New from RideTech – StreetGrip suspension kits for Tri-Fives. These kits are direct-replacement units that will deliver tremendous improvements to ride quality and handling of these classic Bowties. See more details below.
Official Release:
One of the most revolutionary vehicles of their day, the Tri-5 spawned a cult following that exists in clubs, websites, and even entire business that cater exclusively to enthusiasts. They remain some of the most popular vehicles for collectors and hot rodders. Chevy spent millions of dollars on retooling this model to look more like a Cadillac; they succeeded with the extravagant tailfins and bumper guards, but the suspension wasn’t built to stand the test of time! Despite setting many records for in its heyday, the Tri-5s of today definitely need some help in the suspension department. RideTech is here to help, with an affordable, precise solution… the RideTech StreetGRIP!
Today’s discerning hot rodder wants to enjoy driving their older musclecar as much as they enjoy driving their new Camaro. You want ride quality. You want handling performance. You DO NOT want to spend weeks or thousands of dollars to accomplish this.
RideTech feels the same way! That is why the StreetGRIP suspension system was created.
The virtues of a quality RideTech suspension system have been well-documented on highways and race tracks all over the world. Now, we have combined this history of product quality and racing success into the intelligent hotrodders efficient suspension system… the RideTech StreetGRIP!
Features:
- Easy to install – direct replacement for factory suspension – no other modifications necessary
- RADICAL improvement to ride quality and handling performance
- Vehicle-specific dual-rate front coilsprings offer the best of both worlds…ride quality AND crisp handling
- Delrin front control arm bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction in front suspension
- Composite rear leaf springs offer linear spring rate and saves 70lbs of unsprung weight!
- Delrin leaf spring bushings regain lateral stability missing with rubber or poly bushings
- Tall balljoints dramatically improve OEM camber curve to give your car a much more stable feel through the corners
- Larger front and rear swaybar minimizes unwanted body roll through the corners
- Delrin swaybar bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction in the swaybar to improve ride quality and handling performance
- Vehicle-specific RideTech HQ series rebound adjustable shocks offer the ultimate in ride quality and handling performance
- Staggered rear shocks eliminate wheel hop; upper mounts are reinforced for extra strength