Why Not to Buy a Lifted Truck

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Why Not to Buy a Lifted Truck, truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Lift kits for trucks and lifted trucks. Why lifting or raising a truck is a bad idea (suspension and body lift kit). Whether it's a car or truck, it often does bad things to the suspension and drive train that can lead to expensive repairs later on. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer6 жыл бұрын

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR Things I used in this video: 1. Flashlight: amzn.to/2BFak8y 2. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 3. Common Sense 4. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 6. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 7. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

  • @drob.02

    @drob.02

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer where’s the link for the common sense? I’m told I need that a lot.

  • @king0dasouf

    @king0dasouf

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kinda agree with video but kinda not. The lift I’m planning will keep all my angles minus transmission to drive shaft but even that’s an easy fix with a dual yoke.

  • @paulatredies2652

    @paulatredies2652

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer lol..👏..👏..

  • @sethruckel9096

    @sethruckel9096

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer what happened to your four head

  • @CharlesFairbanksgamersinger

    @CharlesFairbanksgamersinger

    6 жыл бұрын

    Your common sense needs to be evaluated brother. Most of what you mentioned is simply false

  • @1notgilty
    @1notgilty6 жыл бұрын

    I never see any of these jacked up Monster Trucks out in the woods when I'm hunting and fishing. Seems like I see a lot more of them cruising around the mall driven by guys with their baseball hats on backwards.

  • @bradenfoy2766

    @bradenfoy2766

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mall crawlers

  • @Poorboyzgarage447

    @Poorboyzgarage447

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @1notgilty

    @1notgilty

    6 жыл бұрын

    That's great. You're the exception to the rule.

  • @peloteroification

    @peloteroification

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can confirm, I am one of those.

  • @1notgilty

    @1notgilty

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've been all over Florida and know exactly what you're saying. I love seeing Monster Trucks with chome wheels and no bumper hitch. You KNOW that baby isn't doing any off-roading and has never towed anything heavier than a case of beer. Short guys seem to love 'em too for some reason.

  • @Super1337357
    @Super13373576 жыл бұрын

    I can confirm. I lifted my truck and now my ankles are broken :(

  • @jarehelt

    @jarehelt

    6 жыл бұрын

    mr1337357 Both of them!? How?

  • @TheMaboubeh

    @TheMaboubeh

    6 жыл бұрын

    mr1337357 it's a joke dude.

  • @jayryan7473

    @jayryan7473

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can they fix them? Are you in pain?

  • @keatonpren

    @keatonpren

    6 жыл бұрын

    why u dont buy junk spacer lift kits for IFS. Do do a Dana 60 SAS swap.. Be able to rock crawl with 44's..

  • @Super1337357

    @Super1337357

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm probably gonna FJ80 swap. I'm too lazy to chop up a D60 to fit.

  • @larryclark9380
    @larryclark93805 жыл бұрын

    “Easier to get under when they break down.” Priceless.

  • @richardhowland8899

    @richardhowland8899

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lifted trucks are the best yall

  • @chevyon37s

    @chevyon37s

    3 жыл бұрын

    Easier to change the oil on*

  • @sateIIitepilot

    @sateIIitepilot

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, you're gonna need it, I can get under my not lifted suv just fine 😆

  • @Perich29

    @Perich29

    Жыл бұрын

    Lifted truck is a must if you life in area that get flooded allot, so your above the water.

  • @obs.vanness1604
    @obs.vanness16045 жыл бұрын

    After watching this, I’m getting a 90s model Chevy and putting a 6 inch rough country on it with 40s

  • @rustypliers74

    @rustypliers74

    4 жыл бұрын

    Atlantic Pacific I bought my ford that was lifted... and I removed it

  • @edwardk12687

    @edwardk12687

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rustypliers74 really cus I bought a Ford 250 with a 10" lift on it, and my only thought was I wonder if I can clear 40's

  • @paulguillory6486

    @paulguillory6486

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jayden Van Ness I agree with you haha. I feel like this man's full of crap

  • @Dagrizzb

    @Dagrizzb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure you solve that leaking oil pan gasket before you touch anything else. I finally got mine to stop. Major P.I.T.A. now, just waiting to see how long she stays dry.

  • @richardhowland8899

    @richardhowland8899

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have one she rides nice and smooth... makes it easier for when I need to get under my truck

  • @JungleCage07
    @JungleCage075 жыл бұрын

    "Why Lifted Trucks are Dumb" - By Ozzy Osbourne

  • @mistapikkles

    @mistapikkles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or John Lennon?

  • @davidsonnow

    @davidsonnow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dead!

  • @mrshinybald2739

    @mrshinybald2739

    4 жыл бұрын

    You mean jozzy lennbourne

  • @americanoutdoorstv7648

    @americanoutdoorstv7648

    3 жыл бұрын

    He kinda looks like ozzy

  • @jonbar140

    @jonbar140

    3 жыл бұрын

    Geddy Lee

  • @ChannelZeroOne
    @ChannelZeroOne8 жыл бұрын

    As an owner of a lifted truck, this man has many true points as I have learned over time.

  • @gamingwiththatch5010

    @gamingwiththatch5010

    7 жыл бұрын

    Channel Zero One how long did your truck last before signs of wear? I’m planning on buying a 2001 Toyota Tacoma and I had some mods in mind

  • @kylehelsel9043

    @kylehelsel9043

    7 жыл бұрын

    Michael Hogan I just lifted my 2000 tacoma 2 days ago and I love it

  • @towman123

    @towman123

    7 жыл бұрын

    Michael Hogan i have a 2009 gmc serria and put a 1.25 inch body lift and a 3.5 suspension lift on and less than a year snapped a ball joint (which were new with the upper control arms that came with the lift)

  • @wyattschwertlech8172

    @wyattschwertlech8172

    6 жыл бұрын

    Channel Zero One you can't haul a traler

  • @-._._._-_._._.-

    @-._._._-_._._.-

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kyle Helsel I'm looking at doing a SAS on my 02, they are godly off-road, but it takes either a shitload of time and a lot of money, or just a shitload of money.

