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Should I lower this???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tobyjuarez, Jun 22, 2006.

  1. Gearhead-DK
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    I say leave it as is.... looks meaner that way. High is brutal!! Besides that's what they would have done back then.

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  2. tobyjuarez
    Joined: Jul 10, 2005
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    Thanks for the input all!!!


    I'm off to Coker for a new set of rear tires today. I had the rears that are on the car in the pic, left over from another car. They had never actually seen the road yet, so I gave 'em a shot. They don't work.

    I'll hold them for the next project.

    I'm going to try a tire rake, and reverse the front spring first. If that doesn't get the look I want,,, I'll be back.
     
  3. Gumpa
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    I am with Hudson on this one. We see a lot of slammed cars but I have always liked the HIBOYs. I can't wait to see this one when it is finished.
     
  4. blown240
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    The only thing that should NOT be lowered is an old Dodge power wagon. This isnt a power wagon, so lower it!:)
     
  5. InDaShop
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    Yeah low looks good.

    But I'd add taller rear meats and get some rake and run it.

    I personally love Jim Jards Deuce that ran 211 at B-ville
    Here it is at Roundup, wish I had a better side shot to compare. But this is a HOTROD!
     

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  6. InDaShop
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    Food for thought
     

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  7. touchdowntodd
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    rake it and keep it a hi boy
     
  8. olddaddy
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    I'm probably in the minority, but I'd lower the nose and leave it as it is. I like the taller, old style "soup job" look. When I was a kid, my Dad would drop the fenders, running boards, hood etc. to lighten it up a little and go racing, but that was the really "old days".
     
  9. Bigcheese327
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    Needs 18" Deuce wires. Looks good high. Very '30s Dry Lake.

    -Dave
     
  10. wanna-b
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    I'd put a serious rake on it AND run biggun's on the rear.

    Highboys are fun. :)
     
  11. graverobber63
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    lower at leat 4" with a little rake and you're good to go
     
  12. tobyjuarez
    Joined: Jul 10, 2005
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    Some said to lower it.
    Some said to run it....

    Took 'em all with a grain of salt, and decided to resize the rear tires, and call it a day.

    better????







     

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  13. Muttley
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    Looks cool......you could allways add a dropped axle later.
     
  14. KutThrtKustms
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    Boy that thing is going to be a g*** hog!! You should sell it to me and go out and get an Scion XB...I hear those things are great on gas!
     
  15. 39 Ford
    Joined: Jan 22, 2006
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    Give it a minor rake with tires, it looks great as it is. Who needs a car that bottoms in every dip in the road.
    Remember it's your car and your money, do it your way! You do not have to impress anyone but YOU.:) :)
     
  16. ABone312
    Joined: Aug 28, 2003
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    Perfect.
     
  17. If you aren't sure, then just don't do anything you can't put back. At least to start with...

    If it were me: "Should I lower this???" = "should I sleep with this ***** swimsuit model???"

    Hope that helps...

    -bill
     
  18. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
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    Lower it until you start worrying about oil pan s****ing, then give it another inch.
     

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