JorDaneeKey wrote:Defenbach wrote: Djthumper's tb actually looks really clean in comparison to most of the tb's Ive seen on here and I could definitely see myself going with the same setup.
I think he just insulted
most of us......
Defenbach wrote:I have never seen a lifted vehicle in a refinery and I, honestly, doubt I will.
So I may not be familiar with refineries up there, but I seem to recall seeing a few modified trucks at some other refineries. Perhaps it really is a different world on the West Coast, where working men and women drive Priuses instead? I think I'll stay East of the Rockies from here on out.....
It has nothing to do with the refineries on the West Coast. It has more to do with the perception of being "green" to the community so as to not have them gunning for your companies demise.
Now on the other hand. When I did bring my lifted TB into work, everyone, and I mean everyone commented on how it was the best looking TB they have seen.
New job, same story.
And a little FYI for the OP, lifting your TB should be considered a Tread Lightly issue. Stock they hang so low and drag through many of the two track roads that pipeline workers often would have to travel. By lifting your TB, you infact help aleviate causing further roadway damage by not dragging your underside on occasion on vegetation or the center of the roadway when it is somewhat rutted out.
The other issue that comes to mind is a mildly lifted TB rides much better than stock even w/o the rear sway bar connected in my experience. The body lean on a stock model at times is uncomfortable, such as say on an off/on ramp with a good deal of curve. Since lifting ours, my wife and I both agree that it handles these and other corners with less body roll than what we experienced prior.
To back this up, my recent TB purchase is completly stock and again, I can actually feel the body sway again that I was so used to not feeling again.
As long as you don't put zombie stickers or get overly gaudy with your accessories, you should be presenting a professional image of both yourself and the company you represent with a lifted TB.
A lot of people have been trying to tell the OP this. A small amount of lift and upgraded shocks and springs IMPROVE the ride quality and help you clear bigger tires.