2" Drop Trailing arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2009, 11:52 PM

Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project.

They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up.

Twisted78SS · 08-17-2009, 11:59 PM

Very Nice!! Another awesome addition to your product line, and we will all be looking at your upcoming package deals...

smashingchuck · 08-18-2009, 12:25 AM

Very nice.

fixit-p · 08-18-2009, 01:14 AM

Those look really cool...I like the flex joint it should be nice and quiet, may I ask what the bolt size is?

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 06:07 AM

subscribing,...

SCOTI · 08-18-2009, 09:31 AM

Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva?

98L150 · 08-18-2009, 09:50 AM

look very nice

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Board members Blazer project?? What am I . . .... chopped liva?

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Those look really cool...I like the flex joint it should be nice and quiet, may I ask what the bolt size is?

It's a 9/16 through bolt.

The factory arms have a 3/4 through bolt, and the factory bushing is slightly wider than this flex joint as well. The solution to adapting these arms to a factory x-member are a couple small machined adapter spacers that will be included. If the arms are purchased with the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member then there will be no need for the machined adapter pieces. Pics of the trailing arm x-member to be available for this kit should be surfacing soon....

n2billet · 08-18-2009, 11:48 AM

I would be more than happy to "test" these for you.....I would even do it for free.....since where buddies and all.....

SCOTI · 08-18-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

I don't believe it . . ....

**Hart_Rod** · 08-18-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

subscribing,...

+1,

Bazooka · 08-18-2009, 01:11 PM

pretty slick

dieselarmy13 · 08-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-18-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

These are for a board member's blazer project.

So when will these be at my door?

PBFAB.COM · 08-18-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So when will these be at my door?

Didn't I tell you "two weeks" already?

stunna · 08-18-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Can you actually believe that there was somebody else who has been bugging me longer for a set of these than you!

Very Funny Nate!

XXL · 08-18-2009, 06:17 PM

Is your jig flexible enough to move the spring pad forward?

... not sure why I am asking? I'm currently out of money.

lowdownstar · 08-18-2009, 07:33 PM

Nate how will they work with a super trac bar from early classic enterprises? does it affect anything else? Even with these, is the frame still going to be your limiting factor ( how big of a notch) of how low you can go.

Ray

**lolife99** · 08-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project.
They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up.

I assume you are talking about me?

PBFAB.COM · 08-19-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Is your jig flexible enough to move the spring pad forward?

... not sure why I am asking? I'm currently out of money.

Of course it is!

After buying Kevin all that nice shiny shop equipment, I can only imagine how thin the wallet is!

PBFAB.COM · 08-19-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Nate how will they work with a super trac bar from early classic enterprises? does it affect anything else? Even with these, is the frame still going to be your limiting factor ( how big of a notch) of how low you can go.

Ray

Yes, the super trac bar will work with this set-up.

The trailing arms will still have the same contact issues with the frame if hoping for an extreme drop. This will still leave the rails a few inches from the pavement.

PBFAB.COM · 08-19-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I assume you are talking about me?

I wasn't.... but should I be!?

SCOTI · 08-19-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Yes, the super trac bar will work with this set-up.

The trailing arms will still have the same contact issues with the frame if hoping for an extreme drop. This will still leave the rails a few inches from the pavement.

Unless you modify other stuff. Tic-Toc, tic-toc . . .....

lowdownstar · 08-19-2009, 06:32 AM

tic-toc tic-toc you ant kidding, and it's not all about suspension. I mean you have your motor out so you can install the drop member so why not do a little something on it, then the trany, maybe some new parts, how about some paint.... on and on we go! LOL Nathan build's some super nice stuff and everything is cutting edge, i love it. Some times i think to nice and my wallet can't keep up!

Ray

08-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	2" Drop Trailing arms Well, I finally have the tubular dropped trailing arms the way I want them, and figured I would post up some "spy pics". I won't be officially releasing them for another week or so. These are for a board member's blazer project. They are 2" DOM tubing with a 2" drop built in. They will be compatible with either coil-springs or an airbag. The front joint is a polyurethane flex joint (rebuildable and greasable). They are compatible with factory, factory replacement, or Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for the Porterbuilt trailing arm x-member and will be running a special on the set-up. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

08-17-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Very Nice!! Another awesome addition to your product line, and we will all be looking at your upcoming package deals... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

08-18-2009, 12:25 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Very nice. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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08-18-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
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08-18-2009, 11:48 AM	#10
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I would be more than happy to "test" these for you.....I would even do it for free.....since where buddies and all..... __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

08-18-2009, 01:11 PM	#13
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms pretty slick

08-18-2009, 02:11 PM	#14
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Those would be sweet with a nice Watt's link. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 08-18-2009 at 02:12 PM.

08-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#18
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08-18-2009, 07:33 PM	#19
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Nate how will they work with a super trac bar from early classic enterprises? does it affect anything else? Even with these, is the frame still going to be your limiting factor ( how big of a notch) of how low you can go. Ray

08-19-2009, 06:32 AM	#25
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms tic-toc tic-toc you ant kidding, and it's not all about suspension. I mean you have your motor out so you can install the drop member so why not do a little something on it, then the trany, maybe some new parts, how about some paint.... on and on we go! LOL Nathan build's some super nice stuff and everything is cutting edge, i love it. Some times i think to nice and my wallet can't keep up! Ray

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