Porterbuilt- Dropmember V3.2 & Control Arms- Till July 31

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The Dropmember V3.2 is the latest addition to the Dropmember family! It’s round tube structure, strengthened and accented with CNC cut plate make it both structurally rigid and aesthetically pleasing. Other advantages of the new design include: a significant weight savings of just over 10lbs. from it’s predecessor ; and a sleeker, more custom appearance. The Dropmember V3.2 is constructed of 1.5” DOM tubing and .188 pickeled plate. Available for the C10 chassis years 1960-1987.

Dropmember V3.2-



Dropmember V3.2 Stage I kit-$1099 (and free shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.)

Stage I kit includes main crossmember, inner frame support plates, upper control arm/bag mounts, motor mounts (SBC, BBC, LS1, I6), upper shock mount relocators, tubular transmission crossmember, frame notches for rack and pinion clearance, billet rack mount bushings, billet tie-rod ends with hardware, all necessary hardware for kit installation, and instructions via e-mail.

Dropmember V3.2 Stage I kit-



Dropmember V3.2 Stage II: $2100-
Includes Stage I components, plus upper and lower tubular control arms (add $100 for 4130 Chromoly upgrade), ball joints, delrin bushings, billet upper cross-shafts.


Dropmember V3.2 Stage II kit-







Dropmember Control Arms-$1099
(offered in DOM tubing or upgrade to 4130 chromoly for an additional $100)

Complete set FREE shipping anywhere in the continental U.S. (Includes upper and lower control arms, machined Delrin bushings, billet upper cross-shafts, and ball joints)


Porterbuilt Street Rods is now offering it’s own line of C10 control arms to be used with the Dropmember, or factory C10 crossmember. The arms have been designed to work with either factory 73-87 control arm bushings, or machined Delrin bushings offered through Porterbuilt. Factory replacement ball joints from 63-87 press into the lower arms, and bolt-in to the uppers. Ball joint angles have been corrected, and additional caster added

Dropmember Control Arms-

[abadsvt]

WOW Nathan!!!!!! i absolutely love the new version. Especially how the round tube on the dropmember ties in (aesthetically) with the control arms perfectly! Bravo nate!!!!!!

Josh

[AVS_JASON]

Why couldn't you've had this new one available when I ordered mine? LOL... Looks amazing though...

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Very nice as usual Nate.

[ruffrida2005]

That is sweet looking Nate. Good work on the tubes.

[Ronm909]

does this dropmember work with stock control arms? if it does I am ordering!!!

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Originally Posted by Ronm909

does this dropmember work with stock control arms?

Factory lowers from 73-87, Factory uppers from 63-87.

[Ronm909]

dont know if there is a differnace but I have upper and lowers from a 88 suburban, I was told that suburbans 88-92 are the same as 87 trucks... the whole crossmember pretty much bolted to my 67 frame..

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Originally Posted by Ronm909

dont know if there is a differnace but I have upper and lowers from a 88 suburban, I was told that suburbans 88-92 are the same as 87 trucks... the whole crossmember pretty much bolted to my 67 frame..

The 88-91 suburbans carried over the C10 front suspension. The suspension changed on the burbs in 92 when the body style changed. Those arms will bolt up just fine. The upper arm will have to trimmed a hair around the stamping where the bushings press on at the rear of the arms for clearance at the frame... just a little bit.

[wancosc356]

With the stage 2 kit, what else is needed besides the rack and pinion, shocks and bags? Is this system already setup to accept bags or will I have to modify? Is powder coating included in the price?

[Tony@AirRideTech]

1 ton Dropmember with big block mounts that will take my arms????

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

1 ton Dropmember with big block mounts that will take my arms????

"Your arms" as in ART arms? or factory arms? The factory one ton arms will not bolt up to the DM, but the Strong Arms will. I can build you a set of lowers for the 1 ton ball joint, or modify a set of the Strong Arms if you are wanting to maintain the 1 ton spindle.

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

With the stage 2 kit, what else is needed besides the rack and pinion, shocks and bags? Is this system already setup to accept bags or will I have to modify? Is powder coating included in the price?

This system is designed specifically for air suspension, and the air bag will bolt right up.

If you already have control arms/spindles/and brakes, all that is left is the steering rack, bags and shocks.

Powdercoating is NOT included in this price.

