lowered or lifted? [Archive]

Bahner tunnel

09-29-2002, 07:38 PM

I go through stages , I'm in my lowered truck stage currently. I have a Chevy crew cab dually as well. It is 5/7 dropped with bags on the rear.I would like to go with a lifted Ford for the next daily driver/tow truck.

SPECTRABRENT

09-29-2002, 07:38 PM

My current tow truck is a 3/4 1994 Suburban (stock), but I prefer lowered. I have had 2 lowered 1/2 ton XCab Chevys (both 4 & 6) with air bags. Some of the raised 4X4's look good, but I never could understand why anyone would raise a 2 wheel drive truck. Nothing looks better than a lowered Chevy Dually.
Brent
[ September 29, 2002, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: SPECTRABRENT ]

Omega21

09-29-2002, 07:42 PM

I put all my money in my boat :-)
Tow/family rig is a 95 Grand Cherokee..would be cool with some tires & wheels on it. Work truck is an 84 Ford 16' cube van.
But nothing looks as good to me as a slightly dunked 64/65 or mid fifties Chevy pickup.
Todd

HAVASU HAULIN'

09-29-2002, 08:50 PM

Anything chevy, lowered is "cool" But I like my lifted F-350 4x4 mo better!

core attitude

09-29-2002, 08:57 PM

Omega21, this is my last second series I did, and my favorite too. I sold it to my ex before she was and now I have no idea what happened to it. Still have a few parts around if you ever need.
http://www.coreattitude.com/PhotoPost/data/465customcab-med.jpg
Driving a stock height Suburban but the height is about the only thing that is stock. :D
Pete

Jet Junk

09-29-2002, 09:51 PM

Have a 97 x-cab chev. on air, lays flat on 17's without the bed cut, no tanks or compressors in the bed. Ole lady drives a 99 reg cab chev on 18" boyds, it is 5/7. My last 3 rides have been slammed, but I'm looking to sell my truck in favor of a lifted one. Gotta love them 65/66 chevy's though. I will have one some day.

carreraelite

09-29-2002, 10:19 PM

'68, swb, s/s,C-10, lowered lots ,275x60x15 on all 4 corners, 2001 crew cab stock

396_WAYS_TO_SPIT

09-29-2002, 10:37 PM

I would prefer a lowered over lifted but I do like lifted rides though. I have a 91 nissan hardbody fully slammed on hydraulics. I have 2 pumps and 5 batteries and 8 switches.I will be switching to 3 pumps and 10 batteries with full set of chains for hopping and a stand still 3 wheel motion. I am looking to get a new 1/2 ton so I can bag it on 20's.
396

Nubbs

09-30-2002, 06:33 AM

96 Chevy ext cab sb, 5",7" drop on 17 coddington's

76 Sleekcraft

09-30-2002, 07:09 AM

I like em low, but too far down causes rough rides and problems towing. I can't afford to do anything with my Avalanche yet.

HBjet

09-30-2002, 07:17 AM

I have a lowered ext cab dually and I love it, but it's time for a lifted truck. I'm tired of hitting everything. Heck, where I mostly go boating (Eco Lodge) they just installed a new speed bump at the exit of the park, and with the bags full, I still drag the frame over it. That sucks. Looks cool towing the boat though.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Hot_Boat_Happenings/Havasu_and_The_River/PICT0147.JPG
HBjet

burbanite

09-30-2002, 07:29 AM

Lowered '73 Dually Sub.

boatnam2

09-30-2002, 07:33 AM

had 3 lowered chevys 1 lifted suburban 1 lifted z-71 and now a lifted f-250. i like both but sometimes towing with a lowered ride can be a pain in the ass.give me a lift kit pleasssssssssse!

Windy

09-30-2002, 07:48 AM

Lifted trucks rule IMO, but I do love my mans ride.
MissHBjet

HotHallet

09-30-2002, 08:28 AM

My first truck was an '83 GMC Sierra 1500 slammed 5/7 with custom paint, tweed interior, full system, detailed undercarriage, etc. My last truck was a 1990 GMC standard cab shortbed with full air ride suspension, 18's &20's, bright red with ivory flames, leather and tweed upholstery. It was on the cover of the March '02 issue of Truckin' Magazine. After owning two hammered haulers it was time to go the lifted route. Got tired of slowing down for everything, high-siding in driveway's, killing my frame and suspension. With airbags although they are great for shock value you have to worry about blowing a bag, severing a line, etc. which are not things that are fun to fix on the way to the river. I would like to build another 73-87 Chevy/GMC or a 67-72 Chevy/GMC but it will be an extra truck just used to cruise and show. Although it is sometimes a pain the convenience of air suspension is great for going over road obstacles. My new truck is a '95 Chevy x-cab two wheel drive with a 7-inch Fabtech susp. lift and 33" muds. Lifted is better for launching when you have to bury the back of your truck to get the boat in the water.

