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19fiftybomb · 11-14-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

a good weld should look like a roll of nickles.

Just becuse a weld "looks good" doesnt mean it really is. if you know anything about welding you can make it "look good" and did a cold weld and then hit it with a hammer and your weld will break.

JNJchev77 · 11-14-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 19fiftybomb

I hope you have the frist gen on the portabuilt drop member cus your frame is now twisted.

?????

m6z · 11-14-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Having choices isn't a bad thing. Ripping off someones R/D and using the same name to create an inferior copy is just wrong.

Based on the long standing record of inferior quality product and nightmare customer service that AIM/Chassis Tech/airbaggit..com have, why would you even consider supporting those scam-masters?

+1

chassis tech is crap. I really can't believe they are still in business.

gringoloco · 11-14-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

?????

Me too. I don't get it...

*project 67 sub* · 11-14-2011, 01:54 PM

same here....

PBFAB.COM · 11-14-2011, 03:20 PM

Saw this the other day and it didn't really bother me too bad that there's another duplicate out there. Not happy about the name... but hey, maybe all his advertising will drive more traffic to my dropmember.com URL.

We have been there before, and I am sure there will be other "similar" products for years to come. It's just business. I don't take offense. I just try and offer a product with more options and better service than the competition. I stay out of the drama and just do my thing.

Regarding the first gen Dropmember and "frame twist" comment... no idea who that guy is.... probably works for a competitor. We sold a ton of the first gen Dropmembers and have only had issues with two that experienced some excessive flex. We took care of the concerns with the truss kit that has been offered with the new design for over a year.... even offer it as a free upgrade to anybody who thinks they need it. The two customers who had the concerns are still repeat customers... so I guess it was handeled to their satisfaction.

It is nice to see all the guys who appreciate and support all the hard work and time I have spent developing products for the C10s... thanks for all the kind words.

Nate

gringoloco · 11-14-2011, 03:30 PM

Funny, the first-gens are the ones that are being copied...

PBFAB.COM · 11-14-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Funny, the first-gens are the ones that are being copied...

I know.

*project 67 sub* · 11-14-2011, 04:59 PM

lol

, some day i hope to be able to afford a dropmember of my own.... and not a copy of the original. i want the real deal

Rochlow · 11-14-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

lol

, some day i hope to be able to afford a dropmember of my own.... and not a copy of the original. i want the real deal

I have one coming.. Just not sure if I'm going to use it on the blazer or something else..

*project 67 sub* · 11-14-2011, 05:42 PM

you could always send it to me and i will put it to use for you

rhd_c10 · 11-14-2011, 06:43 PM

Well I guess this is where I come to bash on someone trying to give ppl another option for a dropmember, crossmember whatever u wanna call it... just like another member said.. don't like, don't buy it... don't be bashing ppl... any of u guys running mustang racks or 9" rear ends... if it don't say Ford then its a copy.... I ordered my dropmember from chassis tech... ill be picking it up this week... ill be sure to post detailed pics of everything on my thread
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aggie91 · 11-14-2011, 06:55 PM

I saw the ad in Hot Rod magazine. Thought about posting a thread a few days ago, but decided not to. It's a copy and from the add it looks like an older version.

Nate posted above and seems to have handled it the most professional way. A friend of mine is building a blazer with Nate's stuff and said that Nate even sent him the newer style shock mounts even though he bought the set up from another board memeber. That's cool in my book. Once I have the money, Nate will get my business.

JNJchev77 · 11-14-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

Well I guess this is where I come to bash on someone trying to give ppl another option for a dropmember, crossmember whatever u wanna call it... just like another member said.. don't like, don't buy it... don't be bashing ppl... any of u guys running mustang racks or 9" rear ends... if it don't say Ford then its a copy.... I ordered my dropmember from chassis tech... ill be picking it up this week... ill be sure to post detailed pics of everything on my thread
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Just curious why you went with Chassis Tech's DM over Porterbuilt or thorbros?

SCOTI · 11-14-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

Well I guess this is where I come to bash on someone trying to give ppl another option for a dropmember, crossmember whatever u wanna call it... just like another member said.. don't like, don't buy it... don't be bashing ppl... any of u guys running mustang racks or 9" rear ends... if it don't say Ford then its a copy.... I ordered my dropmember from chassis tech... ill be picking it up this week... ill be sure to post detailed pics of everything on my thread

Is this "other option" any better?
Is it any different?
Why did you opt to buy the Chassis Tech version vs. the original Dropmember from Porterbuilt?

rhd_c10 · 11-14-2011, 07:54 PM

I like chassis tech.. I've had to problem with them... I have airbagit valves in my 64 BISCAYNE .. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH IT WHEN I SAW IT IN VEGAS AT THE SEMA SHOW... I FEEL IM GETTING MORE FOR MY MONEY...
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JNJchev77 · 11-14-2011, 08:02 PM

I strongly disagree that your getting more for your money going through Chassis Tech, having worked with both. But if you're happy with them, then that's what counts!

I like the RHD build you have goin, nice work! Good Luck!

SCOTI · 11-14-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

I like chassis tech.. I've had to problem with them... I have airbagit valves in my 64 BISCAYNE .. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH IT WHEN I SAW IT IN VEGAS AT THE SEMA SHOW... I FEEL IM GETTING MORE FOR MY MONEY...

