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Old 07-30-2016, 08:06 AM   #1
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1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

I'm working on installing a full porterbuilt setup on my '60 C10. Has anyone integrated the 63-72 trailing arm crossmember into the x-frame? I've got some ideas but would welcome tips, pics, etc. from anyone that has already been down this path.

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Old 07-30-2016, 11:00 AM   #2
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Re: 1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

You don't need that. The Porterbuilt arms are adjustable. You can get away with the stock length ones to center axle. I have lots of pictures on my build thread.
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Old 07-30-2016, 05:44 PM   #3
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Re: 1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

I checked out your build, but don't think it will work for me. I'm planning on laying frame with my set up.

Thanks for responding!
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Old 07-30-2016, 06:29 PM   #4
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Re: 1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

The bumper and a-arms stops the frame from touching. All you need is the bridge vs pipe notch and the 3" drop arms vs my 1" and lots of bed cutting. I have seen stock arms used with modified perches. The x tunnel will require a 2 Piece shaft. But the adjustable arms and stock spots will work.
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Old 07-30-2016, 07:15 PM   #5
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Re: 1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

here some of The stock arm and bridge with custom made spacers
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Re: 1960 X-frame and Porterbuilt

Thank you for the pics!!!
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