HavasuDreamin'

09-30-2002, 09:16 AM

http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Gearhead_Garage/Other_Equipment/Truck.JPG
Although I like the look of a lifted truck, I am not sure I would want to drive one. My truck has been dropped 5/7 on 17" Colorado Customs. Safe to say, I dig the lowered stuff a lot. :cool:

Instigator28

09-30-2002, 01:04 PM

My personal feeling is that you lower cars and raise trucks.

Horsepowerchik

09-30-2002, 05:55 PM

Instigator28:
My personal feeling is that you lower cars and raise trucks.Exactly. Sports Cars, Lightnings, Etc Lowered for Handling/Looks.
Trucks... Lift em up!
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HPCHIK

mister460

09-30-2002, 07:45 PM

If it's got 4 wheel drive it better be scraping clouds! Who really cares about imports anyway? (flame on) And you don't lower hot rods, you rake 'em!

flattie

09-30-2002, 08:03 PM

Slammmed,Blown & V-drive is the way to go
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/DSC00847.JPG

flattie

09-30-2002, 08:07 PM

http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/DSC00850.JPG

flattie

09-30-2002, 08:12 PM

http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/DSC00844.JPG
You have to have the 20s

bigerich

09-30-2002, 08:46 PM

How about a stock truck that looks lifted, love my 2001 Dodge 4x4 Offroad Sport!!!

Windy

09-30-2002, 10:01 PM

Instigator28:
My personal feeling is that you lower cars and raise trucks.Well said!

Havasu_Jet_85

10-01-2002, 05:54 PM

I like bothe but I would rather have a lifted truck. But I'm happy with my ford ranger pre-runner.

Havasu_Jet_85

10-01-2002, 06:02 PM

Oh yeah heres a pic: http://prerunners.com/photoalbum/bajashop802/bajashop802-10263.JPG

1HOTGMCJET

10-02-2002, 07:03 AM

Here you go, Havasu_Jet: http://prerunners.com/photoalbum/bajashop802/bajashop802-10263.JPG

1HOTGMCJET

10-02-2002, 07:08 AM

Make mine SLAMMED, please......
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Sonoma_Side.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/DreamCruise2.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/DreamCruise3.JPG
Oh wait, this IS mine!!!!!! LOL
:D :D :D
[ October 02, 2002, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: 1HOTGMCJET ]

Plasticman31

10-04-2002, 10:03 PM

I agree with HBjet they look cool towing with, but it was a rough ride even with air bags in the rear. This is my old truck with a 5"/7" i painted it to match the boat. Now i'm in a 4x4 Chevy Tahoe with a lot better ride, but doesn't look cool towing the boat anymore. Oh well i guess it's either look cool or smooth ride? I'll take smooth ride!
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Dcp00474.JPG

Jet Junk

10-05-2002, 09:39 AM

I can't believe you guys have a rough ride towing W/ a lowered truck. Mine rides great pulling a boat or a car trailer w/ a 5000lb. car on it. My old 95 was lowered 5/7 and It rode as good as my 97 that is bagged. Some of you guys are worse than the redneck farmers that I deal with everyday, thinking trucks shouldn't be lowered. J/K :D

HotHallet

10-07-2002, 10:56 AM

I am a writer and photographer for Truckin' Magazine and have had lowered and bagged rides. Nothing is wrong with the way they ride. If a kit is used for lowering using coils and spindles it's all good. I endorse Air Ride Tech. components for air susp. I just got tired of going slow over everything so my '95 Chevy I decided to go up with. Check out my last slammed ride on the cover of the March '02 issue of Truckin' mag.

Havasu_Jet_85

10-07-2002, 03:06 PM

Thank you 1HOTGMCJET

homeblt86jet

10-08-2002, 05:18 PM

I have one that is pretty stock, has a sound sustem in it lowered only 1 inch has 295/50/15 all the way around.oh ya its a 91 chevy extended cab. this is my daily driver, has a 97 vortec 350 with a few mods. I also have a 81 blazzer lifted 7" with 38.5" tsl/sx super swampers, 350 chev motor with 450 hp. this is one of my toys.here is a pic
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Picture_004.JPG

TANK

10-08-2002, 05:27 PM

If it's a 2wd chevy it needs slightly lowered.If it's a 4wd anything it needs to sit high.Don't lift 2wd's and don't put sissy little street tires on a 4wd truck that was meant to have fun in the mud.2cents

homeblt86jet

10-08-2002, 05:46 PM

no shit! you said it like it is.

