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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: Cheyenne on April 09, 2011, 11:19:04 pm
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First off no offense to anyone that drops a truck and puts big rims on it, to me I think it looks bad. These trucks look good stock maybe drop a bit for look others don't have. I also don't like anything more than a 2-4 inch lift. These trucks look so good stock I don't get it. Not that I'm old or dislike lowrider, actually I love lowriders, but not on these. I have a 1964 chevy impala ss I never mess with it, also a 81 Buick Regal. My Regal was supposed to be green lowrider but I had kids at a young age, still have the car still young not sure what the paint or look be no hydros though ruin my frame etc.. To the point I like lowriders a lot I love hydros southside chi. I don't like 22 on cars or some slammed trucks. A s10 looks good slammed but not a big truck. Maybe someone explain the culture to me, why they like it?? My wife and kids are Mexican but I like lowrider cars not a big chevy truck ruins the purpose to me.. Like to hear anyone thoughts thanks.
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I couldn't agree more with you about the lowering and raising of a truck. I can see a lift if you are in some serious mudding but to drive around everyday with a 10" lift seems like a giant waste of money. But the lowering thing I really don't understand, I have seen some trucks that look ok but to be honest I still don't get it then you cant really use the truck as a truck (same with the lift). I guess it is just what people like. To me I would keep it stock height with a 2wd and if you need a lift go for it but with all the hassle of a lift it seems pointless to me. I mainly just scrap, plow, and Drive my truck so I dunno. I think a lot of them are just toys but to each his own.
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Its all personal preference.
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What's the point in keeping it stock? Looks boring. I love big wheels to fill out all that space in the wheel wells.
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You know a truck classic when you can leave as it is and looks good. So they are boxy, to me these truck appeal to me without any modicatons. Like I put up there i'm not trying to offend anyone, not might thing was looking for explanations not pictures ya know. A truck to me is to use work, haul it's a mans truck. If I want sit low I got my 64 ss and my 81 not a pick up. Like the other guy said, it's all what a person likes I respect it all the way. Just not my thing was looking for a explanation really..
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they like them lowered just like your impala its different, it stands out, even if someone ask why would you do that that’s what they wanted to be noticed as just not another classic truck. like mine its lifted 6" with 38s still a work truck I can trailer almost anything with it that can use a class 3 hitch and yet its eye catching and I can drive it almost any where, and she still looks good dirty. How boring would it be for all trucks to be the same size same paint and same tires? It would be like ones of those commercials where everyone is the same going to work in line but then one person changes their mind and wants to be different
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As stated by all, personal preference, and individuality. You just like the look of stock, if there were not people who wanted different, we would not have the aftermarket world we have today.
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There are a few members on here that posted pics of their trucks and the immediate response from people who had lifted or lowered trucks was for them to keep it stock because it was in such good condition. So, even us tall or short guys like a stock truck.
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All in the name of PERFORMANCE. Up or Down they perform better than stock.
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Just because its what they like I like mine lifted 4 inches with 35s some hate it but like I always heard dont worry about whats on my tv you aint got to watch it LOL
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I've had my share of lifted, lowered, and stock height vehicles. And my general rule of thumb, is thou shalt not drive stock. Even if you have simple little things to your truck that make it the way you want it, could be a set of wheels, or euro tail lights (blech) or even an aftermarket stereo or exhaust, these little things make the truck your own. People, myself included, I like a bit more blatant mods, lowered or lifted suspension etc.
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I can appreciate any car/truck guy modifying their ride for their individual tastes. Personally I like the C series stock or slightly lowered. K-series stock or slightly raised a bit. My thoughts are that anything in extreme forget using it like it was intended for... A truck... That said, too each is own. What I don't like is too small a tire in the wheel well or tires sticking out past the body line due to the wrong offset for the truck. I will never dis someones ride but if opinions are asked of me I certainly won't pull any punches. I know I wouldn't have started a post like this... Sorry....
