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Old 12-04-2012, 09:03 AM   #6 (permalink)
Slow_s10
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Rusty - '88 Chevrolet S10 base
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Lowering your ride (especially if it's a truck), it doesn't have to be a lot but, it looks good, it improves the vehicle's handling and stability, and it improves aero. It's a Win-win-win. It may not be free and it may not always be cheap but it is worth it... although depending on the vehicle sometimes it actually can be pretty cheap. For example I lowered my Bravada 2 inches for $25 and it is completely reversable (no cut springs). On the other hand I have about $600 worth of parts in my S10. And I will probably be throwing another $$$~$$$$ into the suspension in the near future. But that's just me.

I want to echo the other sugestions too, raise your tire pressure, it's free and it works, and if you have a roof rack, ditch it. Also Grill blocks can look good if you take a little time to make them nice. I mean obviously if you make it of duct tape and cardboard (no offense to those who do) it's going to look like duct tape and cardboard. But for example there is a thread about someone building a block for a prius that is nicly bodyworked and painted to match his car and so far it looks fantastic.
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