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View Poll Results: Lowered or Stock height
Lowered 62 87.32%
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:25 PM   #1
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Stock or Lowered you decide

This is my truck I wanted to get your opinion on this. Do you like it better Lowered or Stock. They are both the same size pic. The only things changed was the height and color. I have been thinking about this for a long time now but could never vision it in my head lowered. So I sat down and made this pic to see what looked better. Let me know what you like and why thanks.

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Old 09-16-2008, 11:29 PM   #2
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

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I kind of like the lowered look but if you bag it you can have the best of both worlds....

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Old 09-16-2008, 11:30 PM   #3
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Slam it
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:41 PM   #4
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

I voted "lowered" but to me your pics looks more "slammed" than "lowered."
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:43 PM   #5
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Well If I do this it will be bags thats why I made it so low.
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:46 PM   #6
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

lowered looks awesome,,, I hate stock height...
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:05 AM   #7
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

I voted Lowered, but I prefer just a few inches below stock. Not a big fan of the "slammed" look.
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Old 09-17-2008, 05:42 AM   #8
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

"Lowered" Go 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs in front and 4inch drop Springs in rear.Thats the route I went...... Or Lower than that depending on what you like But in your pic it looks Slammed.
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Old 09-17-2008, 06:36 AM   #9
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Lowered 2-4" range. JMHO
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:36 AM   #10
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Lowered!!
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:55 AM   #11
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

I'm different......stock
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:19 AM   #12
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Definitely lowered...but I am into them that way...
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

You should bag it with out drop spindles. So it doesnt lay frame, but it is low.
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:47 AM   #14
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

lol this will be a debate forever.

now do not get all offended, but to me, lowering a truck, is like taking the wings off an air plane.
to each their own though, if you like it, do it.
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:52 AM   #15
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Lowerd!
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Old 09-17-2008, 10:59 AM   #16
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

What Leon said! I went with a static, 3.5-5" drop but I like the idea of the bags to get exactly what YOU want.

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Old 09-17-2008, 11:52 AM   #17
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

It's a truck, right? Why on earth would you lower it?
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:57 AM   #18
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Assuming it's not a 4x4... I'm with the lowered but not slammed.
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Old 09-17-2008, 12:13 PM   #19
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Wheres the raise it option on your poll?
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Old 09-17-2008, 12:45 PM   #20
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

you parked too close Levi didn't you? now your hooked.

now you know, it will be even louder when you get it in the weeds!!!

1+ for slamming that beast into the crabgrass......
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Old 09-17-2008, 12:55 PM   #21
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

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Wheres the raise it option on your poll?
This is for the 2x4's my truck is stock heigth right now and sets up really high.

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It's a truck, right? Why on earth would you lower it?
Yeah its a truck that only hauls A$$ right now. Its work days are over now its time to make her into a trophy wife.

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now do not get all offended, but to me, lowering a truck, is like taking the wings off an air plane.
to each their own though, if you like it, do it.
lol I can see your point. But this truck is retired and will never see another work day again as long as I am still alive. With bags I can get the best of both worlds. Thats why i am thinking about doing it that way.

Thanks everyone for responding and voting on what you liked. I still want to hear your opinions if you have one. If you have a bagged truck let me know the pros and cons on the setup. If you like the way it works, had trouble with them or just plain hate them. Any info would be great.
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:00 PM   #22
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you parked too close Levi didn't you? now your hooked.

now you know, it will be even louder when you get it in the weeds!!!

1+ for slamming that beast into the crabgrass......
Yeah you can blame this on him. Ever since I saw his truck setup I couldnt stop thinking about it.
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:07 PM   #23
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

darn that Levi! he's spending your money for ya!

unfortunately for my wallet, I have been thinking the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:12 PM   #24
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

I love the way your truck sets. But bags would be awsome on it to..
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:19 PM   #25
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Re: Stock or Lowered you decide

Lifted!!!
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