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lvscott · 10-15-2006, 11:29 PM

Thanks 67 fleet i'll check them out.

PBFAB.COM · 11-20-2006, 11:08 PM

Thought I would bump this one back up to the top.

steveo10 · 11-21-2006, 04:39 AM

any prices yet for a package deal?

blazntn · 11-21-2006, 03:04 PM

Well I have my Porterbuilt Dropmember in the garage. It is the baddest piece I have seen in awhile. Yall look for the entire buildup of my truck on Gaugemagazine.com

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by steveo10

any prices yet for a package deal?

The kits start at $1200 for the base, and go all the way up to $3200 for the complete kit (includes Strong Arms, bags, power rack, polished stainless steering shaft and joints, trans x-member, and braided stainless power steering lines). And there are multiple variations in between.

CryingJoker · 11-22-2006, 12:07 AM

1200 just a plain xmember by itself i'm assuming?

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CryingJoker

1200 just a plain xmember by itself i'm assuming?

Crossmember, all grade 8 mounting hardware, tie-rod end adapters and heims, rack and pinion mounting bushings (for a MII), and motor mounts.

There's a pic a page or two back with all the goodies... I will find it and paste it in.

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:15 AM

Post #172 is the one on the previous page... it has a trans crossmember in it that is an additional $100.

PBFAB.COM · 11-29-2006, 11:49 PM

Here's some pics of a custom Dropmember I built for ABADSVT. He has a custom square tube chassis and wanted a Dropmember that would weld in. It is also sporting the 'new' lower control arm mounting caps.

jimmydean · 11-30-2006, 12:02 AM

WOW, that is perty! Dude, that is almost to nice to install.

leftcoast66 · 11-30-2006, 02:07 AM

ya, could be a really nice lookin and beefy paper weight

jimmydean · 11-30-2006, 03:53 AM

Nathan, why is it so tall? When I looked at the frame it's going on, it looks like it's the same arch as stock in the front, so is ther another reason it's so far bellow the rails? Also, where do the motor mounts go on this one?

I guess it will all make sence when I see pics of it installed, but it looks so much taller than the "normal" dropmember.

<edit>Love the new caps, it's those details that make your work stand out even more.

*72CSTC5* · 11-30-2006, 10:10 AM

Damn Nathan, I've said it once I will say it again. You weld like a freaking MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!

PBFAB.COM · 11-30-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Nathan, why is it so tall? When I looked at the frame it's going on, it looks like it's the same arch as stock in the front, so is ther another reason it's so far bellow the rails? Also, where do the motor mounts go on this one?

I guess it will all make sence when I see pics of it installed, but it looks so much taller than the "normal" dropmember.

<edit>Love the new caps, it's those details that make your work stand out even more.

ABADSVT's chassis is 2x4 square tube and the stock frame is 5.5" tall... so the part on the member that butts up against the bottom of the custom chassis is 1.5" taller than the regular Dropmember... what makes it look tall is the piece that angles up to the inside of the frame... it's the same dimensions as the regular Dropmember, just looks a lot taller. Look at it some more and you will see what I am talking about. As for the motor mounts... we don't know for sure exactly how they will mount, I included the mounts tacked together so they can be modified.

jimmydean · 11-30-2006, 06:53 PM

After I wrote that I was looking at the shot of the two together and it's the angle of the picture. When I look at the box tube vs. the bolt location, I see that it's only slightly taller.

Still love the look of it.

Now this may be a question for abadsvt, but is there any advantage to the welded crossmember vs. a bolted crossmember? I would think you would want the bolted because of natural flex that occurs in the truck while driving.

project76 · 11-30-2006, 09:23 PM

Is the other dropmember on that pallet sold? Or do you have any for the 67-72 layin around?

PBFAB.COM · 11-30-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by project76

Is the other dropmember on that pallet sold? Or do you have any for the 67-72 layin around?

