$550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Thorbecke Bros. · 10-02-2008, 12:05 AM

We will be selling the raised crossmember starter kit for $550.00 during the month of October. You can place your orders now if you wish. All you need to do is call us up at 812-782-3581 to place your order. We do not want any money now. Not even a deposit. Once your kit is ready to ship we will call you to finalize all the details. We are expecting to start shipping kits around the 1st of November. We have a few more tests to perform to make sure all is good and ready.

The Starter Kit includes the following....

*Main Crossmember
*Upper Bag/Control Arm Mounts
*Inner Frame Gussets
*Rack & Pinion Frame Notches
*Engine Mounting Tabs
*Grade 8 Mounting Hardware

We are offering this version of the kit for the person who can fabricate, and would like to locate their engine and build their own engine mounts. Its a good kit to get you started.

$550.00
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spr85gmc · 10-02-2008, 12:16 AM

y not just put the engine mounts and be done with it it would sell alot faster being many donbt have time or skill to do it themselves...

FnLow69 · 10-02-2008, 01:13 AM

and were are the engine mounts, i see the mounting tabs....

Rokcrln · 10-02-2008, 01:44 AM

Don't you actually want to road test one before you release a "new to you " product? What is the preferd caster and camber #'s for your kit?

lowdownstar · 10-02-2008, 06:36 AM

ok help me out here, what is the difference from the $700 kit and this one? just welding up the motor mounts? Or am i missing something? Can some one show some pic's of how all this looks on a truck. What are the benefits of a drop member and is it only for guys wanting to lay frame? Thanks Ray

aggie91 · 10-02-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Don't you actually want to road test one before you release a "new to you " product? What is the preferd caster and camber #'s for your kit?

X2

What is the ride/handling like? Other products that are available have some road time and feed back as to the ride of the truck after the install.

jasonb72 · 10-02-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

ok help me out here, what is the difference from the $700 kit and this one? just welding up the motor mounts? Or am i missing something? Can some one show some pic's of how all this looks on a truck. What are the benefits of a drop member and is it only for guys wanting to lay frame? Thanks Ray

Hers are the other quotes

we will be offering everything listed below during october for $700.00. it will jump to $999.00 after that. we are doing an introductory special.

$700.00 gets you......
1. main crossmember
2. upper bag & control arm mounts
3. inner frame structure brackets
4. rack & pinion frame notches
5. transmission crossmember
6. 350 engine mounts
7. stainless tie rod adjusting sleeves
8. chromoly/teflon 3/4" x 5/8" heims for the spindles
9. all grade 8 mounting hardware

$1500.00 gets you......
1. everything listed above
2. upper and lower control arms
3. upper frame shock mounts
4. monroe shocks

lyrikz · 10-02-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Don't you actually want to road test one before you release a "new to you " product? What is the preferd caster and camber #'s for your kit?

Uhhh, kev, did you miss this part? "We have a few more tests to perform to make sure all is good and ready."

Im sure its being tested.

Bazooka · 10-02-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorbecke Bros.

We will be selling the raised crossmember starter kit for $550.00 during the month of October. You can place your orders now if you wish. All you need to do is call us up at 812-782-3581 to place your order. We do not want any money now. Not even a deposit. Once your kit is ready to ship we will call you to finalize all the details. We are expecting to start shipping kits around the 1st of November. We have a few more tests to perform to make sure all is good and ready.

I think he missed this part too..

Spray-Bomb · 10-02-2008, 02:44 PM

Sweet, I just got off the phone with yall & I'm "In"

Bazooka · 10-02-2008, 06:03 PM

Awesome! The guy thats doing the air ride on my truck (Method Motor Works. Fresno, Ca.) told me he's going to call in tomorrow and order

Wild83C10 · 10-02-2008, 06:34 PM

The $700 kit sounds like a better deal then this kit.

The trans x-member, engine mounts, tie rod ends and hiems are worth more then $150.

Does this crossmember retain the stock suspension geometry?