  • @FFassassin71
    @FFassassin715 жыл бұрын

    Damn, in 4 minutes Scotty just torched half of Arizona worse than the literal sun

  • @nickten6621
    @nickten66215 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me glad I put a 8 inch lift on my truck and I’m happy with my 8 miles per gallon

  • @elementsk8erq

    @elementsk8erq

    2 жыл бұрын

    What about now?

  • @Tiredsg

    @Tiredsg

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elementsk8erq probably 4mpg

  • @Tiredsg

    @Tiredsg

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine runs on 13.6mpg

  • @bcbp14
    @bcbp149 жыл бұрын

    Scotty I don't understand, if I can't lift my truck or drive an expensive German car, how then can I make my weiner not look as small?

  • @94phoenix

    @94phoenix

    9 жыл бұрын

    bcbp14 Buy a Harley

  • @monsieurbrochant7528

    @monsieurbrochant7528

    9 жыл бұрын

    RAYMOND ESCUIN perfect answer, that made me laugh

  • @bcbp14

    @bcbp14

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** the jerk store called and they're running out of you!

  • @bcbp14

    @bcbp14

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Giddyup!

  • @daves_not_here_mannn

    @daves_not_here_mannn

    9 жыл бұрын

    +bcbp14 LMAO this is great

  • @chancecervantes51
    @chancecervantes516 жыл бұрын

    Man. Egos are getting hurt left and right .

  • @animal79thecat

    @animal79thecat

    6 жыл бұрын

    7.2k posers are seriously BUTT HURT right now...

  • @TheTechCguy

    @TheTechCguy

    5 жыл бұрын

    When what you own doesn't really represent what you show for.

  • @od11bj

    @od11bj

    5 жыл бұрын

    Doing it wrong wears out components. He is wrong. Their is alot more to it than just paying for and putting on the kit.

  • @howardrodriguez9831

    @howardrodriguez9831

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha

  • @Formulabruce

    @Formulabruce

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@od11bj yup. learning about going broke

  • @edboywelding3835
    @edboywelding38355 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE the transitions between cuts!😂 you never know where he’s gonna pop out next.

  • @Dagrizzb

    @Dagrizzb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Next cut, Scotty pops out of the tailpipe.

  • @jairoangeldamiancool4216
    @jairoangeldamiancool42165 жыл бұрын

    Make a video about why having a steering weel is a bad idea

  • @Daylon91

    @Daylon91

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's illogical while this is not

  • @scprepper2672

    @scprepper2672

    4 жыл бұрын

    100 % of vehicles with steering wheels will steer into something one day, causing a crash.

  • @jeremywinston7199

    @jeremywinston7199

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude that is so funny lmao bro!! Hell steering wheels are so overrated!! Lmao

  • @SERESurfer

    @SERESurfer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Weel…

  • @KristiLEvans1

    @KristiLEvans1

    2 жыл бұрын

    *wheel*. And put your ball cap on like a grown man.

  • @niceprince
    @niceprince10 жыл бұрын

    What happened to letting people do whatever the hell the want with the vehicles they pay for? Lifted trucks can be lifted properly. People who lift trucks don't give a shit about gas mileage also..Or tire wear. We lift our shit because we like it that way. How can you say there is NO real reason for anyone to lift up a truck that's already high? and then claim they have an inferiority complex? What about people that just like lifted trucks? I'm a bit disappointed by this ignorant viewpoint you seem to have! Its ok not to like lifted trucks but to say its "dumb" or because of an "inferiority complex" is really ignorant :/

  • @charliedee9276
    @charliedee92766 жыл бұрын

    One advantage of a lifted truck in heavy Deer country like in Northern Michigan is that when you hit one, not if, the Deer usually will go under the vehicle instead of over into the windshield. Does much less damage to the front of the truck and greatly minimizes the chance of Bambi joining you in the passenger compartment.

  • @Noname-lk2ol

    @Noname-lk2ol

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have deer that SATURATE my neighborhood and I'm fine driving my stock gmc, usually when you LIVE in deer country you're pretty good at avoiding them. And almost every mature fullgrown doe or buck will STILL rake out your front end even with a lift. You know how tall they are??

  • @randomvideosn0where

    @randomvideosn0where

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you get a lowered car you'd be better off because then they just go over the top.

  • @rawrzbarz

    @rawrzbarz

    6 жыл бұрын

    GoogleMinus idk about that, but here in Missouri, there was a recent crash where the deer went straight through the car windshield.

  • @jbeckmann6145

    @jbeckmann6145

    6 жыл бұрын

    grew up in Wisconsin and you not shitting about not if but when. I remember everyone had those deer whistle things on their car. some people even blew their horn every so often thinking that'd scare em off. I ain't seen a deer down here in Kentucky in years. one thing I don't miss bout up north.

  • @honeybadger2514

    @honeybadger2514

    6 жыл бұрын

    No name they make a good food

  • @lilskippa2574
    @lilskippa25744 жыл бұрын

    All y’all salty cus he’s telling the truth 😂 I have a lift on my truck and I find this video to be informative

  • @ripperlipper1016

    @ripperlipper1016

    3 жыл бұрын

    You just have to set the lift right and he acts like lifted messes up the truck just leveling it can mess it up you got to do it right the first time. I bought a cat eye chevy from my neighbor and it was leveled a nice truck but he didn’t level it right and when I bought it it messed up 3 months after I bought it but it was already junk looked good but wasn’t worth nothing. My cousin has a 12 inch lift on his d max no problems with it.

