MARTYW Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I have a rant/question? I have always been a big fan of Truckin and Street Trucks magazine. My question is, why is it that a truck has to be air bagged and "laying rockers" to make it into Truckin or Street Trucks magazine? They have some incredible rides in both, and I have nothing against bagged trucks, but show coverage pics and even the features are all bagged, that arent raised up 3 feet in the air? I just dont understand why there cant be some trucks in there with a lowered street stance. Not every show truck should have to be laying flat on the ground in order to make the magazines. A lot of the trucks on this site are highly customized with endless amounts of money, time, and enginuity, and should get just as much attention as the trucks that have air bag suspensions. Again, i have nothing against bagged trucks, or their owners. I realize it takes a huge amount of skill and know-how to do this type of work, but the hobby should share space with the performance trucks that we all love as well! I just had to get all of that off of my chest. Edited October 8, 2011 by MARTYW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeekroar Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 You should come down for Scrapin' the coast. There is at least 20,000 trucks on air bags every year. I love driving over curves, and medians to much. Maybe one day I will grow up, and drop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 i would like to add a rant to this also , it also bugs me that they drop 50k into a ride to fix it up and they leave a stock engine it and add 0 performance besides a cai and a throttle body spacer ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_aSSet Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 i would like to add a rant to this also , it also bugs me that they drop 50k into a ride to fix it up and they leave a stock engine it and add 0 performance besides a cai and a throttle body spacer ... although im sure a nicely stanced truck with some flamboyant paint job and some go fast mods could easily make onto the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonHensley22 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm with you on this too bud, I like Truckin magazine but the trucks are too low or too high. They should make the magazine for the 95% of us who DON'T slam trucks or lift them sky high. I have a 2" drop on mine, why not some nice articles and pictures for guys like me? Just a thought, but I am def with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado_ss_04 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 You guys are just jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Veteran Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 The hobby goes through phases. In the late 80's and early 90's the dropped stance was what everyone went with. In the 2000's everyone was airbagged, and today the airbagged stance is still very popular. The Truckin challenge not too long ago showed some nice dropped trucks with cornering abilitiy, and some good HP numbers. So, the bagged stance is popular, and if you don't like it, wait a little while and it will change once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm with you on this too bud, I like Truckin magazine but the trucks are too low or too high. They should make the magazine for the 95% of us who DON'T slam trucks or lift them sky high. I have a 2" drop on mine, why not some nice articles and pictures for guys like me? Just a thought, but I am def with you. Definitely agree with most everything, I really don't care to much for the air bagged trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 i would like to add a rant to this also , it also bugs me that they drop 50k into a ride to fix it up and they leave a stock engine it and add 0 performance besides a cai and a throttle body spacer ... You hit this on the head for sure. When i'm looking at one of the mags i'll browse right through the article to see the performance upgrades........................... If there are any..... The funny thing is that the editors always have a way to make it sound like the 200rwhp stock engine with some chrome and paint can tear up anything on the street. lol But it is in everyones own opinion on what and how a truck should look and run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) USABodyguard made the mag. He's on a Belltech drop only: http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/59226-couple-of-pics-from-the-photoshoot/page__p__676221__hl__truckin+magazine__fromsearch__1#entry676221 Probably one of my fav. trucks of all time, so tastefully done Edited October 9, 2011 by Bad Ass Silvy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonHensley22 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 USABodyguard made the mag. He's on a Belltech drop only: http://www.silverado...__1#entry676221 Probably one of my fav. trucks of all time, so tastefully done Sorry I need to wipe the drool from my mouth lol, That truck looks AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben525 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sorry I need to wipe the drool from my mouth lol, That truck looks AWESOME! Yea it's a sick truck! I seen it in person and all I can say is WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTYW Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah, that's a bad a$$ truck! Love it. That is what I would like to see more of. Like I said, i have nothing against bagged trucks, and I realize they are perfectly driveable, but I have never seen a "genre" dominate magazines like they do. It would be nice to see some show coverage with some trucks with a "real world" stance. The bagged trucks have their place, but give some of the other styles a chance and some coverage too! Like Jason hit on above, most guys dont bag their trucks in this hobby, so why should they dominate the magazine coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg313 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I totally agree that they like bagged trucks, and that shit better stop soon cuz I want to get my truck in there once its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonHensley22 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I totally agree that they like bagged trucks, and that shit better stop soon cuz I want to get my truck in there once its done Dude just judging by your Sig photo, your truck deserves to be in there!!! And you said it MartyW, I totally agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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