Ridetech coil overs, Tru-turn system, & muscle bar installed, 87 Turbo T

[Undercover87T]

Suspension on the car was tired in some places and was really not that enjoyable to drive. Recently installed a some Ridetech components including single adjustable coil overs, front Tru-turn system and front muscle bar (kept my previous UMI rear control arms and HR Parts rear sway bar). Previously had lowing springs and Bilstein shocks. Still experimenting with different settings, but the improvement in overall handling is shocking 😲.

 

[Turbo Zach]

That car is gorgeous! If it had maroon interior, I would be in love.

 

[403Olds]

Thanks for the real world feedback. I've heard that ridetech was top notch, but always shy'd away from them due to price. Your car looks great. Is the outer tie rods part of the ride tech package?

 

[Wraith]

Awesome looking Buick! I have the same front end package slated for my Malibu after it's driving.

 

[Streetbu]

Thanks for the real world feedback. I've heard that ridetech was top notch, but always shy'd away from them due to price. Your car looks great. Is the outer tie rods part of the ride tech package?

Yes, the are actually heim joints for tie rod ends and cone with the kit.

 

[Undercover87T]

Wound up dropping to the next smaller front tire (225/50 vs 245/50) due to the tires catching the fender on large bumps and hard cornering. Car also has aftermarket front brakes that increase track width slightly, which contributed to the issue. Afterwards I was able to adjust the front end down another 1/2". No more rubbing 👍.

 

[scoti]

Wound up dropping to the next smaller front tire (225/50 vs 245/50) due to the tires catching the fender on large bumps and hard cornering. Car also has aftermarket front brakes that increase track width slightly, which contributed to the issue. Afterwards I was able to adjust the front end down another 1/2". No more rubbing 👍.

Are the wheels 16x8" @ all 4 corners?

 

[Undercover87T]

Are the wheels 16x8" @ all 4 corners?

Correct, all front/0mm offset.

 

[81cutlass]

Nice setup!

Does ridetech replace the upper spring perch with a weld or bolt on tab to mount the upper side of the coilover with a bolt or do they mount it in the stock upper perch somehow?

 

[xylorex]

Nice setup!

Does ridetech replace the upper spring perch with a weld or bolt on tab to mount the upper side of the coilover with a bolt or do they mount it in the stock upper perch somehow?

It goes in the same place as the original coil springs mount. You have to grind down inside of the frame where they sat to make room for the new assembly to pass through