Dropmembered trucks

[ibanezer]

I'd give Nate himself a call or text, sure he could help ya out.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by ibanezer

I'd give Nate himself a call or text, sure he could help ya out.

I know he could, I just wanted to see what everyone here had to say. Nate's a busy guy, so I figured if I could solve the problem without ordering new $1400.00 control arms I would. There is a lot of framelaying trucks in this thread, someone must have had this issue. Besides, every time I talk to Nate I end up spending a boatload more money He always has something new that I want.

[m6z]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I got a problem and i'm hoping you guys will be able to help me out.

As I said in my earlier post, the front end of my truck was mocked up using a version one DM and stock control arms. Over the course of the last year I have purchased all the rest of the front end parts needed from Nate. I am still using my version 1. Now that I have everything installed, the wheels no longer clear the fenders.

The wheels are FOOSE 22 X 9.5 with 5-1/2" B.S. The tires are 255-35zr22 for an overall height of 29"

The way I see it I have two options :
Option one : Replace or modify my PB control arms, I see Nate offers them up 1-1/2" narrower than stock.
Option two : Replace the rims for ones with a better offset, if my math is correct. In order to run a 22X9.5 rim I need at least 6-1/2" B.S.

Pics of the truck are available at post 221 of this thread.
Hopefully someone here can confirm my thoughts, or provide other solutions?
Thanks
Jason

The dropmember instructions state:

Wheel Backspacing:

We have found that a 20x8.5” wheel with anywhere between a 5.25” and 5.5” back-spacing works best on the front.

So with a 9.5" rim your going to want 6.25" or 6.5" of back spacing. Hope that helps. The narrower control arms would work too.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by m6z

The dropmember instructions state:

Wheel Backspacing:

We have found that a 20x8.5” wheel with anywhere between a 5.25” and 5.5” back-spacing works best on the front.

So with a 9.5" rim your going to want 6.25" or 6.5" of back spacing. Hope that helps. The narrower control arms would work too.

Pretty much what I figured. Thanks for confirming my math.
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[YBNORML]

Problem solved

[noonzor]

havent checked this thread in a while, man there are some beautiful dropmember'd trucks out there. i only wish i had a new pic to add, but sadly, no suspension progress has been made for about a year haha. this whole "parts costing money" thing is really killing my progress.

[edflores]

Originally Posted by noonzor

havent checked this thread in a while, man there are some beautiful dropmember'd trucks out there. i only wish i had a new pic to add, but sadly, no suspension progress has been made for about a year haha. this whole "parts costing money" thing is really killing my progress.

lol. I hear you.

[jasonhall]

X3

[ibanezer]

Got everything for my front end today. Hopefully I'll be able to at least add some progress pics before too long.

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by ibanezer

Got everything for my front end today. Hopefully I'll be able to at least add some progress pics before too long.

A little inspiration...........You'll find it was worth the wait.........jim

[rustSpot]

Here's a sweet 73 we just finished the suspension on up at Status. Dropmember, two link and 502 to boot!

[YBNORML]

Looks great! Got any engine bay shots?
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[m6z]

badass

[JNJchev77]

Cleeeaaannnn!!!!

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by rustSpot

Here's a sweet 73 we just finished the suspension on up at Status. Dropmember, two link and 502 to boot!

Totally BADA$$!!!!! You guys do some amazing work. Love the stock Trim!

[ibanezer]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

A little inspiration...........You'll find it was worth the wait.........jim

Awesome pic. plan to have one just like it

[gofast68c20]

Anyone done a mild dropmember rear yet? Would like to see one installed. Hopefully mine will show up next week!!
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[Delmo]

Originally Posted by rustSpot

Here's a sweet 73 we just finished the suspension on up at Status. Dropmember, two link and 502 to boot!

My god, I'm in love.
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[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gofast68c20

Anyone done a mild dropmember rear yet? Would like to see one installed. Hopefully mine will show up next week!!
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414742

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414742

Just to clarify.... and don't feel bad because I haven't really been pushing the "Mild Dropmember", and not a lot of people know about it, but the link provided by SCOTI is for our stage 2 components. The Mild Dropmember is a replacement crossmember that is between the Stage2 and the extreme Dropmember kits, as far as drop is concerned. When deflated it leaves the frame right between 2 and 3 inches off the ground. Ride height is right around 6". No notching of the frame for rack clearance and the motor is not raised. There will be plenty more info on it after the first of the year... and the "Touring" version as well.

[gringoloco]

Saweet! I have a TON of questions, but will refrain until official release, as I'm sure most will be answered... buuuuuut... Let me be the first to ask:





















So, about two weeks?!

[SCOTI]

My bad.... I saw the word 'mild' & thought of the kits that utilized the stock front x-member & used the mild bolt-in rear notch set-up vs the step-notch set-ups.

You can dock me for the week .

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

My bad.... I saw the word 'mild' & thought of the kits that utilized the stock front x-member & used the mild bolt-in rear notch set-up vs the step-notch set-ups.

You can dock me for the week .

You can come out of "time out" now. Try not to let it happen again.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Saweet! I have a TON of questions, but will refrain until official release, as I'm sure most will be answered... buuuuuut... Let me be the first to ask:



So, about two weeks?!

Believe it or not, this has been "done" and we have been selling them for a while now.

But... if you want one built we are closer to "three weeks" than "two". LOL

Gonna have to coin a new phrase: "Three Weeks".

[jtp67-72]

Is there something in the air in Arizona or does everyone work 16 hr days??????................just sayin .................it just never stops.........I think I'm thru sending money out there and then BAM! something else!!!.......LMAO..........jim