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jlaird · 12-27-2006, 10:32 PM

Your truck is looking awesome. I can't wait until I'm at the point you are. Is your bag rubbing on your a-arm in the second pic? Do you have a cup underneath it?

Josh

Rokcrln · 12-27-2006, 11:05 PM

Looks good, I like that you are keeping it 6lug!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jimmydean · 12-27-2006, 11:18 PM

That looks AWESOME! Man, my truck looks more and more like a buger every day

I'm going to have to sell a kidney just to keep up with some of these sweet rides on this board!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-27-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Two questions... 1) are you going to lop off the original (bottom) bracket?, and 2) how close is the new bracket to the bag when deflated?

XXL - 1) I'm going to cut the old bracket off, just haven't had time. 2) I think I have about an inch with bag deflated. It's not as close as it appears in the first picture. This one gives a little better perspective.

R

**Hart_Rod** · 12-27-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

HartRod-
Funny you posted this up... I received a call from Air Ride last week informing me of their design change on the lower arm... they're flipping the shock mount from the bottom of the arm to the top... just like you've done. You were not alone in your clearance issues. I should be receiving a set of lower arms shortly so I can build upper shock mounts (that will work with their new design) for the Dropmember kit.

Nathan - I called ART about this almost a year ago and they said they had no issues and hadn't received any calls saying there was a problem.

I know this is not true because I've talked to other people with the same problem that told me that had called the also (and they were told the same thing I was). The thing that stinks the most, is having to pay $25 (for the new brackets) to fix "their" engineering problem and having to grind off the powercoating on the Arms to weld the new bracket on,

. Oh well, I'm glad they are finally fixing it.

Rob

PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by abadsvt

Hey Brandon! Just curious on how much lift you are getting in the front because on how far the bag is mounted towards the spindel. Thanks Josh

PS. Your truck is looking sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Firestones are getting just under 8 inches of travel. We'll see how much Brandon gets with his Slams.

project76 · 12-28-2006, 11:22 AM

6 lugs rock! Bags do not hit the steering stop on the control arm, the pic makes it look closer than it actually is. Id guess about a 1/2" gap when the truck is sitting on the bumpstops in the bags. Only a few more hours till i can run home and try these fittings out and get some lift pics. Thanks for the kind words, cant wait to tear it all down and paint and powdercoat everything.

Brandon

project76 · 12-28-2006, 08:34 PM

And we have lift! There is no weight over the front but at 75psi I am getting about 8.5" of lift. No measuring tape in these but i think you will get the idea.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-28-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Two questions... 1) are you going to lop off the original (bottom) bracket?, and 2) how close is the new bracket to the bag when deflated?

XXL here's a good shot of the bracket relocation.

Rob

**Hart_Rod** · 12-28-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

HartRod-
Funny you posted this up... I received a call from Air Ride last week informing me of their design change on the lower arm... they're flipping the shock mount from the bottom of the arm to the top... just like you've done. You were not alone in your clearance issues. I should be receiving a set of lower arms shortly so I can build upper shock mounts (that will work with their new design) for the Dropmember kit.

Nathan do you know what shock are they using since they moved the lower bracket? I'm assuming it will be shorter.

XXL · 12-28-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

XXL here's a good shot of the bracket relocation.

Excellent! You could park an 18-wheeler between the mount and the bag. Oh, and re ART's the we've never had a problem with that... any chance this came from the mouth of Jason?

PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nathan do you know what shock are they using since they moved the lower bracket? I'm assuming it will be shorter.

What I understood is that they were going to go with a different upper shock mount and keep the same shock. I can find out for sure and ler you know... or maybe one of the guys from Air Ride will chime in.

XXL · 12-28-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What I understood is that they were going to go with a different upper shock mount and keep the same shock.

Upper shock mount is on the frame... so would this be some kind of extension adapter thingie that bolts to the frame?

PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 11:19 PM

That's what I assume... but I don't know for sure. That's the way I will be building the upper shock mounts for the Dropmember kit.

XXL · 12-28-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

That's what I assume... but I don't know for sure. That's the way I will be building the upper shock mounts for the Dropmember kit.

