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March 23rd, 2009, 10:47 PM
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well, there's best and cheapest contraceptive in the world. it's a glass of water. you might ask - do I take it before, or after sex? no, instead of sex.
you could do same for your project. just have a glass of water.
you could do same for your project. just have a glass of water.
March 23rd, 2009, 11:25 PM
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ukrkoz, lets give solid info, not dissuasion.
Cheapest would be spindles and shackles. That won't get you but an inch or 2. If you are looking for a good drop, look into shocks and springs all the way around. If its a 4x4, screw the idea altogether. You'll never do that on a tight budget. The torsion bars will be your main enemy.
Cheapest would be spindles and shackles. That won't get you but an inch or 2. If you are looking for a good drop, look into shocks and springs all the way around. If its a 4x4, screw the idea altogether. You'll never do that on a tight budget. The torsion bars will be your main enemy.
March 25th, 2009, 4:25 PM
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Yeah, lowering a 4WD would be like putting a lift kit on an Indy 500 racer. It's possible, but you'll look for a fair piece before you find someone who would recommend it.
What's the purpose you have in mind for lowering the truck?(Rhetorical question) Would a skirt or ground-effect system just be more cost-effective?
The best thing would be to talk to someone who has a truck lowered the way you like it, and ask them how they did it. People love talking about how they modded their truck, usually. It would probably be a bad idea to take any short cuts with your suspension,though.
What's the purpose you have in mind for lowering the truck?(Rhetorical question) Would a skirt or ground-effect system just be more cost-effective?
The best thing would be to talk to someone who has a truck lowered the way you like it, and ask them how they did it. People love talking about how they modded their truck, usually. It would probably be a bad idea to take any short cuts with your suspension,though.
March 25th, 2009, 8:05 PM
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There is not purpose for lowering other than aesthetics.
Hence the reason I lowered my Blazer, but then again I have a Silverado to satisfy my offroad needs (or should I say urges!).
Hence the reason I lowered my Blazer, but then again I have a Silverado to satisfy my offroad needs (or should I say urges!).
April 9th, 2009, 11:03 PM
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not to mention, you may gain a "little MPG"<--( in Quotations) with a more aerodynamic stance...
I actually bought my truck to Satisfy my Track Day Urges... so i know how you feel.
Trucks arent just off road toys.. they are utility vehicles for carrying. if i could afford a off road vehicle. i'd get a blazer or a ... uh Jeep. not a pickup. because once you raise a pick-up, any loading and unloading of the bed become impossible.
just my 2 c.
V/R Jeff
April 9th, 2009, 11:19 PM
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I know what you mean about loading that motorcycle into the back of a truck. I've been thinking of just buying a trailer. Can't have a low truck. My job and tastes <-- (that word looks weird) won't allow it.
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I know this is the cheapest lowering kit I have found so far, and I think you may be able to fabricate something similar even cheaper than that, but read the reviews, I haven't read a single bad one on it so...
I know this is the cheapest lowering kit I have found so far, and I think you may be able to fabricate something similar even cheaper than that, but read the reviews, I haven't read a single bad one on it so...
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