Dropmember in a 69 C10

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by chase@ridetech

you will have to drill some extra holes to bolt the new brackets on

Since I already modified the lower bracket myself, do I get the upper bracket for free?

[XXL]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Since I already modified the lower bracket myself, do I get the upper bracket for free?

Waitin' to see this response.

[SCOTI]

I just got home from cutting the lower shock 'tabs' off of mine. I tried cutting very delicately in an attempt to re-use the original tab/s. If they're too short from the desegregation, I'll have to make new ones from 2" square stock . . . .....

Unless of course there's going to be some sort of reaction from ART to supply us w/these tabs (sort of a pro-active customer service )??????

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I just got home from cutting the lower shock 'tabs' off of mine. I tried cutting very delicately in an attempt to re-use the original tab/s. If they're too short from the desegregation, I'll have to make new ones from 2" square stock . . . .....

Unless of course there's going to be some sort of reaction from ART to supply us w/these tabs (sort of a pro-active customer service )??????

Dream on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[67Fleet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Unless of course there's going to be some sort of reaction from ART to supply us w/these tabs (sort of a pro-active customer service )??????

yeah, good luck with that one.....

[SCOTI]

Just think of the good-will it would create! Imagine..... a company that stands behind the design of it's products.

[67Fleet]

....Tylenol

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Just think of the good-will it would create! Imagine..... a company that stands behind the design of it's products.

Are you still @ work?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Are you still @ work?

No.

I finshed up about 7:30 & started cutting the tabs off (in the maint shop) after I was through w/work related stuff (you know.... top secret government project).

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

No.

I finshed up about 7:30 & started cutting the tabs off (in the maint shop) after I was through w/work related stuff (you know.... top secret government project).

Oh like cream of the crop type stuff? I've been working on Project S-dime for the last week myself.....

[Chops_by_Chase]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Since I already modified the lower bracket myself, do I get the upper bracket for free?

give me a call, or drop me an e-mail, I will see what I can do for you

[Chops_by_Chase]

I still have the original style arms on my 65 c-10, but if anybody is having problems with them, give me a call

[XXL]

Originally Posted by chase@ridetech

give me a call, or drop me an e-mail, I will see what I can do for you

There are a number of us who would be interested in this solution... those of us who supported you by buying early product don't really want to be left out of all that proactive customer service just because we were at the front of the line.

[SCOTI]

Although..... I was considering just welding the shock 'stud' directly to the side of the a-arm instead of welding the tab to the top part of the a-arm. If I did the stud on the side, I gain back some of the length lost when switching the tab from bottom to the top of the arm.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by XXL

There are a number of us who would be interested in this solution... those of us who supported you by buying early product don't really want to be left out of all that proactive customer service just because we were at the front of the line.

[Chops_by_Chase]

Originally Posted by XXL

There are a number of us who would be interested in this solution... those of us who supported you by buying early product don't really want to be left out of all that proactive customer service just because we were at the front of the line.

When the c-10 strong arms were originally designed they were desinged on a c-10 without dropped spindles. The arms were also designed to utilize the stock shock location. Both goals were accomplished and don't result in any problems; however, if you are wanting to lay the crossmember on the ground you will have to run a 2.5 or 3 inch spindle in conjuction with the arms. When you do this, your shock tab does get lower to the ground which could cause a potential rub. More and more people are wanting to get lower and lower, including myself, which is why we decided to go with a flipped shock tab, and a new upper mount. If you are having any problems with your current arms, feel free to call me (812) 481-4710, or drop me an e-mail chase@ridetech.com and I would be happy to help.

[PBFAB.COM]

I have an option... I would be more than happy to offer board members some 'special' pricing on the new upper and lower shock mounts (to convert your old arms to the new design)... if necessary. Maybe Air Ride would even discount the mounts a little more than normal??? It is understandable that a new cost has been incurred to "improve" the design, and it is also fair that that cost be passed on... IMO.

[Shane]

hey porterbuilt ... I ordered a few things from LMC (i know, shame on me) and lo and behold to my surprise they also sent me a calendar ... with a pic of your truck on it!

Just wanted ya to know that your truck is proudly hangin' in my garage ... to hell if it's the wrong month!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Shane

hey porterbuilt ... I ordered a few things from LMC (i know, shame on me) and lo and behold to my surprise they also sent me a calendar ... with a pic of your truck on it!

Just wanted ya to know that your truck is proudly hangin' in my garage ... to hell if it's the wrong month!

Who did the calendar??? I didn't even get one! Snap a pic for me... please.

[jkaylor68gmc]

That is a great product, it looks really cool. I hope to get high-res photos for a complete installation in TRUCK BUILDER magazine. I am always shooting as mush 67-72 Chevy stuff.

[jimmydean]

I'm still waiting to see the '69 done. What kind of thread are you running here?

[dan468]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Thanks for the info and I speak for alot of us that would love to see more of your work! You never need to worry about Discourging me! Heck most of the projects that I have done in some way is because someone told me it could not be done. I am one of those guys that lives life by two rules, Rule #1 is I don't use food for bait and I don't use bait for food! #2 is their is nothing I can not do just some things I have not done yet!!! So far both rules have worked out great.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PS. My wife says to please stop showing your pic's on this site because it is going to cost a bunch to play in your ball game

Rule two keeps me in so much trouble. My truck was on its way to becoming a restored daily now it has to lay frame. Now I'm going broke trying to keep it competitive!!!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

I'm still waiting to see the '69 done. What kind of thread are you running here?

It looks to be one of those 'eternal threads'... and the 69... well, it got put on hold for a short bit, but should be seeing more progress soon.

[Shane]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Who did the calendar??? I didn't even get one! Snap a pic for me... please.

It's titled Classic Trucks (as in the mag) but once inside it's nothing but LMC ads.

First pic is the cover ...

[PBFAB.COM]

I miss that truck.