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resto newbie · 09-18-2014, 02:47 PM

On the ground

resto newbie · 09-18-2014, 02:51 PM

Nate... I bought and installed the Cpp nodular 2" drop spindles but they didn't need reamed out. The DOM joint dropped right in. I'm guessing the smaller diameter of the conical hole is a little over what is required. If I tighten this up nice and tight it should be ok, right?

PBFAB.COM · 09-18-2014, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resto newbie

Nate... I bought and installed the Cpp nodular 2" drop spindles but they didn't need reamed out. The DOM joint dropped right in. I'm guessing the smaller diameter of the conical hole is a little over what is required. If I tighten this up nice and tight it should be ok, right?

Do me a favor and send me some pics to tech@pbfab.com so I can put my eyeballs on it and see exactly what you have.

Thanks!
Nate

resto newbie · 09-18-2014, 05:59 PM

Email sent.

DC43 · 01-03-2015, 06:03 PM

Curious to see what the outcome of the cpp spindles was? Planning on ordering my extreme dropmember this week and will be running the modular spindles. Thanks

PBFAB.COM · 01-05-2015, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC43

Curious to see what the outcome of the cpp spindles was? Planning on ordering my extreme dropmember this week and will be running the modular spindles. Thanks

The 73-87 spindle has a larger tie rod diameter which at times has led to the fitment question previously asked... we have been recommending the 63-70 that has a smaller diameter and is a much better fit with our tie-rod kit.

Nate

**Hart_Rod** · 01-05-2015, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resto newbie

Nate... I bought and installed the Cpp nodular 2" drop spindles but they didn't need reamed out. The DOM joint dropped right in. I'm guessing the smaller diameter of the conical hole is a little over what is required. If I tighten this up nice and tight it should be ok, right?

Same situation I ran into. You're going to have to bore it larger and then use a sleeve.

DC43 · 01-05-2015, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the reply Nate. Looking forward to running a dropmember on my truck.

ChuckDriver · 01-05-2015, 08:02 PM

Just measured my CPP Nodular 63-70 spindles after reading through this. Got the coil-over Dropmember for my 57.

Mine measured at the large end at .600, the small end at .510.

The bolt supplied by Nate measured .620, so the spindle will need to be very slightly enlarged and should be a nice tight fit!

cooperhw · 01-08-2015, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Do me a favor and send me some pics to tech@pbfab.com so I can put my eyeballs on it and see exactly what you have.

Thanks!
Nate

Just wanted to drop a line and ask if you have anything special for 1 ton trucks or are most removing and replacing the front crossmember?
"Also wanted to be able to go back to old posts and find your contact info easily".

Slick67 · 01-21-2015, 07:46 PM

Nate,

If you need a Southern rolling billboard, I'm your Huckleberry!!! Ordering my full PB settup tomorrow from Pro P!!! Excited!!!

David

**lolife99** · 01-21-2015, 10:26 PM

For all you truck and Dropmember fans,... DelmoSpeed.com is up and running.
http://www.delmospeed.com

JakeDW · 01-22-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

For all you truck and Dropmember fans,... DelmoSpeed.com is up and running.
http://www.delmospeed.com

The video is cool as s---.When you got it you got it.

Jake

slowcpe · 01-22-2015, 08:39 PM

The new website it cool. Guess I'm going to have to buy a new t-shirt.

Jer64 · 02-27-2015, 01:26 AM

my mild dropmember is in and I'm starting to get everything put back together!

Bennett68C10 · 02-27-2015, 06:56 AM

Very nice ^^^

ddubbs · 02-28-2015, 12:26 PM

Wow that's going to look killer. ��

ChuckDriver · 02-28-2015, 04:46 PM

I like that a lot!!

Jlo1986 · 03-09-2015, 11:10 PM

I am following this Thread. I am leaning towards Porterbuilt for my 72 Blazer.

slimneverdies · 04-16-2015, 02:00 PM

I'm waiting on my dropmember to be delivered but was curious as to if the front DM help the turning radius. I'm putting one on my 77 C30 and need all the help I can get to get this big boy turning...

Slick67 · 04-16-2015, 03:47 PM

Been waiting for awhile for my PB stuff. Got the email last night that it shipped.

vEstimated Arrival:Apr 20, 2015

thotfulspot · 04-16-2015, 03:58 PM

My '57 front and rear version is supposed to be done today. Considering my truck is completely torn down, at least this will be progress when installed on the frame. I should be able to test it out in a year or so.

ddubbs · 04-16-2015, 04:28 PM

Congrats to you both!!!!

thotfulspot · 04-16-2015, 05:41 PM

Thanks, I'm doing frame up, so it will be a while or more than a while before it will be done. Have to start somewhere, and the Porterbuilt stuff was the logical starting point. I've go things budgeted out for the next year at least. I bought the truck with no bed, and it turns out the previous owner decided to use the front clip from a '55 or'56. I thought it was just the grill and hood that was different. Turns out the only parts that compatible are the inner fenders and core support. That's going to set me back a ways. Turns out the only parts we are using will be the cab and frame.

