Porterbuilt Mild Dropmember equipped SWB Frame

[C10_ustacould]

I'm thinking about swapping my Porterbuilt Mild (Level 1) dropmember front and rear for the Touring (Level 2) set up. The parts have only been used for mock up and are still in bare metal form, but I can offer them powder coated for a fee. The y are set up for coilovers now but with a set of upper hats for bags (available from PBFab for $199) could be used with bags.

The Porterbuilt parts included (with PBFab prices) would be:
Front Dropmember Mild (Level 1) ($999)
Inner frame Stiffener ($1199)
Trailing arms ($499)
Mild notch ($279)
Upper and lower shock mounts ($250)
Track bar assembly ($199)
Track bar crossmember ($79)

What would a SWB frame with the mild front dropmember crossmember, inner frame structure and mild rear deluxe kit installed be worth?

It would look similar but not exactly like this...

[cooperhw]

It's been my experience that if you get back 50 cents on the dollar on parts you buy and decide not to use you have done well.
Good thing is those parts are desireable. Probably have better luck packaging them up and selling them without the frame. Too much shipping on that sucker, especially not a roller. Your total seems a little past $3500, so maybe $2000?

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

It's been my experience that if you get back 50 cents on the dollar on parts you buy and decide not to use you have done well.
Good thing is those parts are desireable. Probably have better luck packaging them up and selling them without the frame. Too much shipping on that sucker, especially not a roller. Your total seems a little past $3500, so maybe $2000?

Thanks for your input, I apprciate it. I'm not sure I'd take that kind of hit on parts that take 3 months to get. Seems like the instant availability of the parts would lend to their value don't you think?

[cooperhw]

U might be right on parts folks wait in line for. I am just speaking of my own experience in buying stuff that either does not fit or I change my mind on.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

U might be right on parts folks wait in line for. I am just speaking of my own experience in buying stuff that either does not fit or I change my mind on.

I understand your point.

[Maddoxdb]

From what I've seen pb parts sell for if you knock off 10% or so and piece it out you should be able to get that. Sometimes people will pay retail if they're in a big enough rush. The wait from pb is the part that helps most with your sell. Right at 3 months out.... Throw them on the parts board and see what happens. I agree with previous post that complete package would be a hard sell unless you find someone local.

[lolife99]

Buck,... you should just do a level 3 Dropmember (extreme version) front and rear with air bags.
I think that is what you really want.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Buck,... you should just do a level 3 Dropmember (extreme version) front and rear with air bags.
I think that is what you really want.

I don't want the expense of the air management system. I SHOULD sell all this stuff and buy one of many that are for sale right now!!

[lolife99]

To me the air management is the cheapest thing on your truck.
Plus you can do manual valves and upgrade later.
E-level is nice,... But manual valve work just fine.

[Maddoxdb]

I agree with Keith!!!!! Mine came this last week....