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aggie91 · 08-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Updates??

Also, could the rear kit be used to convert a Long Wheel Base frame to short wheelbase? I know that most take about 12" out of the straight section in the frame just past the cab, but why not use this bolt in kit to do the same thing, just use a different set of holes to locate it with? Just an idea that popped in my head...

watahyahknow · 08-20-2008, 01:50 AM

to convert it to a shortbed you need to shorten part in the front and part in the back of the axle , but i think it can be done too .
i'm just not sure if the bed will line up to the holes in the frame

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 10:28 PM

Here are a few more pics of the truck.

Those planning on running the Dropmember Rear kit and the fuel cell from Performance Online... You will need to raise the tank, I would recommend 2" if you plan on laying frame. There is maybe 1/2" of ground clearance when aired out... too close for comfort.

csbatey · 09-24-2008, 10:29 PM

hey nate how much taller is that notch then mine chris

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

hey nate how much taller is that notch then mine chris

This one is 2" deeper than yours... you'll be fine with the Performance Online tank in it's normal mounting position.

csbatey · 09-24-2008, 10:50 PM

thanks , what kind of cv joint are you refering to in the in.ts

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

thanks , what kind of cv joint are you refering to in the in.ts

It's called a "Cardon Joint" or "CV Joint". It goes on the front side of the driveshaft and prevents the driveshaft from binding at full dump, it also cancels out the driveshaft vibrations. I will see if I can dig up a pic for reference.

csbatey · 09-24-2008, 11:08 PM

can i get it at oreillys or autozone

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

can i get it at oreillys or autozone

I don't think so... but you can ask. I have had a couple other customers in the mid-west who have had difficulty finding a company to make their driveshaft with the CV. I even called the local driveshaft shop in OK for a customer trying to explain what I was needed. It was an interesting conversation! I was told it was impossible to do what I was suggesting... not a safety issue, just IMPOSSIBLE! I told him about the shop here that makes them all day long... he told me to have them build it and then hung up on me!

I have a place here in town that I call... they pick it up and bring it back same day. I can source the joint for you, or even a driveshaft no problem, but need to know what trans you are running, and a measurement from the seal face on the trans output shaft to the center-line of the differential yolk where the u-joint cap fits in place.

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 11:19 PM

Go to post #74 here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=211503&page=3

There's a good pic of the joint.

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Updates??

Also, could the rear kit be used to convert a Long Wheel Base frame to short wheelbase? I know that most take about 12" out of the straight section in the frame just past the cab, but why not use this bolt in kit to do the same thing, just use a different set of holes to locate it with? Just an idea that popped in my head...

The difference in length from the LWB and SWB are in the frame section before it raises to go up over the axle. This notch is built to fit the section of the frame that raises... therefore, it will not work in the way you are suggesting. It would make like a lot easier if it was that simple!

**Captkaos** · 09-24-2008, 11:30 PM

Nate, I am thinking you are talking about a double cardan joint. Looks like this. Lots of 4x4 owners use it.

PBFAB.COM · 09-24-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Nate, I am thinking you are talking about a double cardan joint. Looks like this. Lots of 4x4 owners use it.

That's real similar... if not the same. I am not an expert in driveshafts, but have had more than one driveshaft shop tell me it can't be done... never made any sense to me, because the place I use makes it happen in one day!

I knew they were common in the 4x4 world.

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2008, 12:00 AM

Tell em you want a wiggler joint then they will understand...;0)

watahyahknow · 09-25-2008, 02:47 AM

the joint they where probably thinking about was one thats commonly used on a frontwheeldrive car the ones with the balls in them , and yes those are impossible to use as they can't take the power , they would be nice joints though if they made them big enough

71'tahoe · 09-25-2008, 06:03 PM

I have worked on several 98-newer s-10 extended cabs that have those jounts factory.Yes, that joint is just like the front shaft on a 4 wheel drive.

smashingchuck · 09-26-2008, 12:37 AM

So I'm assuming this "wiggler" is something all of us guys who are bagged should invest in?

**Captkaos** · 09-26-2008, 05:23 PM

If you have a SEVERE drop, it would eliminate u-joint binding at extreme angles. So yeah.

youngin' · 10-15-2008, 06:27 PM

Can I get a price for an 84'???? Oh yeah, will I be able to utilize this on a Crew Cab?

PBFAB.COM · 10-17-2008, 12:13 AM

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Can I get a price for an 84'???? Oh yeah, will I be able to utilize this on a Crew Cab?

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PBFAB.COM · 01-23-2009, 01:53 AM

This truck was stolen last week in Mesa, Arizona. If anybody has any information PLEASE contact me.

rodstored-72 · 01-24-2009, 12:09 AM

nathan,
does it still look pretty close to the the pics above?? i live in chandler
& will keep an eye out for you!!

good luck!!

