2" Drop Trailing arms - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*vegaschevy* · 10-14-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

I got two very large, very heavy packages today.

I opened the longer, heavier one up. Guess what's inside?

ummm bedsides?

texas67chevy · 10-15-2009, 09:54 AM

I am gonna run a 6" rear drop, besides the fact that these arms are wicked bad, are there any advantages to running the drop arm and a 4" spring as opposed to just a 6" spring?

SCOTI · 10-15-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas67chevy

I am gonna run a 6" rear drop, besides the fact that these arms are wicked bad, are there any advantages to running the drop arm and a 4" spring as opposed to just a 6" spring?

Better shock travel when using the PB Dropped truck Arm or a lowering block/OE truck arm combo vs. an all spring drop.

shifty · 10-15-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

ummm bedsides?

Better than that!!

lowdownstar · 10-15-2009, 06:27 PM

ok ok lets get going on putting them new parts on the truck! stop showing off that you got them, before the rest of us got ours! lol Don't you just love to see those box's sitting there waiting for you to come home. I got my box's today. Can't wait to get off my butt and get them on my truck as well. Have fun putting yours on shifty, and take lots of pic's i hope to as well.

Thanks Ray

ps Thanks Nathan everything looks great!

PBFAB.COM · 10-15-2009, 06:31 PM

When you install the Del-Sphere joints in the arms, the measurement from the trhough bolt center-line of the Del-Sphere joint to the center-line of the bag/spring mounting hole needs to be 42.5".

Set the panhard bar at 35" center to center to start with.... and fine-tune from there.

chapster · 10-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Hey Shifty or Nate,

Is that a Hanger bearing cross member?

PBFAB.COM · 10-15-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapster

Hey Shifty or Nate,

Is that a Hanger bearing cross member?

It's a pad for a carrier bearing.... if one wants or needs to go with a 2-piece drive-shaft.

lowdownstar · 10-15-2009, 07:47 PM

Hey Nate you just saved yourself a bunch of E mails! This is just a thought, but instuctions inside those great big boxes mite help

Or just a bunch of pic's of all those finished trucks you have in your shop.

Thanks Nate parts look great, off to the powder coater this week end!

Thanks Ray

chapster · 10-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Thanks Nate,

That is what I assumed. Just a reminder I am using a one piece driveshaft for my order.

shifty · 10-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

When you install the Del-Sphere joints in the arms, the measurement from the trhough bolt center-line of the Del-Sphere joint to the center-line of the bag/spring mounting hole needs to be 42.5".

Set the panhard bar at 35" center to center to start with.... and fine-tune from there.

i had to go look up what the hell a del-sphere joint was in order to understand what the hell you were saying, nate

SCOTI · 10-15-2009, 11:17 PM

Instructions? We don't need no stinkin' instructions!

We put a piece of all-thread through the spring mount holes to align the PB arm w/a stock arm & adjusted the joints to the same length as the stock bushing.

Nate.... The arms come in 2" & 3" drops already? I know we discussed they 'would' be available; I didn't realize you were making them already. I thought I was getting 2" but they measure 3".

Frizzle Fry · 10-16-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nate.... The arms come in 2" & 3" drops already? I know we discussed they 'would' be available; I didn't realize you were making them already. I thought I was getting 2" but they measure 3".

I asked for the 3" drop and extended arms to center the wheels ...and where the heck are they???

lowdownstar · 10-16-2009, 06:47 AM

2" 3" who cares, we don't need no numbers here. put them on the truck and drive! lol sorry but some of us need a book on this stuff, maybe i should get you guys together and write one ( lowerd trucks for dumbies) i know i would buy it

lol

Ray

**lolife99** · 10-16-2009, 07:36 AM

Just for the record,... mine need to be 2" drop.

PBFAB.COM · 10-16-2009, 11:31 AM

Yes, they do come in 2" and 3" drops.

SCOTI- I had you down for the 3" arms.... I may have been mistaken, as we had several conversation about lots of different ideas. I will be more than happy to exchange them for a set of 2" arms.

Lolife- No worries, I have yours as 2".

Frizzle- I figured I would just pile all your stuff in the back of my truck and head out that way.... would probably save some on shipping!