They're all pre-sold... I take the order and then build them. The one on the pallet is for another board member from Canada. He's putting it into a 66 Burb... I am waiting for some parts from ECE to come in so I can ship it to him all at once.

Right now it is taking about two weeks to get the member from the time the order is placed.

PBFAB.COM · 11-30-2006, 11:56 PM

Now this may be a question for abadsvt, but is there any advantage to the welded crossmember vs. a bolted crossmember? I would think you would want the bolted because of natural flex that occurs in the truck while driving.[/QUOTE]

The only advantage of either or (a weld-in or bolt-in) is the application. In a stock chassis that has a factory crossmember that unbolts it only makes sense to design/build one that bolts in. In a custom built chassis it is much easier to go with a weld-in piece. Typically a tube chassis is more rigid than a stock frame (if designed and built properly). Therefore it would flex less and it would be less likely for stress fractures to develope at or along side the welds. A stock chassis can be modified to increase rigidity. It would be ideal to have as rigid a chassis as possible.

77 burb · 12-02-2006, 01:45 PM

you have any pics of one in a 73-87 truck or burb
? about fit does ac or alt or any stock motor brackets get in the way when it dropped.I'm guessing no stock inner fender but what about battery loc
any major rubbing issues when steering at full drop (running 20")

PBFAB.COM · 12-14-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 77 burb

you have any pics of one in a 73-87 truck or burb
? about fit does ac or alt or any stock motor brackets get in the way when it dropped.I'm guessing no stock inner fender but what about battery loc
any major rubbing issues when steering at full drop (running 20")

Don't know how I missed these questions... sorry for taking so long to respond!

I do not yet have any pics of one installed in a 73-87 truck or burb. I just shipped one out to another board member in Texas who will be installing it in a 73-87 truck. I also shipped one out a couple weeks ago for a 93 Suburban. I will be doing an install in a 73 blazer here shortly (well, hopefully shortly... it's one of my own, so in all reality it will probably be a while). Stock fenders do need to be removed if one wants to take advantage of the air suspension's adjustability, stock battery tray should be able to stay. As for tires rubbing while turning at full drop... steering radius is compromised at full dump, so is ground clearance. I drove Dino's 66 about 30 miles home from the Goodguy's show last month 3.25" off the ground... no rubbing.

PBFAB.COM · 12-14-2006, 11:21 PM

Couple new things for the Dropmember...

It now comes with cnc'd tie-rod ends in place of the fabricated ones I previously used. Also, I am working on an option to keep a steel spring for those 'static' guys (those who would not want air ride).

watahyahknow · 12-14-2006, 11:45 PM

looks slick .
i've seen an englisch guy's work once somewhere on the net , he made that item bij drilling out a nut slide it over the rod and weld it up .... it worked the same but this looks better , you might even have it polished (looks like its made out of aluminium at least)

SCOTI · 12-15-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I just shipped one out to another board member in Texas who will be installing it in a 73-87 truck.....

Where in Texas? Around DFW?

PBFAB.COM · 12-15-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Where in Texas? Around DFW?

Roundrock... ??? I am not a geography major

!

7T7 · 12-15-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Where in Texas? Around DFW?

That would be me!

Scoti, do you want me to have Trey drop off the dropmember with that trim next week.......NOT!

Hey guys, I promise to post pics of the install. Just remember I'm kinda slow so bare with me.

Nathan, Those tie-rod ends look killer!

I can't wait till it gets here !

10-15-2006, 11:29 PM	#176
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Thanks 67 fleet i'll check them out.

11-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#177
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Thought I would bump this one back up to the top. __________________ 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!

11-21-2006, 04:39 AM	#178
steveo10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: central indiana Posts: 128	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 any prices yet for a package deal?

