP
SCREW
Diagram 1
Control Arm
6. This kit contains an adpater plate to attach the sway
bar to the frame. Depending on the year of the car, the
hardware size can vary. Before continuing to the next step,
you will need to determine the bolt size required for your
installation. The threaded holes in the frame can be either
5/16”-18 or 3/8”-16. Hardware is supplied for both.
OEM
MOUNTING
HOLES
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Part # 11177187 -1970-1981 GM “F” Body Rear Bolt-in 4 Link
1970-1981 GM “F” Body Rear Bolt-in 4-Link
Installation Instructions
10/18/22
Table of contents
Page 19-20......... Included Components
Page 21.............. Hardware List & Getting Started
Page 22-23......... Disassembly
Page 23-25......... Cradle Assembly
Page 26.............. R-Joint Bar Assembly
Page 27-32......... Cradle Installation
Page 33-34......... Installing Lower 4 Link Bars
Page 34.............. Installing Lower Axle Mounts
Page 35.............. Installing Lower Shock Mount
Page 35-36 ........ Installing Lower 4 Link Bars
Page 37 ............. Setting Pinion Angle
Page 38-40......... Upper Bar Tab Installation
Page 40-41......... Installing Upper 4 Link Bars
Page 42.............. Installing Lower Shock Stud
Page 43.............. Installing ShockWaves/CoilOvers
Page 44.............. Anti Squat Adjustment
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Major Components .....In the box
Item # Part # Description QTY
1 90003497 70-81 F-Body Rear Cradle - Driver 1
2 90003498 70-81 F-Body Rear Cradle - Passenger 1
3 70015662 Cradle Threaded Adjuster 2
4 70016351 Upper Axle Tab - Inner 2
5 70016352 Upper Axle Tab - Outer 2
6 70016353 Upper Axle Tab - Backer 2
7 90001318 R-Joint 3/4-16 RH x 5/8 Bolt 4
8 90001319 R-Joint 3/4-16 LH x 5/8 Bolt 4
9 90003503 Lower Axle Mount 2
10 70013334 R-Joint Spacer - 5/8” ID x .620” 14
11 70013537 5/8 R Joint Spacer .625 ID x 2.843” 2
12 90003499 Lower 4-Link Bar 2
13 90002815 Upper 4-Link Bar 2
14 90001624 Aluminum Lower Shock Mount 2
15 70002825 Lower Shock Stud 2
16 90002067 Lower Shock Spacers - .625” I.D. x .450” 4
17 90002043 Upper Shock Spacers - .500” ID x .365” 4
18 90002285 Square U-Bolt 2
85000008 3/8” Riv-Nut Installation Tool 1
70010694 Bar Tab Setting Jig 2
99371050 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HX 1.12 CONI 6
99372009 3/8”-16 U-Nuts - .090 -.20 Panel Thickness 6
99010218 Hardware Kit: 70-81 F-Body 4-Link 1
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New R-Joints will be quite stiff (75-90 in/lbs breakaway torque) until they “break in” after a few miles
of use. After the break in period they will move much more freely. Because the composite bearing race
contains self lubricating ingredients, no additional lubrication is needed or desired. Any additional
lubrication will only serve to attract more dirt and debris to the R-Joint and actually shorten its life.
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