Spray-Bomb · 10-02-2008, 07:48 PM

Along with the geometry question

I remember reading that the Porter Built Drop Member, has a narrower track width, does this one too ???

lowdownstar · 10-02-2008, 09:21 PM

sorry i was wrong to go after you i didn't know you were not a part of SD

Bazooka · 10-02-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Jasnb72
If you really want to sell ME a drop member then please answer my question with a little respect. I don't know you guys from a hole in the wall and if i don't ask the right question or say it the right way i am sorry but please don't treat me like an ass! thank you

I also asked Can some one show some pic's of how all this looks on a truck? i am sure you have this installed on a truck so you know it fits and works well together, "right". What are the benefits of a drop member and is it only for guys wanting to lay frame? Thanks Ray

I hope your not the one doing customer service for SD!

Thats not Jason from SD

SCOTI · 10-02-2008, 09:52 PM

Dropmember = Porterbuilt Streetrods

Raised Crossmember = Suicide Doors

*Shane* · 10-02-2008, 10:05 PM

Another dang good example of why you guys should relax and let the vendors answer the questions on their own product.

I'm trying my best to give you guys friendly advice the nicest way I know how.

68 short step · 10-02-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

relax and let the vendors answer the questions on their own product.
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**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Shane is correct. If you are not Jason, or a "qualified" employee of SD DO NOT take on the responsibility of answering questions.

jasonb72 · 10-02-2008, 11:32 PM

Not sure what the problem with my post was, you asked a question I clipped some info you asked for from the other thread and posted for you to see.

I guess I should have taken out the section that made it seem I was with SD. Not sure how that is being an ass.

I am not one to get into these pissing contest, just trying to help people get the info they asked for. I have no affiliation with SD.

Moderators, I can understand your point of letting the vendors answer their own question, but their are vendors that do not log on and check post for days, and it always seems to be the case that board members and moderators go out find the info from other threads and post it. Maybe the posting rules need to be updated to include this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Jasnb72
If you really want to sell ME a drop member then please answer my question with a little respect. I don't know you guys from a hole in the wall and if i don't ask the right question or say it the right way i am sorry but please don't treat me like an ass! thank you

I also asked Can some one show some pic's of how all this looks on a truck? i am sure you have this installed on a truck so you know it fits and works well together, "right". What are the benefits of a drop member and is it only for guys wanting to lay frame? Thanks Ray

I hope your not the one doing customer service for SD!

Rokcrln · 10-03-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Uhhh, kev, did you miss this part? "We have a few more tests to perform to make sure all is good and ready."

Im sure its being tested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazooka

I think he missed this part too..

No I saw both of those,what confused me was a company Advertising new suspension parts before they have any possible kinks worked out. I under stand wanting to gauge the market before wanting to put out the money and time to build all the raised members but it just seams back wards to me. I have been around customs and Hot Rods my entire life and have seen this bite company's in the A$$ allot. I hope this does not happen here.

This DropMember and raised member is no different than what happened with the MII front ends when they first came out. We used to cut out factory cross members and use them in our rods (told you I've been around awhile) then the first "New cross member" was offered, then they started popping up everywhere you looked. The guys that did their home work and testing and then started selling them are Still out their and the other guys are who knows were now. My main concern is safety we are talking about suspension, steering and brakes lets just make sure it is 100% right before they start being sold.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

lowdownstar · 10-03-2008, 06:44 AM

Jasonb72

I am sorry for what i said i thought you were part of SD and i was a little upset on how a company would not take the time to answer all my questions and just show me another add. you were just being helpfull and i am sorry!

I really didn't know you were not apart of SD......
sorry again

thanks for your help

Ray

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonb72

.....

Moderators, I can understand your point of letting the vendors answer their own question, but their are vendors that do not log on and check post for days, and it always seems to be the case that board members and moderators go out find the info from other threads and post it....

That is true, and in most cases is just fine. Since there has been so much controversy recently I am encouraging everyone to let the appropriate parties be responsible for answering the questions.

