Porterbuilt bolt-in IFS subframe for 55-59

[TX58]

Really nice work, how much will this cost? Finally something that looks top notch. We can all stop hunting camaros down now. Lol
Seriously, my next truck will have this on up front.
Thanks
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

And I was all ready to box one up and ship it out to ya!

Well in that case ship it I will adapt it to my car believe me.lol

Man it does look like a really nice setup, I'm sure your customers are going to be really happy with it.

[Jeff56]

Man that is nice. Let the cat out of the bag. What's this going to cost us. This setup is a no brainier. Good work.
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[LDO]

Originally Posted by Jeff56

Man that is nice. Let the cat out of the bag. What's this going to cost us. This setup is a no brainier. Good work.
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This is going to hurt.....

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

There are plenty of choices for rear axles with 5 on 5 bolt patterns out there too.

Like the c-10 12bolt.

[papastrk]

Yep! Very nice though.

[butchp]

Looks great, as everyone else I would like to know the price.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by butchp

Looks great, as everyone else I would like to know the price.

We will have pricing shortly. Pricing will be in line with our C10 kits.

[meter swinger]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

We will have pricing shortly. Pricing will be in line with our C10 kits.

Now you have have us hooked nate. Like a bunch of 13yr old girls waiting in line at a Justin bieber concert.
LOL
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[Jeff56]

Not fair this is going on way to long. Tell us Tell us tell us.. Lol
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[mr48chev]

What about ride height? We have some guys who want independent front ends but want the truck to ride at stock height.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Jeff56

Not fair this is going on way to long. Tell us Tell us tell us.. Lol
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I am working on putting it together as a spindle to spindle kit, with power rack, lines, linkage, sway bar, bags, shocks, and then have some brake options. Looks like it's gonna come in around $3300-$3400 as a spindle to spindle package. Of course, we can always offer it a la carte if one would want to supply their own bags, spindles, shocks, and steering components. Tell us what you guys think.

Originally Posted by mr48chev

What about ride height? We have some guys who want independent front ends but want the truck to ride at stock height.

This is the first one out of the gate for the 55-59 product base, and satisfies a niche that hasn't really been addressed yet. This set up is the pavement pounder, and will be for the guys wanting to ride ultra low. We started out in the C10 market the same way.... ultra low, and then slowly added different variations for those not wanting such a radical stance. We will do the same here. As time progresses we will be offering this in multiple height configurations and doing the same for the rear.

[thump16]

Just orded. The long wait of anticipation begins.
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[meter swinger]

[QUOTE=Porterbuilt Street Rods;5504720]I am working on putting it together as a spindle to spindle kit, with power rack, lines, linkage, sway bar, bags, shocks, and then have some brake options. Looks like it's gonna come in around $3300-$3400 as a spindle to spindle package. Of course, we can always offer it a la carte if one would want to supply their own bags, spindles, shocks, and steering components. Tell us what you guys think.

A arms?
Looks pretty consistent with whats listed on your website as far as pricing.
IIRC you mentioned on another thread about coil-overs being possible but that would require tubular A arms. Any info on pricing breakdown for that would be nice.

Not sure if I will go air or static, but it will take me some time and selling off some projects to get some scratch together anyway.

And offcourse the biggie what does the hub-to-hub width come in at? Realizing that this would vary slightly with the spindle used (stock vs dropped vs CPP modular).
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[meter swinger]

Originally Posted by thump16

Just orded. The long wait of anticipation begins.
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[blue57]

looks awesome. Not trying to being a douche, but how strong is a bolt in kit compared to that of a weld in setup?

[PBFAB.COM]

[quote=meter swinger;5504858]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

A arms?
Looks pretty consistent with whats listed on your website as far as pricing.
IIRC you mentioned on another thread about coil-overs being possible but that would require tubular A arms. Any info on pricing breakdown for that would be nice.

Not sure if I will go air or static, but it will take me some time and selling off some projects to get some scratch together anyway.

And offcourse the biggie what does the hub-to-hub width come in at? Realizing that this would vary slightly with the spindle used (stock vs dropped vs CPP modular).
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That does include the control arms, as they are necessary on this application (either for bag or coil-over.... I have not yet finalized the coil-over version, but will do so in the near future). Trac width will vary dependent on spindle used. I will get some information on this. as well.

[meter swinger]

[quote=Porterbuilt Street Rods;5504882]

Originally Posted by meter swinger

That does include the control arms, as they are necessary on this application (either for bag or coil-over.... I have not yet finalized the coil-over version, but will do so in the near future). Trac width will vary dependent on spindle used. I will get some information on this. as well.

Thanks, sorry for all the questions. I just get a little OCD about this stuff sometimes.
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[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by blue57

looks awesome. Not trying to being a douche, but how strong is a bolt in kit compared to that of a weld in setup?

Stop being a douche!

I would bolt this into my truck and drive the heck out of it WITH my wife and kids on board.

This design is more than strong enough, and the bolt in application eliminates some of the concerns that present themselves with a weld in application. The vast majority, if not all of truck enthusiasts/home builders that would purchase this product know how to drill a hole and tighten a bolt.... on the other hand, there is a much smaller number of enthusiasts/home builders who would be considered as competent weldors.

Hope that makes sense.

Nate

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

... there is a much smaller number of enthusiasts/home builders who would be considered as competent welders.

It's the "competent" part that's key. I know I have been tempted to weld in a cross member myself when in truth, I should only do fit up, but someone with my poor skills OUGHT to hire a certified welder for something this critical.

But I can turn a wrench with the best of them!

Interested in how low a coilover set up will be and if there wil be SOME vertical adjutability with it?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It's the "competent" part that's key. I know I have been tempted to weld in a cross member myself when in truth, I should only do fit up, but someone with my poor skills OUGHT to hire a certified welder for something this critical.

But I can turn a wrench with the best of them!

Interested in how low a coilover set up will be and if there wil be SOME vertical adjutability with it?

There will be some adjustment in the coil-over, however we would want to discuss what height you are wanting to ride at (we would derive this number by measuring from the rocker to the ground under the cab); we would then determine what size tire you will run... and punch the numbers into the Porterbuilt Supercomputer to determine what spindle and or frame rail height would work.

We build all our kits per order, and want to get our customers the set-up that is designed to work best at their desired ride height. There's a lot of questions we ask, and a lot of planning on the customers end so that we get it right the first time. That's why we have three different Dropmember variations for the C10 trucks. Not everybody is looking for the same ride height. We will eventually incorporate this same thought process into the 55-59 front ends.

Nate

[meter swinger]

"Looks like it's gonna come in around $3300-$3400 as a spindle to spindle package. Of course, we can always offer it a la carte if one would want to supply their own bags, spindles, shocks, and steering components. Tell us what you guys think."-Portebuiltstreetrods


Nate, based on pricing listed on your website and what your saying is included in the KIT here that looks like a great deal:
pls correct me if this looks off.
dropmember -1100.
A-arms(tube)-1050.
power rack -289.
linkage -189.
shocks -90
airbags -150
swaybar -250
spindles -300 ( 2" drop modular from the CPP website)
$ 3,418.00

offcourse the brakes and associated hardware would need to be sourced but the aftermarket is rife with c-10 brakes options

[lonelywanderer]

aww man this makes me want to change my ifs set up now

[Gabbyp]

Nate,
What is your ballpark date for the 47-55 first series AD trucks.

[69CST-V]

Yes. When do you think you'll have a system for the AD trucks.