2" Drop Trailing arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2009, 11:52 PM

Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project.

They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up.

Twisted78SS · 08-17-2009, 11:59 PM

Very Nice!! Another awesome addition to your product line, and we will all be looking at your upcoming package deals...

smashingchuck · 08-18-2009, 12:25 AM

Very nice.

fixit-p · 08-18-2009, 01:14 AM

Those look really cool...I like the flex joint it should be nice and quiet, may I ask what the bolt size is?

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Those look really cool...I like the flex joint it should be nice and quiet, may I ask what the bolt size is?

It's a 9/16 through bolt.

The factory arms have a 3/4 through bolt, and the factory bushing is slightly wider than this flex joint as well. The solution to adapting these arms to a factory x-member are a couple small machined adapter spacers that will be included. If the arms are purchased with the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member then there will be no need for the machined adapter pieces. Pics of the trailing arm x-member to be available for this kit should be surfacing soon....

n2billet · 08-18-2009, 11:48 AM

I would be more than happy to "test" these for you.....I would even do it for free.....since where buddies and all.....

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 06:07 AM

subscribing,...

SCOTI · 08-18-2009, 09:31 AM

Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva?

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva?

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

SCOTI · 08-18-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

I don't believe it . . ....

stunna · 08-18-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

Very Funny Nate!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-18-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

subscribing,...

+1,

98L150 · 08-18-2009, 09:50 AM

look very nice

Bazooka · 08-18-2009, 01:11 PM

pretty slick

dieselarmy13 · 08-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-18-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

These are for a board member's blazer project.

So when will these be at my door?

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So when will these be at my door?

Didn't I tell you "two weeks" already?

XXL · 08-18-2009, 06:17 PM

Is your jig flexible enough to move the spring pad forward?

... not sure why I am asking? I'm currently out of money.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link.

Have you ever seen a "nice" Watts link. To date I have yet to see one that looked good. Functional, but ugly at best.

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project.
They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up.

I assume you are talking about me?

PBFAB.COM · 08-19-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I assume you are talking about me?

I wasn't.... but should I be!?

POPO1984 · 08-19-2009, 10:31 AM

This is on my suspension list for sure

**kev2809** · 08-19-2009, 11:56 AM

do you have to use that x member with the drop trailing arms?

PBFAB.COM · 08-19-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

do you have to use that x member with the drop trailing arms?

You do not "Have" to use this crossmember with the arms. A factory version, or aftermarket replacement will work just fine. The adjustable unit allows the front pivots to be raised in conjunction with the rear.

72BlckButy · 08-19-2009, 01:52 PM

Oh man, now that is a great piece, awesome work Nate!

08-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	2" Drop Trailing arms Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project. They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

08-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Very Nice!! Another awesome addition to your product line, and we will all be looking at your upcoming package deals... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

08-18-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Very nice. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I would be more than happy to "test" these for you.....I would even do it for free.....since where buddies and all..... __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

08-18-2009, 06:07 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms subscribing,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-18-2009, 09:31 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva? __________________ 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.*

08-18-2009, 09:50 AM	#13
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08-18-2009, 01:11 PM	#14
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms pretty slick

08-18-2009, 02:11 PM	#15
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 08-18-2009 at 02:12 PM.

08-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#18
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Is your jig flexible enough to move the spring pad forward? ... not sure why I am asking? I'm currently out of money. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-19-2009, 10:31 AM	#22
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms This is on my suspension list for sure __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

08-19-2009, 11:56 AM	#23
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms do you have to use that x member with the drop trailing arms?

08-19-2009, 01:52 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Oh man, now that is a great piece, awesome work Nate! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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