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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by un3asyrider
not to be a jerk or anything, but come on!?! why lower/lift anything? ive had trucks that i lifted. ive had trucks that i slammed. its about getting the look and performance that you want. same with bikes. dropped bikes look cool, but scrape stuff earlier. is this post for real???
Careful now! I got spanked for sarcasm on this thread already
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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looks way better.....................2 inches front and rear on my train and my lowered 66 fleetside.


 

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Except 4wheel drives everything should be lowered. If it scrapes cut it off. Or evetally it will grind down till it doesn't anymore.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Low and fat is the only way to go.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lundee
Except 4wheel drives everything should be lowered. If it scrapes cut it off. Or evetally it will grind down till it doesn't anymore.
+ 1 Totally agree

 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by devo5566
Low and fat is the only way to go.
Well then, this is THE site for you!
http://www.chubbyheaven.com/
 
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