Z frame and PB dropmember??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

layingC10nK5 · 12-22-2009, 06:57 PM

ok im getting ready to start my air suspension on my 68 swb. the previous owner started a Z on the frame, its just spotwelded not complete. he did about two inches and i was wondering if i can complete the 2 inch Z and then install a dropmember. i want the narrow track with and the centered wheel the DM provides. i have owned the truck for about 3 years and purchased an Ls1 last week for it so the frame needs to get done. i plan on running 24in wheels all around and want it as low as possible. thanks for all input.

gringoloco · 12-22-2009, 07:30 PM

There was one other truck done(started?) this way. I think you'll at least have to run stock spindles, though I dunno w/ fours- depends on tire size... Depending on where the cuts were made, everything should line up. You will have cab/trans clearance problems for sure..

**kev2809** · 12-22-2009, 08:43 PM

why dont you cut it back off and weld it back to stock?

OARNGESI · 12-23-2009, 03:56 AM

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layingC10nK5 · 12-23-2009, 03:58 PM

thaks for the input guys. the reason for not re-welding it back to stock is i figure i will be able to run 24's and still get damm close to the ground. i understand the hood will be an issue but unless i find or u guys tell me of any other major issues i want to give the 24,s a try. what are any disadvantages mof running stock vs drop spindles?? thanks guys.... pics coming soon

OARNGESI · 12-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Will you get enough lift to turn only thing i can think of

12-22-2009, 06:57 PM	#1
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Z frame and PB dropmember??? ok im getting ready to start my air suspension on my 68 swb. the previous owner started a Z on the frame, its just spotwelded not complete. he did about two inches and i was wondering if i can complete the 2 inch Z and then install a dropmember. i want the narrow track with and the centered wheel the DM provides. i have owned the truck for about 3 years and purchased an Ls1 last week for it so the frame needs to get done. i plan on running 24in wheels all around and want it as low as possible. thanks for all input. Last edited by layingC10nK5; 12-22-2009 at 06:59 PM. Reason: spelling

12-22-2009, 07:30 PM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Z frame and PB dropmember??? There was one other truck done(started?) this way. I think you'll at least have to run stock spindles, though I dunno w/ fours- depends on tire size... Depending on where the cuts were made, everything should line up. You will have cab/trans clearance problems for sure.. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-22-2009, 08:43 PM	#3
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12-23-2009, 03:56 AM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Z frame and PB dropmember??? CHECK OUT THIS THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258916 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-23-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: Z frame and PB dropmember??? thaks for the input guys. the reason for not re-welding it back to stock is i figure i will be able to run 24's and still get damm close to the ground. i understand the hood will be an issue but unless i find or u guys tell me of any other major issues i want to give the 24,s a try. what are any disadvantages mof running stock vs drop spindles?? thanks guys.... pics coming soon

12-23-2009, 04:12 PM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Z frame and PB dropmember??? Will you get enough lift to turn only thing i can think of __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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