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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Which one do you guys think looks better? The level look or the unlevel (raked i think?) Since I just turned 18 and still live at the house my dad, when it comes to lowering, has to ok what i do to it. i talked him into a 2/4 but now my question is do i go with the 2/4 or a 2/3? My cousin gave me 3 inch lowering blocks so i've got those.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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in my opinion the lower u go the less rake to have. i like the 2/3 cause u arnt goin real low so it looks pretty good keepin the rake. but if u were goin like 3/5 or 4/6 it would look better to be completely level. IMO
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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i got a djm 3/4 but i think it actually settled in at at 4/5. love the raked look
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Well anyone who has gone with a 2/4 drop they 100% more likely to go lower. A 2/4 isnt really that low in my eyes but you might have adifferent opinion. A 3/4 drop is low enough and should fit with the tires you are runin. A 4/6 drop is the most popular among the NBS trucks and you would need samller tires to keep it from rubbing.

I would suggest a 3/4 or 4/6 if you want low. IF you want to stay close to stock height a 2/4 would be just right
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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I like the raked look, I am doing a 2/3 on Thursday.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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contrary to what my own truck is, i like the level look alot better than raked.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Its a tough choice. I'm probly about to get 20s w/tires (for $800) and I'm afraid they wont look right till I lower it. Thats why I'm trying to decide. I'd like to do a 3/4 but I dont know if I could talk him into it. How much does it take to lower one 3 in the front?
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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I prefer the level look but unfortunately I need to use my truck as a uh..."truck" once in awhile and am fearful of how it might perform or look dropped and carrying a heavy load.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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I'm in the same boat... But I am getting some belltech lowering shackles... adjustable drops for the rear in increments of 1" - 2" - 3" .

Gonna get them installed this weekend I figure. The front is staying put @ the stock level, and will probably bring the rear down 2 inches for starters.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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..gotta keep the front in the weeds...(if you got a step-side)...just like a Tri-5
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