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I don't, but I have to say your truck has an awesome look as is!! Will only get better with a DM. :metal:

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Here's one aired it with some big rollers. Ride height would be similar to where your truck sits in the avatar pic. I will see if I can't dig up some more tomorrow.

Nate

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You are the best! Thank you for the quick rely!

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Gotcha. What happens if I keep the 454, or swap an 8.1 Vortec Dirty Larry style - do those require a different (or mods to the stock) pan as well?

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Not a chevy.... but pretty cool nonetheless. AND it's Dropmember equipped.

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That's way too many 67-72 chevy's behind that ford, you need to share!

Wade

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Yes please! I have never really been a ford guy but....... These unibodies are rubbing off on me. Isn't this the one you JUST bought?

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I recognize a couple that were here in TX not too long ago....

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The red '68 needs to come to Florida. ;)

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I sure would like to see the coilover version for the 55-59!!

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We haven't built a coil-over version for the 55-59 yet. However, due to the modularity of our components it will be near identical to the pics below. The only real difference in the kit is the design of the tie-in sections that meet up with the factory frame rails.

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The Drops R Us guys are up to something,..

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Aren't they always! Pictures like that are what feeds my addiction. LOL.

Wade

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The rear wheels are just as interesting,...

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^^^Dang!!!^^^ That looks like a good place to take a nap!

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Oh man! My pulse just went up. That is sexy. Love that style.

Wade

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Sweet wheels! Finallly making progress on Jake's 68

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I have decided to call my truck DV8ED. Just because I have changed the details of my build so many times. :) I started with a running 69 Chevy, then bought a frame and a 68 GMC cab. Both of those reside in the woods now and I have decided to go with my new find... 1967 small window with 60,000 original miles. I now see why the waiting time was 10 weeks. Sheesh you're popular Nate! I should only have about 6 weeks left. Can't wait to get to the shop to pick up my parts and see what the scientists at Porterbuilt are building.

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You're going to make the pilgrimage to truck mecca to pick up your parts? That should be very cool, enjoy!

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Yes, I drive a truck over the road so it's no problem getting a load going through AZ. I can't wait!

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Update: Porterbilt shipped my parts instead of letting me know they were ready for pick up. They didn't charge me shipping and I understand how busy they are. It's no big deal other than missing out on the tour of the shop. Oh, and the parts were shipped to my ex-girlfriends house. It's a GREAT thing we split on good terms! Here's the lesson- be careful what bridges you burn, because one day they may get shipped a few thousand dollars worth of parts. :)

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Thought you might like to see the front extreme drop member mocked up.

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Mock up looks awesome!!!! Bet your getting excited!!!!

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Nice stuff right there.

Jake

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COOL Dropmember video from Accuair.

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I have a question when airing out. Seems when I let the front down I can get the cross memeber on the ground. But when I lower the rear it pivots on the frame and raises the crossmember up about 2 inches. Have the cab off right now.Getting ready to paint the frame. My question is is it best to let the front down and leave the rear with a little air in it to sit level?

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Sounds like you're running an extreme dropmember?? With the front and rear completely aired out the complete mid-section of the fame should be on the ground, which should lay the truck out level. Unless you have larger than a 31" tire I believe.

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yes Im running the extreme. Right now I have stock tires that are 27.5 in tall.

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Which trailing arm cross member are you running?

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Portbuilt extreme with a the rear 4 link

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Hmm, haven't seen one rock like that. the ones I've seen sit flat on the frame rails.

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Here's ours laid out.

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I have a Question also. I'm going to be using the Extreme PB Dropmembers, Front and Rear. Will I have to run a 2 piece drive shaft or can I run the one piece I have?
Thanks in advance for your help.

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2-piece would be the easiest.
This allows the shaft to clear the bottom of the cab.

A 1-piece driveshaft would require raising the hoop in the trailing arm crossmember and "tunneling" the floor of the cab.

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I think with the full weight of the truck on the frame it will be fine.

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I had considered doing the tunnel... but I dont know if I wanna cut the masterpiece of a crossmember that PB makes... ugh.:smoke:

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Oh and thanks for the info Lolife99

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Travis @azproperformance had a extreme dropmember unaccounted for on his order, just secured one. My cousin is picking up my 72 right now while I'm offshore. Nothing like coming home to a new truck and badass parts.

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Which part of Louisiana are you in?
Wade

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Franklinton(Washington Parish) You?