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Frizzle Fry · 10-03-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by edflores

also what was trw and ford type mean on those? does it matter?

Ed, Don't tell Shane I'm answering a vendor's question for ya

Since I just researched and bought mine I read that TRW has a 2 piece steel/aluminum casting, Ford has a 1 piece all aluminum casting. I have not heard/read about any clear superiority between the two. Both will work with the DM.

edflores · 10-03-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Ed, Don't tell Shane I'm answering a vendor's question for ya

Since I just researched and bought mine I read that TRW has a 2 piece steel/aluminum casting, Ford has a 1 piece all aluminum casting. I have not heard/read about any clear superiority between the two. Both will work with the DM.

i dont think shane will mind cause nate doesnt build the rack

Project SIKty-5 · 10-03-2008, 01:06 PM

Ok, maybe this sounds rude....but I don't trust the DM...I'm not convinced it's completely safe. Nate, perhaps you'd like me to be a tester...and put the DM through some real trials....such as railing on the freeway at high speeds. Can the DM really withstand the abuse of constant railing??

I guess if I have to volunteer my time, then I'll do that for the sake of the product, Nate

LOL

-Chuck

PBFAB.COM · 10-03-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Ok, maybe this sounds rude....but I don't trust the DM...I'm not convinced it's completely safe. Nate, perhaps you'd like me to be a tester...and put the DM through some real trials....such as railing on the freeway at high speeds. Can the DM really withstand the abuse of constant railing??

I guess if I have to volunteer my time, then I'll do that for the sake of the product, Nate

LOL

-Chuck

Chuck-

I am taking this as a humorous gesture of offering some more R&D for my product... making it a "win win" for the both of us!

So if that's all it is, don't take offense to the second part of this.

but if you are for some reason being serious:

I do not, and will never advocate "railing at highway speeds". It not only jeopardizes the saftey of yourself, but all the innocent bystanders. (I could go on, but that should suffice).

With that being said, I don't want to sound rude either, but if your intent is to rail your chevy at 65mph on a public road with a Dropmember... I am not interested in selling you my product.

Custom 68 · 10-03-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Chuck-

With that being said, I don't want to sound rude either, but if your intent is to rail your chevy at 65mph on a public road with a Dropmember... I am not interested in selling you my product.

wow nicely said, I assume "railing" means dragging the frame while driving?

PBFAB.COM · 10-03-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

wow nicely said, I assume "railing" means dragging the frame while driving?

Railing is exactly what you think it is. I know Chuck was being humorous, and hope he doesn't take offense. But I promote safe air suspension practices!

Tony@AirRideTech · 10-03-2008, 03:44 PM

Do you sell condoms too ?

PBFAB.COM · 10-03-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

Do you sell condoms too ?

What are those... I'm 29 with 3 kids!

c10addict · 10-03-2008, 04:11 PM

you asked... Lol..

YouTube - Draggin Duallie

Tony@AirRideTech · 10-03-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What are those... I'm 29 with 3 kids!

36 with 4 ........

My oldest is 18.... wife is two years younger than me.... you do the math

Project SIKty-5 · 10-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Nate, for me the most important objective of bags is sitting on the ground while parked. To me, the main objective for air suspension is theft deterent

Everything looks better in the weeds!

So what's the turnaround time for the new design DM's now??

edflores · 10-03-2008, 06:09 PM

technically if your over 16 you can be tried as an adult so both of you couldve gotten in trouble.

this thread got off track lol

Project SIKty-5 · 10-03-2008, 06:39 PM

Nate, I'm ready and waiting for the group buy on the DM

Also, right now I only have stock arms...but if CPP or Performance Online arms won't work, then I'll have to hit up Tony@ART and use those arms

I believe the other TCA's compensate for the camber, am I right??

SCOTI · 10-03-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Nate, I'm ready and waiting for the group buy on the DM

Also, right now I only have stock arms...but if CPP or Performance Online arms won't work, then I'll have to hit up Tony@ART and use those arms

I believe the other TCA's compensate for the camber, am I right??

Conveniently, Nate is also a dealer for ART.

I have found thru research that CPP's & POL's do use longer upper arms to correct the camber on lowered trucks vs. a bunch of shims & ART's allow for better caster.

**lolife99** · 10-03-2008, 06:57 PM

Project,... Post in the Group buy "Sticky",... and we'll get the group purchase going! I'm not sure how many more we will need,... Look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308998

blazed89 · 10-05-2008, 04:00 AM

Tony do you always promote safe air suspension practices? Cause I remember a romantic night in cali in front of the Hilton and you cheering some sexy guy on his dragging/driving skills.lol

XXL · 10-05-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blazed89

Tony do you always promote safe air suspension practices? Cause I remember a romantic night in cali in front of the Hilton and you cheering some sexy guy on his dragging/driving skills.lol

I don't believe Tony has made such a claim here. The promoter is Nate of Porterbuilt (this is also his thread, and the topic is the $999 Dropmember), and I stand beside him in his convictions... I just replaced a broken windshield (at my expense) because some douchebag in front of me dumped the back of his truck to the ground and kicked up a fistful of road gravel. I hope he enjoyed his railing and my $360.

dragalac · 10-06-2008, 06:18 PM

I am glad to say i ordered my DM this morning cant wait to get it in!!!