11-21-2006, 03:04 PM	#179
blazntn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 204	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Well I have my Porterbuilt Dropmember in the garage. It is the baddest piece I have seen in awhile. Yall look for the entire buildup of my truck on Gaugemagazine.com

11-22-2006, 12:07 AM	#181
CryingJoker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pollock, LA Posts: 79	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 1200 just a plain xmember by itself i'm assuming? __________________ 03 s-10: daily driver 94 s-10: late model toy 70 c10: starting frame off resto 80 c10: for sale just collecting dust 94 c1500: hauler to and from 55 chevy: hot rod project jus reborn

11-22-2006, 12:15 AM	#183
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Post #172 is the one on the previous page... it has a trans crossmember in it that is an additional $100. __________________ 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!

11-29-2006, 11:49 PM	#184
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Here's some pics of a custom Dropmember I built for ABADSVT. He has a custom square tube chassis and wanted a Dropmember that would weld in. It is also sporting the 'new' lower control arm mounting caps. 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!

11-30-2006, 12:02 AM	#185
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 WOW, that is perty! Dude, that is almost to nice to install.

11-30-2006, 02:07 AM	#186
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 ya, could be a really nice lookin and beefy paper weight

11-30-2006, 03:53 AM	#187
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Nathan, why is it so tall? When I looked at the frame it's going on, it looks like it's the same arch as stock in the front, so is ther another reason it's so far bellow the rails? Also, where do the motor mounts go on this one? I guess it will all make sence when I see pics of it installed, but it looks so much taller than the "normal" dropmember. <edit>Love the new caps, it's those details that make your work stand out even more. Last edited by jimmydean; 11-30-2006 at 03:54 AM.

11-30-2006, 10:10 AM	#188
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Damn Nathan, I've said it once I will say it again. You weld like a freaking MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!

11-30-2006, 06:53 PM	#190
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 After I wrote that I was looking at the shot of the two together and it's the angle of the picture. When I look at the box tube vs. the bolt location, I see that it's only slightly taller. Still love the look of it. Now this may be a question for abadsvt, but is there any advantage to the welded crossmember vs. a bolted crossmember? I would think you would want the bolted because of natural flex that occurs in the truck while driving.

11-30-2006, 09:23 PM	#191
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Is the other dropmember on that pallet sold? Or do you have any for the 67-72 layin around? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

11-30-2006, 11:56 PM	#193
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Now this may be a question for abadsvt, but is there any advantage to the welded crossmember vs. a bolted crossmember? I would think you would want the bolted because of natural flex that occurs in the truck while driving.[/QUOTE] The only advantage of either or (a weld-in or bolt-in) is the application. In a stock chassis that has a factory crossmember that unbolts it only makes sense to design/build one that bolts in. In a custom built chassis it is much easier to go with a weld-in piece. Typically a tube chassis is more rigid than a stock frame (if designed and built properly). Therefore it would flex less and it would be less likely for stress fractures to develope at or along side the welds. A stock chassis can be modified to increase rigidity. It would be ideal to have as rigid a chassis as possible. __________________ 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!

12-02-2006, 01:45 PM	#194
77 burb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: stafford,Va Posts: 30	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 you have any pics of one in a 73-87 truck or burb ? about fit does ac or alt or any stock motor brackets get in the way when it dropped.I'm guessing no stock inner fender but what about battery loc any major rubbing issues when steering at full drop (running 20") __________________ *********************** 84 burb soon to bag and drop bagging it,shaving bumpers(f/r) shave tail lights(leds below tail gate) updated flat door handles(chevy) ************************ leblancinva@yahoo.com



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12-14-2006, 11:21 PM	#196
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Couple new things for the Dropmember... It now comes with cnc'd tie-rod ends in place of the fabricated ones I previously used. Also, I am working on an option to keep a steel spring for those 'static' guys (those who would not want air ride). 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! Last edited by PBFAB.COM; 12-14-2006 at 11:22 PM.

12-14-2006, 11:45 PM	#197
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 looks slick . i've seen an englisch guy's work once somewhere on the net , he made that item bij drilling out a nut slide it over the rod and weld it up .... it worked the same but this looks better , you might even have it polished (looks like its made out of aluminium at least) __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 12-14-2006 at 11:47 PM.

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