Dropmember in a 69 C10

[Lated]

Is it possible to use Coil springs instead of bags with the Dropmember? Does the Dropmember itself lower the ride height of the truck or does the lower ride height come from the drop spindles?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Lated

Is it possible to use Coil springs instead of bags with the Dropmember? Does the Dropmember itself lower the ride height of the truck or does the lower ride height come from the drop spindles?

The 'Dropmember' raises all of the control arm pivot points vs the stock crossmember so it does "lower the ride height of the truck". To lower it even more, drop spindles can be used.

Porterbuilt had mentioned the possibility of manufacturing a Dropmember for use w/stock coil springs but I don't thinks it's a 'sure-thing' yet.

[PBFAB.COM]

I am still looking into making the Dropmember with a coil spring option... only obstacle is the lower control arm... maybe I will have to start building tubular arms as well....

[watahyahknow]

would be nice .... you could make them custom size too

[Lated]

Would the Dropmember still allow me to use the stock drum brakes? I'd have to scrape the money together just to buy the DM, so cash wise doing a drum to disk conversion is pretty much out of the question right now which is why I asked about the coil springs earlier. On the same note, I know the steering shaft would have to be replace but can the original steering column be saved? One more question and I think I'm done, at least for now. My truck came with a three on the tree so it has the small tranny hump. Anyone know where I can find one of the bolt in tall humps, or do I have to fab one myself? A lot of questions I know, but I'm still somewhat new to all this the most involved project I've done so far is replacing the window regulators.

[watahyahknow]

you can mount stock spindles so i guess the drumbrakes will fit too

[XXL]

Originally Posted by Lated

Anyone know where I can find one of the bolt in tall humps, or do I have to fab one myself?

They should be fairly easy to hunt down, either on the parts board or at a wrecking yard. I'd expect to pay $15-30 for one. If it comes out of a TH400 truck, it'll save you from having to deal with the holes that'll be in the middle of it if it's a 4-speed truck.

[Lated]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I am still looking into making the Dropmember with a coil spring option... only obstacle is the lower control arm... maybe I will have to start building tubular arms as well....

If I were to use the stock control arms would I be able to use coils?

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Originally Posted by Lated

If I were to use the stock control arms would I be able to use coils?

Currently steel coil springs are not able to be used with the Dropmember. The mounting location for the steel spring in the Lower Control Arm would put it too far inboard. I will be building control arms in the not so distant future, and will design them to be used with either a bag, coil-over, or steel coil spring.
Your stock suspension components will work fine with the Dropmember (control arms, spindles and brakes). You will however, need to trim a little off the back of the lower control arm for clearance at the billet mounting block on the Dropmember. Feel free to ask any and all questions.

[hammered65]

Nathan, have you or any of your customers installed the dropmember with a big block in a 64-66? I am curious to see if this will work.

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Hammered 65-
The Dropmember will work with a Big Block... the fit is a little tighter, but is do-able. I should have the motor mounts for the Big Block done by the end of the week. I am not aware of any BBC/Dromember combos in a 64-66... yet. There have been several in the 67-72s.

The Dropmember Back-half will be making its debue soon. Expect some pics in the next week or so.

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

I wanted to order my power rack and all the stuff need to hook my steering shaft up to the rack tommorrow. Do you now how much?

[jasonpickett]

I was wondering if the performance online upper and lower control arms will work on the dropmember.

[jasonpickett]

Also what would shippng cost roughly for the kit shipped to 21157.

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Originally Posted by jasonpickett

I was wondering if the performance online upper and lower control arms will work on the dropmember.

Jason-
It doesn't look like those arms would work. The reason that a steel coil spring will not work is because the Dropmember narrows the track width. It would be necessary to move the spring mount outboard. I will be building tubular control arms in the future, and intend to provide the Dropmember with a steel coil spring option.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I will be building tubular control arms in the future, and intend to provide the Dropmember with a steel coil spring option.

How will the price of your arms compare to the Strong Arms? Would the "package" price of the dropmember be comparable with yours vs. the Strong Arms? If it's close (or better yet, the same or better), I might just hold off an get the complete package then.

Hey Nathan, just bundle up the Dropmember, Arms, and back half, I'll send you a frame to attach them to so it's easier to ship, ok?

[b&a72]

I to am waiting to see the a-arms and back half so I can start my suspension drop. If it is like all of Nathan's other items it will be better then ART.

[hammered65]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Hammered 65-
The Dropmember will work with a Big Block... the fit is a little tighter, but is do-able. I should have the motor mounts for the Big Block done by the end of the week. I am not aware of any BBC/Dromember combos in a 64-66... yet. There have been several in the 67-72s.

The Dropmember Back-half will be making its debue soon. Expect some pics in the next week or so.

Sweet. Thanks for the reply back Nathan. Look forward to seeing the rear setup you have in the works. Would you happen to have any pics of the big block combo in the 67-72 trucks?

[watahyahknow]

think the next fase will be a complete bold under frame .....

[revn67]

i can't wait to see the pics of the backhalve......i am purchasing both of them in the very near future!! and that camaro looks damn sexy too!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

How will the price of your arms compare to the Strong Arms? Would the "package" price of the dropmember be comparable with yours vs. the Strong Arms? If it's close (or better yet, the same or better), I might just hold off an get the complete package then.

It will be at least a couple of months before the control arms get rolling. I have a lot of big projects I took on that will need to be finished up first. I intend to have them priced competitively. Of course, the final price will be determined by how much they cost me to build! I have some pretty cool ideas to make them stand out from the competition.

I will be cutting into a long bed frame to install a Dropmember Back-half (C4 version)... in the next couple of months. It will be a long to short conversion, but before I cut it off for the conversion, I will cut it off further back to keep the long wheel base... and see what needs to be done for guys like you!

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Originally Posted by hammered65

Sweet. Thanks for the reply back Nathan. Look forward to seeing the rear setup you have in the works. Would you happen to have any pics of the big block combo in the 67-72 trucks?

I am currently mocking up the big block so I can get the motor mounts done. I will throw a cab on the chassis Friday and snap some pics. The big block does have to move up a bit more than the small block (about 1/2 to 1"), to clear the rack and oil pan. I will be seeing if the trans tunnel will need to be modified... it will be close!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

think the next fase will be a complete bold under frame .....

Are you looking into your crystal ball?

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

It will be at least a couple of months before the control arms get rolling. I have a lot of big projects I took on that will need to be finished up first. I intend to have them priced competitively. Of course, the final price will be determined by how much they cost me to build! I have some pretty cool ideas to make them stand out from the competition.

I will be cutting into a long bed frame to install a Dropmember Back-half (C4 version)... in the next couple of months. It will be a long to short conversion, but before I cut it off for the conversion, I will cut it off further back to keep the long wheel base... and see what needs to be done for guys like you!

My suspension is going on hold until further notice. It's killing me to wait, but I'd rather wait to see how it turns out and be happy than kick myself for going a different route later.

Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming!

[Lated]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

My suspension is going on hold until further notice. It's killing me to wait, but I'd rather wait to see how it turns out and be happy than kick myself for going a different route later.

Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming!

I'm waiting to for the entire package, besides I'm in the middle of rebuilding an engine to swap into my truck and it seems logical to me to do both at the same time since I'd have to yank the motor thats already in it to put the Dropmember in anyway.