Any other 16 17 18 year old members out there.

[k1500 97]

I do not know why any would want to lift a 2wd they do not look bad but I do not see the point to each their own you could say the same thing about me why do I want to build a mini monster truck you do not see the point

Yea. I see both sides. Yes if you are in a area where you don't see mud or snow but you like see looks of a lifted tuck. I also understand it's dumb to have a lifted 2wd truck because every man with a lifted toy is gonna swamp it. 2wd won't be good. Like I said I see both. But I'm on the side of why would you.

 

[GrimsterGMC]

Yea. I see both sides. Yes if you are in a area where you don't see mud or snow but you like see looks of a lifted tuck. I also understand it's dumb to have a lifted 2wd truck because every man with a lifted toy is gonna swamp it. 2wd won't be good. Like I said I see both. But I'm on the side of why would you.

Keeping in mind there are many reasons a person may only need 2WD but due to the condition of roads etc they benefit from the extra wheel travel/ ground clearance/ larger tire diameter.

 

[k1500 97]

Keeping in mind there are many reasons a person may only need 2WD but due to the condition of roads etc they benefit from the extra wheel travel/ ground clearance/ larger tire diameter.

Yup another reason people do it. So it's not a bad idea for some.

 

[slow_c1500]

I have a 2wd that I want to lift just because I like the look, but that’s just me. 4wd would be nice, but I am perfectly happy with my c1500. (I’m too in love with my first truck to trade it for a k1500) The mpg is better and there are less parts that can break or that you need to maintain. I don’t do a whole lot of off-roading so a 4wd for my just isn’t totally necessary. but I’ve heard that the 2wd trucks with limited slip diffs are actually pretty good off-road.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

I have a 2wd that I want to lift just because I like the look, but that’s just me. 4wd would be nice, but I am perfectly happy with my c1500. (I’m too in love with my first truck to trade it for a k1500) The mpg is better and there are less parts that can break or that you need to maintain. I don’t do a whole lot of off-roading so a 4wd for my just isn’t totally necessary. but I’ve heard that the 2wd trucks with limited slip diffs are actually pretty good off-road.

Yeah honestly a winch, a locker and skilled driving will get you pretty far, 2wd or 4wd (actually 3wd since these trucks are all open front)

But I think this is the real reason. People want to lift their 2wd because it's what they already have, and it works just fine for them already.

 

[fancyTBI]

2wd trucks belong on the ground.

 

[Road Trip]

I often think about getting a second 400 to build as a street truck, that way I have both ends of the truck spectrum. If I did it would be a black RCSB with a red early style interior. Like a 454SS but with a 350 and a third of the price.

Reading around I saw this article that reminded me of this thread. But within the article there
was one of the very best photos I've ever seen composed with the truck you described:

Dressed in black. Great presence.

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(credit: Hagerty article on rising value of 454SS trucks due to a "Youth Movement". (LINK)

NOTE: The article is from 2019 but it has some nice shots, including the red 454SS in the attached photo.

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As for the red interior, in an old barn find web page there was a 454SS for sale
with only 140 miles on the odo. Check out the red interior in this truck:

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(credit: Old Barn Find auction description. (LINK)

Fun stuff. Hope you get to scratch that 2nd (street) truck itch!

 

[BuiltToWork]

Yes, 6 months, and 100 post.

Ooohh - That sounds like me soon! I think I am at 99 red balloons.

 

[BuiltToWork]

Ooohh - That sounds like me soon! I think I am at 99 red balloons.

so close

 

[BuiltToWork]

Thanks @k1500 97 for getting me to 100. I didn't mean to hijack your post, just didn't know about the 100 post opens up stuff!