SD control arms released

[Shev]

Finally an alternative to ART arms...if they are anywhere near what my s-10 arms are they are built like a brick sh** house. I see me giving somebody a heck of a deal on my ART arms to pick these up. I haven't heard any pricing as of yet.

[68 short step]

who is SD????

[Shev]

Suicidedoors/Thorbecke Brothers

www.*****************

I apologize I'm used to everyone on s10forum knowing them by SD....

[huero]

My guess is 2500 to 3000 as pictured.

[Shane]

makes Nate's stuff look better and better all the time.

[RunninLo]

Originally Posted by Shane

makes Nate's stuff look better and better all the time.

[el curioso]

Originally Posted by Shane

makes Nate's stuff look better and better all the time.

Ohhh boy here we go with the stupid comments!!!

[Shane]

Notice the smiley ... it was meant as a joke ... relax.

[Thorbecke Bros.]

Originally Posted by huero

My guess is 2500 to 3000 as pictured.

nope. way off. way to high.

[TylerHuff]

Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

nope. way off. way to high.

INFO PLEASE i would like to know more about these

[bagged69c10]

Im sure it will be great quality stuff, reasonably priced. Ive always bought from them and have nothing but good to say about every transaction. Im very happy they are venturing out into fullsize trucks more.

[Bazooka]

Make no mistake this setup will be top notch. ***************** makes high quality stuff... And afforable to boot! I am a return customer of theres many times over..

[Bazooka]

I did a little looking around on the S10 forums and looks like they are going to have these parts as well... designed to lay on 22s front and rear

kit parts available:
new body mounts (just replacements doesnt lower the body)
lowered front control arm crossmember "no more z'ing the frame"
rack and pinion notches
front tubular crossmember
transmission crossmember
carrier bearing crossmember
2pc driveshaft
step notches
rear lift system 3 link kit
rear tubular crossmember
engine mounts

[gringoloco]

[Shev]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I think their site was down for revamp...

EDIT: And thank you Piers (America's Got Talent )

[jkaylor68gmc]

I would much rather have the ART arms, make a deal on your ART arms, I would like to see how bad smoneone would want these arms.

[lolife99]

I just want to thank "Thorbecke Bros." for registering as a vendor on this great website. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to listen to the "customer" and to spend the ca$h to make it happen here. There are many followers of Nathan Porter, of Porterbuilt Street Rods aka Dropmember innovator. (I am also one of his customers) Your version of his Dropmember caused quite a stir here. I believe the shock is over. Now the dropmember is cheaper due to competiton in the marketplace. But from being a member/visitor over at S10forum.com,... I know Jason's commitment (as well as Nathan's) to these forums and the way he treats his customers. (I also have never purchased anything from *****************,... yet) Anyway,... WELCOME TO THE 67-72chevytrucks.com BOARD! I'd say the average age of this forum is a little older than S10forum.com,... but we all have the same love of these trucks! (I'm off the soapbox now)

[Bazooka]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I just want to thank "Thornbecke Bros." for registering as a vendor on this great website. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to listen to the "customer" and to spend the ca to make it happen here. There are many followers of Nathan Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods aka Dropmember innovator. (I am also one of his customers) Your version of his Dropmember cause quite a stir here. I believe the shock is over. Now the dropmember is cheaper due to competiton in the marketplace. But from being a member over at S10forum.com,... I now Jason's commitment to these forums and the way he treats his customers. (I also have never purchased anything from *****************,... yet) Anyway,... WELCOME to the site! I'd say the average age of this forum is a little older than S10forum.com,... but we all have the love of these trucks! (I'm off the soapbox now)

Great post! I am excited to see Thorbecke Bros/***************** here on these forums. I myself am a member of s10forums.com. I'm sure alot of these guys will change there tune when they do there occasional give aways and contest for cool stuff like control arms and other high dollar Items.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Bazooka

Great post! I am excited to see Thorbecke Bros/***************** here on these forums. I myself am a member of s10forums.com. I'm sure alot of these guys will change there tune when they do there occasional give aways and contest for cool stuff like control arms and other high dollar Items.

Some can be bought w/free stuff . . ..... others not so easy.

