It’s common for truck owners to lower their vehicle’s suspension system a few inches for a sporty look, or they go to the extreme and lay the frame on the ground to create a wild custom show vehicle.

Since we've had lots of response concerning the lowering of two-wheel-drive "S" Utility Vehicles (GMOs S-15 Jimmy, Chevrolet's S-10 Blazer and pickups), we decided to do some research on the subject.

No matter how much planning is done project vehicles seem to establish their own direction. Take our Hot Rod Hauler as an example, we had accomplished many of the original goals—lowering the truck on ...