Converting a k-5 4x4 to a 2wd

[skorpioskorpio]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Wasted Income.... you are correct. At the time we didn't make a rear kit that would do what you wanted it to do on the 4WD blazer. We discussed this and made some recommendations for the parts that we did have that would be compatible... you pulled the trigger and we got you what we could, and for the most part I thought it worked out well for you.



Ken-

In the end, you are the customer... and you obviously aren't 100% satisfied. So we need to address this.

However, the part that surprises me most is the fact that this is the FIRST time we have heard about you not being satisfied. We get a PM from a forum member (not a phone call or an email from YOU) asking if I have seen this thread. I make my way over here and am actually pretty surprised at what I am reading.

The reason I am so surprised is because we were perfectly clear up front, in our multiple conversations that we did not make a "kit" for a Stage 2 rear conversion on a 4WD blazer frame. We discussed working together with YOU and your builder to send what we had and fine tune and dial it in as necessary.

Yes, there was a delay on your parts, and yes, we did send some of the incorrect parts out for the rear (notches). However it was rectified, and each time we spoke or emailed it was never a "rush" as you were waiting to get in over at your builder. As mentioned, this is the FIRST time we are hearing about your level of dissatisfaction.

In regards to the front kit, it is not a 100% bolt-in, as the 4WD blazer frame does not have the same mounting hole provisions for the 2WD cross-member. There is the need to measure and drill. However it does fit... Not overly complicated, but all this was discussed. We even discussed how you wanted your wheels to sit (in regards to trac width). And our solution was to send out a standard length set of arms for a baseline and then we would build you what you needed to get it just how you wanted it.

I would agree that your build is very unique and very specific. In our conversations you even made the comment several times that none of the "other companies" would even talk to you about it. We discussed what we had available and what we were willing to do to help complete it and dial it in while working together. You signed off and pulled the trigger.

You were NEVER told it was a direct fit kit, but were told that we would work with you and your builder to dial it in. We spent hours and hours discussing things on the phone... over and over and over. And now here we are, reading about you *****ing about us on line when it is completely off base.

If we were any other company we would tell you to take a hike. However, we don't treat our customers that way. The original offer still stands to work together and dial in some of the components to help you reach your end goal.

Do me a favor and give us a call so we can help provide you with everything we originally discussed.

Nate

Well first off I've never talked to you Nate, so I do appolgise for the conditions of our first corospondance, I've only ever talked to Dave. If made right I will whole heartedly endorse you till the cows come home, I intended for my build thread to show that you guys were capable of more than frame draggers. The OP specifically asked about doing exactly what I'm trying to do, I shared my experiences. Are my statements off base? I don't think so, but I'm also not going to turn this into an itemized pubic argument it does neither of us any good, and I never said you weren't likable guys, you are, well Dave is, like I said I've never talked to you, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

If all becomes right with the world I will share that as well, and belive me I would like nothing better than to be a proud braggy happy Porterbuilt customer.

I've given my new fabricator your number Nate, you've met him before, he should be calling you.

[notsolo]

Dealing with a straight 4 X4 frame, Here is what I did on mine 5" X 5" 3/8 steel plate under the frame and a 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 5" steel angle outside the frame.

[jjzepplin]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Dealing with a straight 4 X4 frame, Here is what I did on mine 5" X 5" 3/8 steel plate under the frame and a 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 5" steel angle outside the frame.

I thought about doing it this way too but was worried about frame twist under loads. I am going to use my truck as a truck and cruiser. Will also be launching the boat.