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PBFAB.COM · 08-22-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Your supposed to log on here before going to work, that
way you know what day it is & what you need to do

chapster · 08-22-2009, 03:53 PM

Does this trailing arm cross member require modification to the cab floor? Is it compatible with one pc drive shaft on swb?

Please educate this newbie

PBFAB.COM · 08-22-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chapster

Does this trailing arm cross member require modification to the cab floor? Is it compatible with one pc drive shaft on swb?

Please educate this newbie

For educational purposes:

-With new cab mount bishings there is .25" between the bottom of the cab floor and top of the tube. With worn out and compressed cab mount bushings it might touch.

-One piece drive-shaft will work up to a certain amount of drop. If you're going to be cutting into the bed floor by more than a couple inches, I would recommend the version with the carrier bearing mounting tab, and running a two-piece driveshaft.

SCOTI · 08-22-2009, 07:19 PM

#002 checking in . . .... ETA? You've got my number.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Still waiting for the Brown man to show up, I hope it's soon.

SCOTI · 08-26-2009, 06:30 PM

We're both on the short list . . ....

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-26-2009, 08:46 PM

PBFAB.COM · 08-26-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

We're both on the short list . . ....

Did you mean to say "Short Bus"?

Now be a good boy and put your helmet back on before we strap you in.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-27-2009, 05:34 PM

Hey Nate, don't you owe me some pictures?

*vegaschevy* · 08-27-2009, 05:37 PM

Wow, these look great.

chapster · 08-27-2009, 10:41 PM

hey Nate,

Any more info/pics you would like to torture us with. Put me in the line up!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-28-2009, 05:58 PM

Got mine today, and wow wee, dropped them off at the
powdercoaters and install pictures sometime next week.

Nate, You Rock

lowdownstar · 08-28-2009, 06:22 PM

Can't wait to see pic's

smashingchuck · 08-28-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Hey lov2xclr8 Don't forget to clean the parts of any welding slag before they get coated the sand blasting will not take it all off. Can't wait to see the pic's! Good luck and have fun putting all together.

I'm pretty sure they are TIG welded.

lowdownstar · 08-28-2009, 08:33 PM

I guess i didn't use the right words.

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Got mine today, and wow wee,.....:

You just now getting yours? I had a set last week.

Oh, did I say that out loud....

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2009, 06:40 AM

The place that does my PC work cleans everything with
some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate
has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it.

With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP
but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT

lowdownstar · 08-29-2009, 09:57 AM

these are what i am talking about. I am not trying to say anything bad about Nathans welding at all, as a matter fax i think hes better than a robot! This is normal stuff, i just didn't like them after PC was done> i thought i would save you from going threw it. Maybe i am just to picky. That is why i went with Porter built stuff in the first place, i am picky. Sorry if i had hurt anyones feelings, not my intent.

Ray

smashingchuck · 08-29-2009, 10:01 AM

You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem.

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

The place that does my PC work cleans everything with
some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate
has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it.

With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP
but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT

I've seen CPP's arms in person. They have the same issues that the other aftermarket arms have (except Stock Car products which are basically 'new' upgraded OE arms). The same $$ w/shipping & PC? That's a GREAT deal because you're getting a better truck arm for a similar price!

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem.

Yep. Nate lays down some excellent beads but there can be some stray slag that will hurt the overall quality of a nice PC job. When I did my Dropmember, a quick (& I mean real quick) once over w/a 3" 3M disc cleaned it up easily.

PBFAB.COM · 08-29-2009, 11:27 AM

Hey Ray.... Stop talking about my balls!

Often times, it's inevitable to get some "welding berries" on the parts when MIG welding. As Ray mentioned, sandblasting alone doesn't always remove these. Those really picky guys (and I know there are a lot of us) may want to put forth a little more effort to remove these, as they will be more noticable with a color coat.

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 12:25 PM

For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet?

PBFAB.COM · 08-29-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet?

Did you order a set?

They're done, I am just finishing up some other bracketry you will need.

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Did you order a set?

They're done, I am just finishing up some other bracketry you will need.

Sweet. I've been looking for alternatives on the PHB bushings this week. Any you recommend off the top of your head?

08-22-2009, 03:53 PM	#52
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Does this trailing arm cross member require modification to the cab floor? Is it compatible with one pc drive shaft on swb? Please educate this newbie

08-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#54
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms #002 checking in . . .... ETA? You've got my number. __________________ 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.*

08-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#55
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Still waiting for the Brown man to show up, I hope it's soon. __________________ 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

08-26-2009, 06:30 PM	#56
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms We're both on the short list . . .... __________________ 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.*

08-26-2009, 08:46 PM	#57
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms __________________ 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

08-27-2009, 05:34 PM	#59
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Nate, don't you owe me some pictures? __________________ 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

08-27-2009, 05:37 PM	#60
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Wow, these look great.

08-27-2009, 10:41 PM	#61
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms hey Nate, Any more info/pics you would like to torture us with. Put me in the line up!

08-28-2009, 05:58 PM	#62
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Got mine today, and wow wee, dropped them off at the powdercoaters and install pictures sometime next week. Nate, You Rock __________________ 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

08-28-2009, 06:22 PM	#63
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Can't wait to see pic's Last edited by lowdownstar; 08-29-2009 at 07:30 AM.

08-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#65
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I guess i didn't use the right words. Last edited by lowdownstar; 08-29-2009 at 08:04 AM.

08-29-2009, 06:40 AM	#67
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms The place that does my PC work cleans everything with some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it. With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT __________________ 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

08-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#68
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms these are what i am talking about. I am not trying to say anything bad about Nathans welding at all, as a matter fax i think hes better than a robot! This is normal stuff, i just didn't like them after PC was done> i thought i would save you from going threw it. Maybe i am just to picky. That is why i went with Porter built stuff in the first place, i am picky. Sorry if i had hurt anyones feelings, not my intent. Ray Attached Images

08-29-2009, 10:01 AM	#69
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-29-2009, 11:27 AM	#72
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Ray.... Stop talking about my balls! Often times, it's inevitable to get some "welding berries" on the parts when MIG welding. As Ray mentioned, sandblasting alone doesn't always remove these. Those really picky guys (and I know there are a lot of us) may want to put forth a little more effort to remove these, as they will be more noticable with a color coat. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!



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08-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#73
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet? __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-29-2009 at 12:26 PM.

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