drop kit

[novaford1]

hey i was browsing the web when i found a site that sells a 2inch drop kit for the 1st gens.... do any1 have their truck lowered and do u think its a good idea

 

[JTKustoms]

Is it a 2wd or 4wd. Mines 4wd and lowered like 5"

 

[Knautical2001]

Ok, what is the point in lowering a 4wd truck? I don't get it, if it was 2wd then no problem, but why lower a 4wd?

 

[superexpy]

Ok, what is the point in lowering a 4wd truck? I don't get it, if it was 2wd then no problem, but why lower a 4wd?

I lowered mine 4x4 8" because im not planning on bashing it out in the woods but I do take it out on the sand or in the snow and mine is supercharged so on cold or wet days its nice to have the 4WD for traction.

 

[gharris129]

yea i wont lower my truck but there are those who live in snowy areas dont want to jump into there ride. think of it as an all wheel drive mega station wagon for a large mom or dad and a large family. not that outlandish really. i have been toying with the idea of buying one for the wife if i ever get around to lifting mine so she has an tru utility vehicle. also lots of people think it looks cool.

 

[JTKustoms]

I just personally always liked the lowered look better, its all just personal preference. Plus my 4wd hadn't worked in a long time so it wasn't a big loss

 

[GAINMOB]

for some ppl...if they really need a ride...sometimes that the only option...thats like asking SOL why he lifted his truck when he lives in the middle of tampa...never got it dirty...never in mud...only parks and beaches...

 

[sgtowing]

for some ppl...if they really need a ride...sometimes that the only option...thats like asking SOL why he lifted his truck when he lives in the middle of tampa...never got it dirty...never in mud...only parks and beaches...

Sol was in Ft. Lauderdale area unless his posts were lying.

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[Knautical2001]

Ok JT, I can understand since your 4X4 doesn't work, I live in FL and I would still find places to use my 4wd. Beach was not one of them. LOL I know it is personal preference I just don't see the point in lowering a 4X4. That is just me. Unless you lower it so much you have to use 4wd to get over a speed bump. LMAO

 

[JTKustoms]

Lol I only lowered it because the wheel gap looked horrible on big rims. And with how big these trucks are, my lowered height still has more ground clearance than most vehicles

 

[gharris129]

so should audi bmw ect quit making awd station wagons. i mean beyond the cool look of a lowered truck, again not really my thing , there are quite a few manufacturers of awd wagons
im just saying if your not climbing over everything it seams like a really smart option better mileage less stress on the driveline can go lighter smaller wheels and tires easier to load cargo. Wow maybe i sold myself on a drop

 

[alaskanexpy]

90% of the lowered trucks here in alaska are 4x4. they need it due to the snow/ice 6 months out of the year.

 

[Expeditionary]

for some ppl...if they really need a ride...sometimes that the only option...thats like asking SOL why he lifted his truck when he lives in the middle of tampa...never got it dirty...never in mud...only parks and beaches...

I live in the middle of tampa whats that supposed to mean lol

I dont think a 4x4 should be lowered, its just wrong
(thats just my opinion though) I think JTKustoms truck is badass, however I would take the front tow hooks off.

If your not going to do anything with your truck offroad, don't lift it. If you want the lowered truck look get a 2wd. Thats just me...
Its your truck though do what you want with it.

 

[sgtowing]

It means there is absolutely no place to go off roading. I'm not talking about mudding, I'm talking about hills and mountains and trails. Mud can be found anywhere. Fl in general has nowhere to go off roading and no real scenery except the beach and the are very few places you can drive on the beach as well. Ok done ranting.

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[TexasAngel34]

IMO lowered 4X4 looks like crap, there are tons of them out here and they look ridiculous, half of them have 20+ rims and very small tires .... hit a bump to hard and WAM .... i saw a navigator and expy so low that it barely moved.... but if thats your preferrence then more power to you, its your truck , you paid for it ....

 

[JTKustoms]

If it were up to me I would've bought a 2wd, but the truck was already in the family. It's not like I had bought a 4wd with the intention of lowering it, just working with what I have

 

[GAINMOB]

heres my take on it...4x4 may be a "just in case" thing...ice...snow...etc...to have AWD...not to or only mud/off-road...you can lower a 4x4 and live detoit...as well as florida...i dont think any of the manufacturers made 4x4 for the solely intense purpose of mudding/4-wh...but if you ever in that terrain or had to pull you'd be able to do so with better chances that 4x2...

 

[sgtowing]

heres my take on it...4x4 may be a "just in case" thing...ice...snow...etc...to have AWD...not to or only mud/off-road...you can lower a 4x4 and live detoit...as well as florida...i dont think any of the manufacturers made 4x4 for the solely intense purpose of mudding/4-wh...but if you ever in that terrain or had to pull you'd be able to do so with better chances that 4x2...

I agree.