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PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 01:45 PM

Here's some pics of our coil-over DM Mild front and Stage 2 rear w/four link.

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 01:46 PM

And with a truck body on it.....

Sonoma10714 · 02-10-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

And with a truck body on it.....

What size rear wheel/tire is this truck running?
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PBFAB.COM · 02-15-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonoma10714

What size rear wheel/tire is this truck running?
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I will get some sizes posted hopefully this afternoon. I know they are 18's up front and 20's out back. Need to run next door to the other building and write the tire size down.

Been a crazy week, and running short handed. We had the flu go through the shop and it knocked the shop manager (my dad) out for a week! Dave missed a day, and I have been feeling it as well, but pushing through it!

**lolife99** · 01-24-2013, 01:54 PM

Nice!

D.FENS · 01-24-2013, 02:12 PM

Send me all that and more or I will drag your name through the mud on teh intArweb.

w4625 · 01-24-2013, 02:23 PM

very nice!!..sent you a pm

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by w4625

very nice!!..sent you a pm

Either the PM never went through or Dave already responded and deleted it.... if you didn't get a response back, please resend it!

Nate

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by D.FENS

Send me all that and more or I will drag your name through the mud on teh intArweb.

**lolife99** · 01-24-2013, 02:52 PM

Is the "Touring Dropmember" higher or lower than this "Mild Dropmember" version.

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Is the "Touring Dropmember" high or lower than this "Mild Dropmember" version.

The "Touring Version" is one inch lower on the crossmember.

This set-up is running a 26.3" tall tire and a 2.5" drop spindle.

jimmydean · 01-24-2013, 03:15 PM

OK, stupid question time.

Is that wicked center crossmember section part of the stage 2 rear? That looks buff.

PBFAB.COM · 01-24-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

OK, stupid question time.

Is that wicked center crossmember section part of the stage 2 rear? That looks buff.

Not yet.

shawno72 · 01-24-2013, 07:47 PM

What would you estimate is the drop with that set up?

Rusbuilt · 01-24-2013, 07:52 PM

Thats awesome! Just curious though if one used this set up with shockwaves how would the height aired out be compared to say a standard stage 2 front and rear PB components? Could this setup be used with shockwaves? lol

Zoomin · 01-24-2013, 09:05 PM

Got any pics of how the panhard bar works with that?

Pro Performance · 01-24-2013, 09:42 PM

**oldman3** · 01-24-2013, 10:48 PM

Damn, that is super sweet....Jim

chevyfanaddict · 01-25-2013, 01:56 AM

wait.... Theres different front drop members? whats the differences?

Rusbuilt · 01-25-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyfanaddict

wait.... Theres different front drop members? whats the differences?

Mild= 1" Built in drop
Touring= 2" Built in drop
Extreme= 3" Built in drop

shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 02:28 AM

Ok so no one knows what drop this is??

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PBFAB.COM · 01-25-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Ok so no one knows what drop this is??

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Here's the problem with measuring how much "drop"... where do we start from? I would assume "factory height"? But then again, what really is factory height? We can measure an old worn out factory truck that might or might not be sitting at it's original height.... this could end up being a little misleading. Not to fear, we have a solution!

We have found it best to reference a specific point on the truck to measure from... and call that "ride height". We take a measurement from the bottom of the frame under the front cab mount to the ground and reference this measurement. It can then be compared to the customers truck and they will know how much drop or lift it will have compared to their current height... make sense? We also take a measurement from the bottom side of the frame under the rear cab mount.

On this truck, he is running a 26.3" tall tire and a 2.5" McGaughy's drop spindle up front. The bottom of the frame to ground measurement under the front cab mount is right at 6". Throw a Touring DM on there and it will be at 5". Change the tire size and it will vary the height as well.

A popular combo up front would be a 28" tall tire and a CPP 2" drop spindle... with this combination it would raise the front measurement another 1.5" but fill the wheel well up a little nicer.

Another thing to keep in mind, is that when going to a Touring Dropmember, it may be necessary to modify or go to a replacement inner fender well.

On the rear he is running a 28.5" tall tire and the bottom of the frame to ground measurement is 8". He has right at 3" before his axle bottoms out in the notch.

Hope that helps clarify the drop it has... I know it's a longer way to describe it, but much more accurate when making comparisons.

Nate

GoaterAz · 02-17-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Here's the problem with measuring how much "drop"... where do we start from? I would assume "factory height"? But then again, what really is factory height? We can measure an old worn out factory truck that might or might not be sitting at it's original height.... this could end up being a little misleading. Not to fear, we have a solution!

We have found it best to reference a specific point on the truck to measure from... and call that "ride height". We take a measurement from the bottom of the frame under the front cab mount to the ground and reference this measurement. It can then be compared to the customers truck and they will know how much drop or lift it will have compared to their current height... make sense? We also take a measurement from the bottom side of the frame under the rear cab mount.

On this truck, he is running a 26.3" tall tire and a 2.5" McGaughy's drop spindle up front. The bottom of the frame to ground measurement under the front cab mount is right at 6". Throw a Touring DM on there and it will be at 5". Change the tire size and it will vary the height as well.

A popular combo up front would be a 28" tall tire and a CPP 2" drop spindle... with this combination it would raise the front measurement another 1.5" but fill the wheel well up a little nicer.

Another thing to keep in mind, is that when going to a Touring Dropmember, it may be necessary to modify or go to a replacement inner fender well.

On the rear he is running a 28.5" tall tire and the bottom of the frame to ground measurement is 8". He has right at 3" before his axle bottoms out in the notch.

Hope that helps clarify the drop it has... I know it's a longer way to describe it, but much more accurate when making comparisons.

Nate

Hi Nate,

Do you have any pictures of this truck completed?

Does the 4-link coilover rear have the same ride height as the coilover trailing arm setup?

C10_ustacould · 02-26-2014, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

Hi Nate,

Do you have any pictures of this truck completed?

Does the 4-link coilover rear have the same ride height as the coilover trailing arm setup?

Pretty sure this is what you're looking for.

PBFAB.COM · 02-26-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

Hi Nate,

Does the 4-link coilover rear have the same ride height as the coilover trailing arm setup?

Yes. The four-link and trailing arm set-up have the same ride height.

Nate

01-24-2013, 01:45 PM	#1
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01-24-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
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01-24-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-24-2013, 02:12 PM	#6
D.FENS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 284	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Send me all that and more or I will drag your name through the mud on teh intArweb.

01-24-2013, 02:23 PM	#7
w4625 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Augusta,SC Posts: 59	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics very nice!!..sent you a pm

01-24-2013, 02:52 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Is the "Touring Dropmember" higher or lower than this "Mild Dropmember" version. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-24-2013 at 03:36 PM.

01-24-2013, 03:15 PM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics OK, stupid question time. Is that wicked center crossmember section part of the stage 2 rear? That looks buff. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-24-2013, 07:47 PM	#14
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics What would you estimate is the drop with that set up? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-24-2013, 07:52 PM	#15
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Thats awesome! Just curious though if one used this set up with shockwaves how would the height aired out be compared to say a standard stage 2 front and rear PB components? Could this setup be used with shockwaves? lol __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-24-2013, 09:05 PM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Got any pics of how the panhard bar works with that? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-24-2013, 09:42 PM	#17
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics

01-24-2013, 10:48 PM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Damn, that is super sweet....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-25-2013, 01:56 AM	#19
chevyfanaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics wait.... Theres different front drop members? whats the differences?

01-25-2013, 02:28 AM	#21
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: DM Mild/Stage 2 Rear Coil Over Pics Ok so no one knows what drop this is?? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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