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lyrikz 08-13-2008 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2762100)
more...
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 (Post 2847347)
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
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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
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 2847406)
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
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That looks awesome.

LUV2XCLR8 08-13-2008 04:23 PM
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<--- Drooling

jlaird 08-13-2008 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2847329)
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 (Post 2847652)
What is the collasped height of the F9000?
4.5"

Kontrol Phreaks 08-13-2008 06:26 PM
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2847418)
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 ...:lol:

PBFAB.COM 08-13-2008 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kontrol Phreaks (Post 2847672)
How tall of a tire can you lay on a 26" tall notch ? 44" super swampers ...:lol:
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".:ele:

jasonb72 08-13-2008 06:58 PM
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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.

http://www.iedls.com/images/page11-02.jpg

http://www.iedls.com/page11.html

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2846726)
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
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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
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2847418)
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
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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
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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.:lol:


Josh

RunninLo 08-14-2008 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lyrikz (Post 2847353)
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
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by RunninLo (Post 2848481)
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.:lol:


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.

:D

SCOTI 08-14-2008 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmydean (Post 2848515)
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.

:D
I thought he was just having them built in Indiana ;) . . .....

Riveted1 08-14-2008 01:19 PM
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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!












http://jeremiahandrews.files.wordpre...mpa-loompa.jpg

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
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by RunninLo (Post 2848481)
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.:lol:


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!:waah:

PBFAB.COM 08-14-2008 02:29 PM
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by RunninLo (Post 2848484)
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
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 2848638)
I thought he was just having them built in Indiana ;) . . .....
:lol:

Hart_Rod 08-14-2008 02:41 PM
Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic
 
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Originally Posted by porterbuilt (Post 2848701)
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!:waah:
You need some help? I'll be looking for a job in about a year, :D.

R/

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