Rack & Pinion in my 74..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

74Chevy74 · 12-22-2005, 04:42 PM

Ok after a bunch of reasearching I'm going to do the 1 1/2" crossmember drop and possibly the Frame Z as well. I'd like to convert to a Power rack and pinion as well. Who sells one for our trucks? I figure if I replace all my tie rods and and steering box it would cost close what a rack costs, unless they are really expensive. I searched the forum for rack & pinion but didn't find anyone that mentioned where to get them. Any info would help and pictures of them installed. Thanks! Happy Holidays.

Slonaker · 12-22-2005, 04:46 PM

I saw a R&P conversion mentioned here a year or so ago. As I recall, it was available from just one place, and it was expensive.

Slonaker

Malo83 · 12-22-2005, 05:04 PM

Check out Jim Meyer for a complete bolt in IFS kit for our trucks with the R/P.
www.jimmeyerracing.com
John

SCOTI · 12-22-2005, 06:26 PM

Look through the suspension forum for info. I believe a board member was gearing up to produce a-arms & R&P set-ups that are similar in construction to what Turner Enterprises used to offer.

Look through any crossmember threads or any threads related to 'Z-ing' the frame.

Metmanice · 12-26-2005, 06:49 PM

Anybody know the starting price on those Jim Meyer IFS???

Metmanice · 01-02-2006, 05:10 PM

Anyone????

Bowtie67 · 01-02-2006, 08:31 PM

I think he is a little more pricier than FatMans Kit, I talked with a couple years back, dint real care to much about his attitude. Dont know about his qaulity, he was probally the first one that came out with a bolt in kit for our trucks. Fatmans bolt in Kit complete is about $2800 shipped. includes everything except brake lines, and stearing linkage to the rack and motor mounts. He will also give you I believe any bolt pattern you want. He as well has other options like brake upgrades etc.

a squarecan · 01-02-2006, 09:43 PM

I lost my catalog, but he is a little more then fatman fab as mentioned. I have been meaning to swing by his place, but have not been down to the beach house in awhile

Keith

Portmod7 · 01-06-2006, 01:16 AM

I called Jim Meyer about two months ago about their kit and I believe the price was $4500, +/- a couple hundred. I do know it was at least $4k. Doesn't have nice brakes on it or anything, must be made of gold I guess.

SCOTI · 01-07-2006, 01:36 AM

My latest Jim Meyers catalog said $3200 for the Chevy truck 'bolt-in' IFS kit. W/options + shipping it might make it to 4K.

12-22-2005, 04:42 PM	#1
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Rack & Pinion in my 74..... Ok after a bunch of reasearching I'm going to do the 1 1/2" crossmember drop and possibly the Frame Z as well. I'd like to convert to a Power rack and pinion as well. Who sells one for our trucks? I figure if I replace all my tie rods and and steering box it would cost close what a rack costs, unless they are really expensive. I searched the forum for rack & pinion but didn't find anyone that mentioned where to get them. Any info would help and pictures of them installed. Thanks! Happy Holidays.

12-22-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... I saw a R&P conversion mentioned here a year or so ago. As I recall, it was available from just one place, and it was expensive. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-22-2005, 05:04 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... Check out Jim Meyer for a complete bolt in IFS kit for our trucks with the R/P. www.jimmeyerracing.com John

12-22-2005, 06:26 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... Look through the suspension forum for info. I believe a board member was gearing up to produce a-arms & R&P set-ups that are similar in construction to what Turner Enterprises used to offer. Look through any crossmember threads or any threads related to 'Z-ing' the frame. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-26-2005, 06:49 PM	#5
Metmanice Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 39	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... Anybody know the starting price on those Jim Meyer IFS??? __________________ '67 C10 SWB Frame off (and smiling)

01-02-2006, 05:10 PM	#6
Metmanice Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 39	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... Anyone???? __________________ '67 C10 SWB Frame off (and smiling)

01-02-2006, 08:31 PM	#7
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... I think he is a little more pricier than FatMans Kit, I talked with a couple years back, dint real care to much about his attitude. Dont know about his qaulity, he was probally the first one that came out with a bolt in kit for our trucks. Fatmans bolt in Kit complete is about $2800 shipped. includes everything except brake lines, and stearing linkage to the rack and motor mounts. He will also give you I believe any bolt pattern you want. He as well has other options like brake upgrades etc. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them" Last edited by Bowtie67; 01-02-2006 at 08:31 PM.

01-02-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
a squarecan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 232	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... I lost my catalog, but he is a little more then fatman fab as mentioned. I have been meaning to swing by his place, but have not been down to the beach house in awhile Keith

01-06-2006, 01:16 AM	#9
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... I called Jim Meyer about two months ago about their kit and I believe the price was $4500, +/- a couple hundred. I do know it was at least $4k. Doesn't have nice brakes on it or anything, must be made of gold I guess.

01-07-2006, 01:36 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Rack & Pinion in my 74..... My latest Jim Meyers catalog said $3200 for the Chevy truck 'bolt-in' IFS kit. W/options + shipping it might make it to 4K. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-07-2006 at 01:37 AM.

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