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nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 12:15 AM

i've bagged so many s10's but this will be my first c10. i want to lay frame i already have a bag kit and notches. but what all do i have to do to the frame besides notches to lay frame on 295/50r15 wheel and tires. if anyone has any pics of anything crazy i have to do post them to . i want to get started asap. thanks

Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 12:26 AM

I would recommend a front Porterbuilt drop member, and a rear dropmember as well. It will be a raised crossmember that will allow the frame to lay. Here is a link to a truck using the front Porterbuilt dropmember. He used a 2-link rear, but same results with a Porterbuilt dropmember. The 4-link in the dropmember I prefer as it has less pinion angle change and axle movement through it's suspension cycle.

Link to truck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=265%2F35%2F22

http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...ropmember.html

http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...ropmember.html

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 01:18 AM

So is the front dropmember the only thing that is going to hold me up off the ground.
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Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 01:21 AM

Yes, the limiting factor in the front is the crossmember. You can "Z" the frame, but there are a lot of advantages going with a dropmember and not to mention the time savings. You will gain rack and pinion steering, narrowed track width, wheels center in the wheel well, better front suspension geometry, etc.....

You can still utilize your bags and shocks and can even use the factory control arms.

andrewmp6 · 02-01-2013, 03:29 AM

The factory front crossmember hangs below the frame,With out a dropmember the front will lay control arms but won't fully lay out level with the rear.

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Ight then thanks for the I guess ill get a hold of my guys at suicide doors and have them ship me one. Thanks for all of the info guys
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DollaBill · 02-01-2013, 10:13 AM

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Ight then thanks for the I guess ill get a hold of my guys at suicide doors and have them ship me one. Thanks for all of the info guys
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Suicide Doors no longer makes them. I would go porterbuilt. They are the originators of the Dropmember. Best quality and service hands down.
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nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 11:20 AM

Ya i just seen that and there a lil cheaper aswell. Is there stuff good.
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Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 11:26 AM

Porterbuilt products have some of the best craftsmanship I have seen. They are very particular on the quality of their work..... you won't be disappointed.

Let me know if you need pricing, as we are a dealer for them.

- Travis

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 11:32 AM

Please feel free to price away. I have spindles and bags for the front if there is anything else I need with it let me know What it is I know with the SD kit I would of needed some kind of rack setup.
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Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 11:34 AM

Yes, you will need a rack and pinion setup. I will send over a PM with a breakdown in pricing so you can see what each individual item will cost.

- Travis

bruce bruce · 02-01-2013, 12:06 PM

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Ight then thanks for the I guess ill get a hold of my guys at suicide doors and have them ship me one. Thanks for all of the info guys
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Look at the Scott's Super Slam from Scott's Hot Rods too

http://www.scottshotrods.com/6387clip.asp

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 01:38 PM

What is a rear dropmember.
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**lolife99** · 02-01-2013, 01:46 PM

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What is a rear dropmember.
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You need to spend some time reading over here,...
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/forum.php

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 02:14 PM

I think ill go with porter looks good and has a good price to.
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Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 02:17 PM

The rear dropmember is the picture posted above. It is the complete rear setup. It will include the bags and shocks.

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 02:35 PM

So its just a notch and link kit got it. I'm doing my own rear setup. So ill just get a front dropmember
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Pro Performance · 02-01-2013, 02:38 PM

OK, gotcha. Yep, you will just need the front dropmember then.

nenesis.442 · 02-01-2013, 03:43 PM

Well ill have to wait till the money tree grows some more leaves then thats what ill get. And once again thanks a million for all the info just wanted to have all my ducks in a row before I started.
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andrewmp6 · 02-02-2013, 02:39 AM

I'm not going to knock on Suicide Doors they do make great stuff but lately the wait on stuff is way too long.I have seen a month wait for a set of control arms for a s10 lately.Porterbuilt started the raised crossmember aka dropmember and a few other have tried to copy it.If you can weld good he does offer both front and rear dropmembers as weld in cheaper.Scotts hot rod shop is another good company they have ifs kit that will lay frame and uses the stock c10 spindles.

nenesis.442 · 02-03-2013, 11:19 AM

Anyone have a pic of a 85 ish c10 aired out without a dropmember so i can see how low its going to be for a while if I do it now without it.
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andrewmp6 · 02-04-2013, 02:53 AM

Take a look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=12592 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=12593 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...388954&page=18
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...388954&page=15 All of those have dropmembers with out one will look like this truck in the front http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563760

nenesis.442 · 02-04-2013, 08:37 AM

So it gets all of the way down just will keep the front about 2 inches higher than the rear.
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red02chevy · 02-04-2013, 10:48 AM

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Anyone have a pic of a 85 ish c10 aired out without a dropmember so i can see how low its going to be for a while if I do it now without it.

