Pro's and Con's of slamming your Truck

[Pro Performance]

In my opinion, if you are thinking of lowering your truck, a bagged suspension is definitely something to look (if budget allows).... just for the fact you have adjustability. You get the lowered stance, but with the ability to adjust higher when needed.

This is just my opinion, and feel you get the best of both worlds when bagged.

[JWall]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Pro's- If done correctly it will improve your ride and vastly better SPG (smiles per gallon).
Con's- Listening to uniformed people say how poorly it rides, how badly it beats the truck up, and it is no longer functional as a truck......BS

Well said.

[king-918]

I think there is nothing wrong with it. just know every action has a reaction. When you fab, fab a failsafe if you're at a show you don't need a bump stop. But for daily driving I would have a limiting factor
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[cory d]

im just high enough to get over speed bumps adn drive on all the rough logging roads i need to drive on.

pros: all

cons: none

[Gigem]

My contrarian, unpopular views...

PROS - no idea
CONS - I don't like the look

Your truck, do what you want.

[OC 72]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Pro's- If done correctly it will improve your ride and vastly better SPG (smiles per gallon).
Con's- Listening to uniformed people say how poorly it rides, how badly it beats the truck up, and it is no longer functional as a truck......BS

The only thing I can add to this is that there are lots of cons if you do not spend the money and do it right!

[Rich84]

I never thought in a million years that I would want a lowered truck..But now I wouldn't want this truck any other way..(except maybe lower..lol)

To each his own...

[meatwagon83]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Yes.

Be quiet campy!
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[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by meatwagon83

im a hot rodder and a truck guy, i dont like them lowered, does that mean im less of one than you?

You missed my point. I used the term "hot rodder" to describe any enthusiast, car guys, whatever. The point is if they are ragging on another vehicle simply because it's not their particular taste, then they probably aren't an enthusiast. I like trucks, particularly lowered but I also like lifted trucks and I can appreciate anybody else's ride for what we have in common. Example; I saw a Honda Civic this morning it was rediculously low, purple and all kinds of different. It also looked really funny plowing through the snow. But I thought to myself, there goes a dedicated car guy and we have more in common than somebody who collects stamps for a hobby. Get it?

I'm sorry I veered off topic. Personally, I like my daily drivers static dropped low enough to look good and not too low that I can't get into my driveway or make a run to the dump...which is exactly why people use air bags, best of both.

[cory d]

i live in town where everyone pretends to be a hick from alabama or something. driving a lowered truck that isnt covered im mud that i found on the edge of a parking lot and longer/better looking hair then their girlfriends. i get some dirty looks. thats a pro or a con i guess, depends on how you look at it

[meatwagon83]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

You missed my point. I used the term "hot rodder" to describe any enthusiast, car guys, whatever. The point is if they are ragging on another vehicle simply because it's not their particular taste, then they probably aren't an enthusiast. I like trucks, particularly lowered but I also like lifted trucks and I can appreciate anybody else's ride for what we have in common. Example; I saw a Honda Civic this morning it was rediculously low, purple and all kinds of different. It also looked really funny plowing through the snow. But I thought to myself, there goes a dedicated car guy and we have more in common than somebody who collects stamps for a hobby. Get it?

I'm sorry I veered off topic. Personally, I like my daily drivers static dropped low enough to look good and not too low that I can't get into my driveway or make a run to the dump...which is exactly why people use air bags, best of both.

i like most anything people do to trucks just to varying degrees, i thought i might enjoy having a lowered truck so i bought one, turns out it didnt suit my tastes so im raising it back up, to each thier own i guess

[ivorton74]

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Yeah...that get's old. I used to engage, but anymore, I just ignore.

If you have to ask, there's no explanation that will satisfy.

yeah I got that too. now that same people who made those comments are complementing the truck now. a lowered truck just looks KOOL...plain and simple. plus it makes it easier to get in and out...especially for old ppl lol

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Pro's- If done correctly it will improve your ride and vastly better SPG (smiles per gallon).
Con's- Listening to uniformed people say how poorly it rides, how badly it beats the truck up, and it is no longer functional as a truck......BS

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Lowering trucks is one of those things...if you have to ask...well there is no answer! It's all about the looks, and if you're really into it like most of us the ride can be an added benefit. I do get tired of the "you ruined it" comments but they're usually not mean spirited, just tells me they aren't hot rodders or truck guys.

Pretty much says it all
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