SCOTI · 10-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Jasonb72

I am sorry for what i said i thought you were part of SD and i was a little upset on how a company would not take the time to answer all my questions and just show me another add. you were just being helpfull and i am sorry!

I really didn't know you were not apart of SD......
sorry again

thanks for your help

Ray

You get an 'atta-boi' in my book for the public apology!

jasonb72 · 10-03-2008, 09:13 AM

Not a big deal, I do appreciate you responding this way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Jasonb72

I am sorry for what i said i thought you were part of SD and i was a little upset on how a company would not take the time to answer all my questions and just show me another add. you were just being helpfull and i am sorry!

I really didn't know you were not apart of SD......
sorry again

thanks for your help

Ray

10-02-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
Thorbecke Bros. ***************** Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 172	$550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! We will be selling the raised crossmember starter kit for $550.00 during the month of October. You can place your orders now if you wish. All you need to do is call us up at 812-782-3581 to place your order. We do not want any money now. Not even a deposit. Once your kit is ready to ship we will call you to finalize all the details. We are expecting to start shipping kits around the 1st of November. We have a few more tests to perform to make sure all is good and ready. The Starter Kit includes the following.... Main Crossmember Upper Bag/Control Arm Mounts Inner Frame Gussets Rack & Pinion Frame Notches Engine Mounting Tabs Grade 8 Mounting Hardware We are offering this version of the kit for the person who can fabricate, and would like to locate their engine and build their own engine mounts. Its a good kit to get you started. $550.00 [IMG]http://www.*****************/jason/images/c.assbly10.jpg[/IMG]

10-02-2008, 12:16 AM	#2
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 647	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! y not just put the engine mounts and be done with it it would sell alot faster being many donbt have time or skill to do it themselves...

10-02-2008, 01:13 AM	#3
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! and were are the engine mounts, i see the mounting tabs.... __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-02-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Don't you actually want to road test one before you release a "new to you " product? What is the preferd caster and camber #'s for your kit?

10-02-2008, 06:36 AM	#5
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! ok help me out here, what is the difference from the $700 kit and this one? just welding up the motor mounts? Or am i missing something? Can some one show some pic's of how all this looks on a truck. What are the benefits of a drop member and is it only for guys wanting to lay frame? Thanks Ray

10-02-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Sweet, I just got off the phone with yall & I'm "In" __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-02-2008, 06:03 PM	#11
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Awesome! The guy thats doing the air ride on my truck (Method Motor Works. Fresno, Ca.) told me he's going to call in tomorrow and order Last edited by Bazooka; 10-02-2008 at 06:05 PM.

10-02-2008, 06:34 PM	#12
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! The $700 kit sounds like a better deal then this kit. The trans x-member, engine mounts, tie rod ends and hiems are worth more then $150. Does this crossmember retain the stock suspension geometry? __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

10-02-2008, 07:48 PM	#13
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Along with the geometry question I remember reading that the Porter Built Drop Member, has a narrower track width, does this one too ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#14
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! sorry i was wrong to go after you i didn't know you were not a part of SD Last edited by lowdownstar; 10-03-2008 at 06:47 AM. Reason: stupid

10-02-2008, 09:52 PM	#16
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Dropmember = Porterbuilt Streetrods Raised Crossmember = Suicide Doors __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-02-2008, 10:05 PM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Another dang good example of why you guys should relax and let the vendors answer the questions on their own product. I'm trying my best to give you guys friendly advice the nicest way I know how.

10-02-2008, 11:15 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Shane is correct. If you are not Jason, or a "qualified" employee of SD DO NOT take on the responsibility of answering questions. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-03-2008, 06:44 AM	#22
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: $550.00 Raised Crossmember Special! Jasonb72 I am sorry for what i said i thought you were part of SD and i was a little upset on how a company would not take the time to answer all my questions and just show me another add. you were just being helpfull and i am sorry! I really didn't know you were not apart of SD...... sorry again thanks for your help Ray



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