HotHallet

10-09-2002, 10:25 AM

Nothing wrong with lifting a 2wd. Some people just want the look and don't intend to go railing their truck.I think my next ride will be a late 90's two door Tahoe dropped 5/7 with 18-inch Billet Specialties. I have always dug those things slammed with everything color matched.

AZKC

10-09-2002, 02:08 PM

Need lifted trucks if you go to Apache Lake here in AZ 12 miles of dirt narrow sometimes washed out rough rocky curvy sandy road. (why the hell do I keep going there) Roll a 90 F350 Crew Cab 4wd 460ci for now, ready to switch back to a Chevy but hard to find 4wd single axle 1 tons. Got to keep with the big blocks also to pull about total 25-30 miles of 8% grade hill to get there from here.
KC

mach1 454

10-13-2002, 07:35 PM

i dont understand how you guys with bags on your trucks keep saying you get a rough ride? my truck is fully bagged with 4 link rear susp. and it rides just like a caddy. and you guys are right nothing looks better than a slammed dually. glad to see that most of you are into the lowered truck scene than the lifted.
mach1 454

HBjet

10-14-2002, 12:36 AM

My truck lowered tows like a caddy. I can't even tell the boat is behind me. The only time my truck lowered rides like shit is when I'm not towing, and I hit some bump in the road, and the whole bed rattles. Other then that, it rides better then any lifted truck I've been in. My only complaint is scrapping everything I go over. It was cool when I just bought the truck out of high school, but I'm just over that now!
I think I'll go from this...
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/DSCN4485.JPG
to this...
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/CC4.JPG
HBjet
[ October 14, 2002, 01:37 AM: Message edited by: HBjet ]

Sniper4x4

10-18-2002, 12:28 PM

Personally I've had most of my previous vehicles lowered but not that I have my Suburban the way I want it. I can't even imagine ever driving a lowered vehicle again why its completely useless.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/P9300277.JPG
Its hard to tell from the pic but it has around 10" of lift.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/P9300273.JPG
455 Olds close up

Hermosa

10-18-2002, 03:50 PM

Sniper4x4:
Personally I've had most of my previous vehicles lowered but not that I have my Suburban the way I want it. I can't even imagine ever driving a lowered vehicle again why its completely useless.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/P9300277.JPG
Its hard to tell from the pic but it has around 10" of lift.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/P9300273.JPG
455 Olds close upThat had to be the cleanest Olds motor I have seen in a long, long time! Nice job.

RiverToysJas

10-18-2002, 04:08 PM

I just checked the encyclopidia - 2wd trucks should be lowered, 4wd trucks raised. That's the rule. :D
My 4x4 Tahoe is stock :rolleyes: ....
As this photo shows, I see rear airbags in my future!!!
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Stern_Drives/lma001.JPG
RTJas
[ October 18, 2002, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: RiverToysJas ]

Cole

10-18-2002, 04:38 PM

Sniper 4x4...What kind of hull is that?? looks just like mine,Kona :D Cole
ps; great looking set up!!!!!

Cole

10-18-2002, 04:40 PM

Also that is one of the nicest looking olds i have ever seen :cool: Cole

mud duck

10-18-2002, 06:03 PM

An E-350 one ton 4x4 with a 7.5L, 5" lift and 35" BFG's.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Blue_Beast0001.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Blue_Beast0004.JPG
Works great in the snow too!

lovemyultra

10-20-2002, 06:33 PM

crew cab ford on 35s thats the ticket

Sniper4x4

10-21-2002, 08:10 AM

Hermosa & Cole, thanks it is a 1973 Kona w/ a Olds 455. I just finished having the engine re-worked basically everything shiny is new the block was fine so I had everything else upgraded. I'm next going to have the interior redone & then be ready to have some fun with it next summer.
Below is a list of motor mods:
hydraulic Place Diverter w/ stainless lines
Edelbrock 6051 aluminum heads
Harland Sharp S5003 roller rockers
Comp Cams 42-224-4 camshaft
Comp cams lifters 852-16
Offy dual carb tunnel ram (ported & alumacoated)
Dual Edelbrock 1409's 600cfm ea
Dooley tall scoop w/ Flame arresters
Mondello 110 gph electric fuel pump & regulator (Holley)
Mondello timing pointer
Mondello fuel pump block off plate
Mondello lifter valley tray
FRAM water/fuel seperator filter
Mallory marine Unilite
MSD Blaster High Vibration Coil, PN 8222
MSD 8mm wires
MSD Marine 6M-2
Milodon gear drive
Bassett 9000 series alumacoated headers
Bassett stainless muffler inserts
10qt Milodon oil pan
Milodon Oil pump, shaft & pickup
Dick Miller custom aluminum valve covers
CP Performance breathers
100a chrome Marine alt.
Banderlog Water Injection valve
Hardine Marine Stainless Gauges
Fluidampr balancer
Moroso crank reduction pulley