P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wancosc356** · 07-16-2009, 01:16 AM

With the track width of the drop member, is it better to run a 67-70 rear axle or a 71-72 wider rear axle? Im not trying to tuck 22s or anything. Just some 15x8 rallys. I just want it to look right and not like a prerunner.

Also, any problems or praises for the P-47 system?

Bazooka · 07-16-2009, 08:50 AM

Porterbuilt = dropmember

Thorbecke Bros. = Raised Crossmember

I should have my P-47 kit installed pretty soon and will report back if your not in a hurry..

jlaird · 07-16-2009, 12:57 PM

this has got to drive Nate crazy...

SCOTI · 07-16-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Porterbuilt = dropmember

Thorbecke Bros. = Raised Crossmember

Rokcrln · 07-16-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

this has got to drive Nate crazy...

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**wancosc356** · 07-16-2009, 11:16 PM

Wow! Sensing a little tension here. Not trying to step on toes. Just trying to understand. I haven't bought one yet. Should I not?

joe231 · 07-17-2009, 01:39 AM

Have you seen the new "PorterBuilt Drop-Member"?

it is bad-ass.......

I think everyone is just saying that PorterBuilt = Drop-Member, and has for years...not SD

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2009, 08:32 AM

Guys lets not get this debate going again. Nate and Jason have agreed to a truce on this subject, and so should we.

wancosc356- I recommend you look at our Vendors websites for tons of information on the subject.

**wancosc356** · 07-17-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Have you seen the new "PorterBuilt Drop-Member"?

it is bad-ass.......

I think everyone is just saying that PorterBuilt = Drop-Member, and has for years...not SD

I have. It is bad-ass.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Guys lets not get this debate going again. Nate and Jason have agreed to a truce on this subject, and so should we.

wancosc356- I recommend you look at our Vendors websites for tons of information on the subject.

Oh wow! I had no idea. Sorry guys. Ill look into that. Feel free to close this thread if it is gonna be a problem.

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2009, 10:26 AM

No need to appoligize, or close the thread. I just wanted to remind our guys here to stay on topic.

AVS_JASON · 07-17-2009, 10:38 AM

I'm gonna make a "raised-dropmember". It will have the same specs as a factory/stock crossmember.

**wancosc356** · 07-18-2009, 04:06 AM

Read the previous threads....understand now.

XXL · 07-18-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

With the track width of the drop member, is it better to run a 67-70 rear axle or a 71-72 wider rear axle? Im not trying to tuck 22s or anything. Just some 15x8 rallys. I just want it to look right and not like a prerunner.

Nobody but you is going to know what "look right" means... but for specific technical specifications (like track width of the P-47 raised xmember), you really ought to get those from the manufacturer. There are several representatives from SD on the board if you want to direct a PM to one of them for exact dimensions. For the rearend, those dims have been well discussed in this forum, and so a search should get you what you need. Once you have the dims for front and rear, YOU can decide if it's going to "look right" for you.

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Originally Posted by jlaird

this has got to drive Nate crazy...

Imagine how Procter & Gamble feels every time someone asks for a Kleenex®

**wancosc356** · 07-18-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Nobody but you is going to know what "look right" means... but for specific technical specifications (like track width of the P-47 raised xmember), you really ought to get those from the manufacturer. There are several representatives from SD on the board if you want to direct a PM to one of them for exact dimensions. For the rearend, those dims have been well discussed in this forum, and so a search should get you what you need. Once you have the dims for front and rear, YOU can decide if it's going to "look right" for you.

Imagine how Procter & Gamble feels every time someone asks for a Kleenex®

I have done a search and am aware of the rear track widths. Im asking if anyone has a P-47 and could tell me the front track width?

XXL · 07-18-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Im asking if anyone has a P-47 and could tell me the front track width?

And I am suggesting you get an accurate value from the manufacturer instead of relying on someone who might put a loose tape measure to one.

**wancosc356** · 07-18-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

And I am suggesting you get an accurate value from the manufacturer instead of relying on someone who might put a loose tape measure to one.

That was the first thing I did before posting this. But I have not heard anything back yet. Just thought I would see if anyone else could respond faster. Thank you though for the suggestion.

07-16-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit With the track width of the drop member, is it better to run a 67-70 rear axle or a 71-72 wider rear axle? Im not trying to tuck 22s or anything. Just some 15x8 rallys. I just want it to look right and not like a prerunner. Also, any problems or praises for the P-47 system? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

07-16-2009, 08:50 AM	#2
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit Porterbuilt = dropmember Thorbecke Bros. = Raised Crossmember I should have my P-47 kit installed pretty soon and will report back if your not in a hurry.. Last edited by Bazooka; 07-16-2009 at 08:51 AM.

07-16-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit this has got to drive Nate crazy...

07-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit Wow! Sensing a little tension here. Not trying to step on toes. Just trying to understand. I haven't bought one yet. Should I not? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

07-17-2009, 01:39 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit Have you seen the new "PorterBuilt Drop-Member"? it is bad-ass....... I think everyone is just saying that PorterBuilt = Drop-Member, and has for years...not SD __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-17-2009 at 01:40 AM.

07-17-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit Guys lets not get this debate going again. Nate and Jason have agreed to a truce on this subject, and so should we. wancosc356- I recommend you look at our Vendors websites for tons of information on the subject. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-17-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit No need to appoligize, or close the thread. I just wanted to remind our guys here to stay on topic. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-17-2009, 10:38 AM	#11
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit I'm gonna make a "raised-dropmember". It will have the same specs as a factory/stock crossmember.

07-18-2009, 04:06 AM	#12
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: P-47 Thorbecke Brothers Drop Member Kit Read the previous threads....understand now. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152



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