SantanaCustoms · 01-25-2009, 09:57 PM

I am in Chandler as well. I saw it a couple months back driving in Gilbert at the Power Ranch park. Ill be sure to keep an eye out.

Security guy · 01-26-2009, 12:04 AM

Nathan, You do top notch work and I've been watching all your builds. I want one of your dropmembers when I get the funds to do it. Seeing that this truck is stolen is awful! With these boardmembers and the internet, i would think that this truck would stand out, or the parts from this truck. Do you put a serial number on your parts? If you don't, it might be good if you can to log a serial number and who it was sold to. I'll keep an eye out up here in N.C. There's car shows coming up, and with that truck, its bound to show up somewhere. Thats one bad truck and nobody's going to part it out and not show the truck, or its parts. I'll keep watching my local craigslist and car shows for any info on this. Best of luck getting this back.

87c10slammer · 01-26-2009, 12:53 AM

hey just dont confuse it with my 87 longbed...lol... in the next few months mine will have them parts on it.. but im a few states up so doubt it will be up this way

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08-20-2008, 01:50 AM	#152
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 84 with a Dropmember to convert it to a shortbed you need to shorten part in the front and part in the back of the axle , but i think it can be done too . i'm just not sure if the bed will line up to the holes in the frame __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

09-24-2008, 10:28 PM	#153
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Here are a few more pics of the truck. Those planning on running the Dropmember Rear kit and the fuel cell from Performance Online... You will need to raise the tank, I would recommend 2" if you plan on laying frame. There is maybe 1/2" of ground clearance when aired out... too close for comfort. Attached Images __________________ 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!

09-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#154
csbatey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nash,TN Posts: 218	Re: 84 with a Dropmember hey nate how much taller is that notch then mine chris __________________ bagged 87

09-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#156
csbatey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nash,TN Posts: 218	Re: 84 with a Dropmember thanks , what kind of cv joint are you refering to in the in.ts __________________ bagged 87

09-24-2008, 11:08 PM	#158
csbatey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nash,TN Posts: 218	Re: 84 with a Dropmember can i get it at oreillys or autozone __________________ bagged 87

09-24-2008, 11:19 PM	#160
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Go to post #74 here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=211503&page=3 There's a good pic of the joint. __________________ 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!

09-24-2008, 11:30 PM	#162
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate, I am thinking you are talking about a double cardan joint. Looks like this. Lots of 4x4 owners use it. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-25-2008, 12:00 AM	#164
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Tell em you want a wiggler joint then they will understand...;0) __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-25-2008, 02:47 AM	#165
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 84 with a Dropmember the joint they where probably thinking about was one thats commonly used on a frontwheeldrive car the ones with the balls in them , and yes those are impossible to use as they can't take the power , they would be nice joints though if they made them big enough __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

09-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#166
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I have worked on several 98-newer s-10 extended cabs that have those jounts factory.Yes, that joint is just like the front shaft on a 4 wheel drive.

09-26-2008, 12:37 AM	#167
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 84 with a Dropmember So I'm assuming this "wiggler" is something all of us guys who are bagged should invest in? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-26-2008, 05:23 PM	#168
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 84 with a Dropmember If you have a SEVERE drop, it would eliminate u-joint binding at extreme angles. So yeah. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-15-2008, 06:27 PM	#169
youngin' Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Irwin, CA Posts: 36	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Can I get a price for an 84'???? Oh yeah, will I be able to utilize this on a Crew Cab?

01-23-2009, 01:53 AM	#171
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 84 with a Dropmember This truck was stolen last week in Mesa, Arizona. If anybody has any information PLEASE contact me. __________________ 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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01-24-2009, 12:09 AM	#172
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: 84 with a Dropmember nathan, does it still look pretty close to the the pics above?? i live in chandler & will keep an eye out for you!! good luck!!

01-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#173
SantanaCustoms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ / La Verne, CA Posts: 17	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I am in Chandler as well. I saw it a couple months back driving in Gilbert at the Power Ranch park. Ill be sure to keep an eye out.

01-26-2009, 12:04 AM	#174
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nathan, You do top notch work and I've been watching all your builds. I want one of your dropmembers when I get the funds to do it. Seeing that this truck is stolen is awful! With these boardmembers and the internet, i would think that this truck would stand out, or the parts from this truck. Do you put a serial number on your parts? If you don't, it might be good if you can to log a serial number and who it was sold to. I'll keep an eye out up here in N.C. There's car shows coming up, and with that truck, its bound to show up somewhere. Thats one bad truck and nobody's going to part it out and not show the truck, or its parts. I'll keep watching my local craigslist and car shows for any info on this. Best of luck getting this back.

01-26-2009, 12:53 AM	#175
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: 84 with a Dropmember hey just dont confuse it with my 87 longbed...lol... in the next few months mine will have them parts on it.. but im a few states up so doubt it will be up this way __________________ trucks

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