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PBFAB.COM · 06-30-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by b&a72

When are you going to release the info on your back half drop with the trailings arms?

Wehave been moving into the new shop this past week, and are hoping to have everything back on-line by the end of the week. I will be posting up more info. here shortly!

b&a72 · 06-30-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Wehave been moving into the new shop this past week, and are hoping to have everything back on-line by the end of the week. I will be posting up more info. here shortly!

Sweet I was checking that out on your website and it said it would be released shortly so I wanted to ask. Where is the new shop at?

64GMCHorsepower · 06-30-2010, 06:33 PM

So, anything for us guys with leaf springs in the rear?

PBFAB.COM · 07-03-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 64GMCHorsepower

So, anything for us guys with leaf springs in the rear?

As far as keeping your leaves?

64GMCHorsepower · 07-03-2010, 06:45 PM

yeah, maybe a mono leaf?

franky69c10 · 07-05-2010, 08:59 PM

nice wish i had the cash 4 this

sighlurr · 09-05-2010, 09:36 PM

Do you have any pics with a bed on the frame with one of these kits installed?

Thanks!

n2billet · 09-06-2010, 05:47 PM

It's a stepside but it has the Stage II kit front and rear......it should give you an ideal where it should sit. I should also mention that I don't have the bump stops in the rear.
I'm very happy with this kit and it rides GREAT!
Wheels and tires on the rear are 22x9 with 265/40/22

AceX · 09-06-2010, 09:19 PM

That's just certified bad-ass...

Number98 · 09-07-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

That's just certified bad-ass...

Exactly!

SCOTTMO · 09-07-2010, 01:12 PM

Awesome.....that sits just perfect....now i know what i need to do to mine.

AceX · 09-07-2010, 05:15 PM

Thats EXACTLY what I want for my '85, but I'm gonna run a different set-up up front. Hopefully I can get the same stance from it.

nds1968 · 09-07-2010, 05:24 PM

Is there another option for the lower shock mount?

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 64GMCHorsepower

yeah, maybe a mono leaf?

Nothing in the works for a leaf set-up.... why not switch to trailing arms?

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

nice wish i had the cash 4 this

We also make an "Economy Version". http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit...y-version-699/

It sets just as low, but allows the use of factory trailing arms and factory trailing arm x-member.

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Thats EXACTLY what I want for my '85, but I'm gonna run a different set-up up front. Hopefully I can get the same stance from it.

We will also be offering a similar stage 2 set-up for the squares as well. Most likely end of the year before it's available.

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Is there another option for the lower shock mount?

Please clarify. Not sure what you are referring to.

AceX · 09-07-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

We will also be offering a similar stage 2 set-up for the squares as well. Most likely end of the year before it's available.

Best news I've had all weekend.

How would this set-up perform at the track? I plan to auto-x the truck a little and have been thinking about a trailing arm set-up after seeing it on MBRP's 'Colorado Speed' project truck.

nds1968 · 09-07-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Please clarify. Not sure what you are referring to.

Hi, Nate
I am just thinking out loud here with this question, I still have a lot to learn about suspensions

I am referring to how the rear lower shocks mount to that bar that is bolted to both trailing arms. If I didn't want to run that bar is there another option for the lower shock mount? Maybe something welded to the trailing arm or rearend?

Thanks Nate

2wd73blazer · 09-07-2010, 09:32 PM

What is the stage II front kit?

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Hi, Nate
I am just thinking out loud here with this question, I still have a lot to learn about suspensions

I am referring to how the rear lower shocks mount to that bar that is bolted to both trailing arms. If I didn't want to run that bar is there another option for the lower shock mount? Maybe something welded to the trailing arm or rearend?

Thanks Nate

No worries... just needed some clarification.

If you are not interested in the "shock bar" relocation system, one could always fabricate another mounting point off the lower arm, and dp something different up top as well. The relocation system in the kit sets the shocks at an angle that actually allows them to be efficient. What are your thoughts/concerns about the current configuration?

PBFAB.COM · 09-07-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wd73blazer

What is the stage II front kit?

The Stage II front kit ($1400) consists of the following:

Tubular Control Arms (ball joints/ bushings/ cross-shafts included)
Slam Specialties SS7 bags
Upper bag mounting bracket for factory x-member
Upper shock relocation bracket
KYB shocks
Hardware

nds1968 · 09-07-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

No worries... just needed some clarification.

If you are not interested in the "shock bar" relocation system, one could always fabricate another mounting point off the lower arm, and dp something different up top as well. The relocation system in the kit sets the shocks at an angle that actually allows them to be efficient. What are your thoughts/concerns about the current configuration?

To me it's just another moving part that can potentially rattle, wear, or come loose, etc

So that is the optimum location, angle, length etc for the shock with that design

So by moving the shock closer to the frame it will be sacrificing performance

Hey thanks

PipsC10 · 09-07-2010, 10:10 PM

Love my ART kit, but this thing looks awesome! Great job, Im keeping this in mind for my next build

LowSmoothCool · 09-08-2010, 09:51 AM

Looks Awesome Nate Dogg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-30-2010, 06:33 PM	#28
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 So, anything for us guys with leaf springs in the rear? __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

07-03-2010, 06:45 PM	#30
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 yeah, maybe a mono leaf? __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

07-05-2010, 08:59 PM	#31
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 nice wish i had the cash 4 this __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

09-05-2010, 09:36 PM	#32
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Do you have any pics with a bed on the frame with one of these kits installed? Thanks!

09-06-2010, 05:47 PM	#33
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 It's a stepside but it has the Stage II kit front and rear......it should give you an ideal where it should sit. I should also mention that I don't have the bump stops in the rear. I'm very happy with this kit and it rides GREAT! Wheels and tires on the rear are 22x9 with 265/40/22 Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 09-06-2010 at 05:49 PM.

09-06-2010, 09:19 PM	#34
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 That's just certified bad-ass... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

09-07-2010, 01:12 PM	#36
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Awesome.....that sits just perfect....now i know what i need to do to mine. __________________ SCOTT

09-07-2010, 05:15 PM	#37
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Thats EXACTLY what I want for my '85, but I'm gonna run a different set-up up front. Hopefully I can get the same stance from it. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

09-07-2010, 05:24 PM	#38
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Is there another option for the lower shock mount? __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

09-07-2010, 09:32 PM	#45
2wd73blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Augusta,SC Posts: 802	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 What is the stage II front kit?

09-07-2010, 10:10 PM	#49
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Love my ART kit, but this thing looks awesome! Great job, Im keeping this in mind for my next build __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

09-08-2010, 09:51 AM	#50
LowSmoothCool Jon@AirRideTech Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jasper Indiana Posts: 101	Re: Porterbuilt Stage II "Mild Drop Kit" for 63-72C10 Looks Awesome Nate Dogg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Selling The best Damn Air Suspension www.ridetech.com jon@ridetech.com (812) 482-2932



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