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**lolife99** · 05-28-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Reticrich

So has anyone installed a raised crossmember in a truck that has a motor in it? I ordered a SD front kit and we are planing on just lifting the motor up a little and swopping it out...

Looks at www.Porterbuiltstreetrods.com.
Check out the white '78 Dropmember build pics.
I believe it was done with the drivetrain in place.
If it was me,... I'd pull the engine and trans.

Also,... welcome to the board.

Reticrich · 05-29-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks at www.Porterbuiltstreetrods.com.
Check out the white '78 Dropmember build pics.
I believe it was done with the drivetrain in place.
If it was me,... I'd pull the engine and trans.

Also,... welcome to the board.

Ok..I will check it out...

And Thank you brutha!! Lookin foward to my future here

Wild83C10 · 05-31-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

I got everything from Jeff at CPP. I used there axle kit, and they fit great. I was a little worried at first opening up the rear, but it went really easy, and Everything fit perfect. The brake set up on the other hand was a pain in the a$$, the instuctions suck. I just took my time and everything fell into place but it was not as easy as i thought it could have been with better instuctions. Anyway i am happy, it's coming along.

PS i got the fronts as well i hope to get them on this week

Thanks Ray

What parking brake cable did you use? I bought the same kit from Jeff.

lowdownstar · 05-31-2010, 03:29 PM

It came with an E brake cable in the kit. if you need me to check my invoice for part #'s i will if it helps.

Ray

Wild83C10 · 05-31-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

It came with an E brake cable in the kit. if you need me to check my invoice for part #'s i will if it helps.

Ray

Interesting mine didn't come with a cable. If you don't mind could you check the P/Ns? Otherwise I may call Jeff. I called the tech guys but they were no help.
Thanks

lowdownstar · 06-01-2010, 06:50 AM

here you are sir

part# 6772RWBK-5 the invoice also has a part # 6772EBC FOR THE BRAKE CABLE.

I hope this helps wild83c10

Ray

Wild83C10 · 06-01-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

here you are sir

part# 6772RWBK-5 the invoice also has a part # 6772EBC FOR THE BRAKE CABLE.

I hope this helps wild83c10

Ray

Ray, thanks for the info. I hope it helps as well.

jasonhall · 06-15-2010, 07:28 PM

Thats it ? anymore cool trucks out there?

DLOE65 · 06-18-2010, 10:29 AM

Hey guys,
what is your opinion about using a manual rack vs. a power rack&pinion? is a manual rack as hard to steer the stock 60-66 manual steering? I was thinking of going with a manual rack to keep my engine looking cleaner but have never driven a truck with a manual rack.

Thanks!

**67cheby** · 06-18-2010, 10:34 AM

mine is still a project and i am running a ps rack, as of now i dont have the ps pump on and pushing it around the shop with the engine in and everything , i cant believe how easy it steers !!! it would make me think that a reg rack would do fine .... like i said i have never driven it , this is just pushing it around

noonzor · 06-18-2010, 10:35 AM

im in the club!!

**67cheby** · 06-18-2010, 10:38 AM

welcome in ... what kind of intake is that it looks pretty sweet

noonzor · 06-18-2010, 10:42 AM

lemmie run n check (runs out to garage), its a bbk ssi. its my roomates engine actually, just put it in to see how the engine/tranny are gonna mock up and what i have to trim off the cab. apparently quite a bit! haha

Sweet 85 C10 · 06-18-2010, 11:23 AM

nastyc10 · 06-18-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLOE65

Hey guys,
what is your opinion about using a manual rack vs. a power rack&pinion? is a manual rack as hard to steer the stock 60-66 manual steering? I was thinking of going with a manual rack to keep my engine looking cleaner but have never driven a truck with a manual rack.

Thanks!

I've never used manual steering but with my power rack I can turn the wheel with one finger when the trucks not moving.

ItMightScrape · 06-18-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLOE65

Hey guys,
what is your opinion about using a manual rack vs. a power rack&pinion? is a manual rack as hard to steer the stock 60-66 manual steering? I was thinking of going with a manual rack to keep my engine looking cleaner but have never driven a truck with a manual rack.

Thanks!

My buddy has a 69 Camaro with a manual rack, 265 on an 18x9 in front, its great while the car is moving but in a parking lot he always says he should have gone power and will soon be changing it

mac72 · 06-19-2010, 09:05 PM

Here's mine, a roller finally!!

gixxerpymp · 06-19-2010, 09:36 PM

^^^

Damn... I'll take it.

scotts62 · 06-19-2010, 09:41 PM

Wow thats nice!!!

gringoloco · 06-20-2010, 02:10 PM

Looks great, but I don't think it's a "Dropmember", by the conventional standard. Looks like very nice, high quality parts, which have come to be expected from SD...

mac72 · 06-21-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks great, but I don't think it's a "Dropmember", by the conventional standard. Looks like very nice, high quality parts, which have come to be expected from SD...