[Shev]

Originally Posted by Bazooka

I did a little looking around on the S10 forums and looks like they are going to have these parts as well... designed to lay on 22s front and rear

kit parts available:
new body mounts (just replacements doesnt lower the body)
lowered front control arm crossmember "no more z'ing the frame"
rack and pinion notches
front tubular crossmember
transmission crossmember
carrier bearing crossmember
2pc driveshaft
step notches
rear lift system 3 link kit
rear tubular crossmember
engine mounts

Here are some pics of what he's talking about...I believe these are pics of the prototype before they tooled up to make arms (hence the ART arms)




I pass by a shortbed cab and frame every morning...this just makes it that much harder to pass and not stop Mama says too many projects already...

[Shev]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I just want to thank "Thorbecke Bros." for registering as a vendor on this great website. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to listen to the "customer" and to spend the ca to make it happen here. There are many followers of Nathan Porter, of Porterbuilt Street Rods aka Dropmember innovator. (I am also one of his customers) Your version of his Dropmember caused quite a stir here. I believe the shock is over. Now the dropmember is cheaper due to competiton in the marketplace. But from being a member/visitor over at S10forum.com,... I know Jason's commitment (as well as Nathan's) to these forums and the way he treats his customers. (I also have never purchased anything from *****************,... yet) Anyway,... WELCOME TO THE 67-72chevytrucks.com BOARD! I'd say the average age of this forum is a little older than S10forum.com,... but we all have the same love of these trucks! (I'm off the soapbox now)

I've spent alot of time of forums since Mr. Gore invented it and that is one of the most impressive posts I have ever read. SD/Thorbecke Brothers is a family business...Jason & his brothers brothers have built it from the bottom up and customer service has always been #1 to them...that and offering an awesome product at a reasonable price. Nathan brought a great product that was needed to the marketplace and I'm sure has done very, very well with it (considering the 1/3 price drop). I myself have always thought it was overpriced and many of you will probably disagree with me. Do not misunderstand me, I am not saying it wasn't worth it to those who could afford it. But to the semi-average Joe like myself I could just never justify the cost...I gotta put a kid through college in 8 years

There is probably alot more crossover between here and s10forum than people think...

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Some can be bought w/free stuff . . ..... others not so easy.

I know Jason has given away more than a few sets of arms and complete rear kits on s10forum...it just happens out of the blue. I don't know if I'd go as far as saying it's "buying people with free stuff"...I honestly think the guy enjoys "spreading the love"...it can't always be about the almighty dollar.

I know the way people feel about Nathan and I guess it's kind of the same way I feel about Jason. I think he's a great guy who's pretty smart and brings great stuff to the marketplace. But to dismiss his stuff as junk and you'd never buy it without seeing it firsthand or knowing anything about the company is totally unfair. He prides himself on his stuff being "bulletproof" and guarantees his arms for life I believe. They are totally built in house. I think the only thing they don't do in house is the powdercoating and it wouldn't shock me if he were to get into that. I guess all I'm saying is give the guy a chance to prove himself before you write him off.

I'm off the soapbox now...

[lolife99]

Also here's a link to all the OTHER vendors, Admins, Staff, and Moderators that keep this place going. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php. I really just wanted to say that, I'm glad the people that make the stuff,... hang out here to help us out.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Shev

I've spent alot of time of forums since Mr. Gore invented it and that is one of the most impressive posts I have ever read.

I will agree. Very polite, professional, & w/obvious sincerity. Lolife99 has always been a great guy in my book.

I know Jason has given away more than a few sets of arms and complete rear kits on s10forum...it just happens out of the blue. I don't know if I'd go as far as saying it's "buying people with free stuff"...I honestly think the guy enjoys "spreading the love"...it can't always be about the almighty dollar.

For the record, I wasn't insinuating they were "buying people off". My point was some people aren't swayed by free stuff.... regardless of how great it is.

[Shane]

What about custom-made-on-a-water-jet free stuff?

p.s. the Stoked Out tee has officially become my favorite

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

nope. way off. way to high.

Don't be shy, enlighten us.

I'm glad to see you have joined the posting side of the forum. I also appreciate your supporting the site by becoming a vendor. Please take a moment and offer some input here so the speculation can be put to rest.