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I love anything that is not stock, raised (my Choice) or lowered show to me that the guys is a truck nut like myself. Stock is for the everyday driver. i love the look i get from people when they see my truck and than the questions that follow. You pull into the cooffe shop with a stock truck and people say hey that truck looks nice, i pull in and people say WOW that truck looks sweet. just my 2 cents I just love anything that is tweaked and I canadmire the worked that went into it. Same as all those young kids in there honda civics.....not my cup of tea but I can see that they are car nuts and the work they have done....... to eachs own. I can image a world with everything STOCK
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The stock wheel offset on these trucks was probably the biggest "WHY" for me so when someone says these trucks look great stock I throw up in my mouth a little. The 2wd's looked like trucks on training wheels. The 4wheel drives came with Ugly wheels wide in the front and again narrow in the rear. As far as lowering or raising. I like the 4x4's anywhere from 2.5-4" lifted. It's streetable and good for slight offroading and they look awesome. The 2wd's I like them 2"-5" lowered. Beyond either I'm not a huge fan for a street machine. If it's for off road - let's go big. If it's all show then give it an air drop so you can put it on the ground if you want.
Keep one thing in mind - it's culture and that is the hardest thing human beings have to embrace. Like many others said, it's preference either personal or cultural. Either way, unless it's butchered I can appreciate it. If everyone was the same and all the 73-87's were stock I certainly wouldn't waste my time on this website. We have a running thread of things we hate about these trucks so you can pinpoint in there all of your dislikes.
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when mine is done it will be up on a lift with 35's but thats in the future. i like this trucks lifted. a buddy of mine has a burban thats runnin 38's i love how it looks. i know i will have all sorts of aftermarket stuff on mine starting with the bumpers, and radio.
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I've always been a car guy I like to see a car anyway costumized, because that's what I know is cars. I know the culture etc. I was just wanted input from chevy guys on why they do this not to offend anyone, but to learn. I agree making it your own is great I want diffrent rims etc aftermarket radio. I know understand the lifted side thanks everyone. I see how that could be great with performance I'm a city guy, so back woods etc you might need a lift. I see also they do look good lifted, but when it's to high it does not look good. To me a truck is for hauling a boat, camper, work truck, old reliable ya know. The slam look I get your culture I'm not putting it down just asking why.. Really what I dislike is donks lifted cars with 24s on them that worst look ever.. I'm here to learn not to bash thanks
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a buddy of mine once has a Mazda b2200 that was bagged c notched and the whole thing. he did it because nobody else in this area had anything like that. to this day he still likes slammed trucks. personally i like the old 2 wheel drive trucks slammed because they are no longer for working so why not.
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My truck is lowered front and back, It's not because I wanted a lowered truck; I considered it a correction to how it should be. It just looked too high to me the wheel well was too high from the tire. It was also a suspension geometry correction. This is how the majority of my modifications are chosen. they are corrections or improvements to things that are stock. just about everthing on my truck has been modified in some way or another but to the untrained eye it could just be in good shape and stock.
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you ask why, really?
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I think it's personal for me. When people ask me why, I say cause its mine. What don't make sense to some, it's just what I wanted. And anybody that knows me knows its mine when they see it. "So lift em if ya got em"
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"So lift em if ya got em"
AMEN BROTHER
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My suspension set up is all stock at the mo but poss looking to drop to give it a meaner stance. It'll also help the missus get in as she's got little legs!
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Cheyenne, I can't message you back when your mail box is full
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I never empty it oops I do it now man
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Sounds like you are trying to offend someone, by proceding everything with "not trying to offend...., but it aint going to happen here. Asking why repeatedly isn't going to get you a different answer, the same reason an owner lowers and lifts one is the exact reason you like them stock?
So explain why you like them stock? and then replace every where you say stock with lowered and lifted and you will have your answer.
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When you talk about a stock truck being more usable even that is incorrect. I have a customer that has an '82 C10 and he lowered it because he hauls motorcycles and it is easier to load them when lowered. Not a look thing, just practical for the purpose of the vehicle.
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We all have our reasons why we lift or lowers these or any truck for that matter. I had a lifted jeep just so the pumpkin wouldn't drag going into camp the lift & 33's also helped to get across the creek. But we do what we want to make it more personal to us with these trucks. The main thing is we are also enjoying this hobby we are in with these truck and some of us cars as well.
