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Colorado Curious

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After I have been reading around here I am now torn on what to do. Lift or lower?

I have always been a lift guy but this is the first 2wd vehicle I've ever owned and I have to admit I have been digging the lowered colorados with rims lately.

I need guidance.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:03 pm 
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i would say drop it...if it was a z71...or 4x4 then im all about goin big...but the collys do look good low...

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:13 pm 
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Colorado Curious

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Lift it dude, it's a truck, not a sports car.. never will be.


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:32 am 
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LIFT IT!

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:22 am 
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I say split the difference and go for the average of the two................................................hmmmm, that would leave it where it's at. Don't do either until you decide what you want. Just my opinion.

Good luck!

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:13 am 
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Colorado Curious

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xseler wrote:
I say split the difference and go for the average of the two................................................hmmmm, that would leave it where it's at. Don't do either until you decide what you want. Just my opinion.

Good luck!


Nice.. Thats my problem. I could go either way. Thoooough I tend to want to be up a bit.

Anyone with the 2wd lifts on, HOw they driving?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:34 am 
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Colorado Curious

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xseler wrote:
I say split the difference and go for the average of the two................................................hmmmm, that would leave it where it's at. Don't do either until you decide what you want. Just my opinion.

Good luck!


Nice.. Thats my problem. I could go either way. Thoooough I tend to want to be up a bit.

Anyone with the 2wd lifts on, HOw they driving?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:34 am 
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How about "leave it alone"? Oh well, do what you like best.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:35 am 
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Sqeejo wrote:
xseler wrote:
I say split the difference and go for the average of the two................................................hmmmm, that would leave it where it's at. Don't do either until you decide what you want. Just my opinion.

Good luck!


Nice.. Thats my problem. I could go either way. Thoooough I tend to want to be up a bit.

Anyone with the 2wd lifts on, HOw they driving?



PM Kerad11 ---- Darek -----

His started out ultra lowered. Now its standing on its tiptoes. He'd be the best to tell you both sides of the story. Again, good luck.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:53 pm 
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i vote lowered, but im biased, hehehehehehe

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:48 pm 
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show a picture of your truck now...

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:48 pm 
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Colorado Curious

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atxcoloradofan wrote:
show a picture of your truck now...


Here she is


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:31 am 
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i say drop it man...she is pretty low as is...u could just slap a set a rims on it and she would look good...

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:36 am 
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Colorado Z71 Owner
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nice lookin truck!
ya as much as i want another member to be lifted
thinkin lower will be a better option for ya

w/e you do, show your progress!

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:17 am 
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Colorado Curious

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The only problem with lowering it would be you've got to pussy foot around curbs or obstacles and shit, personally, I'd rather have the option of driving over them :)


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:46 am 
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lift i have a 2wd z85 i lowered it 2" then 6 months later lifted it 2.5 lol and took off the lowering stuff of course and i like lifted muuuuch better. what do you use the truck for though? that makes a big difference

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:19 pm 
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Colorado Curious

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bradtw191 wrote:
lift i have a 2wd z85 i lowered it 2" then 6 months later lifted it 2.5 lol and took off the lowering stuff of course and i like lifted muuuuch better. what do you use the truck for though? that makes a big difference


I actually tend to use trucks as trucks. Not just something to look at. I drive it everyday, I haul stuff in the bed. I like being able to point and shoot. One day hell if I get another vehicle I am doing a Solid Axle Swap and turning it into a 4x4.

How much difference did the 2.5 lift do? It would be nice for comparison to say the 5 inch CST.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:55 pm 
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2wd = lower
4wd = lift imo

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:08 pm 
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i would lift then because what really changed my mind was when it was lowered i loaded my RMZ250 into the back and had about an inch or so suspension travel in the back before it hit the bumpstops and my bike plus gear only weighs probably 250lbs. i took the rear lowering blocks off then put on the front SMAXX spacers and i have a little cali lean, some 1" shackles would make it perfect, buts its nothin compared to CST in my opinion

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