[Tony@AirRideTech]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

"Your arms" as in ART arms? or factory arms? The factory one ton arms will not bolt up to the DM, but the Strong Arms will. I can build you a set of lowers for the 1 ton ball joint, or modify a set of the Strong Arms if you are wanting to maintain the 1 ton spindle.

Def maintaining the 1 ton spindle. Truck still gets used as a 1 ton. I can modify the arms here for the correct ball joints... Ill give you a shout in the next couple of days and see if we can get something together for this winter tear down.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Ronm909

dont know if there is a differnace but I have upper and lowers from a 88 suburban, I was told that suburbans 88-92 are the same as 87 trucks... the whole crossmember pretty much bolted to my 67 frame..

quote from Wikipedia


"1973 - 1991 - "9-passenger seating"
Starting with the third generation C/K models, the Suburban was finally a 4-door vehicle. The rounded corners 1970s body style remained largely unchanged for 18 model years - making this series the longest in production of any Suburban."

"1992 - 1999 - GMT400
The GMT400-based Suburbans were introduced in the 1992 model year. This was actually quite late compared to their pickup truck brethren - which switched platforms in the 1988 model year. Both 2WD and 4WD models, again designated "C" and "K", were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton ("1500" and "2500") models."

just wanted to clear that up

Carry on.....

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Originally Posted by joe231

quote from Wikipedia


"1973 - 1991 - "9-passenger seating"
Starting with the third generation C/K models, the Suburban was finally a 4-door vehicle. The rounded corners 1970s body style remained largely unchanged for 18 model years - making this series the longest in production of any Suburban."

"1992 - 1999 - GMT400
The GMT400-based Suburbans were introduced in the 1992 model year. This was actually quite late compared to their pickup truck brethren - which switched platforms in the 1988 model year. Both 2WD and 4WD models, again designated "C" and "K", were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton ("1500" and "2500") models."

just wanted to clear that up

Carry on.....

Thanks brother!

I went back and changed the error.

[Ronm909]

just ordered one for my project, cant wait!!!!!!!

[billysbowties]

Great Work PB, Just wanted to ask if you ever built your center crossmember (the one you have for the carrier bearing), for short wheel base trucks that only use one piece driveshafts. Better yet what do you sell for 60-66 trucks other than the front crossmembers. I only want to go the 4/6 route never really wanted to go any lower. I also read somewhere someone asked you about new trailing arms, are you doing them yet, if so let me know.

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Originally Posted by billysbowties

Great Work PB, Just wanted to ask if you ever built your center crossmember (the one you have for the carrier bearing), for short wheel base trucks that only use one piece driveshafts. Better yet what do you sell for 60-66 trucks other than the front crossmembers. I only want to go the 4/6 route never really wanted to go any lower. I also read somewhere someone asked you about new trailing arms, are you doing them yet, if so let me know.

I am building the trailing arm x-member, and should have the trailing arms buttoned up here shortly. All the parts I am building cross from 63-87... EXCEPT for the hood hinge relocation kits, they are currently only available for 60-66 trucks.

As for parts I sell... I can take care of ALL your 60-87 truck needs!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I am building the trailing arm x-member, and should have the trailing arms buttoned up here shortly.

You better not be holding out on me 'cause my PM & e-mail box doesn't have any mail from you w/some 'pre-release' pics (sound of foot tapping ground aggressively....).

[Mello Mel]

Still no rear setups for the k5 blazer ? I am sooo dissapointed.

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Originally Posted by Mello Mel

Still no rear setups for the k5 blazer ? I am sooo dissapointed.

Working on it! Or let me re-phrase that... working on getting to that project! It will most likely be a little bit longer. I need to finish the trailing arms (extremely close) and then the hood hinges.

[bama51]

Are you working on 67-72 hood hinges? Forgive me if that info is posted elsewhere, I just saw that you were working on "the hinges". If you are, post some details or point me to it. I'm extremely interested in ANYTHING different.

[67cheby]

Hey Nathan someone on this site said you have a sway bar that will work with the strong arms i would like to buy one if you could give me a call Mike 1 479 599 9664

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Originally Posted by bama51

Are you working on 67-72 hood hinges? Forgive me if that info is posted elsewhere, I just saw that you were working on "the hinges". If you are, post some details or point me to it. I'm extremely interested in ANYTHING different.

Yes I am. I have been extremely busy filling orders on the other products, and trying to balance the development of new ones. I just buttoned up the final touches on some dropped trailing arms, and am now getting back on the hinges. Look for some pics this month!

Nate