  • @NetWorkProduction2600
    @NetWorkProduction26006 жыл бұрын

    Mann Scotty I bet your customers be like," dam what the hell taking Scotty so dam long fixing my car. You always hath to film a video with it🤣😂💀

  • @ervs08

    @ervs08

    4 жыл бұрын

    NetWork Production ☠️☠️☠️

  • @chrisdelgado9381

    @chrisdelgado9381

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @NetWorkProduction2600

    @NetWorkProduction2600

    3 жыл бұрын

    Come back to see what he done so far and he outside setting up cameras. Mannn if you don't go ahead put that dam alternator on and quit playing 🤣🤣

  • @Dagrizzb

    @Dagrizzb

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its part of the unspoken agreement. The price you pay to have it properly fixed. If he didnt roast your vehicle, its not a good sign.

  • @JAyy781
    @JAyy7818 жыл бұрын

    And here I am thinking this video was going to be about physically lifting a vehicle off the ground.

  • @marcotulio55

    @marcotulio55

    8 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @meowingmono

    @meowingmono

    8 жыл бұрын

    me 3

  • @sk8punk318

    @sk8punk318

    8 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing haha

  • @brocklee3142

    @brocklee3142

    8 жыл бұрын

    Guilty here, lol!

  • @freespuddy

    @freespuddy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me 6. The only reason I watched this video was to see what the frack was wrong with lifting a vehicle. I would never put a lift kit on a vehicle. I wouldn't have wasted my time if he had used "lift kit" in the title.

  • @danielbargas3377
    @danielbargas33778 жыл бұрын

    That is why you do not get cheap-o lift kit that just stretches the springs without lowering the diff to match factory angles

  • @danielbargas3377

    @danielbargas3377

    8 жыл бұрын

    Tires are the best way to get true ground clearance, so a body lift allows you to clear them without messing with the factory suspension

  • @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511

    @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Daniel Bargas So true cause regular lift kits will screw up the axle pinion angle sometimes and cause the shaft to lock up.

  • @danielbargas3377

    @danielbargas3377

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Joseph Long yep 3inch body and 3 inch suspension is better than 6 inch suspension, just make sure the body lift is a quality reputable company

  • @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511

    @spreaddeezhazelnutz7511

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Daniel Bargas definitely

  • @danielbargas3377

    @danielbargas3377

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Joseph Long or you could just lift solid axle trucks that aren't for looks

  • @thepunisher3597
    @thepunisher35975 жыл бұрын

    Bet you didn’t think they were dumb during the hurricane flood in Houston!

  • @logankeim579

    @logankeim579

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or huricane floorance

  • @emergencyrapidresponseteam7181

    @emergencyrapidresponseteam7181

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lifted Trucks seen in Disaster Areas are professionally done and are balanced and not at angles. What he is talking about those that lift to look cool. He does not talk about those that have 30 inch plus tires with a professional lift.

  • @HappyHands.

    @HappyHands.

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or Coastal North Carolina ;o)

  • @dw7284

    @dw7284

    5 жыл бұрын

    Emergency Rapid Response Team 30 inch tires are uhhh tiny

  • @Brad_hj2tuff

    @Brad_hj2tuff

    5 жыл бұрын

    His voice is wearing out my eardrums

  • @doc221978
    @doc2219785 жыл бұрын

    I have a lifted truck, but my long drives begin when the road ends. Suspension geometry remains the same with a good kit.... Including a dropped front diff. When you start using torsion keys and crap like that, that's where most of the ride and wear both come from Things break on my truck cause of abuse, not cause of a 6" lift.

  • @LexingtonWells
    @LexingtonWells8 жыл бұрын

    My stupid ex drives a big truck with a lift kit. She won't admit it but it's to feel big since she's like 4'11"

  • @edwardsr70

    @edwardsr70

    8 жыл бұрын

    how does she even get into it? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @LexingtonWells

    @LexingtonWells

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Edwards She has to wear platforms that are about 6" high, I swear. Hey, wanna see her KZread chnnel? You'll laugh so hard.

  • @thelonelyfry

    @thelonelyfry

    8 жыл бұрын

    Link?

  • @LexingtonWells

    @LexingtonWells

    8 жыл бұрын

    thelonelyfry Look up Destiny Dickinson. Btw if you decide you'd like to give her shit, I'd be grateful. She deserves every moment, I have dirt on her that would ruin her reputation for good.

  • @thelonelyfry

    @thelonelyfry

    8 жыл бұрын

    Is it the channel with all those mediocre monologues? Man that's cringey.

  • @georgemarshall7680
    @georgemarshall76806 жыл бұрын

    It's dumb starting your truck. It wears out the engine.

  • @aaaaaaaaaa97

    @aaaaaaaaaa97

    6 жыл бұрын

    You didn't grasp this at all.

  • @theotherguy3083

    @theotherguy3083

    6 жыл бұрын

    george marshall dang, I should never start my engine again..

  • @mavrickfarris9650

    @mavrickfarris9650

    6 жыл бұрын

    george marshall 😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌

  • @gummyfy4418

    @gummyfy4418

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well your truck is made to run/start, not made to be set at different levels/angles

  • @Russell-mh1bh

    @Russell-mh1bh

    5 жыл бұрын

    get a proper lift installed

  • @whiteboy6905
    @whiteboy69056 жыл бұрын

    1987 lifted 4x4 still going strong

  • @LukeLGK
    @LukeLGK5 жыл бұрын

    With all the videos you have done, I have NOT seen one, NOT ONE, on the topic of, "What is the best vehicle for picking up babes!"

  • @damienmccue2793

    @damienmccue2793

    5 жыл бұрын

    that was this one

  • @disherofpain

    @disherofpain

    5 жыл бұрын

    He just posted it! Must've been scanning the comments and saw your comment! Congrats man go over and watch it and thank Scotty for listening to his fans! Lol

  • @hartzland7658

    @hartzland7658

    5 жыл бұрын

    A pram works!

