Re: Why lower a truck?
 

I believe this post answers the OP's question perfectly! :agree:

Re: Why lower a truck?
 

Lowered, lifted... whatever... if a truck is nicely done it's gonna bring some more cash. Just because a rusted hulk is lowered or lifted don't mean it will bring more bucks.

If you like stock... bone stock... That necisarily won't bring more money either. To toss another wrench in the mix... is when cats say they have a "numbers matching" truck. That brings no extra value in a mass produced vehcile that didn't have special high performance esuspensions or engines. Like these old trucks.

Gary

Gary

Re: Why lower a truck?
 

It is good to see that you still use your truck as a truck. Your truck looks like it was lowered using the correct parts and workmanship to make it not only a cruiser but still a useful truck. It is good to see such craftsmanship.

However where I live and drive a truck lowered that much would not be practical.

I live out in the country on a gravel road and often times have to drive off the gravel road with my trucks.

A few days ago we had a rainstorm dumping 5 inches of rain in a very short time causing a lot of flooding on our road, up to 2 ft in places. I sure did not want to take my lowered truck through it so I took my old 4-Runner 4 wheel drive.

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Yea but what happens if one doesnt own a truck but a car? Do they have their car lifted for rainy days? ;) Not everyone can afford a truck either. Anything is possible even if you lower a truck. Just like driving a car but with a bed.

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What gets me, is that regardless of my preference one way or the other, the egineering and mechanical knowledge that this group repesents. Whether I like mine lower, raised or stock I get to see these master mechanics and hobbyists design and execute amazing ideas on a 40+ year old frame. This gives me choices and keeps me involved with my old truck!

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Hey doubleb'69 who makes the white wheels on your gold truck? What size and price? To me they look retro and clean and smooth. Looks like you are having fun! Thanks in advance. Nice trucks! Brian F.

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I am also new to this site and am finding the lowered trucks kind of drawing me into doing mine. I had no intention of lowering my truck when I bought it 3 weeks ago. I have replaced an S-10 with a C1500 and find the rear is to high to tow one of my trailors, I have three trailors that I tow a lot. I am planning to install the drop shackles for now as I don't want to get into cutting my frame for notches even though I have cutting and welding tools. Then I will want to go for the drop spindles to get my rake back. kind of a pattern developes. I think the bagged on the frame trucks look a little cartoonish but admire the work,skill and commitment to do it. To each his own, Now don't get me started on the trend to keep the natural patina. As a body man that just looks like to lazy to finish the job.

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I wish those trucks were mine but they are the work of Delmo. Just showing that slammed trucks can do work. If you saw my truck you would laugh.:lol:

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Why be the same the world will get boring if ever one was the same
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I still like to kill ants!....except I don't need a magnifying glass anymore, I just drive to work;) I personally load my truck to the gills unlike stock height trucks my doesn't sag in the back...it actually levels out when I hit the bump stops:smoke:
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Re: Why lower a truck?
 

I lowered mine because I wanted to. I did the ECE spindles and disc conversion. I'm a hot rodder at heart and lowering it was part of what I wanted to do to make it look the way I want.

So, when my son bought the '96 GMC SWB I'm now driving, it also got lowered. Add a little rubber rake and the stance is what it's all about.

A trend now is to use these 67-72's for autocrossing. That take lowering to a completely different plane. A recent issue of Classic Trucks featured one that actually bested some genuine musclecars that were also set up to autocross.

It's a matter of how YOU intend to use YOUR vehicle. I think we're all grown-up enough to respect good workmanship, even if the finished product is not what we would do if it was ours.

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Just because... ;)

And you can still use em.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579065

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I totally admire anyone that puts blood sweat and tears into their ride, no matter if it's stock, trimming tree branches or throwin' sparks. Mine, will be kept 8 lug, and I'm going for a 3/5 drop, if I go lower, that'll work too, my 04 Duramax has 15,000 pound over-load bags so I KNOW a lowered bagged truck will still haul. BTW, that autocrossing '72 is SICK!!! I believe it was briefly in Popular Hot Rodding also.

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That is AWESOME!!!

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why lower a truck / why lift a truck
because u can!!! :lol: :lol:

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What he said....:ito:
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My question would be why do so many "only" like a lowered truck?

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My low dog likes low trucks too

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...psa841d6da.jpg

He can't get in a lifted truck

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It's all just a matter of taste. Like this...

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Nice boat!

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I'm with most of the guys here with respect to...whatever turns your crank man!!, its your truck.
Raise it, lower it, shine it, flat it but whatever you do...enjoy it and try to respect the next guy and his machine were all basically in the same lane.;)
All Good
Coley:chevy:

Re: Why lower a truck?
 

To get to the other side.

Oh Wait! That was the chicken crossing the street thing :lol: