Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cstanley · 07-20-2006, 10:42 AM

awesome work!
a little hijack...would there be any advantage to going IRS on a mostly stock truck, daily driver, never intended on bagging (or really any substantial lowering?) the cool factor would be way on up there, but anything else gained? cornering, ride, clearance, etc?

also, would a lot of load (weight) capacity be lost?

PBFAB.COM · 07-20-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cstanley

awesome work!
a little hijack...would there be any advantage to going IRS on a mostly stock truck, daily driver, never intended on bagging (or really any substantial lowering?) the cool factor would be way on up there, but anything else gained? cornering, ride, clearance, etc?

also, would a lot of load (weight) capacity be lost?

The cool factor would definitely be raised up a notch! As far as performance gains... there would be some, but to achieve the greatest gain, the truck would need to be lowered significantly. If you intended to leave the truck at a stock height, or slightly lower than stock, you would notice little gain in performance

The load capacity would be diminished, but using a coil-over instead of the monoleaf would help.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Not to sound gay or anything, but will you marry me, I need your help

PBFAB.COM · 07-20-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Not to sound gay or anything, but will you marry me, I need your help

If you were the "Garage Queer" then it would sound gay!

Rokcrln · 07-20-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Not to sound gay or anything, but will you marry me, I need your help

I'm not even going to comment!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-20-2006, 08:54 PM

Very nice work, wish you were closer, I need that kind of resource around here

PBFAB.COM · 07-20-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Very nice work, wish you were closer, I need that kind of resource around here

You're only a few states away! Thanks for the compliments!

jimmydean · 01-11-2007, 02:32 AM

I need to bump this thread because I never did see finished pics of this setup.

Where's the finished product?

ghetto_superman · 01-11-2007, 03:54 AM

indeed

PBFAB.COM · 01-11-2007, 10:38 AM

"Finished pics" coming soon.....

jimmydean · 01-11-2007, 11:26 AM

I am loving the idea of a fully C4 suspended longbed. I know it's about $8000 more than my current budget, but a budget is only a "guideline", right?

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2007, 11:20 PM

Well, definitely not the 'finished pics', but it's on its way to getting done again.
Hopefully the rear suspension will be all buttoned up next week and the truck will be rolling around again.

jimmydean · 01-19-2007, 01:35 AM

So this will be in kit form soon, correct?

<edit> That's the sweetness right there.

jlaird · 01-19-2007, 11:53 AM

Nathan, I thought 4-links have to be perpendicular to the rearend? Can you take some more closeups of the front 4link mount?

thanks,
Josh

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Nathan, I thought 4-links have to be perpendicular to the rearend? Can you take some more closeups of the front 4link mount?

thanks,
Josh

This is a little different, being that it is an independent rear suspension. I would recommend setting up a four-link, on a straight axle, with the bars perpendicular to the axle tube.

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

So this will be in kit form soon, correct?

<edit> That's the sweetness right there.

Very similar... and soon? Hopefully soon!

We've started on the back-half for a straight-axle already.

jimmydean · 01-19-2007, 02:52 PM

I keep seeing C4 rears for $400 and less, it's so tempting! One guy had a full front and rear for $800.That would make for the ultimate setup!

<edit> Question about the back half. Looking at the step-up on the rear, is that just boxed all the way around where the joint is (from up to level)?

PBFAB.COM · 03-01-2007, 12:15 AM

Here's a couple more pics of the progress on the truck...

jimmydean · 03-01-2007, 12:18 AM

How much lift do you get with this? What is the ride height set up at?

I want it!

PBFAB.COM · 03-01-2007, 12:20 AM

This set-up runs a 2:1 ratio... with nearly 9" of travel. It rides at 5" and will go all the way down!

jimmydean · 03-01-2007, 12:40 AM

Any clue on the price yet? It looks incredible.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-01-2007, 03:46 PM

jkaylor68gmc · 03-01-2007, 04:06 PM

Porterbuilt, tell me you took lots of in progress photos for me! That is awesome. I want that for a tech story. Nice work. Porterbuilt, you also owe me a press release for the front crossmember.

PBFAB.COM · 03-01-2007, 11:35 PM

Here's a few more updated pics. Turns out I will be offering the back-halves as weld-in only. The bolt-in isn't going to work quite as I had intended.

jlaird · 03-02-2007, 08:39 AM

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Turns out I will be offering the back-halves as weld-in only. The bolt-in isn't going to work quite as I had intended.

interested change of events.....what stumped ya?

07-20-2006, 10:42 AM	#1
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 awesome work! a little hijack...would there be any advantage to going IRS on a mostly stock truck, daily driver, never intended on bagging (or really any substantial lowering?) the cool factor would be way on up there, but anything else gained? cornering, ride, clearance, etc? also, would a lot of load (weight) capacity be lost? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

07-20-2006, 04:22 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Not to sound gay or anything, but will you marry me, I need your help __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-20-2006, 08:54 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Very nice work, wish you were closer, I need that kind of resource around here __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-11-2007, 02:32 AM	#8
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 I need to bump this thread because I never did see finished pics of this setup. Where's the finished product?

01-11-2007, 03:54 AM	#9
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 indeed __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

01-11-2007, 10:38 AM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 "Finished pics" coming soon..... __________________ 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!

01-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 I am loving the idea of a fully C4 suspended longbed. I know it's about $8000 more than my current budget, but a budget is only a "guideline", right?

01-18-2007, 11:20 PM	#12
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Well, definitely not the 'finished pics', but it's on its way to getting done again. Hopefully the rear suspension will be all buttoned up next week and the truck will be rolling around again. Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-19-2007, 01:35 AM	#13
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 So this will be in kit form soon, correct? <edit> That's the sweetness right there. Last edited by jimmydean; 01-19-2007 at 01:35 AM.

01-19-2007, 11:53 AM	#14
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Nathan, I thought 4-links have to be perpendicular to the rearend? Can you take some more closeups of the front 4link mount? thanks, Josh

01-19-2007, 02:52 PM	#17
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 I keep seeing C4 rears for $400 and less, it's so tempting! One guy had a full front and rear for $800.That would make for the ultimate setup! <edit> Question about the back half. Looking at the step-up on the rear, is that just boxed all the way around where the joint is (from up to level)? Last edited by jimmydean; 01-19-2007 at 02:55 PM.

03-01-2007, 12:15 AM	#18
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Here's a couple more pics of the progress on the truck... Attached Images __________________ 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!

03-01-2007, 12:18 AM	#19
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 How much lift do you get with this? What is the ride height set up at? I want it! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

03-01-2007, 12:20 AM	#20
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 This set-up runs a 2:1 ratio... with nearly 9" of travel. It rides at 5" and will go all the way down! __________________ 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!

03-01-2007, 12:40 AM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Any clue on the price yet? It looks incredible. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210



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03-01-2007, 03:46 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-01-2007, 04:06 PM	#23
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Porterbuilt, tell me you took lots of in progress photos for me! That is awesome. I want that for a tech story. Nice work. Porterbuilt, you also owe me a press release for the front crossmember.

03-01-2007, 11:35 PM	#24
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Here's a few more updated pics. Turns out I will be offering the back-halves as weld-in only. The bolt-in isn't going to work quite as I had intended. Attached Images __________________ 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!

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