  • @lokirip2372

    @lokirip2372

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's easy, whichever one screams "I have money!" The loudest.

  • @CFITOMAHAWK

    @CFITOMAHAWK

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lokirip2372-- Most luxury cars in USA are leases- which is a long term rental to maybe possible own in the future only. Vain is more important than to save. Houses-you never fully own them, taxes from gov have to be paid FOREVER, gov is your landlord forever.

  • @DAN007thefoxx1
    @DAN007thefoxx16 жыл бұрын

    Please make a video about why you shouldnt camber the wheels on a car.

  • @RathOne123

    @RathOne123

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fox McCloud 007 yes! He will definitely bring the younger demographic attention to your Channel

  • @marguelgutierrez8620

    @marguelgutierrez8620

    6 жыл бұрын

    What about negative camber tho haha, joke aside stancers are dumb as fuck

  • @marguelgutierrez8620

    @marguelgutierrez8620

    6 жыл бұрын

    Casey Jones yes but that's about 5 degrees max not 20 haha

  • @airmax1690

    @airmax1690

    6 жыл бұрын

    Marguel Gutierrez better than having a lifted truck

  • @wrxjustin7624

    @wrxjustin7624

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fox McCloud 007 mild or low angle camber looks good imho and is useful on the track. Anything more looks trashy

  • @mrk1075
    @mrk10756 жыл бұрын

    Why It's Dumb To Lift A Vehicle? Because you can hurt your back.

  • @offshorefisherman6935

    @offshorefisherman6935

    6 жыл бұрын

    mrk107 whatever, lifted trucks and jeeps look awesome

  • @flubdreload2818

    @flubdreload2818

    6 жыл бұрын

    offshore fisherman do you not get the joke

  • @offshorefisherman6935

    @offshorefisherman6935

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peter Marino i do, lowered vehicles usually look like crap unless they're done right, they can be hard to get out of

  • @cruzdeleon1888

    @cruzdeleon1888

    6 жыл бұрын

    mrk107 that's not true I lifted my 6 year olds nephew's Powerwheels Chevy Silverado vehicle and my back is fine and dandy

  • @docphibz739

    @docphibz739

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL, good one. the answer I was expecting was "Because the height of your truck doesn't correlate to penis size"

  • @skagitbigz8084
    @skagitbigz80845 жыл бұрын

    Ok ..... 1. A true proper lift has angle shims for the rear end to reduce the driveline angle. 2. Depending on the steering mechanism a lift kit comes with different pitman arms 3. A IFS lift should have a drop kit to keep CV axles at stock angle. 4. You really dont know much about lifted trucks. I think your only valid complaint is working under the hood. With the new designs of lift kits available the ride the look the performance and resale are all greatly improved. Aftermarket springs and shocks will ALWAYS be better than OEM bs.

  • @chrismooney5737

    @chrismooney5737

    4 жыл бұрын

    skagit bigz well said I agree

  • @markryanplatypus
    @markryanplatypus5 жыл бұрын

    I'm one of the few that actually live in a swamp. Totally worth it come hurricane season.

  • @jameslandon4126
    @jameslandon41269 жыл бұрын

    This should be titled, "Why it's dumb to not lift an IFS truck properly". Offroaders know that lifting a truck with a monobeam front drive axle is much easier and doesn't have as much geometry to consider as does an IFS vehicle. However, if done right, there will be nothing that's going to go wrong with your independent front suspension equipped truck so long as you don't beat on it too hard off road. There are many guys who lift their trucks the right way that enjoy all the benefits of a lifted truck off road and still are able to put hundreds of thousands of miles on their rig when their not on the trail. Lift it right and your truck will be just fine. If you are saying that it's just dumb in general to lift a truck then that is just a flat out dumb thing to say. Sure, there is no reason to lift a truck if your going to spend all your time on paved roads; other than you thinking it looks cool. That being said, there are millions of farmers, mobile welding service owners, mobile mechanics, loggers, gas/water/oil well service guys, off-road enthusiasts, park rangers, people stationed in remote areas, families that go camping off the beaten path, etc. all across the world that would vehemently disagree with you that, "It's dumb to lift a vehicle".

  • @rickykalani2087

    @rickykalani2087

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** you can lift anything. This video is 90% wrong. With a lot of dumb comments

  • @brendangranger7359

    @brendangranger7359

    9 жыл бұрын

    Jim Garrison im glad someone is with me on how dumb this idiot is, he calls himself a pro, smh.

  • @rickykalani2087

    @rickykalani2087

    9 жыл бұрын

    *****​ actually your comments are the only ignorant ones here... You say Brendan isn't as smart as the hack in the video, yet you know nothing about him in the first place. Second my comment was and still is correct. "Scotty's point" was made clear, and it wasn't "yea you can lift stuff but its not a good idea to cut corners".... You did read the title right...? Why its dumb to lift a vehicle. I'm pretty sure his point is pretty straight forward there... His hole video did nothing but bad mouth an idiot owned/ lifted truck. Uneven tire wear can happen an any vehicle, diff angle doesn't effect how it works in any way (as little as it is indexed), worse breaks is a joke because they should be upgraded with bigger tires, on and on...... So again 90% of this video is bs. So in all actually zaco, you are the only one with the dumb and wrong comments.