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I was trying to learn why anyone would want to slam it or drop it really, to me a truck is a working mans vehicle. I can see the performance strategy though,lower be better on the strip for speed. Lower is better to lift things into the bed. If somebody just lowers it, because it looks cool than that's where I say ok I don't dig it, but it's not mine. I never meant to judge but learn ad I stated I'm a car guy so i'm learning. I don't like all cars stock, maybe in time I get the slam look right now I don't besides performance..
The lifted I'm 100 percent seeing that side now, performance etc it's not something I do, but I saw one with stacks and looked mean.. I understand the lifted design now for a toy or performance I think it looks good..
Why do I like 73-87 stock where do I start? My dad had a 78 c10 Cheyenne he restored it in 85 we took it to around 30 states.. My childhood was in that truck, my dads heart and soul from restoration was in it. He went stock to the rims, and paint I thought why as a kid?? These trucks catch my eye I have a few cars and trucks when I see them I'm be in awe. For some reason a ol stock chevy after all these years still on the road means a lot to me. Restoring it to what the factory did is becoming rare people love to modify there trucks..
I love the shape the headlights the grille u name it these trucks are great looking stock trucks I think there nothing better than a old chevy on the road. Makes me smile.. That being said I respect what another man does I just don't understand I asked the question to learn why so many are dropped slammed.. I'm Chicago guy seem that's only way I see them anymore.. These trucks sexy on there own why I come here I like ol chevy trucks..
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Aound here I rarely see any of these trucks not lifted let alone lowered (except when I go in my garage).
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Go south there lifted from mudding, here in the windy city I see a lot lowered. Not to many stock ones it varys from state to state. From what I learned reading here it's not just a look, it's also about performance etc etc.. I've been to WI few times I bet there some nice lifted ones there lots of places go mudding..
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For some reason a ol stock chevy after all these years still on the road means a lot to me.
Feelin' ya, bro. I grew up with these trucks on farms and ranches, hauling horses, cattle, boats, dirt, hay, you name it. They've always been a fondly remembered part of my youth. When mine is complete it will look much like it would have back when it was new, but with a few improvements. One big thing for me is the wheels. I love the stock look of wheels and the early 70's hubcaps. I'll switch from the 16.5" wheel to either a 16 or maybe even a 17", but do it in a steel wheel that can take the old hubcaps. I do agree completely though with the wheel spacing sentiment - these trucks do look pretty lame with bone stock wheels and tires.
At the end of the day, we all have our own reasons for setting these trucks up in a way that suits our preference. But I think it's safe to say we all share the common interest - keeping the 73-87's on the road for a long long time. :)
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Yeah as long as there no getting taken to the crusher it's ok lol
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If its 2wd lower it. If it's 4x4 lift it. Just my .02
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i think they look cooler lowered.however,if i was really going to haul.tow or use it like a truck,i wouldn't do that to it.iv'e got 1 ton diesel to do my heavy stuff.the 79 is just for fun.
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The one posted before me I like your 2 tone nice!!
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Why slam or put hydros on you impala? You answered your own question with your own posts about cars
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I have a stock to the paint impala SS I would not touch it plus it's a car. If it was impala non SS yeah I drop it no hydros maybe airbags.. To me a truck lifted I get it's harder to get stuff in the bed I get it.. To lower it makes the truck a lowrider.. I just don't think they look good with big rims and slammed.. A truck it's purpose is to work haul etc.. Impala is a lifestyle cars and trucks to me are way diffrent..
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im a huge fan of squarebodys. i like them stock, but i love them slammed. im not a huge fan of big wheels. but as its been stated 1000x before to each his own.
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See Cheyenne,
Not everyone thinks like you so there's your answer. Now do you get it?
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I made this post not to offend,but to simply understand about lifted trucks,and slammed trucks. I 100 percent see the idea behind lifting. What's up with the guy above me barking your right, I do like what I like you like what you like. I was just trying to learn the culture of it that's it.. You take it personal you funny man..
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That guy above you is one of those senior guys I was telling you about, ya know, where I told you to be respectful?
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It's been pointed out to you several times why people like their trucks lowered and lifted. I don't think it needs to be repeated anymore. You say you're not trying to offend anyone but you keep making posts about it. You've gotten your answer.