laying frame with PB trailing arms

[layingC10nK5]

hey guys finaaly got started on my frame. im laying the rear with a set up from porterbuilt. i got the 3 inch drop trailing arms the tubular crossmember, the monster stepnotch and the shock mount bars/notch bridge. here a some pic of the progress.

[layingC10nK5]

and a few more.

[kev2809]

I've always loved that setup. work is lookin good man..keep the pics comin

[Ronm909]

nice!! this set up will allow you to lay the frame in the rear?

[nastyc10]

Looks sweet! Keep it up!

[layingC10nK5]

Yes sir this will allow it to lay frame, I'm going to run 24" all around and this notch can lay up to a32" tall tire mine will be around 31 1/2. Unfortunately I can only work on the truck a cupple days a week so progress might be slow. I will keep posting pics and questions Im sure I will need help.

[layingC10nK5]

ok guys here an update. ive been working fitting the pb stepnotch, my friend/welder wanted a "better fit and more welding surface so we dicided to box a small section around the notch. we used 3/16 plate and i got to use a plsma cutter for the first time here are some pics of the plates in, they will be fully welded along with the notch by next week.we will also start fitting the bag brackets and shock bar next week.

[layingC10nK5]

the front plates are inside the framerail and the rear is outside the rail. the reason is that the front is wider and the notch fits good but on the rear there is a pretty big gap, too big for me anyways.

[VA72C10]

Looking good!

[layingC10nK5]

thanks i just wish i could work on it more often.. i find my self on here looking at pics of my own truc.lol

[GVizzle]

Looking good,

You gonna love that set up! Thanks for the PICs

Heres mine on a 30" tall tire

[layingC10nK5]

oh my god...that thing is sick. dang it didnt you just read i cant work on my truck too often youre gonna make me call in sick how far is the rear from the pavement when aired out?

[layingC10nK5]

is it me or is your notch different? it looks wider at the bottom. im gonna have to contact nate before i weld mine in.

[GVizzle]

Originally Posted by layingC10nK5

oh my god...that thing is sick. dang it didnt you just read i cant work on my truck too often youre gonna make me call in sick how far is the rear from the pavement when aired out?

The whole truck lays flat on the ground when aired out. Including the body now ("PB Bolt in body drop" coming soon)

Not sure about the notch, that would be a question for Nate. My truck was set up for those wheels/tires and to lay frame, aired out, with a 5" ride height.

I just posted those pics up to keep you motivated, dont call in sick!!

[layingC10nK5]

wont be calling in sick dont worry. i might beg for overtime after a look at your truck. thanks for the pics very motivational.

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by layingC10nK5

and a few more.

In the 1st two pics, is that bar that runs from arm to arm the lower shock mount? If so, I really like that idea.

[layingC10nK5]

Yes that the lower shock bar came from Nate as part of the kit. I will have pics of the upper bar sometime next week.

[tubbedII]

Originally Posted by GVizzle

("PB Bolt in body drop" coming soon)

Any details?...

[GVizzle]

The PORTERBUILT BOLT ON BODYDROP,

will allow the pinch weld to set at the same point as the lowest part on the frame, thus allowing pinch weld to be lowest point on the truck........its still in the works but you can follow my thread. I am sure Nate will fill in with more detail eventually as more progress is made.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=358687&page=9

[colin_havens]

The bodydrop mounts for the cab make alot of since, are simple, and will make dropping the cab nice. Im just waiting to see how Nate aligns the bumper and what he does about the bed.

[GVizzle]

Originally Posted by colin_havens

The bodydrop mounts for the cab make alot of since, are simple, and will make dropping the cab nice. Im just waiting to see how Nate aligns the bumper and what he does about the bed.

I can't answer on it too much because I have not seen my truck in 4 months in person, but I am sure the kit will work flawlessly and consist of a pile of mounts brackets and bolts and maybe some other surprises.....................

[ShredSled]

wow, that set-up looks cool! Was also reading about it on the PB site...

can't wait to see some more progress!

[layingC10nK5]

plates and notch have been welded in place (sorry no pics yet) due to the weather we have not worked on the truck much but i ordered my front dropmember with pb arms and sway bar should be here soon and that will definately get me going again...

[Impalapawpaw]

Originally Posted by layingC10nK5

is it me or is your notch different? it looks wider at the bottom. im gonna have to contact nate before i weld mine in.

MY notch looks like yours .I have ran in to a problem with the panhard bar hiting in the bottom side on the notch.Didint know if you have ran into the same problem or not.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Impalapawpaw

MY notch looks like yours .I have ran in to a problem with the panhard bar hiting in the bottom side on the notch.Didint know if you have ran into the same problem or not.

There's a different panhard bar bracket for the weld-in notch... It looks like I sent you and Impalapawpaw the one for the bolt-in notch. The one used for the weld-in notch locates the panhard bar further towards axle center so the bar clears the notch. I will send out some new brackets to you guys this week!