Rokcrln · 10-07-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blazed89

Tony do you always promote safe air suspension practices? Cause I remember a romantic night in cali in front of the Hilton and you cheering some sexy guy on his dragging/driving skills.lol

Well I'm sure he was, that way he can sell the guy real parts and school him in safe driving practices from that point on

Tony@AirRideTech · 10-14-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blazed89

Tony do you always promote safe air suspension practices? Cause I remember a romantic night in cali in front of the Hilton and you cheering some sexy guy on his dragging/driving skills.lol

I can not be held responsible for my actions after a 6 pack....

Kontrol Phreaks · 10-14-2008, 11:57 AM

I believe that individual was refered to as " Tricky Nick in the little Red Rocket".

edflores · 10-06-2008, 08:14 PM

why do you keep putting those pics in your post?

dragalac · 10-06-2008, 09:15 PM

Because on other forms people have signitures and those three pics are my signiture and i see people dont do that on here i guess. Kind of makes it more personal.

edflores · 10-06-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dragalac

Because on other forms people have signitures and those three pics are my signiture and i see people dont do that on here i guess. Kind of makes it more personal.

well i think there are limits on sigs on this site. and i think only supporter can have them. i could be wrong.
dont get me wrong, i like your truck. but it makes ths site load real slow when im browsing on my phone.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-06-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I am releasing a new Dropmember design that will be sold for $999. I have redesigned the lower control arm mount to use a factory style u-bolt. The machined components of the new design are far less expensive, and allow me to drop the price considerably.

The new design gives a little more Dropmember to lower control arm clearance when using factory lower control arms, as well as more ground clearance.

The main difference between the new and old design is the price! Same results, same quality, big savings.

There's no reason to even think about Zing your frame anymore.

I went thru all the bickering thru-out various threads here.....and being that I've bent and welded a few pieces of metal together in my life (

)...I can honestly say you have an awesome product.

10-03-2008, 01:06 PM	#3
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Ok, maybe this sounds rude....but I don't trust the DM...I'm not convinced it's completely safe. Nate, perhaps you'd like me to be a tester...and put the DM through some real trials....such as railing on the freeway at high speeds. Can the DM really withstand the abuse of constant railing?? I guess if I have to volunteer my time, then I'll do that for the sake of the product, Nate LOL -Chuck

10-03-2008, 03:44 PM	#7
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Do you sell condoms too ?

10-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#11
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Nate, for me the most important objective of bags is sitting on the ground while parked. To me, the main objective for air suspension is theft deterent Everything looks better in the weeds! So what's the turnaround time for the new design DM's now??

10-03-2008, 06:09 PM	#12
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: $999 for a Dropmember technically if your over 16 you can be tried as an adult so both of you couldve gotten in trouble. this thread got off track lol

10-03-2008, 06:39 PM	#13
Project SIKty-5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 86	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Nate, I'm ready and waiting for the group buy on the DM Also, right now I only have stock arms...but if CPP or Performance Online arms won't work, then I'll have to hit up Tony@ART and use those arms I believe the other TCA's compensate for the camber, am I right??

10-03-2008, 06:57 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Project,... Post in the Group buy "Sticky",... and we'll get the group purchase going! I'm not sure how many more we will need,... Look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308998 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-05-2008, 04:00 AM	#16
blazed89 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san jose Posts: 25	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Tony do you always promote safe air suspension practices? Cause I remember a romantic night in cali in front of the Hilton and you cheering some sexy guy on his dragging/driving skills.lol Last edited by blazed89; 10-05-2008 at 04:01 AM.

10-06-2008, 06:18 PM	#18
dragalac Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belle Bose Louisiana Posts: 9	Re: $999 for a Dropmember I am glad to say i ordered my DM this morning cant wait to get it in!!! Last edited by Shane; 10-06-2008 at 08:44 PM.

10-14-2008, 11:57 AM	#21
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: $999 for a Dropmember I believe that individual was refered to as " Tricky Nick in the little Red Rocket".

10-06-2008, 08:14 PM	#22
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: $999 for a Dropmember why do you keep putting those pics in your post?

10-06-2008, 09:15 PM	#23
dragalac Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belle Bose Louisiana Posts: 9	Re: $999 for a Dropmember Because on other forms people have signitures and those three pics are my signiture and i see people dont do that on here i guess. Kind of makes it more personal.



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