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dec010974 · 05-04-2024, 12:11 PM

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

OKGMC4 · 07-05-2024, 04:40 PM

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 · 07-06-2024, 08:53 AM

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

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-26-2024, 06:51 PM

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

OKGMC4 · 07-28-2024, 02:20 PM

Quote:

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** · 07-27-2024, 08:41 PM

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

**loudchevy** · 07-29-2024, 11:22 AM

Awesome build! You have some amazing metal working skills.

OKGMC4 · 08-11-2024, 12:23 PM

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** · 08-12-2024, 09:23 AM

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.

05-04-2024, 12:11 PM	#1
dec010974 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 917	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) Awesome. "If I had your hands I would cut my hands off"

07-05-2024, 04:40 PM	#2
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,226	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) 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. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

07-06-2024, 08:53 AM	#3
dec010974 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 917	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) @OKGMC4 Tha's gonna be a sick ride. I am definitely down for the ride, subscribed.

07-26-2024, 06:51 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) Sweet build i fought the front crossmember as well and finally ordered the p.b. set up... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-27-2024, 08:41 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,126	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) Nice metal work! I'm subbing to watch... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-29-2024, 11:22 AM	#7
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 247	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) Awesome build! You have some amazing metal working skills. __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed

08-11-2024, 12:23 PM	#8
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,226	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) 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. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

08-12-2024, 09:23 AM	#9
loudchevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 247	Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!) 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. __________________ Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax\|Daily Driver\|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E\|8Lug 4:56\|3/4 Ton Front\|14BFF Rear\|Roll Cage\|Dove-tailed & Bobbed



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