Dropmember in a 69 C10

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

hmmmm made me get an idea : if you make the backhalf out of boxsection you could use it to dump the exaustgasses behind the rearaxle without the usual problems getting pipes over the rearaxle and past the gastank (just an idea prolly not possible because of vibrations and stuff )

It could be pretty trick to do something like this, but like XXL mentioned, moisture is the enemy! The inside of the frame rails could be coated and sealed to prevent any moisture from damaging the integrity of the frame rails.

[SantanaCustoms]

will this back half be set-up for a corvette IRS?

[Kenneth_CS87]

I just pick up an the new issue of classic truck. I see the the dropmember made it in the tech section.

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Originally Posted by SantanaCustoms

will this back half be set-up for a corvette IRS?

There will be a C4 version available shortly. The previous pics are for the straight axle version. The differences between the two variations are: the C4 back-half will not kick up as high as the straight axle version, the locating links will be a bit different, and the air suspension will be set-up with a rocker-arm and push-rod assembly on the C4 version.

[64shortc10]

Any new pics of the rear setup? What type of bag setup will it be? Does a 4 link setup work better or ride any better than a 2 link? Any idea how much?
Also started working on my dropmember install, I never got instructions so I used the Classic Trucks tech article! Any word on my rack? Rack notches- Heims? Thanks for all your help Nathan!

Tony from Norcal

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Tony, that crossmember looks SICK!!! I sent you a PM on the parts.

Here's some more pics of the back-half... I will have it completed this weekend and will post more pics then.

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

Thanks for the response on the rack. Any idea how much the rear setup will be? Where will the bags be located in relation to the rearend? Over the axle or cantilever? And will it be bolt in or weld in? Did you see your tailgate for the burb in my pic? You still want that right? Also do you have a short fleetside bed that maybe I could partly trade the tailgate-hatch for?

[64shortc10]

Those frame rails look like the could lay on some mudder tires. The bed will need some serious fab work to cover that up. How much bed depth will be left?

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Nathan,

Thanks for the response on the rack. Any idea how much the rear setup will be? Where will the bags be located in relation to the rearend? Over the axle or cantilever? And will it be bolt in or weld in? Did you see your tailgate for the burb in my pic? You still want that right? Also do you have a short fleetside bed that maybe I could partly trade the tailgate-hatch for?

I don't have a price nailed down on the back-half, but it will be at or near the $2K mark. This particular one will be running shockwaves... on the convential bag set-up, it will be a bag over axle with the tapered sleeve style bags.

I still want the gate... don't have a shorty fleetside bed that I can part with.

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Those frame rails look like the could lay on some mudder tires. The bed will need some serious fab work to cover that up. How much bed depth will be left?

It will only need some slight clearance work to your tonneau cover! I will have one all mocked up in a chassis this weekend and will throw a bed-side up to get some measurements.

It is set-up to have the bottom of the frame-rail (on the back-half) 17" inches from the ground at dump (that's with the framerails under the cab on the ground). That will allow up to a 31" tall tire... 22's with sidewall or a 24?.

I can make em with less depth... for those who don't want it quite so extreme.

[64shortc10]

Thanks Nathan,

I know you're a busy man and i'm greatful for the responses. I'm definitly intrested in the back half! I hope i'll be able to use my slam bags with it!

Tony from Norcal

[1LoC10]

would that crossmember raise the engine enough to run long tube headers and still lay?

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

would that crossmember raise the engine enough to run long tube headers and still lay?

I don't think so. How far below the framerails do the long tube headers set on a stock crossmember?

[dan468]

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Thanks Nathan,

I know you're a busy man and i'm greatful for the responses. I'm definitly intrested in the back half! I hope i'll be able to use my slam bags with it!

Tony from Norcal

64Short was yours a complete bolt in??

Nathan, how's the big block member coming along?

Thanks guys
Dan from Sun City, AZ

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The Big Block mounts are done. I shipped the first Dropmember BBC combo out this week. The motor mount tabs for the BBC set up 3/4" higher than the SBC and the mounts themselves are all the same. I am yet to mock it all up in a cab to see exactly where the fit issues lie. I am assuming some slight mods to trans tunnel where it meets the firewall will be needed (maybe 1/2" of clearance trimming) it might fit without slight trimming, but I am uncertain yet.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

.... By the way... finally have your manual rack/DropmemberC4 dillema resolved. I am awaiting for a price on the rack and will be letting you know.

Ok, I figure you're a busy guy. But... It's just not right to slip this info to me & not follow up.
I mean, what did I ever do to you . . . ....

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ok, I figure you're a busy guy. But... It's just not right to slip this info to me & not follow up.
I mean, what did I ever do to you . . . ....

The sqeaky wheel gets the grease! BTW, didn't you get me all excited about selling you one of these and then never get back with me?

I just haven't heard back from the Unisteer guy... looks like I need to call him Monday!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The sqeaky wheel gets the grease! BTW, didn't you get me all excited about selling you one of these and then never get back with me?

I'll tell my brother you send your regards! I've been repaid in full.

If I thought I could get one soon enough.... I heard there will be a dropmember & back-half picked-up soon for a TX delivery. You could just throw my stuff under his .

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'll tell my brother you send your regards! I've been repaid in full.

If I thought I could get one soon enough.... I heard there will be a dropmember & back-halve picked-up soon for a TX delivery. You could just throw my stuff under his .

Never believe what you hear.... Soon enough? for what? There's this cool thing called Freight line service, they will deliver a drop member right to your door... go figure.....

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Never believe what you hear.... Soon enough? for what? There's this cool thing called Freight line service, they will deliver a drop member right to your door... go figure.....

Kill-joy.
I thought I was getting my info from a half-way (or was that half-a** ?) reliable source. Thing about those freight services is they add to the cost . . .....

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

....I just haven't heard back from the Unisteer guy... looks like I need to call him Monday!

Let me know what you find out.

[culookn]

that back half is sweet

[68onbudget]

i got one question does a 5.3 with a whipple charger fit with the drop member with stock hood?

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Originally Posted by 68onbudget

i got one question does a 5.3 with a whipple charger fit with the drop member with stock hood?

There should be no hood clearance issues with this combo. You will however need to ditch the truck oil pan and get an F-body pan and pick-up tube.

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

What are my options as far as control arms? Should I order Djm's and have you modify or do you have another solution? The tire I want is a 285-35-22 which I beleive is close to 30"

thanks
Tony from Norcal