TOY: Lowering was:RE: Bit Quiet in Here...

[Brandon Wright <BWright@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, after owning a lowered 93 F150 (4" front, 6" rear) the ONLY reason I
can think of is looks.  This was a show/daily driver truck.  I lowered it
properly, dropped coils and I-beams in the front, with an axle flip and
lowered springs in the rear (notched frame).  I had it aligned and added
dropped shocks.  The truck rode worse than the F350 I have now.  Handling
was no better than it was stock.  I lowered the truck after competing in
several shows and losing to "slammed" trucks that were not as nice as mine.
After lowering it, I placed in every show...usually first or second.  I've
since seen the error of my ways and will NEVER lower another vehicle (so
help me God).

Brandon Wright - Tennessee
1979 Toyota 4x4 - Mostly Stock - Under Construction
1999 Ford F350SD 4x2 - PSD - Daily Driver/Tow Rig
1995 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - Wife's Car
1988 Toyota 4x2 - 22RE, AT - FOR SALE



-----Original Message-----
From: Payne, Mike K. [mailto:MPayne1@allstate.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 9:29 AM
To: 4x4 Toyota Wire (E-mail)
Subject: TOY: Bit Quiet in Here...


...but to pass the time, I have a couple questions.

I have always wondered what kind of anti-thinking drugs I would have to take
to "lower" anything.  But instead of continuing to berate these
malcontents... I thought I would educate myself in the only way I know
how... by asking questions.

So, since this is loosely on topic since I am asking a technical question.
What is the purpose, exactly, of lowering a vehicle?  A suburban lowered to
within two inches of the ground seems rather... hmmm... non-intelligent?
Now I know there is a logical explanation for this, and I really do have a
certain kinship with anyone that attempts to do SOMETHING with a car but I
have family members that I wouldn't vouch for as well.

Can anyone offer a logical explanation for doing something like this to a
vehicle.  The only time I ever contemplated it was when I was in High School
and then my dad talked some sense into me.  He didn't tell me not to do
it... he just said it would be a waste of money.  There is nothing to be
gained by lowering a Chevy S10 says him... well aside from lowering a REAL
sports car for better handling can someone explain it?

Thanks and maybe this will get the blood flowing again...
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