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PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 12:36 AM

Well guys, here’s the latest version of the Dropmember… we’re calling it the Dropmember V3. Since a similar product was introduced a few months back, that incorporated many design similarities, I decided it was time to go through the original design and take it to the next level. The changes include streamlining the main crossmember section ( by press-braking some of the pieces, re-vamping the rack mount and motor mounting tabs, and redesigning the lower control arm mount). The changes have made significant differences in sleekness and overall appearance, while allowing it to maintain its custom fabricated presentation.
The lower control arm mount is essentially a 3-piece version of a 73-87 lower control arm shaft. This new design makes it necessary to use a factory lower control arm from 73-87, a lower control arm from ART, or coming soon… a lower control arm from Porterbuilt. We are currently looking into some of the other aftermarket tubular control arms to assess their compatibility.
Here are a few pics of the new design. Let me know what you think, and of course, let me answer any questions you might have!

royo · 01-12-2009, 12:51 AM

Kool !!! how does the lcas mount to the member

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by royo

Kool !!! how does the lcas mount to the member

Hopefully these pics will explain everything clear enough! You have to remove the lower control arm shaft , then the arms slides over this DM’s lower mounts, the DOM insert slides through, and then the bolt and washer follow. In a few days I should have the new mounting end back from the machine shop… they are a one piece version of the DOM sleeve and bolt.

Spray-Bomb · 01-12-2009, 12:59 AM

Sweet !!!!

Maybe I'll have enough money by the time version 5.0 comes out

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Sweet !!!!

Maybe I'll have enough money by the time version 5.0 comes out

Better hurry! I am keeping the price at $999 for the time being, but we will be seeing a price increase in the next couple months

FnLow69 · 01-12-2009, 01:59 AM

Nice work as always nate...cant wait to see the your control arms.

Justin

gringoloco · 01-12-2009, 02:16 AM

What?! No sneak peeks of the PB arms? Looks good. Do you take trade-ins?

leftcoast66 · 01-12-2009, 02:28 AM

Looks great nate. Love your stuff. The details are most definitely worth the price.

TylerHuff · 01-12-2009, 02:29 AM

awesome piece yet again. Im building my 62' right now and im wondering if this will work or what i have to do to adapt this to my current frame. I need to know this before your "price increase"

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerHuff

awesome piece yet again. Im building my 62' right now and im wondering if this will work or what i have to do to adapt this to my current frame. I need to know this before your "price increase"

This one won't work.... But the 60-62 version I make will!

As you know, the torsion bar chassis are different, but I have a version specifically for it (same price)! It looks nearly identical, and yes, it is a V3 too.

AceX · 01-12-2009, 06:09 AM

Does it sitll narrow the track width?

Will it work with a static suspension?

Can I pay you to custom build one to work with a static suspension?

crawdadfox · 01-12-2009, 07:47 AM

I think it looks great! Did you raise the rack and pinion mount height? Now that my original Dropmember is a collector item, it's worth more money right?!

C10Sim · 01-12-2009, 12:15 PM

How come I didn't get the PB cut out? J/k

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by C10Sim

How come I didn't get the PB cut out? J/k

Yours is "special".

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

I think it looks great! Did you raise the rack and pinion mount height? Now that my original Dropmember is a collector item, it's worth more money right?!

The rack mount height is the same, it just appears to set up higher.

Yours is worth more money... because you paid more for it! I would consider it a collector item!

lowdownstar · 01-12-2009, 07:53 PM

I can't wait to see it on my truck, with your control Arms!!!!!! I am so looking forward to this summer. Nathan is there anyway to use it with ART shock waves? I was told they ride much better then bags. What about the rear of the truck? Keep up the great work.

Thanks Ray

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Does it sitll narrow the track width?

Will it work with a static suspension?

Can I pay you to custom build one to work with a static suspension?

Yes, track width is narrowed just like my original version.

PM sent....

**lolife99** · 01-12-2009, 07:38 AM

I like it VERY much,...

**N2TRUX** · 01-12-2009, 08:02 PM

As usual......

andrewmp6 · 01-12-2009, 08:36 PM

One of the best parts i ever seen for anything.Just look at how good the welds are on it they took there time making it.

PBFAB.COM · 01-12-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

One of the best parts i ever seen for anything.Just look at how good the welds are on it they took there time making it.