What impressed you the most, design features or the 'bang for the buck'? If its better or different, how so? If it's strictly monetary, what is different that gives you the feeling of more return for your investment vs the other options?

m6z · 11-14-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

I like chassis tech.. I've had to problem with them... I have airbagit valves in my 64 BISCAYNE .. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH IT WHEN I SAW IT IN VEGAS AT THE SEMA SHOW... I FEEL IM GETTING MORE FOR MY MONEY...
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do you have a price breakdown for what is included? Lets see some numbers/info on what you are getting with the chassis tech member.

rhd_c10 · 11-14-2011, 09:23 PM

If u bought one u would know... all u guys are say is when I get money I'm gonna buy one... so you guys are hyping pb up and u don't have one... have u even seen one in person... u guys make me laugh ... this will never end we will go back and fourth all day... the big man nate .. Mister porterbuilt said he had some issues... I'm not saying anything bad bout is... is is great too. But I just went with a different brand... u chose Pennzoil I pick mobil1...
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m6z · 11-14-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

If u bought one u would know... all u guys are say is when I get money I'm gonna buy one... so you guys are hyping pb up and u don't have one... have u even seen one in person... u guys make me laugh ... this will never end we will go back and fourth all day... the big man nate .. Mister porterbuilt said he had some issues... I'm not saying anything bad bout is... is is great too. But I just went with a different brand... u chose Pennzoil I pick mobil1...
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ok...... fwiw I'm running the SD raised crossmember. I'm just trying to find a price breakdown and I can't find anything online.

bcutt · 11-14-2011, 10:16 PM

You get what you pay for..Good work aint cheap and cheap work aint good.

Rochlow · 11-14-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bcutt

You get what you pay for..Good work aint cheap and cheap work aint good.

Exactly!

rhd_c10 · 11-14-2011, 11:07 PM

Why is it cheap.. do u have a pb member.. have u seen a chassie tech crossmember ... stop being so ignorant ppl.... I'm done.. peace
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SCOTI · 11-14-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

If u bought one u would know... all u guys are say is when I get money I'm gonna buy one... so you guys are hyping pb up and u don't have one... have u even seen one in person... u guys make me laugh ... this will never end we will go back and fourth all day... the big man nate .. Mister porterbuilt said he had some issues... I'm not saying anything bad bout is... is is great too. But I just went with a different brand... u chose Pennzoil I pick mobil1...

What impressed you the most, design features or the 'bang for the buck'? If its better or different, how so? If it's strictly monetary, what is different that gives you the feeling of more return for your investment vs the other options?

11-14-2011, 01:54 PM	#30
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: C10 drop member...... same here....

11-14-2011, 03:20 PM	#31
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: C10 drop member...... Saw this the other day and it didn't really bother me too bad that there's another duplicate out there. Not happy about the name... but hey, maybe all his advertising will drive more traffic to my dropmember.com URL. We have been there before, and I am sure there will be other "similar" products for years to come. It's just business. I don't take offense. I just try and offer a product with more options and better service than the competition. I stay out of the drama and just do my thing. Regarding the first gen Dropmember and "frame twist" comment... no idea who that guy is.... probably works for a competitor. We sold a ton of the first gen Dropmembers and have only had issues with two that experienced some excessive flex. We took care of the concerns with the truss kit that has been offered with the new design for over a year.... even offer it as a free upgrade to anybody who thinks they need it. The two customers who had the concerns are still repeat customers... so I guess it was handeled to their satisfaction. It is nice to see all the guys who appreciate and support all the hard work and time I have spent developing products for the C10s... thanks for all the kind words. Nate __________________ 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!

11-14-2011, 03:30 PM	#32
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: C10 drop member...... Funny, the first-gens are the ones that are being copied... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#34
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: C10 drop member...... lol , some day i hope to be able to afford a dropmember of my own.... and not a copy of the original. i want the real deal

11-14-2011, 05:42 PM	#36
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: C10 drop member...... you could always send it to me and i will put it to use for you

11-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#37
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: C10 drop member...... Well I guess this is where I come to bash on someone trying to give ppl another option for a dropmember, crossmember whatever u wanna call it... just like another member said.. don't like, don't buy it... don't be bashing ppl... any of u guys running mustang racks or 9" rear ends... if it don't say Ford then its a copy.... I ordered my dropmember from chassis tech... ill be picking it up this week... ill be sure to post detailed pics of everything on my thread Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

11-14-2011, 06:55 PM	#38
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: C10 drop member...... I saw the ad in Hot Rod magazine. Thought about posting a thread a few days ago, but decided not to. It's a copy and from the add it looks like an older version. Nate posted above and seems to have handled it the most professional way. A friend of mine is building a blazer with Nate's stuff and said that Nate even sent him the newer style shock mounts even though he bought the set up from another board memeber. That's cool in my book. Once I have the money, Nate will get my business. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-14-2011, 07:54 PM	#41
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: C10 drop member...... I like chassis tech.. I've had to problem with them... I have airbagit valves in my 64 BISCAYNE .. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH IT WHEN I SAW IT IN VEGAS AT THE SEMA SHOW... I FEEL IM GETTING MORE FOR MY MONEY... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

11-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#42
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: C10 drop member...... I strongly disagree that your getting more for your money going through Chassis Tech, having worked with both. But if you're happy with them, then that's what counts! I like the RHD build you have goin, nice work! Good Luck! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

11-14-2011, 09:23 PM	#45
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: C10 drop member...... If u bought one u would know... all u guys are say is when I get money I'm gonna buy one... so you guys are hyping pb up and u don't have one... have u even seen one in person... u guys make me laugh ... this will never end we will go back and fourth all day... the big man nate .. Mister porterbuilt said he had some issues... I'm not saying anything bad bout is... is is great too. But I just went with a different brand... u chose Pennzoil I pick mobil1... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

11-14-2011, 10:16 PM	#47
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: C10 drop member...... You get what you pay for..Good work aint cheap and cheap work aint good. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

11-14-2011, 11:07 PM	#49
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: C10 drop member...... Why is it cheap.. do u have a pb member.. have u seen a chassie tech crossmember ... stop being so ignorant ppl.... I'm done.. peace Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

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