alittle help maybe....

[revn67]

so i figured this would be the easiest route to go when it comes to building my frame...but i have no clue what measurements i should put into the diagram this company wants me to. Maybe someone that has built a frame or maybe nathan from porterbuilt can chime in, here is the diagram

[revn67]

obviously there needs to be more info.....i want to run 22's all around and i want to lay frame. i believe it'll be a 29" tire in front and rear, and i'm saving my pennies for a dropmember so i dont know what the kick-up in the front needs to be...i know i probably sound retarded but i just don't know where to begin

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by revn67

obviously there needs to be more info.....i want to run 22's all around and i want to lay frame. i believe it'll be a 29" tire in front and rear, and i'm saving my pennies for a dropmember so i dont know what the kick-up in the front needs to be...i know i probably sound retarded but i just don't know where to begin

On the weld-in Dropmember I can adjust the height to compensate for the kick so it sets the frame exactly where you want it. Typically the kick will be in the 6" to 7" range. If you need to, feel free to call me so we can go over some stuff... especially if you're investing in some custom rails to be used in conjunction with a weld-in Dropmember. I am more than happy to help.

Nate

[FnLow69]

my chassis has a front kick of 7 7/8", and ther rear is 16.5" and could lay out on a 30" tire with the axle hitting the frame. so a 29" tire would have a 1/2" clearance...
let me know if i can help at all, nate is the one to go to for the dropmember, you wont be disappointed...
Justin

[revn67]

ok i definitely will when it gets alittle closer to when im ready to get everything, the reason i want to start off with these mandrel bent rails is so the frame will be very smooth and strong....thanks nathan and fnlow

[oldspowered67C10]

I dont know if youd be interested but jim meyer seels a complete frame for the 60-72 GM pickup. Looks kind of pricey but sure is nice and theres alot of options.

[revn67]

yea that frame is definitely very nice, but way outta my price league right now...i can get two 2x4 mandrel bent rails for $800 and the dropmember for around 1500 and i already have 12ft of 2x4 for the rest of the frame..so for under 3000 i will have a kickass frame that will lay low and function well. Jim meyer's stuff is definitely top notch though!

[GWEE]

please post pix when you get started

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by revn67

ok i definitely will when it gets alittle closer to when im ready to get everything, the reason i want to start off with these mandrel bent rails is so the frame will be very smooth and strong....thanks nathan and fnlow

Sounds like a good plan to me.