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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Well something like that. I'm sure the new Dropmember with tube arms will weigh a lot less. Hey Nate have you ever put them both on a scale to compare? Old vs. New.
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Cool man...I have wanted to see some detailed Pictures of one of these installs...
I'm going to have to follow along and check out all your progress. Keep post pictures...I want one of these drop members
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nv
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
watching closely.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: North SD County
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
me too!
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: san antonio
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
me too but for the love of jeebus put some shoes on yeah your hand are clean but i think your toes are just as important...imho
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
Posts: 1,523
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Maybe you can find some steel-toed sandals.
![]() The aftermarket crossmembers are the coolest idea. I have one on my 63 GMC that I'm building and it sits the pinch welds about 1/8" off the ground.
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
If i run a 27" WW on a steel smoothie will i be on the pinch weld or is the frame an 1/8th lower
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Well here is a comparison picture of fat greasy & old and skinny clean & new
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Elyria, OH
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Mine lays frame but the pinch weld is still about 1/8" off the ground. With the PB x-member and 3" drop spindles you should be able to lay frame on 29.5" tires.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nv
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Nice! What a great set up. Nate does some fine work and I'll be happy to write the check once I have the $ to back it up. What rack and pinion are you going to use with the drop member?
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
I think the one from Summit, I have herd good things on them.
And there on sale http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-770601/?rtype=10 |
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver Island BC
Posts: 652
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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![]() Progress wise im sanding and painting parts getting ready to install, its 103 here today so not interested in going out in the garage. |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver Island BC
Posts: 652
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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I had the same thoughts on mine, keep it simple, didn't want the pump. Just curious if a rack eases the turn effort...factory GM stuff really builds muscle. Later. |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nv
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Keep us posted on the install and ofcourse, we need some pics. Thanks
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Corinth,TX
Posts: 444
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
How do the Uppers Connect? And who makes this crossmember setup?
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Jesse
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lodi,CA
Posts: 601
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Visalia, Ca
Posts: 2,294
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Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet
Looking good and ahaha you must be around the valley somewhere this heat is getting bad. You should weight it all and see how much weight you lose.
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