OER 153625 Crossmember Kit 1947-55 1st Series Chevrolet, GMC Pickup Truck; Bolt-In IFS
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OER 153625 Features:
Bolt-in IFS conversion kit for 1947-54 GM pickup with V8 engine. Improve your truck's ride, handling, and performance with our unique IFS crossmember kit that converts your antiquated stock front suspension and steering box to a m ore modern 1974-78 Mustang II or 1974-80 Pinto/Bobcat setup. Enjoy better handling with the addition of rack and pinion steering and twice the suspension travel when compared to stock. Combine this advancement in steering and suspension with the added benefit of modern braking power, and this setup becomes a no-brainer. This bolt-in kit is designed for use on 1/2 ton or light duty 3/4 ton frames, and will drop the ride height approximately 2-1/2" - 3" using stock Mustang II front spindles.
Additional Information- Bolt-In. No Welding Required
- Proven Mustang II geometry
- Can use stock 1974-78 Mustang II or 1974-80 Pinto suspension components except control arms. Must use tubular control arms.
- nterlocking bolt-in boxing plates reinforce frame for strength
- Requires power steering rack
- Fits 1947-54 Chevrolet 1/2 ton or light duty 3/4 ton frame
- Requires tubular control arms ( strut-less style lowers)
- Stock spindles will drop ride height 2-1/2" - 3"
- Will work with Small Block or Big Block Chevy engines
- Not for use with air-ride front ends
- 1947- 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline Truck
- 1947- 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Truck
- 1947- 1955 Chevrolet Truck
- 1947- 1954 GMC Truck
Note: Additional items may be needed to complete installation including but not limited to tubular control arms, spindles, coilover springs/shocks, rack and pinion steering, tie rods, calipers, rotors, inner tie-rod extensions.
Important: Lower control arms need to be level with the ground (with all the weight on the vehicle) for correct steering geometry.
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