why do you lift or lower?
02-10-2014, 07:37 PM
#2
I think the main reason is looks. A lifted or lowered truck looks mean and really sticks out form the hundreds of trucks out there. Secondly, much better clearance depending on how you take it off road. A lift kit can help with towing by keeping the rear end level when pulling a trailer. Many have reported a much nicer driving truck with the aftermarket components installed. Fact is it looks cool and gives it a personal touch to your individual truck. People customize their toys to set them about from others.
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02-10-2014, 09:11 PM
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02-10-2014, 09:13 PM
#5
I lowered my truck. It looks much nicer in my opinion and I have no use for a lifted truck.
One thing I enjoy the most about it now is the sports car like handling! You can take a turn going pretty quickly and feel minimal body roll. Add a sway bar and it'll be none at all.
It's all a matter of opinion and personal preference, though.
One thing I enjoy the most about it now is the sports car like handling! You can take a turn going pretty quickly and feel minimal body roll. Add a sway bar and it'll be none at all.
It's all a matter of opinion and personal preference, though.
02-10-2014, 09:13 PM
#6
Lift for ground clearance, lower for better cornering. Some folks also just like to spend money.
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02-11-2014, 06:15 AM
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Lift because fat chicks can't jump
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02-11-2014, 09:32 AM
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in the old days lifted trucks were rare, now they're all over the place and most are pavement queens that never see a gravel road much less go off road.
plus lifting is the only way to fit bigger tires, and that's the only way to gain clearance under the axles ... but again, the old days gas was cheap - so now unless you want to absolutely crush your mpg's with larger tires there's not much point to lifting (unless you want to stand out from the crowd by spending thousands to join the crowd)
i never thought I'd consider lowering a truck, but recently have been thinking about it - doubt I'll do it though, spending money is not as much fun as it used to be. As posted above, done right you'll get better mpg's and handling (though you have to consider how long it takes to save money on gas given how much you'll spend on parts and labor...cost/benefit)
plus lifting is the only way to fit bigger tires, and that's the only way to gain clearance under the axles ... but again, the old days gas was cheap - so now unless you want to absolutely crush your mpg's with larger tires there's not much point to lifting (unless you want to stand out from the crowd by spending thousands to join the crowd)
i never thought I'd consider lowering a truck, but recently have been thinking about it - doubt I'll do it though, spending money is not as much fun as it used to be. As posted above, done right you'll get better mpg's and handling (though you have to consider how long it takes to save money on gas given how much you'll spend on parts and labor...cost/benefit)
02-11-2014, 09:53 AM
#10
Martin
After a lift, even a level and mpg's are calculated a time or two people usually ask that same question. And many others.
"My tires are x diameter and front is only leveled, should that cause me to lose y mpg."
"My tires are x diameter and front is only leveled, should that cause me to lose y mpg."