SD control arms released

[huero]

Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

how about $1500.00 minus bags and spindles? stay tuned for a new thread in a couple/few days with all the details.

I will stay tuned.

[DollaBill]

Originally Posted by DollaBill

do you guys have any pics/feedback of your kit installed on a driving vehicle?

still curious on how it drives/steers/handles. i think the price sounds good but not about to spend cash on a kit with no feedback on how it drives.

[Mello Mel]

Is the 1500 for just 30 days ?

[lolife99]

Thorbecke Bros.,... What are you using for tie rod ends and steering linkage?

[smashingchuck]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Thorbecke Bros.,... What are you using for tie rod ends and steering linkage?

looks like there is a mount for a rack in the picture....

[rotgg]

there maybe some new "man crushes" on this board lol

[Rokcrln]

Maybe I missed this some were but are you re-selling Porters DropMember as a Vendor or is this just a Knock off you are trying to sell? Also do you have any feed back on how they ride, drive and handle?
Any on the road yet?

[Sweet 85 C10]

Great Product! Recently spoke with Jason and all I can say is this product is great, much props to the Thorebeck Bros!!! Im rollin with you guys on this one!

[royo]

Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

how about $1500.00 minus bags and spindles? stay tuned for a new thread in a couple/few days with all the details.

can ya use stock a arms with it and how bout 700 for the crossmember

[Bazooka]

Originally Posted by royo

can ya use stock a arms with it and how bout 700 for the crossmember

I talked to Ricky at Suicide Doors AKA Thorbecke Brothers. The complete crossmember kit is $700 that does not include tubular arms or spindles..

Yes you can use the stock control Arms.

[Mello Mel]

Do you need to use R&P with this set up ? (like Nates dropmember) also do you need custom steering linkage ?

[Shev]

Originally Posted by Mello Mel

Do you need to use R&P with this set up ? (like Nates dropmember) also do you need custom steering linkage ?

Yes & Yes...

[DollaBill]

shev-

you seem know alot about this kit. could you answer my question? i see it asked by another guy too. i want to know how it handels and perfrorms on a driving vehicle. the price looks to good to be true, but i have to know its been properly tested on a running driving vehicle before i spend any money. if you cant answer my question will thorbeck bros?

[dubdeuce80]

i could be wrong, but i doubt they'd sell something that would ride like sh*t

[DollaBill]

Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

i could be wrong, but i doubt they'd sell something that would ride like sh*t

not saying it would ride bad, but i want to know how it rides. the question should be easy to answer just want to hear it from the manufacturer.

[jkaylor68gmc]

you doubt that but as a mag guy I talk to guys all the time that have different kits from fly-by-night shops that suck. I have one that looks great and works well but is a biiiattchh to align, I go through tires like there is no tommorrow. So the question to if it rides and drives nice is valid!

So does it, I would like to know what geometry it is based off of, Mustang II, Chevy truck?

I have readers who would probably like to know these and other questions? Any install photos.

sorry to sound like a jerk but it is my job to report to the readers.

Josh

[jkaylor68gmc]

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[royo]

Originally Posted by Bazooka

I talked to Ricky at Suicide Doors AKA Thorbecke Brothers. The complete crossmember kit is $700 that does not include tubular arms or spindles..

Yes you can use the stock control Arms.

your kidding right wow

[jkaylor68gmc]

Thats a bit high if you ask me.

700 for the crossmember
700+ for the control arms
299 for the spindles
159 for the rack and pinion
500 for brakes
$2359 plus whatever else you need, oh yea bags, another $250, plus add that for shipping and you are in it $3000,

Sorry, I have to weigh the pros and cons

[lolife99]

jkaylor68gmc,... the new lower price on the Dropmember is $999. ART arms are right at $1000. Bags should be $75 each for Slam Specialties. I got my front and rear Dropmembers plus all bags (Slams front, Firestone sleeve bags rear), 4 shocks, Steering linkage w/ joints and power rack with hoses from Nate for $4500 shipped. (that's including upper and lower ART StrongArms and before the price drop on the front Dropmember) I would also expect the ride to be the same as Nate's Dropmember since it was basically copied from it. Oops,... I mean reverse "engineered".

[Shev]

Originally Posted by DollaBill

shev-you seem know alot about this kit. could you answer my question? i see it asked by another guy too. i want to know how it handels and perfrorms on a driving vehicle. the price looks to good to be true, but i have to know its been properly tested on a running driving vehicle before i spend any money. if you cant answer my question will thorbeck bros?

Alot of what I know comes from the pics I've seen and what I've read about the kit. Like in the pics of the full chassis it's obvious there is a rack and somehow you will have to connect the rack to the spindles and to the steering. I totally understand somebody being hesitant about laying down cash on a "new" product. I know they beat the heck out of the s-10 arms, 5 link & bolt on backhalf before they released them so I would assume they will do they same with these products. I also know that if there are any issues they will totally stand behind their product, you can rest assured on that.

Originally Posted by lolife99

Oops,... I mean reverse "engineered".

"inspired"

[danielvela]

uhhh pre order available ?

[dieselarmy13]

I might step on some toes by saying this, but here it goes. I know there is a lot of loyalty to Porterbuilt on here, and that's fine. But we should embrace competion in any marketplace, as that's the American way. I've never delt with Porterbult, but I've heard nothing but endless praise of his service and products. I have dealt with SD, and I will say personally that their service and quality of manufacture is top-notch. We should all just be happy that we have a choice of two awesome products, manufactured by fellow truck enthusiests right here in the good 'ol U.S. of A.!

[Bazooka]

Originally Posted by danielvela

uhhh pre order available ?

You can already place your order. http://***************** 812-782-3581

[Shane]

All right, here goes.

Every body has personal preferences and everyone has their own reason for choosing which product they use and which vendor they do business with.

Both are now Site Vendors and both have a ton of knowledge to offer the board, so let's not turn this into another One VS. Another post.

This will be the only heads-up issued on the matter.