SCOTI · 10-16-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

2" 3" who cares, we don't need no numbers here. put them on the truck and drive! lol sorry but some of us need a book on this stuff, maybe i should get you guys together and write one ( lowerd trucks for dumbies) i know i would buy it

lol

Ray

It makes a difference on wheel diameter & scrub line issues. On the truck I installed these on, it is utilizing 15" wheels. I loaded up a 15 & one of my 20" wheels for further assesment after work today.

lowdownstar · 10-16-2009, 04:17 PM

Hey Scott i was just messing with you on the numbers thing, i just said that because of you messing with me on the instuctions. lol we all know how much an inch is worth these days don't we!

Ray

Frizzle Fry · 10-16-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Frizzle- I figured I would just pile all your stuff in the back of my truck and head out that way.... would probably save some on shipping!

Do it! Throw that 56 cab in there while yer at it

panhandler62 · 10-29-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Are these what I just bought? (I'm so impatient! I want to pile up all my new toys like a kid at christmas! lol)

PBFAB.COM · 10-29-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

Are these what I just bought? (I'm so impatient! I want to pile up all my new toys like a kid at christmas! lol)

Those are the ones!

Looks like Christmas should show up on Nov. 3rd (according to UPS!)

**lolife99** · 10-29-2009, 02:56 PM

Any Christmas for me?

PBFAB.COM · 10-29-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Any Christmas for me?

I didn't know you celebrated Christmas....

You will be this year for sure!

*vegaschevy* · 10-29-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I didn't know you celebrated Christmas....

You will be this year for sure!

*vegaschevy* · 10-29-2009, 03:57 PM

SOme PB Eye candy!

cannot wait to get it all installed.... still missing a nut though.

10-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#177
texas67chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 18	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I am gonna run a 6" rear drop, besides the fact that these arms are wicked bad, are there any advantages to running the drop arm and a 4" spring as opposed to just a 6" spring?

10-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#180
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms ok ok lets get going on putting them new parts on the truck! stop showing off that you got them, before the rest of us got ours! lol Don't you just love to see those box's sitting there waiting for you to come home. I got my box's today. Can't wait to get off my butt and get them on my truck as well. Have fun putting yours on shifty, and take lots of pic's i hope to as well. Thanks Ray ps Thanks Nathan everything looks great! Last edited by lowdownstar; 10-15-2009 at 07:39 PM.

10-15-2009, 06:31 PM	#181
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms When you install the Del-Sphere joints in the arms, the measurement from the trhough bolt center-line of the Del-Sphere joint to the center-line of the bag/spring mounting hole needs to be 42.5". Set the panhard bar at 35" center to center to start with.... and fine-tune from there. __________________ 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! Last edited by PBFAB.COM; 10-15-2009 at 06:33 PM.

10-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#182
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Shifty or Nate, Is that a Hanger bearing cross member?

10-15-2009, 07:47 PM	#184
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Nate you just saved yourself a bunch of E mails! This is just a thought, but instuctions inside those great big boxes mite help Or just a bunch of pic's of all those finished trucks you have in your shop. Thanks Nate parts look great, off to the powder coater this week end! Thanks Ray

10-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#185
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Thanks Nate, That is what I assumed. Just a reminder I am using a one piece driveshaft for my order.

10-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#187
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Instructions? We don't need no stinkin' instructions! We put a piece of all-thread through the spring mount holes to align the PB arm w/a stock arm & adjusted the joints to the same length as the stock bushing. Nate.... The arms come in 2" & 3" drops already? I know we discussed they 'would' be available; I didn't realize you were making them already. I thought I was getting 2" but they measure 3". __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-16-2009, 06:47 AM	#189
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms 2" 3" who cares, we don't need no numbers here. put them on the truck and drive! lol sorry but some of us need a book on this stuff, maybe i should get you guys together and write one ( lowerd trucks for dumbies) i know i would buy it lol Ray

10-16-2009, 07:36 AM	#190
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Just for the record,... mine need to be 2" drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-16-2009, 11:31 AM	#191
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Yes, they do come in 2" and 3" drops. SCOTI- I had you down for the 3" arms.... I may have been mistaken, as we had several conversation about lots of different ideas. I will be more than happy to exchange them for a set of 2" arms. Lolife- No worries, I have yours as 2". Frizzle- I figured I would just pile all your stuff in the back of my truck and head out that way.... would probably save some on shipping! __________________ 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!

10-16-2009, 04:17 PM	#193
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Scott i was just messing with you on the numbers thing, i just said that because of you messing with me on the instuctions. lol we all know how much an inch is worth these days don't we! Ray

10-29-2009, 02:56 PM	#197
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Any Christmas for me? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-29-2009, 03:57 PM	#200
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms SOme PB Eye candy! cannot wait to get it all installed.... still missing a nut though.

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