86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by bigguy

I appreciate all the kind words. Hart rod I'm not exactly sure what you're asking?

Since you raised your bed floor, the rear wheel tubs will probably need sectioned like ones in these pictures. I am producing them in fiberglass if you need a set. Here's a link to my thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675754

[slotard]

Why do you think the extreme drop member would be easier and involve less fab?

[bigguy]

I just trimmed the inner part of the factory tub and bolted them back in place. plenty of clearance with the amount I raised the bed.

slotard - I went with the Mild version because I was under the assumption that there was no modifications to the cab necessary. With my setup I had to fab a tunnel from front to back for drive shaft clearance. My main issue was the steering linkage. The stock column sticks out fairly far and causes the first joint angle to be a little extreme. Other then that, the install was pretty straight forward. So since I had to do all the modifications anyway, I think the extreme version would have been easier for the simple steering connections and header fitment.

[G-NUT]

I got the extreme. Ordered is several years ago when I had a truck. Then 2 years ago I ordered my Accuair kit from PB. Then sold the 85 truck because I inherited a 84 suburban from a family member who passed. Last year I ordered my PB rear extreme kit to fit the burb. Nate put together parts from a 67-72 and squarebody for it.

My goal it to install the rear once I get the front completed. Can't get my rear axle all finalized, pinion angles and what not till I get my wheels. Whenever that may be.