Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MEANGREEN70 · 03-11-2007, 09:57 PM

After researching how to lower the front end of my truck for days, wks, and many months, I finally found the anwser in March's issue of Classic Trucks. There it was, in the tech section. An artical on their awesome crossmember. So after reading the artical and talking to Nathan, at Porterbuilt. I ordered mine. I will be installing it soon and will post more pics. Thank you, Porterbuilt.

ilovetara · 03-11-2007, 10:04 PM

Dude that is sweet! Do you have any pics of your truck?

Scott

SCOTI · 03-11-2007, 10:13 PM

Hey.... your right around the corner. I'm just off of /Merrit & Liberty Grove.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2007, 12:31 PM

Im waiting on parts for mine those sure look beautiful..

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-12-2007, 05:36 PM

Dude we need some pic's of those babies installed

droppedgmc · 03-13-2007, 01:38 AM

shweet!!

MEANGREEN70 · 03-13-2007, 08:20 AM

Scoti, I Heard Of Merrit. Where Is It ?

SCOTI · 03-13-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

Scoti, I Heard Of Merrit. Where Is It ?

It intersects w/Sachse Rd. in the Castle Rd area.

bigbluthng · 03-13-2007, 03:32 PM

so does that mean that x-mas is early or late??

MEANGREEN70 · 03-13-2007, 04:02 PM

Scoti, Now I Now Where. Thats On My Way To Rowllet Creek.

MEANGREEN70 · 03-13-2007, 04:04 PM

I WOULD SAY LATE, THAT WAY I CAN GET MORE COOL STUFF.

MEANGREEN70 · 03-14-2007, 09:45 PM

Did more work on the truck, here the lates pics of the crossmember installed. this is my first project doing all the work is my self and soon to be wife. if you guys see anything that looks wrong or could be done better, i would like your help. thank you.

MEANGREEN70 · 03-14-2007, 09:48 PM

more pics.

MEANGREEN70 · 03-14-2007, 09:51 PM

cant get any better than this. thank you Porterbuilt. Will post more pics soon. remember, your help is welcome here. thanks

SCOTI · 03-14-2007, 10:03 PM

Ahhhhh..... the big block Dropmember. I would like to see this one in person cause I've been talking w/Nathan about one for a while now,

1LoC10 · 03-14-2007, 10:17 PM

Nice, keep the pics coming

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-14-2007, 10:29 PM

Looks damn good cant get any lower than that..

C3500 · 03-14-2007, 10:46 PM

how makes that lower controll arm?

Rokcrln · 03-14-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MEANGREEN70

if you guys see anything that looks wrong or could be done better, i would like your help. thank you.

Since you asked and since I have known Porter for awhile now I can saftly say you mounted it wronge. Wronge truck that is, I just went out and checked all of mine and you definetly mounted it in the wronge truck

Looks great! I like your rims! Any pics or the rear and what are you doing out back to match the front?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PBFAB.COM · 03-14-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ahhhhh..... the big block Dropmember. I would like to see this one in person cause I've been talking w/Nathan about one for a while now,

The only difference between the BBC and SBC Dropmember are the motor mount tabs on the crossmember. The BBC tabs are 3/4" taller.

It's looking killer Mike!

SCOTI · 03-14-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The only difference between the BBC and SBC Dropmember are the motor mount tabs on the crossmember. The BBC tabs are 3/4" taller.

It's looking killer Mike!

Hey man.... I pay attention (it's the only thing I can afford to do).

The visual inspect would be to verify EXACTLY where the steering shaft intersects the engine compartment vs stuff hanging off the front of the engine. It would seem I have some 1-off brackets that I want to verify the possibility of fitting/using.

camaro__thunder · 03-15-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks damn good cant get any lower than that..

Yes you can...

So you are suppose to drag the lower arm mounts. I love the crossmember but not that idea.

PBFAB.COM · 03-15-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro__thunder

Yes you can...

So you are suppose to drag the lower arm mounts. I love the crossmember but not that idea.

When the rear is down, the caps won't touch the ground. When the framerails are planted, the caps will be about an inch off the ground.

Also, the use of a bumpstop will limit the components from touching the ground.

We all know it's unsafe to have frame-rails and other suspension components contact the ground.

camaro__thunder · 03-15-2007, 01:12 AM

"Also, the use of a bumpstop will limit the components from touching the ground. We all know it's unsafe to have frame-rails and other suspension components contact the ground."

but its FUN !!!

and thanks for clearing that up !

MEANGREEN70 · 03-15-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Since you asked and since I have known Porter for awhile now I can saftly say you mounted it wronge. Wronge truck that is, I just went out and checked all of mine and you definetly mounted it in the wronge truck

Looks great! I like your rims! Any pics or the rear and what are you doing out back to match the front?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, WHEN YOU SAID IS WAS MOUNTED WRONGE?
HELP PLEASE.

03-11-2007, 09:57 PM	#1
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. After researching how to lower the front end of my truck for days, wks, and many months, I finally found the anwser in March's issue of Classic Trucks. There it was, in the tech section. An artical on their awesome crossmember. So after reading the artical and talking to Nathan, at Porterbuilt. I ordered mine. I will be installing it soon and will post more pics. Thank you, Porterbuilt. Attached Images

03-11-2007, 10:04 PM	#2
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Portebuilt. Dude that is sweet! Do you have any pics of your truck? Scott __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-11-2007, 10:13 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Portebuilt. Hey.... your right around the corner. I'm just off of /Merrit & Liberty Grove. __________________ 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.*

03-12-2007, 12:31 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Im waiting on parts for mine those sure look beautiful.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-12-2007, 05:36 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Dude we need some pic's of those babies installed __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-13-2007, 01:38 AM	#6
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. shweet!! __________________ '85 swb Last edited by droppedgmc; 03-13-2007 at 01:40 AM.

03-13-2007, 08:20 AM	#7
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Scoti, I Heard Of Merrit. Where Is It ?

03-13-2007, 03:32 PM	#9
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. so does that mean that x-mas is early or late?? __________________

03-13-2007, 04:02 PM	#10
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Scoti, Now I Now Where. Thats On My Way To Rowllet Creek.

03-13-2007, 04:04 PM	#11
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. I WOULD SAY LATE, THAT WAY I CAN GET MORE COOL STUFF.

03-14-2007, 09:45 PM	#12
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Did more work on the truck, here the lates pics of the crossmember installed. this is my first project doing all the work is my self and soon to be wife. if you guys see anything that looks wrong or could be done better, i would like your help. thank you. Attached Images

03-14-2007, 09:48 PM	#13
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. more pics. Attached Images

03-14-2007, 09:51 PM	#14
MEANGREEN70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SACHSE,TX Posts: 132	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. cant get any better than this. thank you Porterbuilt. Will post more pics soon. remember, your help is welcome here. thanks Attached Images

03-14-2007, 10:03 PM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Ahhhhh..... the big block Dropmember. I would like to see this one in person cause I've been talking w/Nathan about one for a while now, __________________ 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.*

03-14-2007, 10:17 PM	#16
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03-14-2007, 10:29 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. Looks damn good cant get any lower than that.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-14-2007, 10:46 PM	#18
C3500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santa clara Posts: 27	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. how makes that lower controll arm?

03-15-2007, 01:12 AM	#24
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Xmas In March, Thanks To Porterbuilt. "Also, the use of a bumpstop will limit the components from touching the ground. We all know it's unsafe to have frame-rails and other suspension components contact the ground." but its FUN !!! and thanks for clearing that up ! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 03-15-2007 at 01:14 AM.

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