Here's CPP's. Looks like you have to drill mount holes.

I would think a basic "loop" that rides the top edge of the frame would do the trick.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-28-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Excellent! You could park an 18-wheeler between the mount and the bag. Oh, and re ART's the we've never had a problem with that... any chance this came from the mouth of Jason?

Affirmative!

PBFAB.COM · 12-28-2006, 11:41 PM

It will look similar to those, except have another tab-like piece that would hang down and bolt where the original shock stud is in the frame... making it easier for locating before drilling two fresh holes in the chassis. (at least that's what it looks like in my head right now...) They will definitely need a mounting location on the side of the frame, due to the fact that the tabs will be taller than CPP,s.

Rokcrln · 12-29-2006, 12:53 AM

That is some fine looking lift you got their

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 12-29-2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

(at least that's what it looks like in my head right now...)

??

IvelDesigns · 12-29-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by project76

And we have lift! There is no weight over the front but at 75psi I am getting about 8.5" of lift. No measuring tape in these but i think you will get the idea.

I was hoping to see a crushed pepsi can in the final pic.....

watahyahknow · 12-29-2006, 09:17 AM

hmmmmmmm.........laser trip system ...... mouse ..... klabam ......eureka

**Hart_Rod** · 12-29-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

I was hoping to see a crushed pepsi can in the final pic.....

.....how about some Coke?

IvelDesigns · 01-02-2007, 03:54 PM

great work there!!

Chops_by_Chase · 01-02-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nathan do you know what shock are they using since they moved the lower bracket? I'm assuming it will be shorter.

we are going to be using the same shock so you don't loose any travel, but we are making a different bolt on upper mount to compensate for the upward movement . it should be available in a couple of weeks

Chops_by_Chase · 01-02-2007, 05:49 PM

you will have to drill some extra holes to bolt the new brackets on

12-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#251
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Your truck is looking awesome. I can't wait until I'm at the point you are. Is your bag rubbing on your a-arm in the second pic? Do you have a cup underneath it? Josh

12-27-2006, 11:05 PM	#252
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 Looks good, I like that you are keeping it 6lug! Kevin LFD Inc.

12-27-2006, 11:18 PM	#253
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 That looks AWESOME! Man, my truck looks more and more like a buger every day I'm going to have to sell a kidney just to keep up with some of these sweet rides on this board!

12-28-2006, 11:22 AM	#257
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 6 lugs rock! Bags do not hit the steering stop on the control arm, the pic makes it look closer than it actually is. Id guess about a 1/2" gap when the truck is sitting on the bumpstops in the bags. Only a few more hours till i can run home and try these fittings out and get some lift pics. Thanks for the kind words, cant wait to tear it all down and paint and powdercoat everything. Brandon __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

12-28-2006, 08:34 PM	#258
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 And we have lift! There is no weight over the front but at 75psi I am getting about 8.5" of lift. No measuring tape in these but i think you will get the idea. Attached Images __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

12-28-2006, 11:19 PM	#264
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 That's what I assume... but I don't know for sure. That's the way I will be building the upper shock mounts for the Dropmember kit. __________________ 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!

12-28-2006, 11:41 PM	#267
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 It will look similar to those, except have another tab-like piece that would hang down and bolt where the original shock stud is in the frame... making it easier for locating before drilling two fresh holes in the chassis. (at least that's what it looks like in my head right now...) They will definitely need a mounting location on the side of the frame, due to the fact that the tabs will be taller than CPP,s. __________________ 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! Last edited by PBFAB.COM; 12-28-2006 at 11:42 PM.

12-29-2006, 12:53 AM	#268
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 That is some fine looking lift you got their Kevin LFD Inc.

12-29-2006, 09:17 AM	#271
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 hmmmmmmm.........laser trip system ...... mouse ..... klabam ......eureka __________________ 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

01-02-2007, 03:54 PM	#273
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 great work there!! __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

01-02-2007, 05:49 PM	#275
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10 you will have to drill some extra holes to bolt the new brackets on



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