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lyrikz · 08-13-2008, 02:21 PM

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Do you have to cut the floor out for it to fit???

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Longstep70

So this kit now is designed specifically to work with a 4 link and not with the factory trailing arms, correct?

-Andy

Correct, this is NOT designed to be used with trailing arms.

gringoloco · 08-13-2008, 02:52 PM

Will the notches be modular- say if someone wanted to change to a larger notch later for taller tires/wheels or just wanted to go lower- would it be a bolt-in swap?

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Will the notches be modular- say if someone wanted to change to a larger notch later for taller tires/wheels or just wanted to go lower- would it be a bolt-in swap?

The notches are a modular design. If one originally purchased a 26" notch and later decided to switch to a 32" notch, they would just need to unbolt the original notch, and bolt-in the larger one (sounds a lot easier than it really would be). All the drilled mounting locations are universal for the notches.

jimmydean · 08-13-2008, 03:58 PM

That looks awesome.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-13-2008, 04:23 PM

<--- Drooling

jlaird · 08-13-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

F9000.... of course!

What is the collasped height of the F9000?

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

What is the collasped height of the F9000?

4.5"

Kontrol Phreaks · 08-13-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The notches are a modular design. If one originally purchased a 26" notch and later decided to switch to a 32" notch, they would just need to unbolt the original notch, and bolt-in the larger one (sounds a lot easier than it really would be). All the drilled mounting locations are universal for the notches.

How tall of a tire can you lay on a 26" tall notch ? 44" super swampers ...

PBFAB.COM · 08-13-2008, 06:38 PM

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How tall of a tire can you lay on a 26" tall notch ? 44" super swampers ...

The assigned a size to each notch in inches, that coordinates with what size tire you can lay frame on.

I know you're just playing with me Clint... enough with the "man crush".

jasonb72 · 08-13-2008, 06:58 PM

I call inland Empire, and they told me that the mounting holes were the same as stock. I really like this setup for HP applications.

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Do you by chance have a dimensionon the mounting hole spread? If so, I can verify, and modify the mounting pad if necessary. I am assuming a generic mounting dimension isused... but that would make life too easy!

The carrier bearing crossmember can be moved up,down, forward or back to accomodate different configurations.

98L150 · 08-13-2008, 08:19 PM

wow it really looks nice. when will this kit be availabe? have one truck here in houston that is begging for this kit, the front dropmember could use its new rear dropmember "brother"

jeff

leftcoast66 · 08-13-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The notches are a modular design. If one originally purchased a 26" notch and later decided to switch to a 32" notch, they would just need to unbolt the original notch, and bolt-in the larger one (sounds a lot easier than it really would be). All the drilled mounting locations are universal for the notches.

Dang, is there anything that you don't think about when building these. The attention to detail is incredible. All universal bolt holes amazes me.

kdrodworks316 · 08-13-2008, 11:14 PM

You do such nice work Nate! I cant wait till I can rubb my hands all over this masterpiece of nates creative mind, I know who's getting this one. SHHHH!BTW <------no man crush Nate just rules!

RunninLo · 08-14-2008, 10:56 AM

That ONE?! if you look in one of the pics there's enough parts for at least 10 more. Add in the front DM is got to be 200+ made by now. ALL welded and hand assembled by 1 dude I'd like to know when that boy sleeps? Looking at those welds and the productivity I'm convinced he's somesort of cyborg or clone.

Josh

RunninLo · 08-14-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Do you have to cut the floor out for it to fit???

I'm sure Nate will correct me if I'm wrong ( it happens ) but the last specs I got was the rear DM topped out at a whopping 12.5" above the top of the factory rail. I believe tyhe actual quote from Nate was " Your plywood floor is ready for the fire pile"

Josh

jimmydean · 08-14-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

That ONE?! if you look in one of the pics there's enough parts for at least 10 more. Add in the front DM is got to be 200+ made by now. ALL welded and hand assembled by 1 dude I'd like to know when that boy sleeps? Looking at those welds and the productivity I'm convinced he's somesort of cyborg or clone.

