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Porterbuilt tubular control arms are built using thick-wall DOM tubing and CNC cut 3/16" pickeled plate steel. All bushing pivot tubes and ball joint cups are TIG welded.

Available in the following configurations:
1" Forward
1" Narrowed
1" Forward & 1" Narrowed
Standard Length

Includes upper and lower shafts, bushings, and Grade 8 hardware for installation.

NOTE: ALL CONTROL ARMS ARE DESIGNED TO USE PROFORGED BALL JOINTS. .

The 1955-59 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is a modular bolt-in sub-frame assembly engineered to incorporate Porterbuilt and C10 based suspension components.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 28” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 3 Front will set the lowest point of the factory sheet metal on the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1955-59 Chevy Pickup Rear Airbag Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay body with large diameter wheel/tire combinations. (Recommended to run no wider than a 10” wheel)

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Body"

The Porterbuilt Stage 2 Basic Front Kit for '63-'87 Chevy Trucks improves ride quality and overall driveability by replacing the factory lower control arms and and factory coil spring with an air spring.

New Boxed Inner Frame Stiffener for Level 1 Dropmember, Static & Stock Suspension Trucks

Fits: 1963-72 Chevy Trucks

The 1955-59 Chevy Pickup Rear Coilover Dropmember suspension system is engineered to improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 5-6"

New Boxed Inner Frame Stiffener for Level 2 & Level 3 Dropmember Equipped Trucks

Fits: 1963-72 Dropmember Equipped Chevy Trucks

New Inner Frame Stiffener for Level 2 & Level 3 Dropmember Equipped Trucks

Fits: 1960-62 Dropmember Equipped Chevy Trucks

The 1955-59 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is a modular bolt-in sub-frame assembly engineered to incorporate Porterbuilt and C10 based suspension components.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 28” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 2 Front will set the bottom of the cab approx. 5-6" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 5-6"

THESE CONTROL ARMS ARE FOR EARLY (PRE VERSION 7) DROPMEMBER APPLICATIONS ONLY.

Porterbuilt tubular control arms are built using thick-wall DOM tubing and CNC cut 3/16" pickeled plate steel. All bushing pivot tubes and ball joint cups are TIG welded.

Includes shafts, bushings, and Grade 8 hardware for installation.

NOTE: ALL CONTROL ARMS ARE DESIGNED TO USE PROFORGED BALL JOINTS. .

If you are looking for the best possible kit to convert your truck to air suspension but maintain your factory front crossmember, this is the kit for you. The Porterbuilt Stage 2 Deluxe Front Kit for '63-'87 Chevy Trucks replaces your factory control arms and coil springs, lowering your truck and improving handling, without replacing the factory front crossmember.

New Boxed Inner Frame Stiffener for Level 2 & Level 3 Dropmember Equipped Trucks

Fits: 1973-87 Chevy Trucks

The Porterbuilt cowl mounted hood hinges are the perfect solution to relocating the hood hinges once the factory inner fender wells have been removed. They are available for model years 1960-1972 and start at $299 for the non-gas assist, or $399 with gas assist (this option is currently only available for the 67-72 trucks).

The non-gas assist version can later be upgraded to gas assist for $189.

The 1960-62 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 3 Front will set the lowest point of the factory frame rails on the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1960-62 Chevy Pickup Rear Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay body with large diameter wheel/tire combinations. (Recommended to run no wider than a 10” wheel)

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Body"

The Porterbuilt Stage 2 Rear “Deluxe” Kit for 63-72 C10 is an engineered bolt-in suspension system designed to lower your truck as low as possible while maintaining the factory bed floor. The Stage 2 “Deluxe” is just that, it replaces all the factory crossmembers (from the trailing arm cross-member back) with tubular versions that are designed to bolt right in! It also includes our fully adjustable trac bar for improved handling and performance. If you are looking for the best possible kit to lower your C10 and keep the bed-floor in tact… this is the one!

The 1960-62 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember Coilover suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 2 Front Coilover system will set the lowest point of the factory frame rails approx. 5-6" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 5-6"

The Porterbuilt cowl mounted hood hinges are the perfect solution to relocating the hood hinges once the factory inner fender wells have been removed. They are available for model years 1960-1972 and start at $299 for the non-gas assist, or $399 with gas assist (this option is currently only available for the 67-72 trucks).

