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DA INFERNO · 08-06-2008, 01:32 AM

Dont think it was me, Truck has not been out for a while. I think its going back under the knife soon.

BarelyLegalFab · 08-12-2008, 04:38 PM

Looks good man, love the drop member you made for these guys a while back. Next time you do a write up on let me know i will send some of our arms , you can give them a try.

Richie

SCOTI · 08-12-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyLegalFab

Looks good man, love the drop member you made for these guys a while back. Next time you do a write up on let me know i will send some of our arms , you can give them a try.

Richie

Linky linky . . ......

BarelyLegalFab · 08-12-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Linky linky . . ......

would love to, but i dont want to piss any one off before i pay for the advertising. They are on our online store page and our myspace though. lol
i am sure they will send me all the info to advertise tonight, then i can post pics and ****.

Richie

PBFAB.COM · 08-12-2008, 09:20 PM

Ok guys... Here's the updated pics of the production Dropmember Rear.

- Bolt-in notch with integrated bridge (available to lay frame from 26" to 32" tire diameters; designed for a 5" ride height)

-Sleeved bags mounted over the axle for increased stability and ride quality.

- Bolt-on arallel four-link with panhard bar (axle plunges .625" from ride height to dump; axle shifts lateraly .375 inches from ride height to dump)

-Carrier bearing crossmember (allows the use of two-piece drive-shaft, eliminating cab tunneling)

**scotts62** · 08-12-2008, 09:41 PM

Sweet man that looks good!

abadsvt · 08-12-2008, 09:44 PM

Beautiful!!!!! You know if you came out with this a long time ago you could have saved me alot of time, money and a hell of alot less stress.

Seriously though it looks sweet!!

Nice job like always

Josh

jlaird · 08-12-2008, 10:19 PM

I've got a question about that carrier bearing x-member. The stock xmember bolts(rivets if you havent taken it off) to the top and bottom rails with (off the top of my head) about 20 bolts, and also has a reinforcing plate for the bottom rail. Your xmember bolts to the side rails with a total of 4 bolts. Are we losing any rigidity of the frame because the top and bottom rails are not tied together? Seems like the frame would twist a lot more especially since the closest xmember behind it is at the bridge.

Also, will that carrier bearing fit the stock driveshaft? If so, where did it come from.

Thanks nate,
Josh

PBFAB.COM · 08-12-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I've got a question about that carrier bearing x-member. The stock xmember bolts(rivets if you havent taken it off) to the top and bottom rails with (off the top of my head) about 20 bolts, and also has a reinforcing plate for the bottom rail. Your xmember bolts to the side rails with a total of 4 bolts. Are we losing any rigidity of the frame because the top and bottom rails are not tied together? Seems like the frame would twist a lot more especially since the closest xmember behind it is at the bridge.

Also, will that carrier bearing fit the stock driveshaft? If so, where did it come from.

Thanks nate,
Josh

The chassis pictured had the factory trailing arm crossmember removed. There will be a crossmember to replace the factory trailing arm crossmember installed when the chassis is complete. This carrier bearing crossmember is designed to be used in conjunction with a modified factory trailing arm crossmember, or an ECE drop trailing arm crossmember.

The carrier bearing is a factory replacement for a 71-72 LWB C10 truck.

gringoloco · 08-12-2008, 10:50 PM

Swanky! What mods would need to be done to a stock t-arm crossmember? Flatten the bottom? Are the axle brackets weld-on?

Looks

PBFAB.COM · 08-12-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Swanky! What mods would need to be done to a stock t-arm crossmember? Flatten the bottom? Are the axle brackets weld-on?

Looks

Correct, the trailing arm crossmember needs to be pankaced, and the upper loop needs to be raised slightly. There will be a PB tubular crossmember for this in the near future (with a couple other cool features).

Currenlty the design features a bracket that welds to the axle tube and then the rest of the pieces bolt to it. That is the only piece of the entire kit that needs to be welded upon installation.

jasonb72 · 08-12-2008, 11:53 PM

Ahhhh...Sh**, you are getting worse than the IPHONE

How long will we need to wait to get the tubular cross member. I am never going to get this truck done.

love ya Nate, **DISCLAIMER** no man crush implied.

jasonb72 · 08-12-2008, 11:54 PM

Will the empire drive line billet carrier bearing work on the crossmember?

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

Will the empire drive line billet carrier bearing work on the crossmember?

Do you by chance have a dimensionon the mounting hole spread? If so, I can verify, and modify the mounting pad if necessary. I am assuming a generic mounting dimension isused... but that would make life too easy!

The carrier bearing crossmember can be moved up,down, forward or back to accomodate different configurations.

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

Ahhhh...Sh**, you are getting worse than the IPHONE

How long will we need to wait to get the tubular cross member. I am never going to get this truck done.

love ya Nate, **DISCLAIMER** no man crush implied.

