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layingC10nK5 · 03-26-2010, 04:25 AM

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 · 03-26-2010, 04:38 AM

and a few more.

aggie91 · 04-02-2010, 09:15 AM

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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 · 04-02-2010, 09:47 AM

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.

**kev2809** · 03-26-2010, 06:17 AM

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

Ronm909 · 03-28-2010, 06:50 PM

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

nastyc10 · 03-28-2010, 08:19 PM

Looks sweet! Keep it up!

layingC10nK5 · 03-28-2010, 08:51 PM

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 · 04-01-2010, 09:38 PM

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.

VA72C10 · 04-01-2010, 09:59 PM

Looking good!

layingC10nK5 · 04-01-2010, 10:14 PM

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 · 04-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Looking good,

You gonna love that set up! Thanks for the PICs

Heres mine on a 30" tall tire

layingC10nK5 · 04-01-2010, 10:44 PM

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 · 04-01-2010, 10:50 PM

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 · 04-01-2010, 10:58 PM

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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!!

colin_havens · 04-06-2010, 06:01 PM

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 · 04-06-2010, 06:11 PM

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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 · 04-20-2010, 06:28 PM

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

can't wait to see some more progress!

layingC10nK5 · 04-21-2010, 12:30 AM

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...

shores6 · 05-23-2010, 01:05 AM

lookin good! what's the plan for the front? dropmember?

layingC10nK5 · 05-23-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shores6

lookin good! what's the plan for the front? dropmember?

yes sir if u look at he last pic u can see the pb sway bar and the boxes holding my DM and chromoly PB arms

im have to weld up the front of the frame. the p/o started a Z on it and im going to finish it. the plan is to run 24" wheels all around.

as for the track bar we have intalled a panhard bar (pics soon). i tried using a delux trac bar from early classics but it didnt work right. ended up making one from chromoly tubing and a cupple heim joints.

kold187um · 05-25-2010, 12:41 PM

whats up big dog? yo project is looking real good!!!
i've been off work for about a month and a half, will be back after the fourth of july.
sold the 66 impala and now i'm working on a 64 impala. the lincoln will be out next week.

kvn1011 · 05-25-2010, 01:01 PM

24's???? That's awefully big lol
But it happens to be the same size wheel I'm gonna run too
Can wait to see more!

m6z · 05-26-2010, 01:55 PM

Looks great. What did you set the pinion anlge at? Did you set it at your desired ride height?

Thanks,
Doug

layingC10nK5 · 07-13-2010, 04:17 AM

hey guys i finished all the work on my frame. pb front and rear also did the 2inch Z. tomorow im headed to powder coat and need ur opinion. the frame will be black and suspension parts purple. colors are set in stone however my friend and my brother think it will be too much purple to do ALL The PB parts purple. any input or pics of ur set-up would be great. thanks in advance. pics coming soon

03-26-2010, 04:25 AM	#1
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	laying frame with PB trailing arms 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. Attached Images Last edited by layingC10nK5; 03-26-2010 at 04:34 AM.

03-26-2010, 04:38 AM	#2
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms and a few more. Attached Images

04-02-2010, 09:47 AM	#4
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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.

03-26-2010, 06:17 AM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms I've always loved that setup. work is lookin good man..keep the pics comin __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-28-2010, 06:50 PM	#6
Ronm909 67GMC Slammed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Posts: 255	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms nice!! this set up will allow you to lay the frame in the rear? __________________ my dropmembered 67 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383215

03-28-2010, 08:19 PM	#7
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms Looks sweet! Keep it up!

03-28-2010, 08:51 PM	#8
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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.

04-01-2010, 09:38 PM	#9
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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. Attached Images

04-01-2010, 09:59 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-01-2010, 10:14 PM	#11
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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 Last edited by layingC10nK5; 04-01-2010 at 10:16 PM.

04-01-2010, 10:32 PM	#12
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms Looking good, You gonna love that set up! Thanks for the PICs Heres mine on a 30" tall tire Attached Images

04-01-2010, 10:44 PM	#13
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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?

04-01-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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.

04-06-2010, 06:01 PM	#16
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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.

04-20-2010, 06:28 PM	#18
ShredSled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 159	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms wow, that set-up looks cool! Was also reading about it on the PB site... can't wait to see some more progress! __________________ get it!



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04-21-2010, 12:30 AM	#19
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 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...

05-23-2010, 01:05 AM	#20
shores6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Stigler, OK Posts: 115	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms lookin good! what's the plan for the front? dropmember?

05-25-2010, 12:41 PM	#22
kold187um Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: los angeles california Posts: 3	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms whats up big dog? yo project is looking real good!!! i've been off work for about a month and a half, will be back after the fourth of july. sold the 66 impala and now i'm working on a 64 impala. the lincoln will be out next week.

05-25-2010, 01:01 PM	#23
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms 24's???? That's awefully big lol But it happens to be the same size wheel I'm gonna run too Can wait to see more!

05-26-2010, 01:55 PM	#24
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms Looks great. What did you set the pinion anlge at? Did you set it at your desired ride height? Thanks, Doug __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

07-13-2010, 04:17 AM	#25
layingC10nK5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 110	Re: laying frame with PB trailing arms hey guys i finished all the work on my frame. pb front and rear also did the 2inch Z. tomorow im headed to powder coat and need ur opinion. the frame will be black and suspension parts purple. colors are set in stone however my friend and my brother think it will be too much purple to do ALL The PB parts purple. any input or pics of ur set-up would be great. thanks in advance. pics coming soon

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