how high is too high?
03-12-2014, 10:44 PM
#31
I definitely see your point, but i do still think its unfair to stereotype the whole group. I've seen posts on this forum where people say along the lines of "everytime i see a lifted truck, i automatically think they're a doushe", it sure fits the bill for alot sure, but someone who makes snap judgements like that generally would fall under the jerk category themselves in my opinion, i could say Everyone who drives a stock truck is an uptight boring old man, which of course isn't true, and would make me a jerk for thinking that. Not lifting a truck even tho you like it because you think someone is ganna think your a dumb kid is stupid (of course you can have other reasons) I had to see guys parents buy them these nice lifted brand new trucks when i was in highschool and i definitely see why people get that idea bout them they have no appreciation for it and what its meant for, but i had to bust my *** from 16-19 to get my dream truck and i just get upset when someone takes something i worked so hard for and mocks it.
I hope my other post didn't come off as me implying otherwise. I was just kind of ranting a bit off topic. The whole 'truck guy' mentality that so many guys seem to adopt, because they own a truck, is just so ridiculous. A lot of guys seem to go out of their way to fit the mold/stereotype, it's just strange to me
Don't let people like that bother you, especially if you worked hard for your truck and you're a young guy, you know the truth and nothing else really matters.
03-12-2014, 10:44 PM
#32
Senior Member
Honestly, the biggest offenders of this that I've seen, are guys on pickup truck forums/ pickup drivers in general.
More than anyone, they stereotype, insult other guy's manhood and ridicule the hell out of anyone not driving a big truck with big tires.
I love trucks, but it seems the majority of guys that drive them are insufferable c#$@s that put way too much value into the vehicle people drive and base a lot of their own "manhood" on the fact that they drive a truck.
The whole tough and rugged image, to many, seem to be directly linked to their choice in transportation. There is proof of this all over the forum and any other like it
More than anyone, they stereotype, insult other guy's manhood and ridicule the hell out of anyone not driving a big truck with big tires.
I love trucks, but it seems the majority of guys that drive them are insufferable c#$@s that put way too much value into the vehicle people drive and base a lot of their own "manhood" on the fact that they drive a truck.
The whole tough and rugged image, to many, seem to be directly linked to their choice in transportation. There is proof of this all over the forum and any other like it
Anybody that judges somebody because of what they drive isn't much of a model person either IMO. People buying f150s that can tow 10k+ pounds and then all they do with it is drive to the office isn't any different than someone lifting a truck just cuz they like the way it looks and the compliments they get from it. Plenty of jerks out there, and they all drive different things. Personally i think anyone who categorizes someone and criticizes them based on something like that is much more of a doushe
I drive my stock F150 to the office all winter long. Not so much in the summer. I also use it to haul and tow stuff.
In the summer I drive a 928 as much as possible. And I don't drive them to try and impress anyone, I drive them because I enjoy the driving experience I get from them. I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of me because of what I drive.
Last edited by depami; 03-12-2014 at 10:54 PM.
03-12-2014, 10:47 PM
#33
Senior Member
Yep, anyone who stereotypes anyone or anything in general, is pretty much a douche.
I hope my other post didn't come off as me implying otherwise. I was just kind of ranting a bit off topic.
Don't let people like that bother you, especially if you worked hard for your truck and you're a young guy, you know the truth and nothing else really matters.
03-13-2014, 05:20 AM
#35
Senior Member
03-13-2014, 05:59 AM
#36
Senior Member
I personally think anything over 6 is a little high for offroad use. Can it be done? Do people do it? Of course. I would just be worried about center of gravity being so high when I went through ruts (wet or dry). With a 6 inch you should be able to fit some good size tires for the axle clearance, but would still be under the majority of "window breakers". lol. I've seen some sky high lifted trucks that looked good and were badass off-road......but i've also seen the same trucks on their sides. It's all about personal opinion and where you plan on taking the trucks. I liked my 4 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift I had on my 90 GMC. But it was a back roads truck so I didn't worry about tree limbs and whatnot.
03-13-2014, 02:05 PM
#37
^ yeah its all about what type of wheeling you do...
trail? 4"-6"
Flat mud pits? reach for the sky!
Personally I think 4" is the best all around and anything more than 6" is gaudy unless its a dedicated mudder
trail? 4"-6"
Flat mud pits? reach for the sky!
Personally I think 4" is the best all around and anything more than 6" is gaudy unless its a dedicated mudder
03-13-2014, 02:15 PM
#38
Senior Member
Hey its not just guys on truck forums that you say so call judge other vehicles, its woman to lol. I remember a forum post on this site about how woman are more attracted to men driving trucks then any other vehicle type. Maybe that's why all of us buy trucks hmmm. I know the reason I bought a truck is its winter 60% of the year here and the main roads are probably worse then half the off road trails here.
03-13-2014, 02:17 PM
#39
The best way to clear those bigger tires is higher cut/formed fenders...but that's pricey to buy or ugly to do cheaply and definitely not for everyone (myself included)
03-13-2014, 06:22 PM
#40
I have just a leveling kit and what equates to 34.1" tall tires. It's perfect for me. It's my daily driver, so I wouldn't want to go higher.
If I were you I'd probably go 35" tires and whatever lift allows you to not scrub with those.
If I were you I'd probably go 35" tires and whatever lift allows you to not scrub with those.