The non-gas assist version can later be upgraded to gas assist for $189.

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 1 Front will the lowest point of the factory frame rails approx. 3” off the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 6-7"
Deflated Height - 3"

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 1 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory components and improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 7"
Deflated Height - 3"

Replacement hood hinge strut for older style Gas Assist Hood Hinge kits.

THIS STRUT WILL ONLY REPLACE PART # C16-23577

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 3 Front will set the lowest point of the factory frame rails on the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1963-72 Chevy Blazer 2WD Rear Level 3 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay frame with large diameter wheel/tire combinations.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1963-72 Chevy Blazer 4WD Rear Level 3 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay frame with large diameter wheel/tire combinations.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 3 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay frame with large diameter wheel/tire combinations.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The Dropmember Rear Back Half suspension system is engineered to lay frame with 12" wide wheels.
Fits 1960-62 C10 Trucks
Level 3, Extreme
Ride height measures approx. 5” when running a 30” tall tire, and the frame will rest on the ground when deflated.

DESIGNED FOR 12" WIDE WHEELS
LONG BED TO SHORT BED CONVERSION

The Dropmember Rear Back Half suspension system is engineered fit 12" wide wheels.
Fits 1960-62 C10 Trucks
Level 2, Touring
Ride height measures approx. 5” when running a 30” tall tire.

DESIGNED FOR 12" WIDE WHEELS
LONG BED TO SHORT BED CONVERSION

The Dropmember Rear Back Half suspension system is engineered to lay frame with 12-15" wide wheels.
Fits 1963-72 C10 Trucks
Level 3, Extreme
Ride height measures approx. 5” and the frame will rest on the ground when deflated.

DESIGNED FOR 12"-15" WIDE WHEELS
LONG BED TO SHORT BED CONVERSION

The Dropmember Rear Back Half suspension system is engineered fit 12-15" wide wheels.
Fits 1963-72 C10 Trucks
Level 2, Touring
Ride height measures approx. 5” when running a 30” tall tire.

DESIGNED FOR 12"-15" WIDE WHEELS
LONG BED TO SHORT BED CONVERSION

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember Coilover suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 1 Front will set the bottom of the cab approx. 7-9" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 7-9"

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 2 Coilover Dropmember suspension system is engineered to improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 7-9"

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember Coilover suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 2 Front will set the bottom of the cab approx. 4-6" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 4-6"

The 1963-72 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 2 Coilover Dropmember suspension system is engineered to improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 4-6"

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 1 Front will the lowest point of the factory frame rails approx. 3” off the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 6-7"
Deflated Height - 3"

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 3 Front will set the lowest point of the factory frame rails on the ground when fully deflated.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember Coilover suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 1 Front will set the bottom of the cab approx. 7-9" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 7-9"

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 1 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is designed to replace the factory components and improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 7"
Deflated Height - 3"

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 3 Airbag Dropmember suspension system is engineered to lay frame with large diameter wheel/tire combinations.

Ride Height - 4"
Deflated Height - Lay Frame

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Front Dropmember Coilover suspension system is designed to replace the factory cross-member and steering system. It is engineered as a modular bolt-in unit that requires no welding.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 29” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 2 Front will set the bottom of the cab approx. 4-6" inches off the ground at ride height.

Ride Height - 4-6"

The Dropmember Level 3 61-64 Ford F100 Front suspension system is a modular bolt-in sub-frame assembly engineered to incorporate Porterbuilt and C10 based suspension components.
When combined with a 2.5” drop spindle, 28” tall tire, and Porterbuilt Tubular Control Arms, the Level 3 Front will set the lowest point of the factory sheet metal on the ground when fully deflated.

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 2 Coilover Dropmember suspension system is engineered to improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 7-9"

The 1973-87 Chevy Pickup Rear Level 2 Coilover Dropmember suspension system is engineered to improve ride quality, performance, aesthetics, and strength.

Ride Height - 4-6"