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BOOB · 01-18-2010, 06:56 PM

Boo yah!!!

BOOB · 01-18-2010, 06:59 PM

Anybody running a sway bar up front, with factory CAs? I really want to keep my bag setup simple and only use a single valve if possible.

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2010, 07:06 PM

Our sway bar will work with factory 73-87 lower arms.

SCOTI · 01-19-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Our sway bar will work with factory 73-87 lower arms.

More info on "our"?

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

More info on "our"?

"Our" sway bar meaning the bar that we have specifically manufactured to work with the Dropmember. This bar works with PB arms, ART arms, and factory 73-87 lower arms when running a Dropmember. We also offer a sway bar for a factory front suspension. The bar is a 1.125" OD solid bar with end-link style mounting. It runs $225 shipped. I am working on getting a 1.25" OD bar as well.

SCOTI · 01-19-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

"Our" sway bar meaning the bar that we have specifically manufactured to work with the Dropmember. This bar works with PB arms, ART arms, and factory 73-87 lower arms when running a Dropmember. We also offer a sway bar for a factory front suspension. The bar is a 1.125" OD solid bar with end-link style mounting. It runs $225 shipped. I am working on getting a 1.25" OD bar as well.

Give me a heads up on the 'mo-bigger' unit when you're ready.

BOOB · 01-19-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

"Our" sway bar meaning the bar that we have specifically manufactured to work with the Dropmember. This bar works with PB arms, ART arms, and factory 73-87 lower arms when running a Dropmember. We also offer a sway bar for a factory front suspension. The bar is a 1.125" OD solid bar with end-link style mounting. It runs $225 shipped. I am working on getting a 1.25" OD bar as well.

SOLD! I'll call you this week if I can...

BOOB · 01-19-2010, 11:32 AM

Were you texting me AND replying on here at the same time?

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOB

Were you texting me AND replying on here at the same time?

I think I was even leaving a voicemail too! Who ever said I couldn't "multi-task"!

watahyahknow · 01-19-2010, 05:33 PM

wonder if these bars work on the older metal plate model dropmembers

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

wonder if these bars work on the older metal plate model dropmembers

You know they do!!!!!

babyblueoval · 01-20-2010, 09:46 PM

Nate,
How about one for the Dropmember C4?

ccreddell · 01-20-2010, 11:45 PM

And any news on a DM C5?

fastbagged68 · 01-23-2010, 01:19 AM

Please consider supporting the board.

MWood · 02-13-2010, 09:27 PM

Just spent the last couple hours reading and I must add that this is a great product. Definitely will be buying PB when the time comes for my '86 P/U.

Three questions, what would be the advantage of running the 6-link cantilever setup vs. the 4 link DM setup? And what would be the best setup for draggin' frame down the highway? Also, what is the advantage of running the C4 DM as opposed to the regular DM? Sorry if I missed the answer to any of these questions.

PBFAB.COM · 02-14-2010, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWood

Just spent the last couple hours reading and I must add that this is a great product. Definitely will be buying PB when the time comes for my '86 P/U.

Three questions, what would be the advantage of running the 6-link cantilever setup vs. the 4 link DM setup? And what would be the best setup for draggin' frame down the highway? Also, what is the advantage of running the C4 DM as opposed to the regular DM? Sorry if I missed the answer to any of these questions.

KP six link will get more lift than the PB four-link. The PB Dropmember Rear Trailing Arm Kit (lays frame with my trailing arms) will allow you to run a 12" wide rear wheel... it would be one to consider as its a few hundred bucks cheaper than my four-link kit. The DropmemberC4 isn't set up to lay frame, and it uses a Shockwave.

watahyahknow · 02-14-2010, 10:35 AM

allways figured a 6 link would give a smoother rider because the airbag isnt on top of the axle , then again you can mount those bags on the arms of a truckarmsetup as whell

belowme51 · 10-13-2011, 09:15 PM

so this will work with a 24x12 running a 4" backspace??????? hmmmm yeah???maybee yes??? oh and its a 70 12bolt thats been narrowed 2" but can narrow more if needed...what do you think?

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

KP six link will get more lift than the PB four-link. The PB Dropmember Rear Trailing Arm Kit (lays frame with my trailing arms) will allow you to run a 12" wide rear wheel... it would be one to consider as its a few hundred bucks cheaper than my four-link kit. The DropmemberC4 isn't set up to lay frame, and it uses a Shockwave.

redneckdds · 06-08-2006, 12:58 AM

nice work PB... youve got some good lookin stuff down at your shop!!

stllookn · 06-08-2006, 02:11 AM

Nice welds...yours?