Anyone close to Northern Arizona need a nice front clip for a '55 or '56?

SierraMtns · 04-21-2015, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeDW

The video is cool as s---.When you got it you got it.

Jake

Way cool video. But man is every motor a LS now? Wheres the old school stuff????

09-18-2014, 02:47 PM	#601
resto newbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember On the ground Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 Chevy C10 "Project DV8ED" 1994 Nissan 300zx convertible 2004 Chevy 2500HD crew cab 4x4

09-18-2014, 02:51 PM	#602
resto newbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Nate... I bought and installed the Cpp nodular 2" drop spindles but they didn't need reamed out. The DOM joint dropped right in. I'm guessing the smaller diameter of the conical hole is a little over what is required. If I tighten this up nice and tight it should be ok, right? __________________ Chad 1967 Chevy C10 "Project DV8ED" 1994 Nissan 300zx convertible 2004 Chevy 2500HD crew cab 4x4

09-18-2014, 05:59 PM	#604
resto newbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Email sent. __________________ Chad 1967 Chevy C10 "Project DV8ED" 1994 Nissan 300zx convertible 2004 Chevy 2500HD crew cab 4x4

01-03-2015, 06:03 PM	#605
DC43 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: California Posts: 11	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Curious to see what the outcome of the cpp spindles was? Planning on ordering my extreme dropmember this week and will be running the modular spindles. Thanks

01-05-2015, 12:34 PM	#608
DC43 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: California Posts: 11	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Thanks for the reply Nate. Looking forward to running a dropmember on my truck.

01-05-2015, 08:02 PM	#609
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Just measured my CPP Nodular 63-70 spindles after reading through this. Got the coil-over Dropmember for my 57. Mine measured at the large end at .600, the small end at .510. The bolt supplied by Nate measured .620, so the spindle will need to be very slightly enlarged and should be a nice tight fit! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

01-21-2015, 07:46 PM	#611
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Nate, If you need a Southern rolling billboard, I'm your Huckleberry!!! Ordering my full PB settup tomorrow from Pro P!!! Excited!!! David __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

01-21-2015, 10:26 PM	#612
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember For all you truck and Dropmember fans,... DelmoSpeed.com is up and running. http://www.delmospeed.com Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-21-2015 at 10:33 PM.

01-22-2015, 08:39 PM	#614
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember The new website it cool. Guess I'm going to have to buy a new t-shirt. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-27-2015, 01:26 AM	#615
Jer64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mill Creek Washington Posts: 127	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember my mild dropmember is in and I'm starting to get everything put back together! __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587028

02-27-2015, 06:56 AM	#616
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Very nice ^^^ __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-28-2015, 12:26 PM	#617
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Wow that's going to look killer. �� __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

02-28-2015, 04:46 PM	#618
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I like that a lot!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-09-2015, 11:10 PM	#619
Jlo1986 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Gilroy, Ca Posts: 84	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I am following this Thread. I am leaning towards Porterbuilt for my 72 Blazer. __________________ JLO 1972 Blazer 2WD 1986 Chevy Silverado (Black) 1986 Chevy Silverado (Blue)

04-16-2015, 02:00 PM	#620
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I'm waiting on my dropmember to be delivered but was curious as to if the front DM help the turning radius. I'm putting one on my 77 C30 and need all the help I can get to get this big boy turning... __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American



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04-16-2015, 03:47 PM	#621
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Been waiting for awhile for my PB stuff. Got the email last night that it shipped. vEstimated Arrival:Apr 20, 2015 __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

04-16-2015, 03:58 PM	#622
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember My '57 front and rear version is supposed to be done today. Considering my truck is completely torn down, at least this will be progress when installed on the frame. I should be able to test it out in a year or so.

04-16-2015, 04:28 PM	#623
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Congrats to you both!!!! __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

04-16-2015, 05:41 PM	#624
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Thanks, I'm doing frame up, so it will be a while or more than a while before it will be done. Have to start somewhere, and the Porterbuilt stuff was the logical starting point. I've go things budgeted out for the next year at least. I bought the truck with no bed, and it turns out the previous owner decided to use the front clip from a '55 or'56. I thought it was just the grill and hood that was different. Turns out the only parts that compatible are the inner fenders and core support. That's going to set me back a ways. Turns out the only parts we are using will be the cab and frame. Anyone close to Northern Arizona need a nice front clip for a '55 or '56?

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