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MEANGREEN70 · 06-20-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Since most are using the 380's I would say the 480's would work just as well. Got that front clip in place yet?

No not yet, hoping by this wkend I'll will. Cant wait to see on the truck. I can get 2 480 comps for about $380.00.

blaznhot_23 · 06-21-2007, 12:49 PM

looking good..can't wait see when its all done!!!

dan468 · 06-21-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

I was thinging 2 480 viar, are they pretty good?

MeanGrean, how did you/do you plan to wire the two compressors together? I am using a viair relay/pressure switch but I'm not sure how I'm going to use it to hook up two compressors. Any suggestions?
Thanks

camaro__thunder · 06-22-2007, 04:19 PM

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MEANGREEN70 · 06-23-2007, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by SCOTI
Since most are using the 380's I would say the 480's would work just as well. Got that front clip in place yet?

Scoti, got the front clip in place this wk. looks good

I'll be posting pics this wkend when I push the old girl out of the garage, so she can get some sun if it doesn't rain.

MEANGREEN70 · 06-23-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dan468

MeanGrean, how did you/do you plan to wire the two compressors together? I am using a viair relay/pressure switch but I'm not sure how I'm going to use it to hook up two compressors. Any suggestions?
Thanks

dan468, suicide doors sell a relay made for a 2 copm setup.
I'm going to be using one, and thwn I'm putting a pressure switch on each tank.

Hope this helps you, let me know if you need more info.

SCOTI · 06-23-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

Originally Posted by SCOTI
Since most are using the 380's I would say the 480's would work just as well. Got that front clip in place yet?

Scoti, got the front clip in place this wk. looks good

I'll be posting pics this wkend when I push the old girl out of the garage, so she can get some sun if it doesn't rain.

Let's get together....

L0WRIDE · 06-25-2007, 07:09 PM

Any progress pics MeanGrean ???

BigShoe24 · 06-28-2007, 09:31 PM

I want one of the Porterbuilts crossmembers so bad. From what I understand it narrows the front and moves it forward? I was wondering what kind of offset you guys are running that have the Porterbuilt X member. I have a narrowed 9" out back and want to run wheels with a large outside lip. I already have Strong Arms and am running RE7's with CPP drop spindles. I was hoping that someone could give me the exact specs or any helpful info on the Porterbuilt X member. Thanks

PBFAB.COM · 06-28-2007, 10:01 PM

BigShoe24-
I run a 8.5" wheel with a 5.5" backspacing. The Dropmember will narrow the track-width one inch per side, and yes, it does move the axle center-line forward to center the wheels in the wheel-wells when deflated. If you have some more specific questions post em up on the Dropmember thread and I will be happy to answer them all.

MEANGREEN70 · 07-01-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Let's get together....

SCOTI, lets try to get together sometime next wk?

MEANGREEN70 · 07-01-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

Any progress pics MeanGrean ???

I'll try to post pics this wkend of what I been working on, I'm trying to use the original fender well, instead of a trailer fender. It is taking a lot of guess work.

MEANGREEN70 · 07-01-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

I want one of the Porterbuilts crossmembers so bad. From what I understand it narrows the front and moves it forward? I was wondering what kind of offset you guys are running that have the Porterbuilt X member. I have a narrowed 9" out back and want to run wheels with a large outside lip. I already have Strong Arms and am running RE7's with CPP drop spindles. I was hoping that someone could give me the exact specs or any helpful info on the Porterbuilt X member. Thanks

bigshoe, nice truck, yeah it needs a porter crossmember. you'll love it

MEANGREEN70 · 07-02-2007, 07:34 PM

A sneak preview of the truck with the new front end,

haven't have a good day that I can push it out of the garage. To much rain

I'm also working with he original fender wells, trying to make then work so i don't have to use a trailer fender. Not that there anything wrong with.

babyblueoval · 07-02-2007, 07:40 PM

It's lookn' awesome.

I can't wait to get started on my Blazer.

dan468 · 07-02-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

A sneak preview of the truck with the new front end,

haven't have a good day that I can push it out of the garage. To much rain

I'm also working with he original fender wells, trying to make then work so i don't have to use a trailer fender. Not that there anything wrong with.

Is your hood just resting on there or did you fab some to work with the new big wheels/tires?

Thanks
Dan

MEANGREEN70 · 07-02-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dan468

Is your hood just resting on there or did you fab some to work with the new big wheels/tires?

Thanks
Dan

The hood is resting on the fenders inner lips where it suppose to go, the only thing I did was cut the fenders to clean the tires. I'm running 20 inch wheels.

dan468 · 07-02-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

The hood is resting on the fenders inner lips where it suppose to go, the only thing I did was cut the fenders to clean the tires. I'm running 20 inch wheels.

what are you going to do for hood hinges?

blaznhot_23 · 07-02-2007, 11:48 PM

hey meangreen could take another pic at a differnet angle of your inner fenders. i'm curious how you mounted in there so cleanly...thanks!!!