Is that all there is to it? Don't you have to section the cross member as well? Send me the plans!

PBFAB.COM · 06-08-2006, 08:49 AM

Thanks for compliments on the welds Stllookn... they do belong to me. It doesn't need to be sectioned... its a replacement crossmember that converts the steering to rack and pinion, gives these trucks the extra ground clearance they so desperately need, narrows up the front track width, and changes the suspension geometry slightly. All changes needed to set one of these trucks ultra-low and still drive comfortably. I will post up more pics tonight. The rack will be mounted, the frame rails clearanced for the rack, we will have the arms back on, and should have the Air Ride Technologies Shockwaves all mounted up as well.

matthufham · 06-08-2006, 11:33 AM

those welds are spectacular! looks like a great start, keep on going!

is that a 73-87 frame? the core support mounts are squared off instead of round like 67-72

stllookn · 06-09-2006, 02:16 AM

I was going to ask about the steering linkage but I see you just ran it through the frame...KEWL! Just like the exhaust will be...through the frame! I love those lowered trucks...so much opportunity for creative solutions...LOL! Nice work!

byrd · 06-09-2006, 11:09 AM

Is the linkage from the power sterring box to the sterring column going to nterfere with the exhaust routing?That is some really,really nice welds!!! I think you have a great idea, would love to see the finished truck to show the vesitility(sp) of the new crossmember

01-18-2010, 06:56 PM	#1
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Boo yah!!! Attached Images __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker Last edited by BOOB; 01-18-2010 at 06:58 PM.

01-18-2010, 06:59 PM	#2
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Anybody running a sway bar up front, with factory CAs? I really want to keep my bag setup simple and only use a single valve if possible. __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

01-18-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Our sway bar will work with factory 73-87 lower arms. __________________ 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!

01-19-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Were you texting me AND replying on here at the same time? __________________ 1970 Short/Fleet C-10 (Project) -Slammed and Tubbed 1955 Cameo -Straight six, Turbo Hydro option 1955 BelAir 2 door post -All original down to the oil bath air cleaner 1964 Corvette -All power A/C 327 4 spd. tanker

01-19-2010, 05:33 PM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 wonder if these bars work on the older metal plate model dropmembers __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-20-2010, 09:46 PM	#12
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Nate, How about one for the Dropmember C4? __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

01-20-2010, 11:45 PM	#13
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 And any news on a DM C5?

01-23-2010, 01:19 AM	#14
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Please consider supporting the board. Last edited by SCOTI; 01-23-2010 at 03:17 AM. Reason: Non subscribed member posted item for sale in the wrong section.

02-13-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
MWood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mazon, Illinois Posts: 41	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Just spent the last couple hours reading and I must add that this is a great product. Definitely will be buying PB when the time comes for my '86 P/U. Three questions, what would be the advantage of running the 6-link cantilever setup vs. the 4 link DM setup? And what would be the best setup for draggin' frame down the highway? Also, what is the advantage of running the C4 DM as opposed to the regular DM? Sorry if I missed the answer to any of these questions. Last edited by MWood; 02-13-2010 at 11:53 PM. Reason: Question

02-14-2010, 10:35 AM	#17
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 allways figured a 6 link would give a smoother rider because the airbag isnt on top of the axle , then again you can mount those bags on the arms of a truckarmsetup as whell __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

06-08-2006, 12:58 AM	#19
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 nice work PB... youve got some good lookin stuff down at your shop!! __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

06-08-2006, 02:11 AM	#20
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Nice welds...yours? Is that all there is to it? Don't you have to section the cross member as well? Send me the plans! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-08-2006 at 02:13 AM.

06-08-2006, 08:49 AM	#21
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Thanks for compliments on the welds Stllookn... they do belong to me. It doesn't need to be sectioned... its a replacement crossmember that converts the steering to rack and pinion, gives these trucks the extra ground clearance they so desperately need, narrows up the front track width, and changes the suspension geometry slightly. All changes needed to set one of these trucks ultra-low and still drive comfortably. I will post up more pics tonight. The rack will be mounted, the frame rails clearanced for the rack, we will have the arms back on, and should have the Air Ride Technologies Shockwaves all mounted up as well. Attached Images

06-08-2006, 11:33 AM	#22
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 those welds are spectacular! looks like a great start, keep on going! is that a 73-87 frame? the core support mounts are squared off instead of round like 67-72 Last edited by matthufham; 06-08-2006 at 11:34 AM.

06-09-2006, 02:16 AM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 I was going to ask about the steering linkage but I see you just ran it through the frame...KEWL! Just like the exhaust will be...through the frame! I love those lowered trucks...so much opportunity for creative solutions...LOL! Nice work! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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