Dropmember in a 69 C10

[SCOTI]

Is the 2nd pic the estimated ride height?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I will have to get back to you with pics of the Dropmember, with the rack and pinion installed, later in the week... or the beginning of next.

I have attached a couple pics of the Dropmember C4 (uses C4 Corvette Suspension). It is near completion... I am impatiently awaiting a rack and pinion I ordered a few weeks back . Once I get the rack I can finish up the piece, and build my fixtures for production. It is set-up to have a 5" ride height with a 27" tall tire. The tire in the pic is a 255 35R20. It will need to be ran with a Shockwave or coil-over.

Thanks about the pics. I can wait if you can get some. I really like the C4 Dropmember (that will most likely be the way I go w/mine).

If the rack is custom, any chance on choosing power or manual (JIC)?
Do you have a supplier on used C4 stuff?

Once again . . .... awesome design & I look forward to seeing more of your ideas come to life.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Thanks about the pics. I can wait if you can get some. I really like the C4 Dropmember (that will most likely be the way I go w/mine).

If the rack is custom, any chance on choosing power or manual (JIC)?
Do you have a supplier on used C4 stuff?

Once again . . .... awesome design & I look forward to seeing more of your ideas come to life.

The rack can be either power or manual... it has a custom width center to center on the inner tie rod length. It's still a MII design, just lengthened in the middle a couple inches. If you go manual you can also choose either a short or long pinion... that's the steering shaft that comes out of the rack.

For the C4 components, I do have a good source. Just PM me when you want to do some window shopping or actual shopping and I will get you the info... really reasonable prices.

[tom71]

whats the c 4 drop member gonna cost?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by tom71

whats the c 4 drop member gonna cost?

It'll run $1500 WITH a custom width power rack. Comes with all the same stuff as the regular Dropmember kit. C4 suspension components can be had... brakes, spindles, hubs, and arms for less than a set of Strong Arms! You do have to use Shockwaves, if you're going air, so that makes the overall cost of the kit a little more spendy, but not too bad!

[valleycustom]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

It'll run $1500 WITH a custom width power rack. Comes with all the same stuff as the regular Dropmember kit. C4 suspension components can be had... brakes, spindles, hubs, and arms for less than a set of Strong Arms! You do have to use Shockwaves, if you're going air, so that makes the overall cost of the kit a little more spendy, but not too bad!

I have the shockwaves and everything else.... Now all I need is the dropmember.
Nathan's shop is one of the best shops I've ever worked with. He sends updates all the time on how things are going. I'll defently be buying more of these.

[tom71]

any plans for irs vette crossmember kit?

[PBFAB.COM]

It's going to be a complete back-half... it's in the works.

[jimmydean]

Damn PB, you do some wicked work. I wish you were closer, but I guess it's good that you're not because I'd be BROKE!

[PBFAB.COM]

Thanks for the compliments Jimmy Dean!

One more quick note... The wheel is a 20X8.5 with an 18mm offset; that equates to a 5" backspacing.

[layedoutnoma]

what brand is the rack? i need a custom width one for my c10..

[tom71]

how bout a blazer with c4 stuff ??? thats gonna be my next project !

[kyle4381]

Nathan,
I like those C4 a arms I think I need this set up for the 62 with a tubular crossmember and a set of Shock waves. When the blazer gets done the 62 frame is next.. Sweet work...

[Rokcrln]

Well Nate that is one way to loose a sale

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[67Fleet]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well Nate that is one way to loose a sale

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hehehe, better to lose a sale than to provoke a lawsuit.....

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well Nate that is one way to loose a sale

Kevin
LFD Inc.

1st: I realize it was a joke . . ....

But..... He might have lost 1-sale, but because of his honesty in assessing the guys goal, gained 3-more who were 'on the fence' looking for a honest place to work with.

[watahyahknow]

i apreciate his honesty too , sure is better than having both wheels turn out in the middle of a 55 mph turn .
guys like that can hardly be found here where i live , we dont do a lot of lawsuits here (dutch law doesnt have a lot of possibilities for that ) so they kindah do wat they want ripping off people left and right aspecially in the autobranch and houseconstruction .
guess i stick to the stock type steering .

[Tony@AirRideTech]

I like that with the C-4 arms on there ....... and those pieces polish out nice too........

[PBFAB.COM]

Here are some updated pics of the Dropmember C4. They show the control arm/shockwave mount and some other misc angles to get an idea on tire clearance. This control arm/shockwave mount is for a 6" ride height and will set the frame just over a half inch off the ground with a 27" tall tire.

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

This control arm/shockwave mount is for a 6" ride height and will set the frame just over a half inch off the ground with a 27" tall tire.

With this setup, does the crossmember hit the ground before the frame, or is the suspension just bottomed out when the frame is a half inch from the ground?

Also, are the stock C4 tie rod ends going to be able to be used with this custom rack, or will it have to be the heims again?

Once again Nathan, I'm super impressed with your work. Hopefully I can get one of these in the not-so-distant future.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

With this setup, does the crossmember hit the ground before the frame, or is the suspension just bottomed out when the frame is a half inch from the ground?

Also, are the stock C4 tie rod ends going to be able to be used with this custom rack, or will it have to be the heims again?

Once again Nathan, I'm super impressed with your work. Hopefully I can get one of these in the not-so-distant future.

Just like the original Dropmember, the Dropmember C4 makes the frame-rails the lowest point of the truck. With the 6"ride height the shockwave will hit its bumpstop just before the frame hits the ground.

As for stock tie-rod ends... I am working with my rack and pinion manufacturer to make this happen... it can be done, just a matter of how long it will take. This is the route I intend on taking.

[67Fleet]

Nathan, when you get a chance, can you shoot a pic of the truck from the front end so I can get an idea of how far in the wheels/tires are set? It looks like a lot from the pics I've seen.
You're work is inspiring to say the least. Your welds are amazing, and the fabrication is just stunning. Thank you for sharing with us.
-Bret

[leftcoast66]

amazing setup, hopefully one of these days I'll do something like that, I love the idea. Good luck w/ the shop, hopefully I two will have a shop...

[SCOTI]

Nathan,

Is the C4-Dropmember steering rack positioned similarly like the C10-Dropmember rack?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nathan,

Is the C4-Dropmember steering rack positioned similarly like the C10-Dropmember rack?

It sets in a real similar position, just slightly lower by about an inch.