Lift Me This, Lift Me That
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From: New Port Richey, FL
Originally Posted by adaniels88
Okay this is for uneducated people when it comes to lifts, the reason that the front sometimes sits higher than the rear is because if you jump over hills, mounds of dirt, or are 4 wheeling you need the front end to have more clearance, imagine that you gun it over a hill, the first thing that is going to hit the ground is the front tires, also you want the rear to be a little lower because there is not as much weight and you want to move the center of gravity to the rear to get traction. Not all 4X4 lifted trucks sit this way as in the case of thumper but it is a preference, so some.
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From: Plano, TEXAS
Originally Posted by 02SuperCrew4X
I know it's off the topic, but are you back in Palm Desert now? I'd love to see your truck in person and maybe get some ideas for mine. 
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by tardman91
With all this talk about lifts lately I really feel like the minority around here. Personally I don't like them all that much. I don't think it's worth the money in my opinion. Some do look really cool, but for the most part most of the lifted trucks I see around sit higher in the front than they do in the back. Do people think this looks cool? To me it looks like a boat waiting to plane off. I bet it's just a matter of time before people start bitching about their lifts like they are now bitching about their leveling kits.
I don't mean to bash people with lifts, cause if that's your cup of tea and you have the money, then more power to you. But I'm taking a stand.
I'M NOT GOING TO LIFT MY TRUCK AND I'M PROUD! WHO'S WITH ME?
I don't mean to bash people with lifts, cause if that's your cup of tea and you have the money, then more power to you. But I'm taking a stand.
I'M NOT GOING TO LIFT MY TRUCK AND I'M PROUD! WHO'S WITH ME?
But to be honest, there are always going to be people who don't like your ride, no need to call on a cult, it ain't gonna stop'em.
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From: Temecula, CA
Originally Posted by adaniels88
Okay this is for uneducated people when it comes to lifts, the reason that the front sometimes sits higher than the rear is because if you jump over hills, mounds of dirt, or are 4 wheeling you need the front end to have more clearance, imagine that you gun it over a hill, the first thing that is going to hit the ground is the front tires, also you want the rear to be a little lower because there is not as much weight and you want to move the center of gravity to the rear to get traction. Not all 4X4 lifted trucks sit this way as in the case of thumper but it is a preference, so some.
Anyway, it is a pre-runner set up used for those who really want to make use of their truck and jump it. Not too many new trucks...usually older beaters. It is definately a SoCal thing.
I like the look if it is a subtle one. I have my coilovers crank down an inch so my front end sits a bit higher. Although I don't jump my truck, she does see her share of offroad. Yes, I'm a bit more cautious at first, heck...she still has that new truck smell.
One last thing...too everyone, I don't care what you do to your truck...stock, lowered or lift. Just be happy it is a FORD!
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Originally Posted by brypink2
One last thing...to everyone, I don't care what you do to your truck...stock, lowered or lift. Just be happy it is a FORD!
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I don't mind the lifted trucks....but I really mind it when some dip***** lowers his 4x4....some tard that goes to the university here in Edwardsville has a brand new FX4 and has lowered it to the point that the rear gear box barely touches the ground.....again....what a dip*****...... 
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Originally Posted by wstahlm80
I don't mind the lifted trucks....but I really mind it when some dip***** lowers his 4x4....some tard that goes to the university here in Edwardsville has a brand new FX4 and has lowered it to the point that the rear gear box barely touches the ground.....again....what a dip*****......
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From: Murray , Kentucky
I personally have put ALOT of thought into what direction I wanted to go with my truck.. Its a regular cab 2wd.
At first, I wanted to raised it... 3" SkyJacker Lift.. Nothing too radical..
I was dead set on doing it... Then I asked myself seriously "Why?"
98% of my driving is on blacktop. And when I do go offroad, its just to go out fishing or hunting, or camping... NOTHING that i actually NEED ground clearance for. And lifting it just for looks seemed just plain dumb to ME.
So now, I plan on lowering it just a tad more. I already have lowering shackles.. plan on doing the entire drop soon... 3 front/5rear.
Weigh it out....
Lift= Worse handling
Lower= Better handling
Lift is more expensive...
Lowering is less wear and tear on drivetrain. Lowering it will make it easier to get stuff out of the bed of my truck... which I use VERY frequently.
Lift means you really need bigger tires to make it look right.. that = more money for rubber+slower acceleration+worse MPG= No Brainer to me.
Just my 2 cents.
At first, I wanted to raised it... 3" SkyJacker Lift.. Nothing too radical..
I was dead set on doing it... Then I asked myself seriously "Why?"
98% of my driving is on blacktop. And when I do go offroad, its just to go out fishing or hunting, or camping... NOTHING that i actually NEED ground clearance for. And lifting it just for looks seemed just plain dumb to ME.
So now, I plan on lowering it just a tad more. I already have lowering shackles.. plan on doing the entire drop soon... 3 front/5rear.
Weigh it out....
Lift= Worse handling
Lower= Better handling
Lift is more expensive...
Lowering is less wear and tear on drivetrain. Lowering it will make it easier to get stuff out of the bed of my truck... which I use VERY frequently.
Lift means you really need bigger tires to make it look right.. that = more money for rubber+slower acceleration+worse MPG= No Brainer to me.
Just my 2 cents.
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My 150 is not getting lifted, just leveled I think. It will get 285s soon because the 255s look waaaay to small but Im not going to lift a truck that I load crap into the bed all the time.
Its dark now but tommarow if I remember I will take a pic of my truck. The bed is filled with big rocks for some landscaping I am doing for a neighbor. Its squatting down a good bit but loading it empty it sits high enough as is. Why lift rocks higher?
As for lowered trucks. Thats what my ranger is for. It was low, now its high, next year its going to be low once again now that I have the fiddy to drive in the snow. Its nice haveing a sporty truck in the summer.
Its dark now but tommarow if I remember I will take a pic of my truck. The bed is filled with big rocks for some landscaping I am doing for a neighbor. Its squatting down a good bit but loading it empty it sits high enough as is. Why lift rocks higher?
As for lowered trucks. Thats what my ranger is for. It was low, now its high, next year its going to be low once again now that I have the fiddy to drive in the snow. Its nice haveing a sporty truck in the summer.
