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PBFAB.COM · 02-10-2009, 11:16 AM

Here's some pics of the version that is NOT set-up with the trailing arm tabs. This version is designed to bolt into the factory holes and has a mount for the carrier bearing. The version that employs the trailing arm tabs is almost identical. The obvious difference is that it has tabs for the trailing arms, and it's frame mounting plates are a bit longer and have more mounting holes allowing the user to adjust the location of the crossmember and center the wheels when compressed.

I have zero feedback if this crossmember will work with a one-piece drive-shaft. I designed it to meet the neeeds of those wanting to sit extremely low and NOT cut into the cab floor for driveshaft clearance, to achieve this, a two-piece drive-shaft is a must.

As I recieve more information/feedback on this product I will continue to update.

Spray-Bomb · 02-10-2009, 11:33 AM

Super cool

Is that a 88-98 carrier bearing ???

What will the price be for one of these for trailing arms ???

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2009, 12:05 PM

From another thread Nate says...

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The non-trailing arm version runs $199.

The trailing arm version runs $249.

Availabilty will depend on my work load at the time, but worst case would be 3-5 business days until it shipped.

Keep in mind, this unit is designed to use a two-piece drive-shaft... don't think there will be enough room with a one-piece.

jlaird · 02-10-2009, 12:44 PM

Will this work with the "horse-shoe" style carrier bearing? If not, are the two carrier bearings interchangeable?

Also, I know that when I set up my 2 piece driveshaft, with the amount of drop I have, I had to alter the location of the carrier bearing to get the proper driveline angles. Is there adjustability in bearing placement? (in regards to vertical mounting height?) Looks like the carrier bearing could easily be shimmed, but would there be a need for it?

gringoloco · 02-10-2009, 04:09 PM

Mang, you are stayin' busy! I like your transition to tubular- your future products will benefit greatly in the looks dept. Almost makes me wish I was staying with trailing arms...

02-10-2009, 04:14 PM

yes in deed!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-10-2009, 05:22 PM

Are you making the trailing arms too?

(Before I order my set-up from CPP)

n2billet · 02-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Yummy! what's the thickness of the tubes?

fixit-p · 02-10-2009, 06:23 PM

Thats awesome is there just as much room for the exhaust with the trailing arm version

stunna · 02-10-2009, 09:14 PM

does this bolt into the factory mounting holes or we drill new ones?

**scotts62** · 02-10-2009, 10:17 PM

Thats cool i like that!

Wild83C10 · 02-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunna

does this bolt into the factory mounting holes or we drill new ones?

Read the second sentence of Nate's post. This isn't a picture book.

Nice work! Maybe you will be able to build one for a one piece driveshaft but for the 73-87 trucks. I still have plans to install trailing arms on my truck. The crossmember would be the only thing I would need to fab. After I get the C4 DP though.

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Will this work with the shoe-horn style carrier bearing? If not, are the two carrier bearings interchangeable?

Also, I know that when I set up my 2 piece driveshaft, with the amount of drop I have, I had to alter the location of the carrier bearing to get the proper driveline angles. Is there adjustability in bearing placement? (in regards to vertical mounting height?) Looks like the carrier bearing could easily be shimmed, but would there be a need for it?

I fit this up with the motor and tranny installed to find the best location to weld the carrier bearing mounting tab. There is room to shim it up IF necessary.

I will have to locate the part number for this particular carrier bearing. If you could provide me with the measurements of the carrier you are referring to I would gladly check and see if it would work.

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Almost makes me wish I was staying with trailing arms...

Wish.... WHATEVER! I think I like the round tube fabrication... maybe I can build something cool for you one day?

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Are you making the trailing arms too?

(Before I order my set-up from CPP)

Not yet... PM me.

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixit-p

Thats awesome is there just as much room for the exhaust with the trailing arm version

The trailing arm version will have a little less space for the exhaust. But there will still be enough for 3" exhaust.

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2billet

Yummy! what's the thickness of the tubes?

1.5 x.120 wall

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stunna

does this bolt into the factory mounting holes or we drill new ones?

Factory mounting holes! It may be necessary to open them up a little. The three factory trailing arm x-members I measured varied by as much as .125".

jasonb72 · 02-11-2009, 01:32 AM

So when will the UPS man show up at my door?

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonb72

So when will the UPS man show up at my door?

Next week!

I wanted you to get your other box first!

jasonb72 · 02-11-2009, 02:01 AM

And I was lovin it......

jlaird · 02-11-2009, 09:29 AM

this is the carrier bearing style I was talking about. What year truck is the one your using?

dieselarmy13 · 02-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Nice work, as always!

SCOTI · 02-11-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Not yet... PM me.

??????????? PM the details brother.......

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 10:58 AM

Here's the specs on the carrier bearing:

It's out of a 95 Chevy 3500 with a 454.

The Carquest part# HB88107A.

The bore is 1.378.

JLaird- I don't know if the original style bearing will work... but this one does!

02-10-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Here's some pics of the version that is NOT set-up with the trailing arm tabs. This version is designed to bolt into the factory holes and has a mount for the carrier bearing. The version that employs the trailing arm tabs is almost identical. The obvious difference is that it has tabs for the trailing arms, and it's frame mounting plates are a bit longer and have more mounting holes allowing the user to adjust the location of the crossmember and center the wheels when compressed. I have zero feedback if this crossmember will work with a one-piece drive-shaft. I designed it to meet the neeeds of those wanting to sit extremely low and NOT cut into the cab floor for driveshaft clearance, to achieve this, a two-piece drive-shaft is a must. As I recieve more information/feedback on this product I will continue to update. __________________ 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!

02-10-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Super cool Is that a 88-98 carrier bearing ??? What will the price be for one of these for trailing arms ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-10-2009, 12:44 PM	#4
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Will this work with the "horse-shoe" style carrier bearing? If not, are the two carrier bearings interchangeable? Also, I know that when I set up my 2 piece driveshaft, with the amount of drop I have, I had to alter the location of the carrier bearing to get the proper driveline angles. Is there adjustability in bearing placement? (in regards to vertical mounting height?) Looks like the carrier bearing could easily be shimmed, but would there be a need for it? Last edited by jlaird; 02-11-2009 at 09:28 AM.

02-10-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Mang, you are stayin' busy! I like your transition to tubular- your future products will benefit greatly in the looks dept. Almost makes me wish I was staying with trailing arms... __________________ -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

02-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
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02-10-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
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02-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#8
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02-10-2009, 06:23 PM	#9
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Thats awesome is there just as much room for the exhaust with the trailing arm version

02-10-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember does this bolt into the factory mounting holes or we drill new ones?

02-10-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
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02-11-2009, 01:32 AM	#19
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember So when will the UPS man show up at my door? __________________ The 72 will live again Last edited by jasonb72; 02-11-2009 at 01:32 AM. Reason: typo

02-11-2009, 02:01 AM	#21
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02-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#22
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember this is the carrier bearing style I was talking about. What year truck is the one your using? Attached Images

02-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#23
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Nice work, as always! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-11-2009, 10:58 AM	#25
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Here's the specs on the carrier bearing: It's out of a 95 Chevy 3500 with a 454. The Carquest part# HB88107A. The bore is 1.378. JLaird- I don't know if the original style bearing will work... but this one does! __________________ 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!



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