Thorbecke Brothers P-47/51

[NickW]

First time poster so take it easy.

Who all has hands on experience with Thorbecke Brothers products?

I've got a bead on a 79 dually and I'm wanting to buy one of their bolt in raised cross members depending on what those with them installed say.

[lolife99]

Welcome to the board.

Is ************* still selling these?
Seems like they are having some issues fabricating parts anymore.

If you can't find your answers,... check out www.porterbuiltfabrication.com.
Nate has sold several hundered of his Dropmembers.
You can't beat his customer service.

[NickW]

Thank you for the welcome.

And yea, according to their site they have both the 47 and 51, http://bit.ly/u291lF and http://bit.ly/tVvuFZ respectively, in stock and ready to ship.

Thanks for the alternate, I'll definitely check him out.

[lolife99]

I wouldn't rely on the Thorbros website.
Call them and see how long before you would get one to your door.
I think they are having some issues.

[Rochlow]

I have a buddy who's been waiting a few months for a set of S-10 arms. I guess they are having problems filling orders.
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Rochlow

I have a buddy who's been waiting a few months for a set of S-10 arms. I guess they are having problems filling orders.
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Tell him to contact RideTech or even Michigan Metal Works.
http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/...&product_id=71

[05Gibbs]

Thorbeck is not building the x members anymore. I called to ask some questions and they said they are done with them
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[andrewmp6]

Why not get the true dropmember http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366945

[NickW]

That's a good tidbit to know, Gibbs, thanks.
I guess they don't update their site often.

And to be completely honest, Andrew, I just heard about Porter last night from Lo

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by NickW

That's a good tidbit to know, Gibbs, thanks.
I guess they don't update their site often.

And to be completely honest, Andrew, I just heard about Porter last night from Lo

Nate Porter is the orginator of the Dropmember.
It was first copied by Thorbecke brothers and now AirBagIt.com is selling their inferior quality CRAP designed around the Dropmember.

Porterbuilt has been a site supporter going on 9 years now.
Nothing but TOP QUALITY products,... only out done by his customer service.
How many companies have to talk to you in person, about your order,... before you make a purchase?
Nate always wants to make sure you are happy with what you are getting.
(and answer all your questions)

Don't look anywhere else!

[lolife99]

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...7-Chevy-Trucks

[lolife99]

Nate also builds custom tubular a-arms.
So if you plan to lay out your dually on 22" or 24" semi wheels,...
he can make the 1-ton a-arms shorter to work with stock 1-ton rotors,... or longer to work 3/4-ton rotors.

[Painter D]

Shy away from Thorbros.

[68steppsidee]

i got a 4 link from them not to bad service good quailty but when the box came after the bars it was torn open and i was missing bolts... so its not such a great thing with them anymore.. maybe they will pull out of there shy and crappy ways

[edflores]

Like others have stated, youll be waiting months if you go with QAR.
Id just get a dropmember. It looks killer and wait time is short.

[andrewmp6]

Yeah nate started the dropmember and since keeps updating it,Others have copied it but they never updated it like he has.I do like Thorbros they make nice stuff but the wait time is long,If I'm buying something now i want it at my house in under a week not a month or longer.

[Rochlow]

And how many companies do you get to talk to the owner who is concerned about you and what you think of his product.

Top notch guy, top notch product. Can't say enough good things about Nate!
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[Scottshotrods]

One more option out there here at scotts we have our bolt in ifs for the c-1O truck.If anybody has any questions you can call our shop and talk to myself about 99 percent of time and so you all know I am the owner of my company and can help you guys out on anything you might need out there.

One more thing Porter makes very nice products out there and I will say our bolt in is a lot differnt than the other ones on the market.

One more option out there for the guys who may not want to do a bolt in we have our weld in version that will work for your truck as well.

You can see some formun members on the site who are posting there build threads and you will be able to see how our products look.

One more thing to add we are always running a great forum discount for all of the members on this forum
Website www.scottshotrods.com
805 485-0382

Thankyou,
Justin

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[PBFAB.COM]

Nickw-

If you are interested in learning more about our products, feel free to shoot me a PM or an e-mail with your contact information and I will give you a call. Not working today... but will be at it again tomorrow.

It is also important to know that the 73-87 C30 chassis is different than the C10 chassis. We make a Dropmember specific to your application, that uses your existing spindles and brakes, and offer it with several options.

I am unaware of any other company selling a replacement cross-member that is a direct fit to the 73-87 C20/C30 chassis.

[American Pastimes]

Nate is a great guy who builds a superior product and excels in the customer service department, his passion and commitment realy show. We are running a special on his product line which I would be more than willing to quote you, or if you have any questions feel free to ask....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=499483

[NickW]

Wow, thank you to everyone for the out pouring of responses, on Christmas day of all days.

I'll definitely be PM'ing you, Nate, for some more info about your products.

Thanks again, everyone.

[Bazooka]

go Porterbuilt for sure. I bought one of QARs raised cross members when they had there big introductory sale (formerly known as *****************). Trying to save $ came back to bite me. When I called in for tech support it was hard to get anyone on the phone who knew much about the product. Nate from Porterbuilt ended up helping me a lot even though I didn't purchase his product. He didnt have too but he did. Thats the type of guy he is. I am buying Porterbuilt in the future no matter what. I don't care who has a sale on their copy of his product. Its not worth it and Nate deserves your business..

Looking to build a 63-66 with Dropmember and LS engine when I find the right truck

[American Pastimes]

Originally Posted by Bazooka

go Porterbuilt for sure. I bought one of QARs raised cross members when they had there big introductory sale (formerly known as *****************). Trying to save $ came back to bite me. When I called in for tech support it was hard to get anyone on the phone who knew much about the product. Nate from Porterbuilt ended up helping me a lot even though I didn't purchase his product. He didnt have too but he did. Thats the type of guy he is. I am buying Porterbuilt in the future no matter what. I don't care who has a sale on their copy of his product. Its not worth it and Nate deserves your business..

Looking to build a 63-66 with Dropmember and LS engine when I find the right truck

Agreed and this is why we proudly sale Porterbuilt products! Because regardless he will tech. anyones product and Nate never has a bad thing to say about anyone...

[Valhalla]

Porterbuilt all the way. Look at all the dropmember build threads you will see the quality and look like no other.

[Realnoisy]

Originally Posted by painter d

shy away from thorbros.

i wish, i wish, i wish, i would have taken this quote seriously! These guys are a bunch of clowns. Buyers beware!