Thanks for the kind words Andrew. Some people might not know, or believe it, but I am the one that does ALL the wedling. I know I will need to get someone to help out on the welding eventually... but I guarantee when I finally relieve myself of the welding duties it will be to somebody who is equal or better than I am. I'm getting close to 300 units, that's A LOT of wedling! I get better with each one! This new version eliminates 60 inches of weld bead per unit... that should save me a little time!

texastrendz · 01-12-2009, 10:24 PM

not to get off topic here, nathan will the bell tech spindle 3120 work on a 72 chevrolet without changing any of the front end components. i sat on belltechs tech line for about an hour with no answer. it is all stock suspension.

PBFAB.COM · 01-13-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

not to get off topic here, nathan will the bell tech spindle 3120 work on a 72 chevrolet without changing any of the front end components. i sat on belltechs tech line for about an hour with no answer. it is all stock suspension.

Sorry I missed this earlier... I am not too familiar with the BellTech part numbers and such. If it's designated a 71-72 spindle, then it SHOULD cross over without any part changes. If the spindle is designated a 73-87 then you will have to change some parts.

**lolife99** · 01-12-2009, 10:25 PM

Nate,... how many 67-72 rear Dropmembers do you have out there? Are you satisfied with the latest version of these?
I may be ordering one soon.

PBFAB.COM · 01-13-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Nate,... how many 67-72 rear Dropmembers do you have out there? Are you satisfied with the latest version of these?
I may be ordering one soon.

Those who know me well, know that I am NEVER satisfied with anything I do. I push myself as hard and as far as I can. I have the mentality that there's always a better way... and I do my best to find it. Turning this into a business has posed both challenges and rewards due to this mentality. I have had to learn when to call it good and move on!

There's a couple dozen rear kits out there, and a handful currently on order. As for changes... all the major design is set, but it seems each time I put one together I find some small detail that can be improved (when I say small detail, I mean very minute).

01-12-2009, 12:36 AM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	DropmemberV3 Well guys, here’s the latest version of the Dropmember… we’re calling it the Dropmember V3. Since a similar product was introduced a few months back, that incorporated many design similarities, I decided it was time to go through the original design and take it to the next level. The changes include streamlining the main crossmember section ( by press-braking some of the pieces, re-vamping the rack mount and motor mounting tabs, and redesigning the lower control arm mount). The changes have made significant differences in sleekness and overall appearance, while allowing it to maintain its custom fabricated presentation. The lower control arm mount is essentially a 3-piece version of a 73-87 lower control arm shaft. This new design makes it necessary to use a factory lower control arm from 73-87, a lower control arm from ART, or coming soon… a lower control arm from Porterbuilt. We are currently looking into some of the other aftermarket tubular control arms to assess their compatibility. Here are a few pics of the new design. Let me know what you think, and of course, let me answer any questions you might have! __________________ 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!

01-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
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01-12-2009, 02:28 AM	#8
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: DropmemberV3 Looks great nate. Love your stuff. The details are most definitely worth the price.

01-12-2009, 02:29 AM	#9
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: DropmemberV3 awesome piece yet again. Im building my 62' right now and im wondering if this will work or what i have to do to adapt this to my current frame. I need to know this before your "price increase" __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

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01-12-2009, 07:47 AM	#12
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: DropmemberV3 I think it looks great! Did you raise the rack and pinion mount height? Now that my original Dropmember is a collector item, it's worth more money right?!

01-12-2009, 12:15 PM	#13
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01-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#16
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: DropmemberV3 I can't wait to see it on my truck, with your control Arms!!!!!! I am so looking forward to this summer. Nathan is there anyway to use it with ART shock waves? I was told they ride much better then bags. What about the rear of the truck? Keep up the great work. Thanks Ray

01-12-2009, 07:38 AM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: DropmemberV3 I like it VERY much,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: DropmemberV3 One of the best parts i ever seen for anything.Just look at how good the welds are on it they took there time making it.

01-12-2009, 10:24 PM	#22
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: DropmemberV3 not to get off topic here, nathan will the bell tech spindle 3120 work on a 72 chevrolet without changing any of the front end components. i sat on belltechs tech line for about an hour with no answer. it is all stock suspension.



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01-12-2009, 10:25 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: DropmemberV3 Nate,... how many 67-72 rear Dropmembers do you have out there? Are you satisfied with the latest version of these? I may be ordering one soon. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-12-2009 at 10:25 PM.

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