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Originally Posted by SCOTI
I know Nate lists this stuff but you'll still need custom steering linkage w/a 'Z' so that's a wash.
A parts house R&P can be had for the same amount or less than the cost of replacing the drag link, tie-rods, & a new box so that's also a wash.
You only need pwr steering lines if you upgrade to pwr steering. You would have to do the same if you upgraded to pwr steering w/a 'Z'; again a wash.
The DM can be used w/stock arms; no need for ART stuff unless you want them.
Brakes will be the same for either combination & another wash.
No need for dropped spindles w/the DM unless you want to lay frame w/taller wheel/tire combos.
You'll need bags either way as well (if you plan to bag it).
So while the DM isn't free, it doesn't run into the atmosphere. A 'Z' is not something you can just snap your fingers for & it happens. If you don't plan for things correctly, the truck could wind up un-safe or unfinished.
Seems like if a guy has the skills, a milder 'Z' w/some spindles would be a very good compromise.
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like i said it will be 3500-3900 for the drop member + parts and with drop member the truck still wont lay out as long as u are satisfied with a "lowered" truck and u are rich go with drop member if u want the truck to lay out and are not rich do the z its not as hard as these guys try to make it out to be and its alot of fun building something there are also many other places that sell "drop members" that are half the price of the porter built
if u are rich and love the porter built stuff u can also go for a back half and have 8grand in your ride before u even get started
or u could send your trucks to me and for 8 grand i would be happy to lay it out flat for you