Even though all these cross members are actually raised up into the frame
it"s still a crossmember that allows my truck to drop to the ground. Hence the term "dropmember" . Thanks for all the comments guys

West Texas Z · 06-21-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac72

Even though all these cross members are actually raised up into the frame
it"s still a crossmember that allows my truck to drop to the ground. Hence the term "dropmember" . Thanks for all the comments guys

Looks awesome. Any pictures of it slammed out?

SCOTI · 06-21-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac72

Even though all these cross members are actually raised up into the frame
it"s still a crossmember that allows my truck to drop to the ground. Hence the term "dropmember" . Thanks for all the comments guys

Billet Specialties Vintec wheels are Billet Specialties wheels. Budnik Famosas are Budnik wheels.... A Vintec & a Famosa are both round, billet, 5-window style wheels that are not the same.

The Dropmember is Porterbuilt Streetrods replacement crossmember. Other companies use different terminology to describe theirs. There is a difference. Subtle difference, but a difference no less.

Nice job on yours BTW.

Ghostwhite · 06-21-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Billet Specialties Vintec wheels are Billet Specialties wheels. Budnik Famosas are Budnik wheels.... A Vintec & a Famosa are both round, billet, 5-window style wheels that are not the same.

The Dropmember is Porterbuilt Streetrods replacement crossmember. Other companies use different terminology to describe theirs. There is a difference. Subtle difference, but a difference no less.

Nice job on yours BTW.

Best explanation, it's a really nice build but its in the wrong place

mac72 · 06-21-2010, 05:15 PM

Damn guys just sharring pics.Didnt realize this was a Nate only thread.I just stated that there's alot of dropmembered trucks that dont have porterbuilt dropmembers in them.

05-31-2010, 03:29 PM	#179
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: Dropmembered trucks It came with an E brake cable in the kit. if you need me to check my invoice for part #'s i will if it helps. Ray

06-01-2010, 06:50 AM	#181
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: Dropmembered trucks here you are sir part# 6772RWBK-5 the invoice also has a part # 6772EBC FOR THE BRAKE CABLE. I hope this helps wild83c10 Ray

06-15-2010, 07:28 PM	#183
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Dropmembered trucks Thats it ? anymore cool trucks out there?

06-18-2010, 10:29 AM	#184
DLOE65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 525	Re: Dropmembered trucks Hey guys, what is your opinion about using a manual rack vs. a power rack&pinion? is a manual rack as hard to steer the stock 60-66 manual steering? I was thinking of going with a manual rack to keep my engine looking cleaner but have never driven a truck with a manual rack. Thanks!

06-18-2010, 10:34 AM	#185
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Dropmembered trucks mine is still a project and i am running a ps rack, as of now i dont have the ps pump on and pushing it around the shop with the engine in and everything , i cant believe how easy it steers !!! it would make me think that a reg rack would do fine .... like i said i have never driven it , this is just pushing it around __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-18-2010, 10:35 AM	#186
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Dropmembered trucks im in the club!! Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

06-18-2010, 10:38 AM	#187
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Dropmembered trucks welcome in ... what kind of intake is that it looks pretty sweet __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-18-2010, 10:42 AM	#188
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Dropmembered trucks lemmie run n check (runs out to garage), its a bbk ssi. its my roomates engine actually, just put it in to see how the engine/tranny are gonna mock up and what i have to trim off the cab. apparently quite a bit! haha __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

06-18-2010, 11:23 AM	#189
Sweet 85 C10 OG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 146	Re: Dropmembered trucks Last edited by Sweet 85 C10; 06-18-2010 at 11:27 AM. Reason: PICTURE EDIT

06-19-2010, 09:05 PM	#192
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Dropmembered trucks Here's mine, a roller finally!!

06-19-2010, 09:36 PM	#193
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: Dropmembered trucks ^^^ Damn... I'll take it.

06-19-2010, 09:41 PM	#194
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06-20-2010, 02:10 PM	#195
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06-21-2010, 05:15 PM	#200
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: Dropmembered trucks Damn guys just sharring pics.Didnt realize this was a Nate only thread.I just stated that there's alot of dropmembered trucks that dont have porterbuilt dropmembers in them.



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