Devin,
I used the TCI M2 setup with tubular A-Arms. I was pleased with the install.
The directions were fairly clear - and all seemed to fit fairly easily.
Solid welding skills are a must. It dropped the truck considerably - but
it's not in the weeds.
The springs were a challenge - took some effort to get them in correctly.
Don't cut them (some people do this to make the install easier) though -
they break in (according to a long discussion with TCI - see
www.stovebolt.com under the modification forum - search for TCI and you'll
find a more detailed discussion of this issue). With all the weight on the
truck now - they are nearly perfect, but they were a pain to install.
I have not driven it yet - but expect it to ride just fine according to
others' comments.
You can see a description of the process here:
http://www.wsu.edu/~rsain/apache.html
Total Cost Involved (pun intended) was just over $2700us. But that included
the power steering conversion and rear springs, shocks.
- Ryan
On 2/27/05 5:21 PM, "Devin Timmons" <hotrod64chevy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm considering the possibilty of going IFS on my 57 3100. Would like to hear
> others' experiences of various brands. What I'm looking for is a quality
> product, complete assembly, straightforward instructions etc. What kinks did
> you run into? Clearance issues? Ride height when done? Ride quality?
> Cost?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Devin 57 3100
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