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Offline DirtyLittleSecret

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So many street trucks!
« on: July 30, 2007, 12:54:21 am »
Im absolutely amazed at how many threads there are pertaining to classic Chevy "street trucks" (nothing wrong with that)!  Seems everywhere I look has beta on lowering/modding.  I know that they had a great suspension system, but is there another reason?  Maybe cause Im a newb? ;D
« Last Edit: July 30, 2007, 12:56:52 am by DirtyLittleSecret »
78 K20: fresh 350, SM465, NP205, 4" Pro Comp, & working hard!
65 Jeep J300: 13.5:1 383, TH400, NP205, mostly NOS. 
88 Toylet LandCruiser FJ62: LT1, 4L60e, 3" OME, Aussies.
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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2007, 05:55:19 am »
I say lift them to the sky! ;D
Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2007, 07:15:05 am »
People lower their trucks for the same reasons people lift their trucks.  It is a personal preference, reflecting the owners taste and style, it also improves their handling (when done right).  Not everyone wants to drive around in a stock looking/handling truck.  :)  :)
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Offline DirtyLittleSecret

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2007, 12:56:41 pm »
I absolutely understand that reasoning (just look at my rigs for heavens sake), but were there more 2wd's produced or have most of the 4wd's been cannibalized throughout the years or some other reason? 
78 K20: fresh 350, SM465, NP205, 4" Pro Comp, & working hard!
65 Jeep J300: 13.5:1 383, TH400, NP205, mostly NOS. 
88 Toylet LandCruiser FJ62: LT1, 4L60e, 3" OME, Aussies.
06 VW TDi: DD@72mpg.

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2007, 02:30:59 pm »
they are here, generally alot of their post reside in the 4x4 topic.

Offline 1badgmc

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2007, 08:59:21 am »
If it's a 2wd, I want to take it down. If it's a 4wd, I want to lift it. Stock sucks either way. Strangely, though, the 4wd I have I want to convert to 2wd so I can drop it too. lol Scared of heights, I guess.
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Offline mikeith

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 12:38:21 pm »
haha +1 on that! stock just plain sux! lifted trucks are fun but i get to tempted to play a little too much in one! there for i rock 2wd's and drop em 8)

Offline 1badgmc

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Re: So many street trucks!
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2007, 12:41:04 pm »
There ya go. Besides, lifted trucks can be a little too top heavy for my driving style. I have an affinity for taking corners on the edge of too fast. lol  ;D
Jason

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1991 GMC Sportside
1998 Chevrolet Suburban