On the crossmember, it may be a few weeks until I have a chance to actually build it. The design is done, but I am just way behind right now on getting a number of these rear kits out.

gringoloco · 08-13-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

On the crossmember, it may be a few weeks until I have a chance to actually build it. The design is done, but I am just way behind right now on getting a number of these rear kits out.

I'm lookin' for a part time job...

Dinos63 · 08-13-2008, 10:18 AM

nice work nate,might have home for one soon

jasonb72 · 08-13-2008, 10:19 AM

I hope you felt the love.

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

On the crossmember, it may be a few weeks until I have a chance to actually build it. The design is done, but I am just way behind right now on getting a number of these rear kits out.

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

I hope you felt the love.

It's nice to know there's so many "man crushes" on this forum.

C3500 · 08-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Just wondering are you going to sell the 4-link separate from notch if someone wanted?

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by C3500

Just wondering are you going to sell the 4-link separate from notch if someone wanted?

I will offer it seperately (don't have a price yet), but the axle brackets would be a different design. They would be a standard weld-on bracket.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-13-2008, 01:38 PM

Nate..... whats up brother!?!.... what rear airspring are you setting that thing up to use?

C3500 · 08-13-2008, 01:55 PM

cool thanks....brother

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

Nate..... whats up brother!?!.... what rear airspring are you setting that thing up to use?

F9000.... of course!

Longstep70 · 08-13-2008, 02:17 PM

So this kit now is designed specifically to work with a 4 link and not with the factory trailing arms, correct?

-Andy

08-06-2008, 01:32 AM	#101
DA INFERNO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 71	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Dont think it was me, Truck has not been out for a while. I think its going back under the knife soon. __________________ 1964 CHEVY LB, 20" WHEELS, BAGGED

08-12-2008, 04:38 PM	#102
BarelyLegalFab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawkawlin Michigan Posts: 22	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Looks good man, love the drop member you made for these guys a while back. Next time you do a write up on let me know i will send some of our arms , you can give them a try. Richie

08-12-2008, 09:20 PM	#105
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Ok guys... Here's the updated pics of the production Dropmember Rear. - Bolt-in notch with integrated bridge (available to lay frame from 26" to 32" tire diameters; designed for a 5" ride height) -Sleeved bags mounted over the axle for increased stability and ride quality. - Bolt-on arallel four-link with panhard bar (axle plunges .625" from ride height to dump; axle shifts lateraly .375 inches from ride height to dump) -Carrier bearing crossmember (allows the use of two-piece drive-shaft, eliminating cab tunneling) 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!

08-12-2008, 09:41 PM	#106
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Sweet man that looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-12-2008, 09:44 PM	#107
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Beautiful!!!!! You know if you came out with this a long time ago you could have saved me alot of time, money and a hell of alot less stress. Seriously though it looks sweet!! Nice job like always Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

08-12-2008, 10:19 PM	#108
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic I've got a question about that carrier bearing x-member. The stock xmember bolts(rivets if you havent taken it off) to the top and bottom rails with (off the top of my head) about 20 bolts, and also has a reinforcing plate for the bottom rail. Your xmember bolts to the side rails with a total of 4 bolts. Are we losing any rigidity of the frame because the top and bottom rails are not tied together? Seems like the frame would twist a lot more especially since the closest xmember behind it is at the bridge. Also, will that carrier bearing fit the stock driveshaft? If so, where did it come from. Thanks nate, Josh

08-12-2008, 10:50 PM	#110
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Swanky! What mods would need to be done to a stock t-arm crossmember? Flatten the bottom? Are the axle brackets weld-on? Looks __________________ -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

08-12-2008, 11:53 PM	#112
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Ahhhh...Sh, you are getting worse than the IPHONE How long will we need to wait to get the tubular cross member. I am never going to get this truck done. love ya Nate, DISCLAIMER** no man crush implied. __________________ The 72 will live again Last edited by jasonb72; 08-13-2008 at 12:48 AM.

08-12-2008, 11:54 PM	#113
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Will the empire drive line billet carrier bearing work on the crossmember? __________________ The 72 will live again

08-13-2008, 10:18 AM	#117
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic nice work nate,might have home for one soon __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! Last edited by Dinos63; 08-13-2008 at 10:19 AM.

08-13-2008, 11:28 AM	#120
C3500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santa clara Posts: 27	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Just wondering are you going to sell the 4-link separate from notch if someone wanted?

08-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#122
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Nate..... whats up brother!?!.... what rear airspring are you setting that thing up to use?

08-13-2008, 01:55 PM	#123
C3500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santa clara Posts: 27	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic cool thanks....brother

08-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#125
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic So this kit now is designed specifically to work with a 4 link and not with the factory trailing arms, correct? -Andy

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