I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zone47 · 05-04-2017, 12:59 PM

.... instead of lowered.

Is there anyone else here that feels the same way,

or am I all alone on this one?

**paul blair** · 05-04-2017, 01:35 PM

Stock height or 2in lift for me! I guess it all depends on what the truck is used for and how much $ you have to spend! I think I will ask SANTA for a Low and High ride this year. For now I am happy with my stock height 69 K/10. Heck I like them all.

custom10nut · 05-04-2017, 01:49 PM

I'm with you!

68Gold/white · 05-04-2017, 01:54 PM

I'm not into the low rider deal either. Stock or a fuzz lower is good for me!

It's still a free country!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-04-2017, 02:12 PM

I'm there. Why ruin the suspension of a well-designed truck just to make it ride like a car? Buy the car -- if you don't have the least idea how to use a truck -- you shouldn't be in one.
Every time I see a post where some whiner is griping that now that he's lowered his rig, his headers scrape, I just laugh.

71threequarterton · 05-04-2017, 02:45 PM

I like both but both of my trucks ride on the high side.

BrianG · 05-04-2017, 02:49 PM

My 69 and 15 are both lifted. That's how I like them but they are both 4x4's also. I've got a 72 2wd to rebuild some day that may get lowered just a little.

hamjet · 05-04-2017, 03:19 PM

I'm not picky, I like em all....

Hook'em · 05-04-2017, 05:04 PM

I prefer stock, but appreciate how good these trucks look lowered and raised.

bigdog55 · 05-04-2017, 05:24 PM

I'm not a fan of laying frame but appreciate the skill that is put in to make them that way. I figure that I can adapt some of the hardware to update my ride (so I can make it my own).

morepower71 · 05-04-2017, 05:33 PM

I like all kinds. I think a square body crewcab long bed on 37's is a piece or art. But earlier body styles I prefer stock or low.

K10Kent · 05-04-2017, 05:52 PM

I'm with you on this. I could never get into the lowered look no matter how popular it becomes. Seems like we may be in the minority though... even the logo for the site is a lowered truck. I've accepted the fact that I'm a weirdo and I can live with that. Oh well... to each his own.

Mollzyie · 05-04-2017, 06:04 PM

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**kwmech** · 05-04-2017, 06:57 PM

Stock factory designed ride height unless it's a 4x, then no more than a 4'' lift

67ChevyRedneck · 05-10-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mollzyie

Ugh, now his voice, is like, stuck in my head, man.

Zone47 · 05-04-2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by K10Kent

I'm with you on this. I could never get into the lowered look no matter how popular it becomes. Seems like we may be in the minority though... even the logo for the site is a lowered truck. I've accepted the fact that I'm a weirdo and I can live with that. Oh well... to each his own.

That's perfect. I wish I could get my 2x4 to sit like that. That must be a 4x4, right?

butler57 · 05-04-2017, 09:34 PM

I still use mine for a bit of yard work, picking up things for around the house etc so stock works well for me. I also like to see a truck that looks similar to when it came off the line. Reminds me of being young.....

K10Kent · 05-05-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zone47

That's perfect. I wish I could get my 2x4 to sit like that. That must be a 4x4, right?

You're right it is a 4x4.

1972RedNeck · 05-06-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zone47

That's perfect. I wish I could get my 2x4 to sit like that.

You can. I think swapping in a square body crossmember up front will net you an inch of lift and 3/4 lower control arms coupled with '88 - '98 spindles and associated parts will get you another four inches.

Edit:

This build has some more details.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728388

57taskforce · 05-04-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by K10Kent

I'm with you on this. I could never get into the lowered look no matter how popular it becomes. Seems like we may be in the minority though... even the logo for the site is a lowered truck. I've accepted the fact that I'm a weirdo and I can live with that. Oh well... to each his own.

I'm fine being weird with you... my 57 has 35s under it, my 98 has 35 under it, my 72 is stock for now but might get 4" and 35s one day. I bought a truck. If I wanted a car I'd buy a car.

garyd1961 · 05-04-2017, 07:35 PM

I prefer stock height and suspension but can live with slightly lowered. I detest cutting a frame and installing a C-notch. I never even heard of it until I found this place.
I just can't understand why anyone would look all over this country to find a 45 year old truck that's still in good shape and then cut the frame up.

El Dorado Jim · 05-10-2017, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961

I prefer stock height and suspension but can live with slightly lowered. I detest cutting a frame and installing a C-notch. I never even heard of it until I found this place.
I just can't understand why anyone would look all over this country to find a 45 year old truck that's still in good shape and then cut the frame up.

x2, I hate that guys cut their frames...to me it ruins the truck and I hate the look....

CountofMonteCarlo84 · 05-04-2017, 08:04 PM

I prefer the look of a lowered truck, but prefer driving lifted trucks.

**jerry moss** · 05-04-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zone47

.... instead of lowered.

Is there anyone else here that feels the same way,

or am I all alone on this one?

i've never left any of my trucks stock height except my 77 K5.

onebigjohn · 05-04-2017, 10:31 PM

I like both Lowered and raised....
My current project:

05-04-2017, 12:59 PM	#1
Zone47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 112	I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... .... instead of lowered. Is there anyone else here that feels the same way, or am I all alone on this one?

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paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 327	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... Stock height or 2in lift for me! I guess it all depends on what the truck is used for and how much $ you have to spend! I think I will ask SANTA for a Low and High ride this year. For now I am happy with my stock height 69 K/10. Heck I like them all.

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custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,864	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm with you!

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68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,324	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm not into the low rider deal either. Stock or a fuzz lower is good for me! It's still a free country!

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'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,202	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm there. Why ruin the suspension of a well-designed truck just to make it ride like a car? Buy the car -- if you don't have the least idea how to use a truck -- you shouldn't be in one. Every time I see a post where some whiner is griping that now that he's lowered his rig, his headers scrape, I just laugh. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I like both but both of my trucks ride on the high side. __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

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BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... My 69 and 15 are both lifted. That's how I like them but they are both 4x4's also. I've got a 72 2wd to rebuild some day that may get lowered just a little.

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hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm not picky, I like em all.... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

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Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I prefer stock, but appreciate how good these trucks look lowered and raised. __________________ Hook'em

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bigdog55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: TX Posts: 122	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm not a fan of laying frame but appreciate the skill that is put in to make them that way. I figure that I can adapt some of the hardware to update my ride (so I can make it my own). __________________ Brian

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morepower71 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: graham, WA Posts: 33	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I like all kinds. I think a square body crewcab long bed on 37's is a piece or art. But earlier body styles I prefer stock or low.

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K10Kent Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Enid Oklahoma Posts: 78	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I'm with you on this. I could never get into the lowered look no matter how popular it becomes. Seems like we may be in the minority though... even the logo for the site is a lowered truck. I've accepted the fact that I'm a weirdo and I can live with that. Oh well... to each his own. Attached Images

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butler57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: high river ab Posts: 127	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I still use mine for a bit of yard work, picking up things for around the house etc so stock works well for me. I also like to see a truck that looks similar to when it came off the line. Reminds me of being young..... __________________ '72 Highlander '88 GMC Sierra 1500 '14 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax



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garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: I like Chevy trucks riding a little bit on the high side .... I prefer stock height and suspension but can live with slightly lowered. I detest cutting a frame and installing a C-notch. I never even heard of it until I found this place. I just can't understand why anyone would look all over this country to find a 45 year old truck that's still in good shape and then cut the frame up. Last edited by garyd1961; 05-04-2017 at 07:43 PM.

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