  • @rickykalani2087

    @rickykalani2087

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** OK look smart guy. He ACTUALLY says "why it can be dumb to lift a vehicles suspension"..... Thanks for your correction. From the very start he's WRONG.... You don't " live the suspension". You replace the suspension.... Next, he doesn't say or even imply anything being installed improperly..... He just states all the issues with lifted trucks.... (Which is bs). Next "tires wearing out faster"..... How's that make any sense, a properly lifted truck has proper alingment, which in turn doesn't effect the tires, so he's WRONG again. Next.... (This one made me laugh). Ok I'll just hope that the link you shared whas the wrong page...... Because it deals with mostly caster and camber..... Which is the front tires. Non of that has ANYTHING to do with the angle of the driveshaft. The person is talking about lift blocks which either don't change the rear diff angle at all or very very little. Also blocks don't change the location or angle of the front diff at all.... So hopefully you just posted the wrong link. Every vehicle I've owned has had upgraded breaks for one reason or another. Next you lift trucks..... Not cars. (Haha okok you got me in the " actuallity ". Damn spell check). In all he implies and states all the things that can go wrong with lifted vehicles, and makes them statements. Not telling you things to watch out for, or to prevent. But that's enough technicalities for now.

  • @chandlerdean6174

    @chandlerdean6174

    9 жыл бұрын

    +zaco21 you are quoting everything. Get under a truck done right before you start shit. My truck has been lifted on mudding tires and has been just fine for 8 years. Not a damn problem, because it was done right. Unlike the restarted truck in this video. He tried to spend less money by lifting the body rather than getting new coils and shocks. He didn't get a leveling kit. He didn't align the wheels after getting the tires. I did all these things and my truck is fine bud

  • @mattsbrute
    @mattsbrute7 жыл бұрын

    Jeep sells its own lift kits and still warranties the vehicle.

  • @pompatj5845

    @pompatj5845

    6 жыл бұрын

    mattsbrute jeeps > trucks

  • @mattatherton1323

    @mattatherton1323

    6 жыл бұрын

    ok but hwere am I supposed to fit all my shit in a jeep? don't get me wrong, I think lifted jeeps look awesome, but a lifted truck can actually fit my 8' fishing rod in it. if im ever lucky enough to be able to afford a jeep and a truck, bet your ass ill have both

  • @dcarroll5383

    @dcarroll5383

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have a lifted jeep. My son and I were hit from behind at 50 mph. Insurance covered all damage. By the way ... the 37" wheel and tire mounted on the back saved us by taking all the impact.

  • @jayjoos5741

    @jayjoos5741

    6 жыл бұрын

    *Joe Smith * mine paid an additional $11,000 for just my lift, wheels, and tires when i totaled my Silverado Duramax 3/4 ton... so your wrong. you must keep your receipts. of course, i don't insure my stuff through e-surance either. I use real insurance.

  • @Ben_Lorentz

    @Ben_Lorentz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jeeps are the ultimate offroad SUV nothing beats a Wrangler or oldschool Cherokee.

  • @killercatapiller
    @killercatapiller5 жыл бұрын

    Or you could just do a proper lift and not a cheep half assed one

  • @jrbrian762

    @jrbrian762

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or you could learn how to spell.

  • @youngshrine3024

    @youngshrine3024

    5 жыл бұрын

    Is rough country a good brand?

  • @ramonconcepcion4642

    @ramonconcepcion4642

    5 жыл бұрын

    What would u consider a proper lift?

  • @stevenbuse9425

    @stevenbuse9425

    5 жыл бұрын

    there a cheep brand. put money into it and do it right. @@youngshrine3024

  • @jonahs8143

    @jonahs8143

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ain’t nothing wrong with cranking your torsion keys !

  • @joshuarodriguez8142
    @joshuarodriguez81425 жыл бұрын

    I will lift my truck all the way to the damn sky four-wheel drive life

  • @DonkeyBz

    @DonkeyBz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Merica!

  • @Realmccoymowers

    @Realmccoymowers

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truck gang!!

  • @DaddyStarbuck
    @DaddyStarbuck6 жыл бұрын

    I️ had a lifted 1/2 Tom chevy for years (1984) Never had a problem out of it, save for the shitty 305. It was a 4” rough country full leaf spring lift, with extended break lines, steering drop arm. Rode like silk, and could go off the road at 30+ mph into dirt. And big tires wear like iron if you inflate to proper psi, and rotate/balance them. Your customers didn’t properly install their shit.

  • @redneckskater1657

    @redneckskater1657

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. I had a 2003 F-350 with an 8 inch lift and 37" tires of course I used it for towing so it had airbags but it was a race truck basically. And it never had any problems aside from being the 6.0 it had

  • @NOLL72
    @NOLL728 жыл бұрын

    Scotty,...You forgot to mention the morons that don't get the headlights properly adjusted after adding the lift-kit. A real PITA to all the other drivers on the road, whether they are coming at you or following behind.

  • @poopsiedoopsie3276

    @poopsiedoopsie3276

    8 жыл бұрын

    They also are usually the ones that will put HID lights in their headlight housing that wasn't made for HIDs and they'll blind you even more.

  • @Overtatedowl

    @Overtatedowl

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Poopsie Doopsie no they're not. The civic and Miata drivers are the ones known for that...

  • @chek1n

    @chek1n

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's annoying, but not really an issue unless they have high beams on. My stock suburban already shines in people's rearview mirrors even though the truck itself is the lowest riding of the 3 american brands, ford, dodge and GM

  • @fish4fun354

    @fish4fun354

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's I enjoy having my led light bar on my truck.

  • @kocaine_03

    @kocaine_03

    7 жыл бұрын

    NOLL72 lol idgaf

  • @ibmrgvp2u
    @ibmrgvp2u5 жыл бұрын

    This all depends on the lift quality you purchase I install a lot of them and a good lift factors in the angles of the drive shafts and Axles in the front, Make sure you do routine maintenance on your truck helps a lot, also, you have to plan wisely rebuilding your front suspension and doing it right takes most of the worries discussed away.

  • @drewsfoodforest_tv

    @drewsfoodforest_tv

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes and kryptonite steering products can help bulk up the suspension too

  • @michaelmeyer8204
    @michaelmeyer82046 жыл бұрын

    Almost all lifts come with diff drop brackets so your cv axle stays level, and most come with lift knuckles to correct tie rod angles and ball joint angles.

