64 F-100 lower it lift it or leave it ???

[Pfeiffer Collision]

we have a 64 f-100 style side and we are about to start on it and we are not sure if we should lower it of lift it or run it stock ?? I'm not looking to go all original with the truck any way i'm just not sure what would look good any Ideas ??

[cwindsor]

LOl...

I am at that point too.... But painting the truck flat black with red wheels would look retarded to me lifted...

So I guess I am going low.

[Uncle Skip]

I don't think you're getting an answer because people don't have an opinion, I think you're not getting replies because its almost impossible to answer your question the way its being asked.
What you do to it pretty much depends on your personal vision of what the overall idea for the truck is going to be...... Hot Rod, Rat Rod, Resto-mod, Restoration?
Surprise us. I promise you it will be appreciated no matter what way you go.
Just don't put a brand X motor in it.
BTW, welcome to the family.

[Pfeiffer Collision]

Well thanks for that. I just want to do the right thing to this truck and there are not that many out here by me so I want this thing to really turn some heads. As far as the motor goes it has the original 292 in it and I really think we are going to keep it that way thing runs like a top just needs to be resealed and my dad had already got all the gaskets for it but I will for sure be putting p some photos up on it as soon as we get it here in the shop and out of the garage thanks guys I will keep in touch

[charliemccraney]

As far as the motor goes it has the original 292 in it and I really think we are going to keep it that way...

That's a great decision!

It really is your decision on the ride height. They can look good under all 3 circumstances. There really is no right way.

One way we could help is to post pictures of our trucks and indicate lifted, lowered, or stock, and by how much where applicable.

I'll start. 3" lower up front, stock worn out in the rear. I am going to level mine out.

[ICEMAN6166]

welcome from Alaska

your truck, your choice

im a 4x4 guy, prefer stock height on 2wd , not into climbing a ladder to get in a 4x4 either.

glad to hear your going to run the y block.

[Pfeiffer Collision]

Hey thanks ya I really think the y block is an impressive motor and when you can hop in and turn the key that says a lot the poor thing does need a rebuild but thank you guys for the input on the truck this really is a cool web site lot of nice people on here must be because we all have good taste in trucks

[Alan Mclennan]

well I`m going with Charlie, mine is lowed 4" in the front and in the back, I`ll keep my views about the other options to myself!

[slickmainer]

just dont put the steering wheel on the wrong side, people who do that are CRAZY!!!! HA HA

[Gary Seymour]

If it's a short bed you have, I'd lower it. I'd leave a long bed truck at the stock height, or raise it a taste with slightly larger tires (same size all around).

[Anthony]

where are you located?? I like the 2wd's hot rodded if they are not going back stock... a little lower in the front with a big VROOOOM!!!! 4x4... I like a little taller.... Welcome to the club!!

[Greg D]

Personally I like low................
I'm a traditional hot rod type anyway.

[mosquito13]

if the running gear is ok , run it as is and work on the motor. raise it or lower it when it tells you it needs attension there.

[GDG]

I'm partial to a 4 to 6" drop.

Doug

[Max]

I'm for stock (depending on the tire size).

[MadMaxetc]

I like a mild 2-4 in drop and level it out.

Lifts are for 4x4s.

If you are keeping the Y block I would go for the resto-mod look. Lower it a bit, new wheels, trans and brake upgrades, stock insides and keep all the badging.

[matt2491]

If its a 2wd, I like em lower. But 4 wheelers I actually prefer at stock height, not jacked up. As others have said, it depends on whether you have a short bed or long bed, as well as what kind of wheels/tires you want to run. The 'look' is all part of a complete package.

[ford6t5]

i say as low as possible..

mine:





see ya

twan

[66ford]

Honestly i like Higher better, Though mine is Stock height. I think a real truck should be lifted, besides lowered

[DukeRoche]

I'm for stock but agree with Skipper, it will look good regardless.