Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Dang it! If I don't stop looking at this thread, I'm going to end up cutting a big hole in the rear of a perfectly good suburban...............

one way to make a "perfectly good suburban" even BETTER!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

one way to make a "perfectly good suburban" even BETTER!

Worked for my ''perfectly good'' Blazer!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Worked for my ''perfectly good'' Blazer!

Whaaaaa? Rear DM for the Blaze?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Whaaaaa? Rear DM for the Blaze?

Nah. Don't count out the p/u though...

[BACKYARD88]

[RunninLo]

+1

I think my personal feelings on the subject are no secret.

Josh

[RunninLo]

I don't have any trouble setting pinion angle myself but, Will there be some sort of locator once the old perches are removed or will this be a get out the measurin' stick and angle finder type of set-up?

just curious cause the magnet on my angle guage fell off and broke the guage so I'll get another if need.
Josh

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

I don't have any trouble setting pinion angle myself but, Will there be some sort of locator once the old perches are removed or will this be a get out the measurin' stick and angle finder type of set-up?

just curious cause the magnet on my angle guage fell off and broke the guage so I'll get another if need.
Josh

Just eyeball it and get it close!

Yes, protractor and tape measure will NOT be optional!

[Primer70]

The kit looks bad ass. My only dislike is mounting the bags over the axle, rides too rough. Making a rear mounted lift bar set up with the bags mounted half way down the bars would make a lot smother ride, just my thoughts.

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Originally Posted by Primer70

The kit looks bad ass. My only dislike is mounting the bags over the axle, rides too rough. Making a rear mounted lift bar set up with the bags mounted half way down the bars would make a lot smother ride, just my thoughts.

I have heard this rumor of "rough ride" with the bags mounted over the axle.... I have never had this experience, and have been mounting sleeved bags like this since I first got started. I prefer a rolling sleeve over a double convoluted on the rear hands down. There are pros and cons to both, but in my experience, ride quality is not a con for mounting a sleeved bag over the axle.

[Chevysdominate]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I have heard this rumor of "rough ride" with the bags mounted over the axle.... I have never had this experience, and have been mounting sleeved bags like this since I first got started. I prefer a rolling sleeve over a double convoluted on the rear hands down. There are pros and cons to both, but in my experience, ride quality is not a con for mounting a sleeved bag over the axle.

Why do you prefer a sleeve bag over a convoluted bag in the rear? Ride quality?

[fastbagged68]

Sleeve bags ride good in a 1:1 ratio, better then double convulated bags. But they can only be ran 1:1. The problem with them is you can not let them over extended themselves. You either need to run limit straps or use your shocks as the limiters. This is no problem if you know what you are doing. Another issue with the sleeve bag is the most popular one is an F9000. The travel on that bag is only 7.5". So if you set your car up to layout when the bag is deflated, then your ride height should be about 3-3/4" off the ground. Some might not like it that low. Also your ride will only get 7.5" off the ground then, if your laid out

[DA INFERNO]

Originally Posted by Primer70

The kit looks bad ass. My only dislike is mounting the bags over the axle, rides too rough. Making a rear mounted lift bar set up with the bags mounted half way down the bars would make a lot smother ride, just my thoughts.

X2 I would like to see the above stated set up for 2 reasons, ride quality and for suspension travel. (More then 8") Any chance of a non "over the axle" set up.

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Originally Posted by DA INFERNO

X2 I would like to see the above stated set up for 2 reasons, ride quality and for suspension travel. (More then 8") Any chance of a non "over the axle" set up.

I have no current plans of altering the design from the current over-the-axle to a levered double convoluted. This current set-up is my preference,and is the way I would do it on my personal vehicle (if I had the time to put one together... soon.) The travel isn't a big issue to me either, the Dropmember front gets the same amount... so their would be no reason for the rear to get more lift.

I do however, understand that others tastes/preferences/opinions will not all be the same as mine. I will be offering the notch seperately so those who would wish to change it up a bit could do so.

[DA INFERNO]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I have no current plans of altering the design from the current over-the-axle to a levered double convoluted. This current set-up is my preference,and is the way I would do it on my personal vehicle (if I had the time to put one together... soon.) The travel isn't a big issue to me either, the Dropmember front gets the same amount... so their would be no reason for the rear to get more lift.

I do however, understand that others tastes/preferences/opinions will not all be the same as mine. I will be offering the notch seperately so those who would wish to change it up a bit could do so.

Thank you.

[jasonb72]

ALL I CAN SAY IS

There will be a party in my garage when it get's installed.

[RunninLo]

From the looks of things that Porterbuilt 100% natural 2x4 yoke shim is all I'll need. just go ahead and toss that into the box when you ship!

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

From the looks of things that Porterbuilt 100% natural 2x4 yoke shim is all I'll need. just go ahead and toss that into the box when you ship!

Be careful what you ask for!

[gringoloco]

Gangster! When does production start? I need to know when to start selling spare organs...

How tall is the notch externally- i.e; how far will the bed floor need to be raised?

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

How tall is the notch externally- i.e; how far will the bed floor need to be raised?

The highest point of the assembly measures 12.5" taller than the top of the factory frame-rail at the axle centerline. It is definitely a beast.

Also, the front four-link mounts and upper link bar will require bed floor clearancing.

[jlaird]

so freakin cool!

[gringoloco]

How 'bout a shot of the carrier bearing crossmember?

[RunninLo]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

How 'bout a shot of the carrier bearing crossmember?

while you're at it those pics of the front DM upper shock mounts never materialized yet either.
Josh

[azfab]

porter what do you guys offer for the rear of and 86? thanx

[98L150]

azfab,

the answer to you question in inthe attached link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=dropmember