L0WRIDE · 07-03-2007, 12:41 AM

NICE!!!meangreen

BigShoe24 · 07-03-2007, 01:19 AM

MEANGREEN70,

Your truck looks GREAT! I was wondering what you think of running 22's (probably will be 9.5" or 10" wide) with the porterbuilt. Is this a bad idea? I dont really care to lay frame, just want to get really low. Plan on purchasing a crossmember in the very new future. Just need to save a few more $$$. Thanks for any suggestions.

Shoe,

MEANGREEN70 · 07-03-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dan468

what are you going to do for hood hinges?

dan468, I'm going to use the hinges that sachse rod shop
makes,their down the street from me, so I seen the hinges in person and they are cool looking.They mount on the firewall. I'll try to get some pics of then, or you can go to thier wed site.

MEANGREEN70 · 07-03-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

hey meangreen could take another pic at a differnet angle of your inner fenders. i'm curious how you mounted in there so cleanly...thanks!!!

I'll try to get you some more pics of the fender wells today.

MEANGREEN70 · 07-03-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

MEANGREEN70,

Your truck looks GREAT! I was wondering what you think of running 22's (probably will be 9.5" or 10" wide) with the porterbuilt. Is this a bad idea? I dont really care to lay frame, just want to get really low. Plan on purchasing a crossmember in the very new future. Just need to save a few more $$$. Thanks for any suggestions.

Shoe,

Bigshoe, I personally dont like anything over 20 inchs tall, before i got my,I looked and looked at my trucks and just didnt like that tall of a tire-wheel combo. The wheels that I'm running are 20s, (10" in the rear and 8.5 in the front).
they tuck just perfect under the fenders for me. But like I said this in just my personal opinion, I have seen some nice trucks with big wheels.

I dont thing you'll have any problems running then, I do know that it takes more trinning of the inside fenders. I hope this helps you some.

BigShoe24 · 07-05-2007, 05:26 PM

PORTERBUILT,

I was wondering how much more drop the crossmember provides? I believe I have saved up enough money to purchase the crossmember, rack & pinion, according to the prices in your website. Last, I was curious to know if you keep them in stock or build upon ordering. Thanks for the help, and any other information would be great.

06-21-2007, 12:49 PM	#152
blaznhot_23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 661, CA Posts: 73	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. looking good..can't wait see when its all done!!!

06-22-2007, 04:19 PM	#154
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06-23-2007, 09:24 AM	#155
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Originally Posted by SCOTI Since most are using the 380's I would say the 480's would work just as well. Got that front clip in place yet? Scoti, got the front clip in place this wk. looks good I'll be posting pics this wkend when I push the old girl out of the garage, so she can get some sun if it doesn't rain.

06-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#158
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Any progress pics MeanGrean ??? __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

06-28-2007, 09:31 PM	#159
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. I want one of the Porterbuilts crossmembers so bad. From what I understand it narrows the front and moves it forward? I was wondering what kind of offset you guys are running that have the Porterbuilt X member. I have a narrowed 9" out back and want to run wheels with a large outside lip. I already have Strong Arms and am running RE7's with CPP drop spindles. I was hoping that someone could give me the exact specs or any helpful info on the Porterbuilt X member. Thanks Attached Images

06-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#160
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. BigShoe24- I run a 8.5" wheel with a 5.5" backspacing. The Dropmember will narrow the track-width one inch per side, and yes, it does move the axle center-line forward to center the wheels in the wheel-wells when deflated. If you have some more specific questions post em up on the Dropmember thread and I will be happy to answer them all. __________________ 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!

07-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#164
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. A sneak preview of the truck with the new front end, haven't have a good day that I can push it out of the garage. To much rain I'm also working with he original fender wells, trying to make then work so i don't have to use a trailer fender. Not that there anything wrong with. Attached Images

07-02-2007, 07:40 PM	#165
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. It's lookn' awesome. I can't wait to get started on my Blazer. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

07-02-2007, 11:48 PM	#169
blaznhot_23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 661, CA Posts: 73	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. hey meangreen could take another pic at a differnet angle of your inner fenders. i'm curious how you mounted in there so cleanly...thanks!!!

07-03-2007, 12:41 AM	#170
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. NICE!!!meangreen __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

07-03-2007, 01:19 AM	#171
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. MEANGREEN70, Your truck looks GREAT! I was wondering what you think of running 22's (probably will be 9.5" or 10" wide) with the porterbuilt. Is this a bad idea? I dont really care to lay frame, just want to get really low. Plan on purchasing a crossmember in the very new future. Just need to save a few more $$$. Thanks for any suggestions. Shoe,

07-05-2007, 05:26 PM	#175
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. PORTERBUILT, I was wondering how much more drop the crossmember provides? I believe I have saved up enough money to purchase the crossmember, rack & pinion, according to the prices in your website. Last, I was curious to know if you keep them in stock or build upon ordering. Thanks for the help, and any other information would be great.



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