Josh

Actually, Nate doesn't do any real work anymore. He does the design and sends it overseas to be welded. It's the American way.

SCOTI · 08-14-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Actually, Nate doesn't do any real work anymore. He does the design and sends it overseas to be welded. It's the American way.

I thought he was just having them built in Indiana

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Riveted1 · 08-14-2008, 01:19 PM

No, it is not done overseas. I've been there and seen who he has doing his work for him! Here is a pic I shot of them. They sing and work at the same time!

Haha Just kidding Nate. The rear setup looks cool. Might have to get one of those + the front setup for my burb project.

PBFAB.COM · 08-14-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

That ONE?! if you look in one of the pics there's enough parts for at least 10 more. Add in the front DM is got to be 200+ made by now. ALL welded and hand assembled by 1 dude I'd like to know when that boy sleeps? Looking at those welds and the productivity I'm convinced he's somesort of cyborg or clone.

Josh

We are just over the 200 mark on Dropmembers sold (including rears). It's been a good couple years, thanks to all my customers. I must admit, some days I get a little tired of welding!

PBFAB.COM · 08-14-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

I'm sure Nate will correct me if I'm wrong ( it happens ) but the last specs I got was the rear DM topped out at a whopping 12.5" above the top of the factory rail. I believe tyhe actual quote from Nate was " Your plywood floor is ready for the fire pile"

Josh

The biggest notch I make (will lay a 32" tire) sits 12.5" above the frame-rail at the axle center-line, with the bridge piece bolted on. People ask... how much do I have to "trim" the bed floor? It's best to remove it and start over.

PBFAB.COM · 08-14-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I thought he was just having them built in Indiana

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**Hart_Rod** · 08-14-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

We are just over the 200 mark on Dropmembers sold (including rears). It's been a good couple years, thanks to all my customers. I must admit, some days I get a little tired of welding!

You need some help? I'll be looking for a job in about a year,

.

R/

66chevy PROSTREET · 08-16-2008, 08:59 PM

i might have to lay frame on the ol' pro-streeter....i like the front setup as well, very nice work.

*project 67 sub* · 08-16-2008, 09:14 PM

hey porterbuilt, so whats the price going to be when it comes out? and would you sell just the notch and how much?

08-13-2008, 02:52 PM	#128
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Will the notches be modular- say if someone wanted to change to a larger notch later for taller tires/wheels or just wanted to go lower- would it be a bolt-in swap? __________________ -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

08-13-2008, 03:58 PM	#130
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic That looks awesome. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

08-13-2008, 04:23 PM	#131
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic <--- Drooling __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-13-2008, 08:19 PM	#137
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic wow it really looks nice. when will this kit be availabe? have one truck here in houston that is begging for this kit, the front dropmember could use its new rear dropmember "brother" jeff __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

08-13-2008, 11:14 PM	#139
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic You do such nice work Nate! I cant wait till I can rubb my hands all over this masterpiece of nates creative mind, I know who's getting this one. SHHHH!BTW <------no man crush Nate just rules! __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

08-14-2008, 10:56 AM	#140
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic That *ONE*?! if you look in one of the pics there's enough parts for at least 10 more. Add in the front DM is got to be 200+ made by now. ALL welded and hand assembled by 1 dude I'd like to know when that boy sleeps? Looking at those welds and the productivity I'm convinced he's somesort of cyborg or clone. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

08-14-2008, 01:19 PM	#144
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic No, it is not done overseas. I've been there and seen who he has doing his work for him! Here is a pic I shot of them. They sing and work at the same time! Haha Just kidding Nate. The rear setup looks cool. Might have to get one of those + the front setup for my burb project. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 08-14-2008 at 01:19 PM.

08-16-2008, 08:59 PM	#149
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic i might have to lay frame on the ol' pro-streeter....i like the front setup as well, very nice work. __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

08-16-2008, 09:14 PM	#150
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic hey porterbuilt, so whats the price going to be when it comes out? and would you sell just the notch and how much?



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