  • @TomMusick

    @TomMusick

    6 жыл бұрын

    you don't need lift knuckles to correct tie rod angles and ball joint angles, but it helps

  • @michaelmeyer8204

    @michaelmeyer8204

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tom Musick you don’t need beer to have fun, but it helps

  • @michaelmeyer8204

    @michaelmeyer8204

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nathaniel Smith ?

  • @angelr6524

    @angelr6524

    5 жыл бұрын

    He was a mechanic like 20 years ago lol its 2018 they have come along way

  • @Ben_Lorentz

    @Ben_Lorentz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good point but your talking about premium lift kits. I think he's referring to the shitty ones.

  • @fish4fun354
    @fish4fun3547 жыл бұрын

    What the heck happened to the grill? Look's like someone put chicken wire on it.

  • @automan224

    @automan224

    7 жыл бұрын

    Welder Nate I've seen a lot of ford, GM, and nissan trucks & SUVS with that Not sure why they do it (my guess is their ashamed of the manufacturer badge)

  • @JDMHaze

    @JDMHaze

    7 жыл бұрын

    lmaoo

  • @jito8019

    @jito8019

    7 жыл бұрын

    So they all wish they had dodge trucks? I don't know of any other big name trucks

  • @automan224

    @automan224

    7 жыл бұрын

    JayGT try putting generic mesh on a Dodge Ram lol

  • @AnyBodyWannaPeanut
    @AnyBodyWannaPeanut10 жыл бұрын

    This guy is just a big ray of sunshine! lol!

  • @CFITOMAHAWK
    @CFITOMAHAWK5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but.. What will the ones with a small Pipi otherwise do??? We need to lift it to impress the girlsss...

  • @hardoncrimefromRS
    @hardoncrimefromRS5 жыл бұрын

    Most of the dislikes probably came from Walmart parking lot ye ye boys.

  • @ForJesusDye

    @ForJesusDye

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @silenciummortum2193

    @silenciummortum2193

    4 жыл бұрын

    IskBo I just crapped my pants😂🤭

  • @redneck_jesus7863

    @redneck_jesus7863

    4 жыл бұрын

    Am a Walmart parking lot ye ye boy can confirm

  • @HillbillyFun-yr5pc

    @HillbillyFun-yr5pc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably because he’s pointing at the transfer case calling it a transmission and said tires wear uneven/faster when a vehicle is lifted that’s false you need an alignment after installing a lift and most lifts these days come with and front diff drop so there is minimum wear on the components he is talking about. I used to like this guy but ive noticed he put opinions ahead of facts.

  • @manperformance9253

    @manperformance9253

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't make me rev my truck partner

  • @justinh.2398
    @justinh.23987 жыл бұрын

    Lets have a video that talks about not putting a mud terrain, an all-terrain, and a snow tires all on the same vehicle. Obviously this truck is owned by someone who needs more help than Scotty can give.

  • @spankinrankin6332

    @spankinrankin6332

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin H. I've been looking through the comments waiting for someone to say this

  • @Kumar11373

    @Kumar11373

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great observation 😂

  • @travispalmer3858

    @travispalmer3858

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin H. Mismatched tires drives me crazy.

  • @nuddin99

    @nuddin99

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin H. All people I know with lifted trucks just do it for looks.

  • @1n5ane1
    @1n5ane16 жыл бұрын

    Not sure why this video has so many dislikes but a lot of what he's saying is true. There is a "proper" way to lift the suspension that involves extensive driveline/steering modifications but most (if not all) "lift kits" do not address this. Lift kits only focus on the height aspect which is only half the puzzle, if you care about reliability and want to do the lift properly, you'll need to pony up the cash for the proper driveline/steering modifications. Often times, these ancillary modifications will end up costing more than the actual lift kit which is why most people overlook this.

  • @craig4926

    @craig4926

    5 жыл бұрын

    exactly. you get what you pay for which is why I went with BDS

  • @Adam-cc3ml

    @Adam-cc3ml

    5 жыл бұрын

    The video has dislikes because it’s a bunch of bullshit. The video should be titled why you shouldn’t buy a cheap lift kit. Not why are lifted trucks dumb. This is just an old creepy man spewing his opinions. If you have ever done a lift you would know a good kit does come with extensions and pivots for your steering and drive shaft. Most guys lifting their trucks are also changing drive shafts and axles and even upgrading the steering to push bigger tires around. You know what I think is dumb. Driving a tiny little car that’s slower than my big truck, I think it’s dumb to drive a little car that you wouldn’t have a chance of walking out of if you were to hit or get hit by my truck, I think it’s dumb when people put a wing on a front wheel drive car. I think it’s dumb when people put 2000 dollar rims on a car with a broken window and four different colored body panels.

  • @thenewlife.pt2724

    @thenewlife.pt2724

    5 жыл бұрын

    Getting a 8" bds with dual fox shocks front and rear. Bds coilovers front steering stabilizers and throwing 26x16 specialty forged on 37s amp tires. Am I dumb ???!

  • @thenewlife.pt2724

    @thenewlife.pt2724

    5 жыл бұрын

    braindeadbikers 3rd gen mega cab

  • @thenewlife.pt2724

    @thenewlife.pt2724

    5 жыл бұрын

    braindeadbikers not yet

  • @mondobananas1832
    @mondobananas18324 жыл бұрын

    It basically ruins the idea of a truck. They were originally made for work, not play. On a regular truck, the weight is lower to the ground and that’s where most of the power is at, so it’ll have a bigger towing capacity. But if you lift it, the weight is in the sky, and power without traction is nothing. There’s less traction if you lift it. I’m also partly grateful for the idea of playing with a truck, since it’s really fun to go off-roading through the mountains.

