IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)

[dec010974]

Awesome.
"If I had your hands I would cut my hands off"

[OKGMC4]

Been waiting 16 weeks for the drop member. Looks awesome! Have not even had a chance to get in the garage for 2 months. Online classes and work and grandkids. I’ll get there though. Got tired of fighting the stock crossmember, specifically steering. Could not make a Dakota rack work, and the Porterbuilt stuff should get me back on track.

[dec010974]

@OKGMC4
Tha's gonna be a sick ride. I am definitely down for the ride, subscribed.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Sweet build i fought the front crossmember as well and finally ordered the p.b. set up...

[OKGMC4]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Sweet build i fought the front crossmember as well and finally ordered the p.b. set up...

I try to save cash where I can but this seems like an area that it’s best to not skimp on. I’m still not going crazy with touch screen automated bag systems. Manual switches will be simple and cost effective (cheap).

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice metal work! I'm subbing to watch...

[loudchevy]

Awesome build! You have some amazing metal working skills.

[OKGMC4]

Having some issues with fit. The lower arms would not fit the crossmember. The bushings go in individually but you could only get one side in at a time. Measured the crossmember and got 13 5/16” and outside of the bushings measures 13 7/16”. I think the sleeves were welded slightly off. Rather than calling and arguing with Porter built about this and have to potentially ship parts back and wait even longer, I had my father in law mill 1/16” off each outer bushing face and just installed shims on the inside bushings. Passenger side bolts wouldn’t even go in without drill reaming. These are beautiful parts but for what they cost and how long you have to wait, I think the least they could do is test fit this stuff before shipping it. I also don’t think I should have to print my instructions myself, but also a minor issue.

[loudchevy]

Sucks you had to modify a brand new part, but at least you had the access to a mill to get it done correctly. I would also be upset about having to print the instructions out. That setup does look pretty sweet though.

[OKGMC4]

More fit issues with Porter built, maybe. My tires used to be centered in the wheel well. Now it looks like they are about 1.5 inches forward. I’m not sure it’s a deal breaker but would like to know why. Maybe some movement when it’s aligned? I think I need to talk to Porter built about my issues.

[OKGMC4]

Also didn’t want to pay $300 for motor mounts so I built my own. Bushings with sleeves were $30

[OKGMC4]

The 5.3 I’m installing is basically stock except a stock ls1 cam I got for $25. I don’t think it will need my spare Doug’s 1 7/8” full length headers so I’m going with cast manifolds. I tried my center dump 99 Vette manifolds and they didn’t fit.

And I got a response from Nate at Porter built. He says the wheel movement forward is completely normal. I feel better about that now.

[OKGMC4]

I didn’t want to spend $350 for a sway bar so I went to the bone yard with a tape measure. I ended up with a 1999 S10 1 1/8” bar for 20 bucks. With the new links and bushings I’m in for about $70. It looks close to the tie rods but I turned the wheels lock to lock and aired it up and down and nothing touches. I’d call it a win.