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08-17-2009, 11:52 PM | #1 |
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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.
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08-17-2009, 11:59 PM | #2 |
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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...
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08-18-2009, 12:25 AM | #3 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Very nice.
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08-18-2009, 01:14 AM | #4 | |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Those look really cool...I like the flex joint it should be nice and quiet, may I ask what the bolt size is?
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08-18-2009, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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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....
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08-18-2009, 11:48 AM | #6 |
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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.....
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08-18-2009, 06:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
subscribing,...
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08-18-2009, 09:31 AM | #8 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva?
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08-18-2009, 10:01 AM | #9 |
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Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!
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08-18-2009, 12:07 PM | #10 |
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I don't believe it . . ....
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08-18-2009, 04:47 PM | #11 |
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08-18-2009, 09:50 AM | #13 |
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look very nice
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08-18-2009, 01:11 PM | #14 |
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pretty slick
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08-18-2009, 02:11 PM | #15 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link.
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08-18-2009, 03:17 PM | #16 |
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So when will these be at my door? Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-18-2009 at 03:55 PM. |
08-18-2009, 03:27 PM | #17 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Didn't I tell you "two weeks" already?
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08-18-2009, 06:17 PM | #18 |
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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.
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
Have you ever seen a "nice" Watts link. To date I have yet to see one that looked good. Functional, but ugly at best.
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08-19-2009, 12:22 AM | #21 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
I wasn't.... but should I be!?
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08-19-2009, 10:31 AM | #22 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
This is on my suspension list for sure
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08-19-2009, 11:56 AM | #23 |
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Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms
do you have to use that x member with the drop trailing arms?
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08-19-2009, 12:08 PM | #24 |
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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.
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08-19-2009, 01:52 PM | #25 |
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Oh man, now that is a great piece, awesome work Nate!
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