  • @Lucky4zo
    @Lucky4zo6 жыл бұрын

    You get what you pay for. It’s 2018 the lift kits have come a long way.

  • @electricamir248

    @electricamir248

    5 жыл бұрын

    But it's the same jerkoffs lifting their trucks to drive on the street.

  • @Lucky4zo

    @Lucky4zo

    5 жыл бұрын

    electricamir248 it’s their money.. Why hate?

  • @electricamir248

    @electricamir248

    5 жыл бұрын

    As if we had vehicle codes and bumper height requirements for a reason. Most cops don't enforce vehicle codes, especially noise.

  • @jacobn3160

    @jacobn3160

    5 жыл бұрын

    electricamir248 Why do you care so much? If somebody wants a loud exhaust on their car let em do it. You must not have much fun in life if a loud exhaust makes you mad.

  • @electricamir248

    @electricamir248

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacobn3160 I've been woken up at 3am too many times. I have bikes that are fun with stock exhaust. You don't need to be a nuisance to other people, to have fun.

  • @jlen82
    @jlen826 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy a Chevy Sierra?

  • @lynnmckenney1987

    @lynnmckenney1987

    6 жыл бұрын

    jlen82 they're right next to the gmc silverado's on the dealer lot, lol

  • @123paisa

    @123paisa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Junk yard it’s a chebby

  • @ewwitshim

    @ewwitshim

    6 жыл бұрын

    jlen82 They also sell Toyota F-150s

  • @rileysmith9843

    @rileysmith9843

    6 жыл бұрын

    He meant to say GMC Sierra.

  • @Fernandro

    @Fernandro

    6 жыл бұрын

    “MERICA”

  • @l337pwnage
    @l337pwnage10 жыл бұрын

    If that is a "giant lift kit" @ 1:13 and those are "aggressive" tires @ 2:04, I think he'd have a heart attack if he went to Texas, lol. But, his points are valid, you can't just throw a kit on, crank up your torsion bars, and call it good. Driveline angles, steering angles, and alignment are all effected.

  • @ballader1

    @ballader1

    10 жыл бұрын

    1)He lives in Texas. 2)He means giant as too much for the truck, it messed up everything. 3)The tires are not mud-terrain but are more aggressive than road tires.

  • @l337pwnage

    @l337pwnage

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** 1) doesn't get out much, does he? 2) incorrectly installed or designed =/= too much. TBH, that truck is so beat up I'd be shocked if it didn't haven't a bunch of worn suspension components. 3) Those are Bridgestones, that is a tread pattern extremely similar to the Bridgestone touring tires somebody put on a Pontiac Firebird I owned. Those tires aren't even remotely "aggressive". They are pretty much an all season tire at the most. He shoulda walked the 6 feet to the other side of the truck and showed the mud terrain tire there if he wanted to say that.

  • @ballader1

    @ballader1

    10 жыл бұрын

    l337pwnage They are probably dueler 694, an All terrain kind of tire, they are not that aggresive but every new 4wd comes with road tires, in comparison to them yeah they are much more aggressive. There is no lift that won't mess up an Independent Front Suspension unless it's not lifting it much but still... The only right way to put such lift is to install a Solid front Axle and then lift it, but still it might require a differential lowering kit if it's too much. You also got to worry about the driveshaft. Lifting a vehicle is not as simple as it may sound. Sure you can do it but it will cost you in reliability. Monster trucks made from f150s and any other similar truck look cool, are great off-roading but they break often aswell. Just an example.... Of course if you need one of these lifted trucks nobody said not to get one, he was probably criticizing the people who lift them for the looks! That's crazy it messes up everything and gives you something that you don't really need. Anyways... oh by the way, what truck do you drive? Have fun and keep wheeling :)

  • @ballader1

    @ballader1

    10 жыл бұрын

    l337pwnage Looking at it again and judging by the siping the tires could also be Dueler 695 or dunlop grandtreks but what I'm really curious about is why the owner had 4 different tires in the truck. That's one of the reason it surely gets bad MPG... let alone the aggressive tires hehe

  • @ballader1

    @ballader1

    10 жыл бұрын

    l337pwnage never mind my other comment, I watched the vid again, they clearly are Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 tires.

  • @austintoungette935
    @austintoungette9355 жыл бұрын

    I have driven a lifted truck my entire life I've built one from the ground up twice if it's done right there are no issues

  • @gamerbeastboy1842

    @gamerbeastboy1842

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude I have a lbz duramax and it had a lift kit on it I was NOT cheap and we got a rough country 6 inch lift with 35s and it made everything harder and it didn’t even make it better or beneficial all a the lift does is make your motor and transmission use more power and take more ware off the motor and make the motor not run good

  • @manlythings7586

    @manlythings7586

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gamer-beast-boy and Thriller1011 rough country is a cheaper "affordable" brand. I bet if u would had bought a BDS or zone u would not of had issues

  • @brantingram

    @brantingram

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gamerbeastboy1842 rough country is cheap and not even a mid range product. Buy BDS suspension lift and with the fox shocks, then you will see and feel the difference.

  • @awcshook

    @awcshook

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gamerbeastboy1842 I’m assuming you didn’t change the gear ratio on your truck as well.

  • @gamerbeastboy1842

    @gamerbeastboy1842

    3 жыл бұрын

    No I didn’t

  • @cody1093
    @cody10935 жыл бұрын

    1:43 😂BOOTS!!

  • @moose2934

    @moose2934

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's what they're called?

  • @KitchenRoach
    @KitchenRoach7 жыл бұрын

    2k people got offended

  • @CactusJack252

    @CactusJack252

    6 жыл бұрын

    it's at 4k now

  • @fat_dorito2332

    @fat_dorito2332

    6 жыл бұрын

    Its 5k now

  • @jman9296
    @jman92966 жыл бұрын

    The issues are because they didn't get a quality lift kit and didn't realign everything right. There are other details that go into it, but the main idea is, don't go cheap and if you aren't confident doing it yourself or don't have the experience, then have a professional do it.

