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**oldman3** · 03-11-2013, 04:40 PM

Cool.....Jim

ddubbs · 03-11-2013, 05:37 PM

Sweeetttt!!!! Low Rollin
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DLOE65 · 03-11-2013, 05:58 PM

goes Greg have a build thread? thats a badass longbed!
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broey · 03-11-2013, 08:00 PM

is it a long bed? looks short to me.

PBFAB.COM · 03-11-2013, 08:03 PM

It's a shortie.

broey · 03-11-2013, 08:21 PM

I saw it on the way out of good guys, looked good.

DLOE65 · 03-11-2013, 10:52 PM

ops yeah shortie

so sick!
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belowme51 · 03-13-2013, 01:26 PM

beautiful truck, love the grille and the painted bumpers!!!

82swb · 03-13-2013, 07:01 PM

Saw this truck in person at good guys on saturday!

PBFAB.COM · 03-13-2013, 07:21 PM

Here's a pretty slick square blazer.... with a Dropmember!

Bigru · 03-25-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 82swb

Saw this truck in person at good guys on saturday!

Does anyone know the wheel size and offsets?

Riley64 · 12-22-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 82swb

Saw this truck in person at good guys on saturday!

I have a stupid question... I've noticed that with a dropmember in the front that the wheels lean in towards the engine compartment. Some trucks have the whee lean and some I have seen dont have it, but how do you drive with the wheels leaned inwards and how do you fix that if you want them straight up and down? I don't understand how they can turn or even drive like that? New to the dropmember scene and wanna install one on my "64 stepper so any info on this would greatly help me out!

Joe Cool · 12-22-2013, 01:40 PM

You can only get so much camber curve out of a spindle etc.......there has to be some compromise.

Its like building a racing engine. You have to decide where to build the 2000 rpm band you want to be in if say your racing..........7700 to 9600 is a good place to be if your racing. If you put that in your street car the engine will me lousy to drive.

If you build these cars to drive everyday you need to pick the spot you want to drive it at...Not all rides heights will give you close to zero camber....

Now thats my explanation.......might not be the clearest, but its what I perceive.

**lolife99** · 12-22-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Riley64

I have a stupid question... I've noticed that with a dropmember in the front that the wheels lean in towards the engine compartment. Some trucks have the whee lean and some I have seen dont have it, but how do you drive with the wheels leaned inwards and how do you fix that if you want them straight up and down? I don't understand how they can turn or even drive like that? New to the dropmember scene and wanna install one on my "64 stepper so any info on this would greatly help me out!

Welcome to the board!
I think you have the Dropmember confused with stock crossmembers with cupped lower a-arms.
They camber in at an extreme angle when air'd out.
The Porterbuilt Dropmember has one of the best designed bagged suspension set-ups ever developed for C10 trucks.
Their design keeps the wheels more verical layed out than any other.

Since you're building a '64 I thought you would like Delmo's old '65 video.
It's running and driving with Porterbuilt products.
See for yourself if this is acceptable to you.

The65.VOB - YouTube

PBFAB.COM · 12-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riley64

I have a stupid question... I've noticed that with a dropmember in the front that the wheels lean in towards the engine compartment. Some trucks have the whee lean and some I have seen dont have it, but how do you drive with the wheels leaned inwards and how do you fix that if you want them straight up and down? I don't understand how they can turn or even drive like that? New to the dropmember scene and wanna install one on my "64 stepper so any info on this would greatly help me out!

Riley-

Lolife99 did a good job explaining this. As mentioned, it's the suspension geometry's design that dictates the amount of camber the suspension gets. On our Extreme kits, we have a very minimal camber gain built in. This keeps the front wheels fairly upright throughout the travel (more so than any other kit on the market that I have seen). I designed it this way, so that the truck "looked right" when it's laying on the ground (and riding low). Nothing catches the eye quicker than a cambered over wheel when the truck is aired out.

With that said, we also offer a handful of other geometry configurations that do have a much more aggressive camber curve... for those more interested in performance than laying frame.

Feel free to shoot us a call at the shop one of these days and we can spend some time with you on the phone to help clarify and answer any questions you might have.

Nate

PBFAB.COM · 12-23-2013, 11:01 AM

Few more pics of the Ford stuff.

ddubbs · 03-13-2013, 07:32 PM

Man that is one sick blazer!!!!
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Bennett68C10 · 03-13-2013, 07:46 PM

Yes it is
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**lolife99** · 03-13-2013, 07:48 PM

That GMC underhood color is perfect!

Rusbuilt · 03-13-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

That GMC underhood color is perfect!

I like how the A arms are painted to match as well!

STPrider · 03-13-2013, 09:18 PM

agreed! I love the way the engine looks!

broey · 03-13-2013, 09:55 PM

the square blazer is fresh. makes me wish I didnt get rid of my square. however, I believe my 59 with full porterbuilt treatment may do the trick...

ddubbs · 03-13-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by broey

the square blazer is fresh. makes me wish I didnt get rid of my square. however, I believe my 59 with full porterbuilt treatment may do the trick...

Man Broey if the full porterbuilt treatment doesn't do it I don't know what will!!!!!
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Bennett68C10 · 03-13-2013, 10:29 PM

I was thinking the same thing Rus, looks really sharp
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**oldman3** · 03-13-2013, 11:26 PM

Two super nice rides....Jim

03-11-2013, 04:40 PM	#1
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Cool.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-11-2013, 05:37 PM	#2
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Sweeetttt!!!! Low Rollin Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

03-11-2013, 05:58 PM	#3
DLOE65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 525	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember goes Greg have a build thread? thats a badass longbed! Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2013, 08:00 PM	#4
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember is it a long bed? looks short to me. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-11-2013, 08:03 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember It's a shortie. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-11-2013, 08:21 PM	#6
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I saw it on the way out of good guys, looked good. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-11-2013, 10:52 PM	#7
DLOE65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 525	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember ops yeah shortie so sick! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 01:26 PM	#8
belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember beautiful truck, love the grille and the painted bumpers!!!

03-13-2013, 07:01 PM	#9
82swb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 256	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Saw this truck in person at good guys on saturday! Attached Images

03-13-2013, 07:21 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Here's a pretty slick square blazer.... with a Dropmember! Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

12-22-2013, 01:40 PM	#13
Joe Cool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vero beach Posts: 127	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember You can only get so much camber curve out of a spindle etc.......there has to be some compromise. Its like building a racing engine. You have to decide where to build the 2000 rpm band you want to be in if say your racing..........7700 to 9600 is a good place to be if your racing. If you put that in your street car the engine will me lousy to drive. If you build these cars to drive everyday you need to pick the spot you want to drive it at...Not all rides heights will give you close to zero camber.... Now thats my explanation.......might not be the clearest, but its what I perceive.

12-23-2013, 11:01 AM	#16
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Few more pics of the Ford stuff. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-13-2013, 07:32 PM	#17
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Man that is one sick blazer!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

03-13-2013, 07:46 PM	#18
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Yes it is Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-13-2013, 07:48 PM	#19
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember That GMC underhood color is perfect! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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03-13-2013, 09:18 PM	#21
STPrider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chilliwack, BC Posts: 136	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember agreed! I love the way the engine looks! __________________ '71 GMC pickup; "Ashley,"

03-13-2013, 09:55 PM	#22
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember the square blazer is fresh. makes me wish I didnt get rid of my square. however, I believe my 59 with full porterbuilt treatment may do the trick... __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-13-2013, 10:29 PM	#24
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I was thinking the same thing Rus, looks really sharp Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-13-2013, 11:26 PM	#25
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Two super nice rides....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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