Should I raise my 71 back up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gene · 07-17-2003, 05:35 PM

Been thinking about raising my 71 back up. I havent seen it at stock heighth since I put these wheels and tires on and think it would look cool. Anyone close to me have a set of stock springs and u-bolts?

Gene · 07-17-2003, 05:37 PM

Guess a pic would help

chaptr2 · 07-17-2003, 05:45 PM

It all comes down to you, but if i were me I would keep it the way it is.

weasel29gm · 07-17-2003, 05:47 PM

Gene, I'm not a lowered fan but that looks real sweet on yours. Your choice!!

**Chevy4Life** · 07-17-2003, 05:52 PM

Looks nice just like that.

What kind of drop did you do? How much is it lowered? And how's the ride quality? Thanks

krue · 07-17-2003, 06:29 PM

Naw, get that thing back up in the air where it belongs.

grnddwn · 07-17-2003, 06:47 PM

Leave the poor thing alone it looks sweet

**Stocker** · 07-17-2003, 09:37 PM

I tend to prefer mostly Stock (go figure!), but I also appreciate a few mild tweaks. If your country is flat enough to run lowered without problems, and if you like the ride & the appearance, leave it. It looks great!

lukecp · 07-17-2003, 09:48 PM

Looks great to me....SWB pickups look really good siting level and low like yours does

Unless you encounter alot of speed bumps anyway........

**Palf70Step** · 07-17-2003, 10:02 PM

I like stock or near stock height. But that's me. Course i drive places where being low won't go.

knucklebuster · 07-17-2003, 10:05 PM

I personally like that stance,not too low but not stock.If you raise it back up I'd be interested in your buying your stuff from you.

*Shane* · 07-17-2003, 10:30 PM

I vote to lower it MORE!

... It ain't low enuf 'til the sparks fly!

just "jerking your chain" a bit ... looks great like it is ... but, if ya want to change it, Go For It! It's your ride ... do it like you like it.

71 fun · 07-17-2003, 10:57 PM

I like 4x4's high and 2x4's low, that color with those wheelsand that hight is pure class.

Ruckus · 07-17-2003, 11:08 PM

Keep it the way it is....OR...bag it and raise or lower to fit your mood? $$$

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-17-2003, 11:32 PM

Leave it alone,its fine like it is!!!!!!!!!!!!

*rickspickuppart* · 07-17-2003, 11:55 PM

leave it alone it looks great

BUXMAN66 · 07-18-2003, 01:54 AM

i think it looks killer as it is...nice job.

MidniteChevy68 · 07-18-2003, 05:20 AM

It looks good lowered just keep it that way.

VTKidder · 07-18-2003, 07:05 AM

F-me!!!! You've got one sharp looking ride there.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Your '71 ain't broke.

Billy G · 07-18-2003, 07:54 AM

I have mixed opinions on the 'lowered' look...but yours looks GREAT!!!....Your choice, but I'd leave it like it is.

Billy G

cochino12 · 07-18-2003, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71 fun
I like 4x4's high and 2x4's low, that color with those wheelsand that hight is pure class.

couldn't agree more. Leave it

*Randy70C-10* · 07-18-2003, 08:50 AM

Leave it, looks awsome!

**CPNE** · 07-18-2003, 09:21 AM

If you want to see sparks, disconnect your exhaust hangers. If you want it in the weeds, park it in a field.

Seriously, I never understood the logic behind spending time, effort, and $$$ to make your truck look nice and then scaping the hell out of the undercarriage and lower body/bumpers

Since you asked, my opinion would have been not to alter the stock appearance/ride height in the first place. But......

Since you've already gone to the trouble AND it does look nice as it sits, I'd leave it alone, unless there is another driving force to your question, like ride and handling characteristics.

I voted keep it low, shocker huh?

*Shane* · 07-18-2003, 09:26 AM

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Seriously, I never understood the logic behind spending time, effort, and $$$ to make your truck look nice and then scaping the hell out of the undercarriage and lower body/bumpers

when you see a lowered truck throwing sparks, 99% of the time its "titanium drag blocks" making those showers of sparks ... not the undercarriage or the body/bumpers ...

