Dropmember C4

[L0WRIDE]

that's some beautiful work Nate you rock

[Rokcrln]

You have my address still right? I know my ups guy will take real good care of it, he leaves it back with my Rott so it will be fine untill I get home to install itin the 2WD Blazer That thing is a work of art! I am re-thinking our last conversation

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Ok you so suck! So I am guessing it will have about a 5" ride heigth, right? It will also lay frame to compliment your front C4 set up and how high will it lift? And how much will the floor need to be cut out to tuck 29ish tall tire's? If I did not mention it you totaly suck Lets talk!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Ok you so suck! So I am guessing it will have about a 5" ride heigth, right? It will also lay frame to compliment your front C4 set up and how high will it lift? And how much will the floor need to be cut out to tuck 29ish tall tire's? If I did not mention it you totaly suck Lets talk!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I knew you would change your mind! With this set-up there isn't too much of a bed left. The step is equivalent to a 10" notch, plus the rocker arms set on top of the rails. There are a couple other designs I have that mount the air springs in a different configuration... I just like how mechanical the rocker arms look.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Lets talk!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

You may need to rethink your "budget"!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I knew you would change your mind! With this set-up there isn't too much of a bed left. The step is equivalent to a 10" notch, plus the rocker arms set on top of the rails. There are a couple other designs I have that mount the air springs in a different configuration... I just like how mechanical the rocker arms look.

Yes I like how they look mounted this way as well but would your other mounting ideas give as much lift with less floor notch? I really only need enough room for Taylors seat in the back

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

You may need to rethink your "budget"!

No my budget would not be affected just his College fund

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[N2TRUX]

Not bad work for a skinny little white boy...

[Frizzle Fry]

That's a thing of beauty

Really interested in your alternate config for the bags...

[abadsvt]

Love the new back half!!!! Looks beautiful!!!! I really like how you have the 4 link setup also. It looks clean and strong. So how does it connect to a stock frame? Also how hard is that to ship?

Josh

[gringoloco]

Nate,

- Can the DMC4 use a stock 'Vette anti-sway? What about the transverse leaf?

- Did you ever solidify an under floor style mounting system for the rear 'waves?

- Are there provisions for rear bumper mounting with the back-half?

- Any cab mods needed besides the high-hump?



Just brainstormin' a little...

Thanks -Chris

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- Can the DMC4 use a stock 'Vette anti-sway? What about the transverse leaf?

The transverse leaf is not compatible with this set-up. Also, I have not fit up a factory sway bar.

- Did you ever solidify an under floor style mounting system for the rear 'waves?

I do have an "under the floor" set-up... but it isn't with the Shockwaves. It incorporates a convoluted bag and a shock. "Under the floor" is a loose term, it should read "not higher than the top of the framerail".
I am building a custom chassis with this rear bag set-up and will post pics when I have it all completed.

- Are there provisions for rear bumper mounting with the back-half?

No provisions provided.

- Any cab mods needed besides the high-hump?

You shouldn't have to worry about any additional mods to the cab.

[LMDGUY]

Hey Nate is this the truck rendering in Street Trucks magazine?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by LMDGUY

Hey Nate is this the truck rendering in Street Trucks magazine?

No it's not. The one in ST will be kept quiet (as far as pics go) until I have the rolling chassis and some sheet-metal on it!

[LMDGUY]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

No it's not. The one in ST will be kept quiet (as far as pics go) until I have the rolling chassis and some sheet-metal on it!

OH D@MN! Im intrested to see that sheetmetal work.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I do have an "under the floor" set-up... but it isn't with the Shockwaves. It incorporates a convoluted bag and a shock. "Under the floor" is a loose term, it should read "not higher than the top of the framerail".

Cool Is the framerail height the same as quoted before- 4" higher than stock?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Cool Is the framerail height the same as quoted before- 4" higher than stock?

Chris-
I will need tire diameter and desired ride height then I can get you the exact height of the unit.

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Chris-
I will need tire diameter and desired ride height then I can get you the exact height of the unit.

I'd love to have C4 all around so I'll throw in my info here:

29.7" tire 6-8" ride height to match/compliment the front C4 dropmember.
Will it work for me Nate? Got any pics of this?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

I'd love to have C4 all around so I'll throw in my info here:

29.7" tire 6-8" ride height to match/compliment the front C4 dropmember.
Will it work for me Nate? Got any pics of this?

You have to get the front installed first... it's been a year hasn't it!

The product Chris is referring to is the weld-in back-half... I build them custom per order and can build it suit any need. It would compliment the DropmemberC4 nicely!

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

You have to get the front installed first... it's been a year hasn't it!

The product Chris is referring to is the weld-in back-half... I build them custom per order and can build it suit any need. It would compliment the DropmemberC4 nicely!

Yes it's been a year and I had to end up buying another set of upper c/a's since Mr. Vettesource from Houston hosed me.
But I digress.

I guess I'll have to give you a call and see if I can afford it.

[6t9ls1]

hey guys any ideas on where to get the rest of the needed vette suspension i.e control arms, spindles etc...

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 6t9ls1

hey guys any ideas on where to get the rest of the needed vette suspension i.e control arms, spindles etc...

Swapmeet, Internet site, E-bay, or Craigslist. I got my 96 front suspension & brakes off of CL.

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Swapmeet, Internet site, E-bay, or Craigslist. I got my 96 front suspension & brakes off of CL.

Nice score on the '96 stuff with 13" rotors. I ended up with '94 stuff so I've got the 12" rotors. Still good but not as nice as the 13's.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Nice score on the '96 stuff with 13" rotors. I ended up with '94 stuff so I've got the 12" rotors. Still good but not as nice as the 13's.

It was a decent score $ wise but I'll most likely use a different front brake set-up so that detracts a little.

Not everything sells right away in those venues..... The guy had the F/R suspension listed as a pkg deal but I did not need the rear (Dana 36). After driving out for a first hand look w/cash in hand, he sold me just the front for half what I thought it would cost me .

[Wild83C10]

I'm more interested in performance then looks so the C4 (or the not yet released C5) DM is very interesting. However, how much of a performance difference will I see over the regular DM? I would use tubular control arm with the regular DM since I already have them.
I guess what I am really asking is if its worth the extra money? Thanks