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Slammed67 · 12-16-2003, 02:20 PM

Anyone see the tech article in the current Classic Trucks Magazine regarding the Jim Meyer bolt-in IFS? Looks like a nice (and complete) kit. Those of you who are interested in a lowered stance/rack and pinion steering/disc brakes might want to check it out. There was no price given in the magazine, but I'm sure it's not cheap.

**Captkaos** · 12-16-2003, 03:57 PM

Last time I heard it was right around $1200 or so.

SCOTI · 12-17-2003, 11:58 AM

It looks like a decent set-up. The one thing I didn't like was the upper arms use teflon coated spherical bearings which my guess is will either wear rapidly or squeek alot w/a lot of miles.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 12-18-2003, 03:31 AM

Yeah I read it, it is a a nice setup well designed and uses factory calipers and rotors. And for that base price I would go that route before I notched a crossmember and bought drop spindles the ease and simplicity would be worth it to me. I plan on buying one with shockwaves for my 65 in the verry distant future, if I can ever finish my panel and school.

**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2003, 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by GMC JUNKIE TOO
..... I plan on buying one with shockwaves for my 65 in the verry distant future, if I can ever finish my panel and school.

Are you planning on driving it on the street? You might want to reconsider the Shockwaves. On most systems, the best you can get is 4 to 5" of lift "max". That's not much if you are starting off on the ground. Since you don't want to drive with them "maxed" out, you are talking about less than 4" of usable lift...

Izzy · 12-18-2003, 01:22 PM

I would personally rather wait for ART to come out with their tubular UCA/LCA’s(bag ready) and notch the stock crossmember.

grnddwn · 12-18-2003, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Are you planning on driving it on the street? You might want to reconsider the Shockwaves. On most systems, the best you can get is 4 to 5" of lift "max". That's not much if you are starting off on the ground. Since you don't want to drive with them "maxed" out, you are talking about less than 4" of usable lift...

I only drive at about 3" off the ground so 4" of lift isn't that bad except it might ride a little stiff

bagged87chevy · 12-22-2003, 05:04 PM

how much of a crossmember drop is this kit? Will it set the frame on the ground? Any body reccomend this over turners kit?

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 12-22-2003, 11:47 PM

With this kit you dont use any of your original parts. It has a new crossmember, control arms, spindles rack and pinion steering parts to hook it up, rotors and calipers and built in motor mounts I would definatley go with this setup over turners. I am allso looking at a kit from scott's.

SCOTI · 12-23-2003, 10:36 AM

The biggest question is how much difference in ground clearance does each set-up offer?

What would be good to compare is the distance between the lowest part of the crossmember to the bottom of the frame rail @ spindle C/L on a stock set-up vs. Turners, & J.Meyers.

bagged87chevy · 12-23-2003, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
The biggest question is how much difference in ground clearance does each set-up offer?

What would be good to compare is the distance between the lowest part of the crossmember to the bottom of the frame rail @ spindle C/L on a stock set-up vs. Turners, & J.Meyers.

Thats what I was talking about which one would give you more clearance Turners or jim meyers. If jims's kit offers the same amount of clearance it looks to me like it would make since to go with it because of how complete it is.

GMCGRANDS · 01-16-2004, 09:51 PM

Jim Meyers is one of the nicest front ends ive seen. All bolt on, zero bump steer, Adjustable ride height,and GM based rather than Mustang II, other than the rack. It uses Impalla/ caprice rotors and spindles. The only drawback is the price $3200.00 with the coil overs, Shockwaves are even more! Even the stage one kit with no spindles, rotors, or rack is $2600.00

12-16-2003, 02:20 PM	#1
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Jim Meyer '60-87 GM Pickup IFS Anyone see the tech article in the current Classic Trucks Magazine regarding the Jim Meyer bolt-in IFS? Looks like a nice (and complete) kit. Those of you who are interested in a lowered stance/rack and pinion steering/disc brakes might want to check it out. There was no price given in the magazine, but I'm sure it's not cheap. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

12-16-2003, 03:57 PM	#2
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12-17-2003, 11:58 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	It looks like a decent set-up. The one thing I didn't like was the upper arms use teflon coated spherical bearings which my guess is will either wear rapidly or squeek alot w/a lot of miles. __________________ 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; 01-17-2004 at 04:03 PM.

12-22-2003, 05:04 PM	#8
bagged87chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 29	how much of a crossmember drop is this kit? Will it set the frame on the ground? Any body reccomend this over turners kit? __________________ I want my truck done!

12-23-2003, 10:36 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	The biggest question is how much difference in ground clearance does each set-up offer? What would be good to compare is the distance between the lowest part of the crossmember to the bottom of the frame rail @ spindle C/L on a stock set-up vs. Turners, & J.Meyers. __________________ 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.*

12-18-2003, 03:31 AM	#4
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Yeah I read it, it is a a nice setup well designed and uses factory calipers and rotors. And for that base price I would go that route before I notched a crossmember and bought drop spindles the ease and simplicity would be worth it to me. I plan on buying one with shockwaves for my 65 in the verry distant future, if I can ever finish my panel and school.

12-18-2003, 01:22 PM	#6
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I would personally rather wait for ART to come out with their tubular UCA/LCA’s(bag ready) and notch the stock crossmember.

12-22-2003, 11:47 PM	#9
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	With this kit you dont use any of your original parts. It has a new crossmember, control arms, spindles rack and pinion steering parts to hook it up, rotors and calipers and built in motor mounts I would definatley go with this setup over turners. I am allso looking at a kit from scott's.

01-16-2004, 09:51 PM	#12
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	Jim Meyers is one of the nicest front ends ive seen. All bolt on, zero bump steer, Adjustable ride height,and GM based rather than Mustang II, other than the rack. It uses Impalla/ caprice rotors and spindles. The only drawback is the price $3200.00 with the coil overs, Shockwaves are even more! Even the stage one kit with no spindles, rotors, or rack is $2600.00 __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9



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