Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic

[jasonb72]

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[jwcardy]

just wondering why this thread has been dead for 2months...any updates on these kits nate?

-wes

[Rokcrln]

Nate~ With this set up how wide of a tire can you fit?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[toocrazy]

Originally Posted by jwcardy

just wondering why this thread has been dead for 2months...any updates on these kits nate?

-wes

I was wondering the same. It sure would be nice to see some pics of this kit installed

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by toocrazy

I was wondering the same. It sure would be nice to see some pics of this kit installed

I have sold quite a few of them.... maybe I better get some good pics up! Give me a couple days.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I have sold quite a few of them.... maybe I better get some good pics up! Give me a couple days.

I have some from n2billet but don't want to post w/o permission.

[RunninLo]

I'm just finishing mine up. I only need to weld in my axle pads and I'm done.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...28#post2930828

I'll try to get the pics with the 4 link/ panhard bar finished up in the next day or so.

Josh

[69Rob]

so is there a price for just the notch?

[gringoloco]

Do the link mounts align using the leaf hanger holes? Would this work on say, I dunno, a 4wd Blazer...?

[gringoloco]

I realized my post was a bit vague. I was speaking of the four-link. My Blazer is already step notched. If the brackets locate off the forward spring hanger holes, then it should align perfectly, since the Blazers and trucks share rear spring dimensions.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I realized my post was a bit vague. I was speaking of the four-link. My Blazer is already step notched. If the brackets locate off the forward spring hanger holes, then it should align perfectly, since the Blazers and trucks share rear spring dimensions.

Yes, they do bolt directly into the spring hanger bolts.

The only thing I would need to change is the angle of the forward mounting tabs (they sit at about a 4 degree angle due to the frame taper on the 2WD). Since the 4WD is a straight rail design, I would just need to eliminate the angle on the mount. It's a pretty simple change for me to make. If you are interested, I would just mod a bracket and send it out so you could test fit and verify.

Not sure if you would have to modify your floor for front upper bar clearance.

[Ghostwhite]

Well guys, I have emailed Nate and posted elsewhere but I figured I'd give you something semi-interesting to discuss.

Goal is to lay out a 62 LWB with a 63+ frame on air. Front will be the complete PB setup.

Options are

Rear drop setup using PBs Trailing arm "kit"(all PB parts like notch etc...)

Rear drop setup using PBs 4 link kit


I would automatically assume the 4 link is better but I have been wrong before. Will be a daily driver including the ND winters(focus on the suspension, not the winter affecting air ride) so any "extra" ground clearance is a plus. Big wheels are on the list of to do, I figure about 29" tire diameter. Most everything I have figured out so stick with the rear suspension differences. Thanks a ton guys!

What would you do?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Ghostwhite

Well guys, I have emailed Nate and posted elsewhere but I figured I'd give you something semi-interesting to discuss.

Goal is to lay out a 62 LWB with a 63+ frame on air. Front will be the complete PB setup.

Options are

Rear drop setup using PBs Trailing arm "kit"(all PB parts like notch etc...)

Rear drop setup using PBs 4 link kit


I would automatically assume the 4 link is better but I have been wrong before. Will be a daily driver including the ND winters(focus on the suspension, not the winter affecting air ride) so any "extra" ground clearance is a plus. Big wheels are on the list of to do, I figure about 29" tire diameter. Most everything I have figured out so stick with the rear suspension differences. Thanks a ton guys!

What would you do?

How wide of a rear tire are you planning? Both will put you on the ground w/PB's 4-bar set-up allowing up to 10" wide rear wheels & appropriate width tires. PB's T/A set-up allows for a little more (up to 12" wide wheels/tires).

[Ghostwhite]

Rim will be 10 inch wide or less

[Impalapawpaw]

Originally Posted by Ghostwhite

Rim will be 10 inch wide or less

Check out my build under MY First Dimein the 60-66 build .It is a 65 lwb with porters kit all the way around.Any question i will help out were I can .Good luck

[Ghostwhite]

I have been following yours from the start, love it. Yours and a few others have been my main inspiration.

