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09-05-2006, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
Is the 2nd pic the estimated ride height?
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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.
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09-07-2006, 12:46 AM | #3 | |
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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. |
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09-05-2006, 09:10 PM | #4 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
whats the c 4 drop member gonna cost?
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09-05-2006, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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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!
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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.
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09-05-2006, 11:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
any plans for irs vette crossmember kit?
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09-06-2006, 01:15 AM | #8 |
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It's going to be a complete back-half... it's in the works.
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09-06-2006, 03:12 PM | #9 |
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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!
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09-06-2006, 03:27 PM | #10 |
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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. |
09-07-2006, 09:39 AM | #11 |
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what brand is the rack? i need a custom width one for my c10..
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09-07-2006, 09:10 PM | #12 |
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how bout a blazer with c4 stuff ??? thats gonna be my next project !
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09-08-2006, 02:13 PM | #13 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
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... |
09-11-2006, 07:09 PM | #14 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
Well Nate that is one way to loose a sale
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09-11-2006, 08:02 PM | #15 |
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hehehe, better to lose a sale than to provoke a lawsuit.....
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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.
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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 .
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I like that with the C-4 arms on there ....... and those pieces polish out nice too........
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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09-09-2006, 05:39 PM | #22 |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
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
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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...
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Nathan,
Is the C4-Dropmember steering rack positioned similarly like the C10-Dropmember rack?
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