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Old 06-18-2010, 09:18 PM   #26
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Re: Rake or no rake

no rake
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Old 06-18-2010, 11:32 PM   #27
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That's funny Malibob I lowered the same way last night. When you put bags on a step side where do you put the tanks and compressor other than in the bed?
Dont want to steal the thread but under the bed between the rails or under the cab or in the cab if your gas tank is under the bed. TONS of room under there.
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Old 06-19-2010, 03:52 PM   #28
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Re: Rake or no rake

I like the 3rd rake slammed but raked
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Old 06-19-2010, 04:42 PM   #29
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No rake. What about negitive rake.
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Old 06-19-2010, 07:08 PM   #30
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your truck = your decision... but i like no rake
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Old 06-19-2010, 07:53 PM   #31
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Re: Rake or no rake

I love the Mix....#3,,,,VERY VERY cool..I love that look
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Old 06-19-2010, 08:28 PM   #32
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No rake. What about negitive rake.
Yeah GASSER man!
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Old 06-19-2010, 10:53 PM   #33
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Re: Rake or no rake

I vote rake, my '66 has the factory rake and I love it, never been a fan of slammed trucks but to each his own, you know what they say about openions
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Old 06-19-2010, 10:57 PM   #34
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Re: Rake or no rake

My vote is for raked as well.
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Old 06-20-2010, 12:33 PM   #35
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I would go with the rake stance look.
Makes your truck look mean!
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Old 06-20-2010, 11:41 PM   #36
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Re: Rake or no rake

depends on what you haul- if anything. I vote Rake it old skool
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Old 06-21-2010, 01:04 AM   #37
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slammed rake.
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Old 06-21-2010, 09:39 AM   #38
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To me the first photo looks great. Both because of the rake, and the gap between the rear wheel and the fender lip looks more proportionate to the front compared to the second picture. For me the second picture looks like the truck is carrying a load of bricks, although I realize there are many that prefer that look.
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