Porterbuilt Dropmember

[resto newbie]

Originally Posted by resto newbie

Yes, I drive a truck over the road so it's no problem getting a load going through AZ. I can't wait!

Update: Porterbilt shipped my parts instead of letting me know they were ready for pick up. They didn't charge me shipping and I understand how busy they are. It's no big deal other than missing out on the tour of the shop. Oh, and the parts were shipped to my ex-girlfriends house. It's a GREAT thing we split on good terms! Here's the lesson- be careful what bridges you burn, because one day they may get shipped a few thousand dollars worth of parts.

[resto newbie]

Thought you might like to see the front extreme drop member mocked up.

[ddubbs]

Originally Posted by resto newbie

Thought you might like to see the front extreme drop member mocked up.

Mock up looks awesome!!!! Bet your getting excited!!!!

[JakeDW]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

We haven't built a coil-over version for the 55-59 yet. However, due to the modularity of our components it will be near identical to the pics below. The only real difference in the kit is the design of the tie-in sections that meet up with the factory frame rails.

Nice stuff right there.

Jake

[lolife99]

COOL Dropmember video from Accuair.

Sea-Ten: Presented by AccuAir - YouTube

[rip2174]

I have a question when airing out. Seems when I let the front down I can get the cross memeber on the ground. But when I lower the rear it pivots on the frame and raises the crossmember up about 2 inches. Have the cab off right now.Getting ready to paint the frame. My question is is it best to let the front down and leave the rear with a little air in it to sit level?

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by rip2174

I have a question when airing out. Seems when I let the front down I can get the cross memeber on the ground. But when I lower the rear it pivots on the frame and raises the crossmember up about 2 inches. Have the cab off right now.Getting ready to paint the frame. My question is is it best to let the front down and leave the rear with a little air in it to sit level?

Sounds like you're running an extreme dropmember?? With the front and rear completely aired out the complete mid-section of the fame should be on the ground, which should lay the truck out level. Unless you have larger than a 31" tire I believe.

[rip2174]

yes Im running the extreme. Right now I have stock tires that are 27.5 in tall.

[C10_ustacould]

Which trailing arm cross member are you running?

[rip2174]

Portbuilt extreme with a the rear 4 link

[C10_ustacould]

Hmm, haven't seen one rock like that. the ones I've seen sit flat on the frame rails.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by rip2174

I have a question when airing out. Seems when I let the front down I can get the cross memeber on the ground. But when I lower the rear it pivots on the frame and raises the crossmember up about 2 inches. Have the cab off right now.Getting ready to paint the frame. My question is is it best to let the front down and leave the rear with a little air in it to sit level?

Here's ours laid out.

[BigDaddyV]

I have a Question also. I'm going to be using the Extreme PB Dropmembers, Front and Rear. Will I have to run a 2 piece drive shaft or can I run the one piece I have?
Thanks in advance for your help.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

I have a Question also. I'm going to be using the Extreme PB Dropmembers, Front and Rear. Will I have to run a 2 piece drive shaft or can I run the one piece I have?
Thanks in advance for your help.

2-piece would be the easiest.
This allows the shaft to clear the bottom of the cab.

A 1-piece driveshaft would require raising the hoop in the trailing arm crossmember and "tunneling" the floor of the cab.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by rip2174

I have a question when airing out. Seems when I let the front down I can get the cross memeber on the ground.
But when I lower the rear it pivots on the frame and raises the crossmember up about 2 inches.
Have the cab off right now.Getting ready to paint the frame.
My question is is it best to let the front down and leave the rear with a little air in it to sit level?

I think with the full weight of the truck on the frame it will be fine.

[BigDaddyV]

Originally Posted by lolife99

2-piece would be the easiest.
This allows the shaft to clear the bottom of the cab.

A 1-piece driveshaft would require raising the hoop in the trailing arm crossmember and "tunneling" the floor of the cab.

I had considered doing the tunnel... but I dont know if I wanna cut the masterpiece of a crossmember that PB makes... ugh.

[BigDaddyV]

Oh and thanks for the info Lolife99

[Sac]

Travis @azproperformance had a extreme dropmember unaccounted for on his order, just secured one. My cousin is picking up my 72 right now while I'm offshore. Nothing like coming home to a new truck and badass parts.

[rwade]

Which part of Louisiana are you in?
Wade

[Sac]

Originally Posted by rwade

Which part of Louisiana are you in?
Wade

Franklinton(Washington Parish) You?

[rwade]

Jennings. Between Lafayette and Lake Charles

Wade

[Sac]

Originally Posted by rwade

Jennings. Between Lafayette and Lake Charles

Wade

Nice. Hopefully I'm going to have a rolling chassis by Last Resort. One of my favorite shows, Stuart does an awesome job with it.

[rwade]

That'll be great, look me up. My truck will be there.

Wade

[intherut]

Hello,

I am in the process of building my Gen V 454 and was curious as to what oil pan to use if my truck is running an extreme dropmember and rear kit? Is there another vehicle's that I can use?

[Woodnears]

Trans pan is level and it seems my whole motor could stand to come down a bit.
Motor looks great in there with everything level and all angles where they need to be. I think I'll be fine if I can get new mounts and shim up the carrier bearing 2" or so. Is this out of the norm? I read somewhere that porterbuilt makes different height motor mounts. Waiting on a response from them on is. Hopefully they get back to me soon. I thought about just cutting down the mounts I have and tigging them back together. I would like to try tigging something this thick but don't wanna ruin the mounts in case I have to return them.