Just ordered my dropmember!

[Rigo's 70 C10]

All,
I just ordered my dropmember from Porterbuilt! Can anyone recomend some good 3 inch drop spindles? Also, what parts would you guys recomend? I am going to stand by for the Porterbuilt Control Arms, but any and all info on other parts would be greatly appreciated.

Rigo

[lolife99]

I like Belltech for 3" drop Spindles. What year truck are you working on?

[jephs422]

Another nod for Belltechs.

[c10addict]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I like Belltech for 3" drop Spindles. What year truck are you working on?

Im thinking maybe a 70 C10.. Just a hunch...

You are going to love your Dropmember! I do!!!

[Jaredm82]

I have djm 3" spindles. never had a problem and they keep the track width in check

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Jaredm82

I have djm 3" spindles. never had a problem and they keep the track width in check

I agree. I have had several sets of DJM 3" spindles and no problems to speak of.

[Rigo's 70 C10]

1970 Chevy C10 SWB. What do you mean by they keep the track width in check? Is there something i should know?

[Wild83C10]

The DM narrows the track width. I don't think drop spindles would narrow it anymore though.

I ordered my C4 DM as well. Can't wait to get mine in.

[Rigo's 70 C10]

Guys, this is going to sound a little crazy, but what year spindle do i buy? Since i am changing the whole crossmember, dont i get to chose a newer year spindle?

[edflores]

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

Guys, this is going to sound a little crazy, but what year spindle do i buy? Since i am changing the whole crossmember, dont i get to chose a newer year spindle?

that depends on your control arms.

[Rigo's 70 C10]

Ed, enlighten me please. What do you mean, it depends on my control arms?

[low900rr]

depends on what year control arms your using....or what year ball joints in em if you switched em.

[Jaredm82]

also depends on what brake rotors you plan on using... I dont remeber the years but they switch between 1" and 1.25" somewhere in the 70's or 80's... or maybe thats just th heavy half ton? I dont know, it was soo long ago that I did all this stuff. and about the track width. I think I remember that te belltech's push the wheels out further then stock and the djm's either narrow it or keep it close to stock... once again, I cant remember exactly what the deal is...

[edflores]

you need to know what year balljoints and what width rotors 1.25 or 1"

[C10Sim]

You need to call Nate to make sure what setup your are getting. I believe, but would double check, his new setup requires 73-87 lower control arms and that would be a more economical route to go because 71-72 spindles are almost a third more expensive (you save about $100).

I bought my spindles (DJM 3'') from Godfather Customs and I negiotiated them to $220 shipped. Make sure that you insist that they send you that particular brand because they will send you Mcgauthy spindles. I sent them back and then got the DJM.

Lastly make sure you what size rotor you are running.

[Rokcrln]

Personally I like the ECE spindles. I also know Nate Porter advertises with ECE because he believes in their stuff and that says a lot to me!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[lolife99]

If you have the "new" Dropmember V3 you have to use 73-87 lower stock control arms or aftermarket tubular arms. (The uppers can be 67-87)
You might as well run 73-87 drop spindles also. Just make sure to get the correct spindle for the correct width of rotor you plan to use. (either 1" or 1-1/4")

[Rigo's 70 C10]

Guys, I am standing by for the Porterbuilt control arms. I will find out which spindles i need then i guess.

What bags/compressors/other stuff will i need? Its going to have 20 inch wheels and lay frame. (i hope)

[Spray-Bomb]

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

Guys, I am standing by for the Porterbuilt control arms. I will find out which spindles i need then i guess.

What bags/compressors/other stuff will i need? Its going to have 20 inch wheels and lay frame. (i hope)

Pretty much depends on what your plans are for the truck

Just as a rule of thumb I like Slam Specialties RE-7s in the front & RE-6s in the back

You will either need a switch box or some sort of electronic controller to control your valves

You will need valves, how many depends on what you want your truck to do & what kind of valves you get

If you are just cruising you wont need a very big tank or compressor, but if you wanna play with it, obviously you will need bigger better stuff

Also air line size, valve size, & other things depend on if you wanna play with it or just cruise

So just figure out what you really want out of your air ride & prolly start a new thread to get more replys