I guess my main question is, suspension performance, which is better? Price wise they are close enough for my budget.

[Impalapawpaw]

Originally Posted by Ghostwhite

I have been following yours from the start, love it. Yours and a few others have been my main inspiration.

I guess my main question is, suspension performance, which is better? Price wise they are close enough for my budget.

OK GOT ya.I hope to have mine on the road soon.But i went with what I did because i started something and the trailing arms fit what i stared.I would have loved the 4 link but had already started.I have heard that the 4 link rides great .Havent heard much on the trailing arms but I will but a review up when i get it on the road.

[Ghostwhite]

Both setups are legit thats for sure, I had already planned on the T arm setup but now that I have more time and budget, makes me wanna be sure of which I want. I know the 4 link has the advantage of sides but that alone is not enough of an advantage for me

[SCOTI]

Factory truck arms ride great w/bags as well.... PB's set-up won't ride worse.

[lowdownstar]

hey scoti has any one confirmed that a 12" wide wheel will fit with the trailing arm setup yet? I have this setup on my 69 and the numbers don't look good. I wish i had a couple of wheels so i could see for sure with different back spacing. It is going to be close....

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

hey scoti has any one confirmed that a 12" wide wheel will fit with the trailing arm setup yet? I have this setup on my 69 and the numbers don't look good. I wish i had a couple of wheels so i could see for sure with different back spacing. It is going to be close....

Mr. PB said 12" wide wheels would fit. Verify w/him....

[lowdownstar]

I did try and confirm it with nathan but he couldn't say for sure. I didn't mean to upset anyone, the cost of wheels is way to high to mess up and i didn't want to wait. I guess i will be waitting till i can check for myself.


Thanks Ray

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

I did try and confirm it with nathan but he couldn't say for sure. I didn't mean to upset anyone, the cost of wheels is why to high to mess up and i didn't want to wait. I guess i will be waitting till i can check for myself.


Thanks Ray

I don't think anybody is upset. There is room for a 12" wide wheel, but I didn't have an offset to give (I have not yet installed a 12" wide wheel with this set-up), and suggested mock-up and measurement on your end. The last thing any of us want is a custom wheel that doesn't fit right. I will have some good mock up pics and measurements of a 20x10 with a 5.5" backspacing and a 67-69 rear-end here shortly. I will offer all the input and advice that I can... but the backspacing and measurement confirmation will be the end users ultimate responsibility.

[lowdownstar]

I understand it's up to me nathan to make sure it's going to fit, i was just asking if anyone has done it yet to confirm, because when i had my setup together, (no bed) there was very little room for a 12 wheel. So your 100% right i need to mock it up for myself, but i also need the bed installed to do that right. For me it's aways nice to know that some one else has come up with the same numbers so i can feel better about what i found out. I made up a measuring stick and the wheel guys told me a 12" wheel is 13" across with out having one to measure i am not 100% sure of that. if they are, i had only like 3/4" of an inch before i hit the bag mounts. that didn't give me a good feeling they would fit. I am sorry for being a pain in the butt to everyone but i know you guys know a hell of lot more then me. Plus i am pour and don't have the money to screw up! I just didn't want to wait because the wheels take 4-6 weeks to come in, and the summer will be over before i can get it on the ground. that will make two years with out driving it and i am already in the dog house. thanks Ray

[SCOTI]

A 12" wheel does = 13" lip to lip as the tire bead needs approx .500" to seat.

As for calculating tire sidewall 'bulge', it can be done using other possible combos to get a visual 'feel' for how much room is necessary (a 315mm tire on a 12" wide wheel would have 'bulge' comparable to a 265mm tire on a 10" wheel etc....).

Ray, have you considered a 20 (or 22) x11"?