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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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I have a 2wd Quad cab ST that I have done a little cosmetic work on. I have painted my bumper's to match the truck and I have added 20 inch rims with 275/55R20 Bridgestone Alenza tires. I have also installed a Daystar 1.5" leveling kit. I am debating on taking out the leveling kit and having a 2" front and 4" rear Groundforce lowering kit installed. I have always wanted one of those 2wd drive street rod looking trucks. I have always had 4wd trucks so lowering a truck is kinda new to me. I have installed one lowering kit before but I do not think I want to do it again. I plan on having the truck for about another 1-2 years. I then plan on moving from the south and moving back to the north and then buying a 4wd truck again. For now I would really like to lower the truck and have that look on this truck. I am not really concerned with the fact that I only have the 4.7 I just want to make the truck look cool and maybe turn a few heads. So here is my question, Would you lower the truck or would you leave it alone? All opinions are appreciated.
 

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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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I think it looks really nice now- classy. If it were me I'd leave it as is- but I've just never been a big fan of lowered trucks, so that's just personal preference.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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I am starting to think the same thing. I can't wait for it to stop raining so I can get the truck cleaned up and take some new pictures of it with the 20's. Thanks for the comment.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Leave it!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Drop it..... 2 wheel drives look killer lowered. As long as you don't need the ground clearance, go low. These trucks look great lowered!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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your truck looks 10x's better with the painted bumpers
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Please don't lower it. Looks money as is...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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I would leave it as is if you know for sure that you'll be getting a 4X4 again, I wouldn't spen the money on a truck that your only going to keep for a year or two. If you were going to keep the truck for around 5 years or so and you like the lowered look I would put air bags on it. JMO
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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I agree with DWB save money for modding that 4x4 you are thinking about.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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I would leave the ride height alone for now, I think it looks good.
I would paint the chrome grill surround white to match the body, like the canadian sport models.
I would paint the door handles and maybe the mirrors to match.
remove the front license plate unless you're required by law.
Get a color matched tonneau cover
get the headlights and taillights tinted (smoked)
Your truck looks great as-is. do a few more mods and make it killer man.
once all that is done then add a drop kit and you'll be ballin'
 
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