$999 for a Dropmember - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 06:42 PM

I am releasing a new Dropmember design that will be sold for $999. I have redesigned the lower control arm mount to use a factory style u-bolt. The machined components of the new design are far less expensive, and allow me to drop the price considerably.

The new design gives a little more Dropmember to lower control arm clearance when using factory lower control arms, as well as more ground clearance.

The main difference between the new and old design is the price! Same results, same quality, big savings.

There's no reason to even think about Zing your frame anymore.

Riveted1 · 09-16-2008, 07:30 PM

Back to work.... Gotta make the Donuts! (to pay for a new Dropmember!)

jlaird · 09-16-2008, 07:39 PM

Nice move! Very business savvy Nathan!

*Shane* · 09-16-2008, 07:53 PM

You got any pics?

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 08:13 PM

This isn't the best view, but it will work.

**lolife99** · 09-16-2008, 08:36 PM

Is this in addition to the ORIGINAL design? Or is this replacing the original Dropmember?

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Is this in addition to the ORIGINAL design? Or is this replacing the original Dropmember?

It isn't set in stone, but it appears that this design will soon end up replacing the ORIGINAL.

hotrodhomi · 09-16-2008, 08:45 PM

Do you still need to change to R+P steering?

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Do you still need to change to R+P steering?

Yes, the factory steering needs to be replaced by a 1979-1993 Mustang rack and pinion.

The only thing different about this design is the mounting for the lower control arm. All other aspects of the Dropmember are the same.

Mello Mel · 09-16-2008, 08:50 PM

So this will be avalible for 73 - 87's ?

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mello Mel

So this will be avalible for 73 - 87's ?

This is available for C10s from 1960-1987.

RunninLo · 09-17-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgreathouse

if down the road i wanted to upgrade to art control arms will this still work?

just as easy as upgrading a stock x-member

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerHuff

now i just need to save up $999. the drop member seems like a better alternative than z'ing the frame

you have no idea how much EASIER this is I installed mine from box to air -up in 3 hours total labor. can't do a Z that quick and have it be as clean and dead on engineered to work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

This is available for C10s from 1960-1987.

hey nate, uh... how about a C30 say an '89

DM = Good
DM under $1000 =

Josh

Twisted78SS · 09-17-2008, 01:48 AM

Man this is great and timely news! Been looking to bring the parts inventory up for the winter time projects. Guess I had better call with some specs and get my questions answered.

Can't wait to get started..

Mello Mel · 09-16-2008, 09:16 PM

Any word on something for the back half of a 73-87 blazer, to get it down as low as your dropmember ?

Spray-Bomb · 09-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Do us board members still get a discount on top of the new price ???

csbatey · 09-16-2008, 09:25 PM

are any of the notchs in the back ground mine

PBFAB.COM · 09-16-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

are any of the notchs in the back ground mine

Those are for the 63-72 chassis. Yours are all boxed up. I just finished welding up all the four-links for the rest of you guys that have been waiting.

Thanks for your patience Chris, your stuff leaves tomorrow.

csbatey · 09-16-2008, 10:11 PM

just giving you a hard time

babyblueoval · 09-16-2008, 10:23 PM

Nate,

Anything changed on the C4 DM?

bagged69c10 · 09-16-2008, 10:48 PM

Im sure they will sell like hotcakes.

TylerHuff · 09-16-2008, 11:10 PM

now i just need to save up $999. the drop member seems like a better alternative than z'ing the frame

spr85gmc · 09-16-2008, 11:45 PM

I want I want i need on now ...... been thinking of gtting another truck but a drop member seems alot better.

smashingchuck · 09-16-2008, 11:50 PM

Now all I need in something to put one in!

thxbug · 09-17-2008, 12:10 AM

when is that rear member coming out for the 69-72 blazers

**rgreathouse** · 09-17-2008, 12:43 AM

if down the road i wanted to upgrade to art control arms will this still work?

09-16-2008, 06:42 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	$999 for a Dropmember I am releasing a new Dropmember design that will be sold for $999. I have redesigned the lower control arm mount to use a factory style u-bolt. The machined components of the new design are far less expensive, and allow me to drop the price considerably. The new design gives a little more Dropmember to lower control arm clearance when using factory lower control arms, as well as more ground clearance. The main difference between the new and old design is the price! Same results, same quality, big savings. There's no reason to even think about Zing your frame anymore. __________________ 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; 09-16-2008 at 08:48 PM.

09-16-2008, 07:30 PM	#2
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Back to work.... Gotta make the Donuts! (to pay for a new Dropmember!) __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

09-16-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Nice move! Very business savvy Nathan!

09-16-2008, 07:53 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: $999 for a Dropmember You got any pics?

09-16-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: $999 for a Dropmember This isn't the best view, but it will work. 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!

09-16-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Is this in addition to the ORIGINAL design? Or is this replacing the original Dropmember? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-16-2008, 08:45 PM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Do you still need to change to R+P steering? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

09-16-2008, 08:50 PM	#10
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: $999 for a Dropmember So this will be avalible for 73 - 87's ?

09-17-2008, 01:48 AM	#13
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Man this is great and timely news! Been looking to bring the parts inventory up for the winter time projects. Guess I had better call with some specs and get my questions answered. Can't wait to get started.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

09-16-2008, 09:16 PM	#14
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Any word on something for the back half of a 73-87 blazer, to get it down as low as your dropmember ? Last edited by Mello Mel; 09-16-2008 at 09:17 PM.

09-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#15
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Do us board members still get a discount on top of the new price ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-16-2008, 09:25 PM	#16
csbatey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nash,TN Posts: 218	Re: $999 for a Dropmember are any of the notchs in the back ground mine __________________ bagged 87 Last edited by csbatey; 09-16-2008 at 09:28 PM.

09-16-2008, 10:11 PM	#18
csbatey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nash,TN Posts: 218	Re: $999 for a Dropmember just giving you a hard time __________________ bagged 87

09-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#19
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Nate, Anything changed on the C4 DM? __________________ 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

09-16-2008, 10:48 PM	#20
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Im sure they will sell like hotcakes. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck



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09-16-2008, 11:10 PM	#21
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: $999 for a Dropmember now i just need to save up $999. the drop member seems like a better alternative than z'ing the frame

09-16-2008, 11:45 PM	#22
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: $999 for a Dropmember I want I want i need on now ...... been thinking of gtting another truck but a drop member seems alot better.

09-16-2008, 11:50 PM	#23
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Now all I need in something to put one in! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-17-2008, 12:10 AM	#24
thxbug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 50	Re: $999 for a Dropmember when is that rear member coming out for the 69-72 blazers

09-17-2008, 12:43 AM	#25
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: $999 for a Dropmember if down the road i wanted to upgrade to art control arms will this still work? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

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