Here is my 86. I am running Porterbuilt forward arms with belltech 3" spindles and a 235/75R15. It's on 12" raceramps but you can get the idea. The rear suspension is their 4link with weld in notch that I cut it down to accommodate the tire size I will be running. I also made the bottom notch pieces wrap to the outside of the notches instead of just ending on the inner sections. Factory saddle tanks are just off the ground.

nenesis.442 · 02-22-2013, 01:09 AM

Looks killer
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02-01-2013, 12:15 AM	#1
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame i've bagged so many s10's but this will be my first c10. i want to lay frame i already have a bag kit and notches. but what all do i have to do to the frame besides notches to lay frame on 295/50r15 wheel and tires. if anyone has any pics of anything crazy i have to do post them to . i want to get started asap. thanks __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 12:26 AM	#2
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame I would recommend a front Porterbuilt drop member, and a rear dropmember as well. It will be a raised crossmember that will allow the frame to lay. Here is a link to a truck using the front Porterbuilt dropmember. He used a 2-link rear, but same results with a Porterbuilt dropmember. The 4-link in the dropmember I prefer as it has less pinion angle change and axle movement through it's suspension cycle. Link to truck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=265%2F35%2F22 http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...ropmember.html http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...ropmember.html Last edited by Pro Performance; 02-01-2013 at 12:47 AM.

02-01-2013, 01:18 AM	#3
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame So is the front dropmember the only thing that is going to hold me up off the ground. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 01:21 AM	#4
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Yes, the limiting factor in the front is the crossmember. You can "Z" the frame, but there are a lot of advantages going with a dropmember and not to mention the time savings. You will gain rack and pinion steering, narrowed track width, wheels center in the wheel well, better front suspension geometry, etc..... You can still utilize your bags and shocks and can even use the factory control arms.

02-01-2013, 03:29 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame The factory front crossmember hangs below the frame,With out a dropmember the front will lay control arms but won't fully lay out level with the rear.

02-01-2013, 08:42 AM	#6
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Ight then thanks for the I guess ill get a hold of my guys at suicide doors and have them ship me one. Thanks for all of the info guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 11:20 AM	#8
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Ya i just seen that and there a lil cheaper aswell. Is there stuff good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 11:26 AM	#9
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Porterbuilt products have some of the best craftsmanship I have seen. They are very particular on the quality of their work..... you won't be disappointed. Let me know if you need pricing, as we are a dealer for them. - Travis

02-01-2013, 11:32 AM	#10
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Please feel free to price away. I have spindles and bags for the front if there is anything else I need with it let me know What it is I know with the SD kit I would of needed some kind of rack setup. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 11:34 AM	#11
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Yes, you will need a rack and pinion setup. I will send over a PM with a breakdown in pricing so you can see what each individual item will cost. - Travis

02-01-2013, 01:38 PM	#13
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame What is a rear dropmember. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#15
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame I think ill go with porter looks good and has a good price to. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 02:17 PM	#16
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame The rear dropmember is the picture posted above. It is the complete rear setup. It will include the bags and shocks.

02-01-2013, 02:35 PM	#17
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame So its just a notch and link kit got it. I'm doing my own rear setup. So ill just get a front dropmember Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-01-2013, 02:38 PM	#18
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame OK, gotcha. Yep, you will just need the front dropmember then.



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02-01-2013, 03:43 PM	#19
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Well ill have to wait till the money tree grows some more leaves then thats what ill get. And once again thanks a million for all the info just wanted to have all my ducks in a row before I started. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-02-2013, 02:39 AM	#20
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame I'm not going to knock on Suicide Doors they do make great stuff but lately the wait on stuff is way too long.I have seen a month wait for a set of control arms for a s10 lately.Porterbuilt started the raised crossmember aka dropmember and a few other have tried to copy it.If you can weld good he does offer both front and rear dropmembers as weld in cheaper.Scotts hot rod shop is another good company they have ifs kit that will lay frame and uses the stock c10 spindles.

02-03-2013, 11:19 AM	#21
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Anyone have a pic of a 85 ish c10 aired out without a dropmember so i can see how low its going to be for a while if I do it now without it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-04-2013, 02:53 AM	#22
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Take a look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=12592 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=12593 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...388954&page=18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...388954&page=15 All of those have dropmembers with out one will look like this truck in the front http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563760 Last edited by andrewmp6; 02-04-2013 at 03:00 AM.

02-04-2013, 08:37 AM	#23
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame So it gets all of the way down just will keep the front about 2 inches higher than the rear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

02-22-2013, 01:09 AM	#25
nenesis.442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: alcoa tn Posts: 39	Re: what all do i have to do to my 85 to lay frame Looks killer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD, you know you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences

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