Ridetech 11170296 Operating instructions

Brand: Ridetech

Model: 11170296

Type: Operating instructions

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Instructions

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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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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. 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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Major Components .....In the box

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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