**CPNE** · 07-18-2003, 09:48 AM

Admittedly my only frame of reference but not at Carlisle Truck show with all those kids in lowered Yotas going over the speed bumps and uneven pavement. 99% of the time it's sheetmetal.

Yes they are intoxicated and yes it's daddy's money

So I stand by my original observation/comment:

Quote:

Seriously, I never understood the logic behind spending time, effort, and $$$ to make your truck look nice and then scaping the hell out of the undercarriage and lower body/bumpers

View Poll Results: Leave it low or raise it up?
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Gimme a nosebleed!	9	23.08%
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07-17-2003, 05:35 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Should I raise my 71 back up? Been thinking about raising my 71 back up. I havent seen it at stock heighth since I put these wheels and tires on and think it would look cool. Anyone close to me have a set of stock springs and u-bolts? __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-17-2003, 05:37 PM	#2
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Guess a pic would help Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

07-17-2003, 05:45 PM	#3
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	It all comes down to you, but if i were me I would keep it the way it is. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

07-17-2003, 05:47 PM	#4
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Gene, I'm not a lowered fan but that looks real sweet on yours. Your choice!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-17-2003, 05:52 PM	#5
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 750	Looks nice just like that. What kind of drop did you do? How much is it lowered? And how's the ride quality? Thanks Last edited by Chevy4Life; 07-17-2003 at 05:55 PM.

07-17-2003, 06:29 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Naw, get that thing back up in the air where it belongs. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-17-2003, 06:47 PM	#7
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Leave the poor thing alone it looks sweet

07-17-2003, 09:37 PM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	I tend to prefer mostly Stock (go figure!), but I also appreciate a few mild tweaks. If your country is flat enough to run lowered without problems, and if you like the ride & the appearance, leave it. It looks great! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks great to me....SWB pickups look really good siting level and low like yours does Unless you encounter alot of speed bumps anyway........ __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-17-2003, 10:02 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	I like stock or near stock height. But that's me. Course i drive places where being low won't go. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-17-2003, 10:05 PM	#11
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I personally like that stance,not too low but not stock.If you raise it back up I'd be interested in your buying your stuff from you. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

07-17-2003, 10:30 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I vote to lower it MORE! ... It ain't low enuf 'til the sparks fly! just "jerking your chain" a bit ... looks great like it is ... but, if ya want to change it, Go For It! It's your ride ... do it like you like it. Last edited by Shane; 07-18-2003 at 12:23 AM.

07-17-2003, 10:57 PM	#13
71 fun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elko,Nv. Posts: 65	untall I like 4x4's high and 2x4's low, that color with those wheelsand that hight is pure class.

07-17-2003, 11:08 PM	#14
Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 127	Keep it the way it is....OR...bag it and raise or lower to fit your mood? $$$



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07-17-2003, 11:32 PM	#15
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Leave it alone,its fine like it is!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

07-17-2003, 11:55 PM	#16
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	leave it alone it looks great

07-18-2003, 01:54 AM	#17
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i think it looks killer as it is...nice job. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

07-18-2003, 05:20 AM	#18
MidniteChevy68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 53	It looks good lowered just keep it that way. __________________ 68' Chevy truck longbed: flows, 4/6 drop, k&n filter, GMC front clip, and 20s

07-18-2003, 07:05 AM	#19
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	F-me!!!! You've got one sharp looking ride there. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Your '71 ain't broke.

07-18-2003, 07:54 AM	#20
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	I have mixed opinions on the 'lowered' look...but yours looks GREAT!!!....Your choice, but I'd leave it like it is. Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

07-18-2003, 08:50 AM	#22
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Leave it, looks awsome!

07-18-2003, 09:21 AM	#23
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	If you want to see sparks, disconnect your exhaust hangers. If you want it in the weeds, park it in a field. Seriously, I never understood the logic behind spending time, effort, and $$$ to make your truck look nice and then scaping the hell out of the undercarriage and lower body/bumpers Since you asked, my opinion would have been not to alter the stock appearance/ride height in the first place. But...... Since you've already gone to the trouble AND it does look nice as it sits, I'd leave it alone, unless there is another driving force to your question, like ride and handling characteristics. I voted keep it low, shocker huh? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

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