  • @jman9296

    @jman9296

    6 жыл бұрын

    Understand I'm not hating on you, I love your videos, it's just, it's not as bad as the video makes it seem

  • @magnumforcemopar402

    @magnumforcemopar402

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yup.

  • @lukewarmwater6412

    @lukewarmwater6412

    6 жыл бұрын

    yeah, you cant just turn up the torsion bar pre-load and call it lifted. I see what he is talking about all the time though. you cant be cool on the cheap.

  • @fordtruckman1987

    @fordtruckman1987

    6 жыл бұрын

    HFAS TV thanks. Someone finally mentioned it. This looked like a cheap lift kit. A proper one would address most issues.

  • @burakoshimazaki

    @burakoshimazaki

    6 жыл бұрын

    HFAS TV Just don’t do it. Nearly no practical benefit, high CoG, and annoying.

  • @j.s.2623
    @j.s.26235 жыл бұрын

    Wow I must be lucky my 2013 Sierra has a 6 inch lift and 214K on it and I never broke my ankles or had a premature driveline failure!!! A properly engineered system maintains stock geometry!!!

  • @JustinBobby-di9zt

    @JustinBobby-di9zt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like cope on top of cope

  • @user-id8ng9eq9h
    @user-id8ng9eq9h5 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy and learn a lot from your content - thanks Scotty.But about lifted trucks, I’ve had them for 35 years and almost couldn’t picture driving anything else. There are lots of crappy lifts out there - but a well engineered modest (2-4”) lift that accounts for all the driveline and steering angle changes has minimal impact and can increase the performance, utility and most certainly looks of a 4x4 truck. Needless to say, doing it “right” even for a small lift is not cheap. That said, any half baked lift no matter how small or big will definitely cause wear problems, funny enough - I think one of the biggest offenders that seems so harmless but can cause the most damage is leveling kits on IFS trucks. They just raise all the driveline angles without any correction.

  • @pricklydingus8604
    @pricklydingus86048 жыл бұрын

    I gots an idea. Lifted. Smart-car. ????

  • @thebrickwallss6585

    @thebrickwallss6585

    7 жыл бұрын

    DO IT

  • @smellycunt7058

    @smellycunt7058

    7 жыл бұрын

    make this happen

  • @renegaderats

    @renegaderats

    7 жыл бұрын

    Step 1) Lifted Smart Car (w/ Super Swampers?) Step 2) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Step 3) Profit !

  • @sasabarisic8864

    @sasabarisic8864

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget to paint the dice numbers on the sides.

  • @thebrickwallss6585

    @thebrickwallss6585

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ian McGee Profit? PROFIT.

  • @RandomInternetDog
    @RandomInternetDog10 жыл бұрын

    If you half-ass the lift on your truck of course you're going to fuck it up.

  • @chocoman6385
    @chocoman63854 жыл бұрын

    Homie should’ve included how it can mess up your seats too

  • @618b.k.g.5
    @618b.k.g.55 жыл бұрын

    Why not to watch Scotty? Because anything you do to your vehicle is wrong. Lol!

  • @chandlercavenaugh5058
    @chandlercavenaugh50586 жыл бұрын

    This is the dumbest video I’ve ever seen, but a good lift and it will lower the diff to keep the angles right

  • @JustinBobby-di9zt

    @JustinBobby-di9zt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sure a video about how lift kits are not always dumb just dumb in general, is stupid because of what you said, because you need to have your truck 20 feet in the air to compensate for your small penis. Sure makes a lot of sense.

  • @ch3fxexcell3nce
    @ch3fxexcell3nce10 жыл бұрын

    1:40 this is a problem with a crap IFS system, solid axles don't care if you lift it or not.

  • @svt3941
    @svt39414 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice Scott 👍

  • @obs.vanness1604
    @obs.vanness16045 жыл бұрын

    I think that if we lift our trucks, we know the consequences. Why keep something the same as everyone else. Build something cool, be different

  • @JustinBobby-di9zt

    @JustinBobby-di9zt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like cope to me

  • @Bennysol

    @Bennysol

    5 жыл бұрын

    How would you know what the norm is unless you are paying too much attention to other people.

  • @votivegore
    @votivegore9 жыл бұрын

    As a GM technician this video makes me laugh. We put factory lifts on our truck nowadays, and I have never seen one come back

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    9 жыл бұрын

    You make me laugh. EVERYTHING GM makes these days comes back with problems, you are not telling the truth.

  • @gto3222

    @gto3222

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer OH SHIT

  • @JoRioux

    @JoRioux

    9 жыл бұрын

    I went through some nightmares with GM cars. Never in my life ill drive a GM again.

  • @joshingforfun
    @joshingforfun6 жыл бұрын

    He's totally right, but I'm still lifting my truck anyway.

  • @JON-no1we

    @JON-no1we

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Scofield Yeah me too

  • @matthewmoffitt5801

    @matthewmoffitt5801

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @nanoglz

    @nanoglz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah because you all are idiots

  • @biancasaucado

    @biancasaucado

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hardheaded

  • @Nick-qx2ck

    @Nick-qx2ck

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Scofield you must make a good living then

  • @jimh2061
    @jimh20615 жыл бұрын

    Scotty you are completely correct. I had a lifted truck when I was younger and yep. Things wear out. Just like the oversize tires caused my rear differential to need replacing and I pre maturely wore out my front wheel bearings. Replaced U joints and slowed the whole vehicle down. That being said I would take my truck 4 wheeling on a regular basis and loved it and would do it all again if I could afford to have toys. 3 kids in college and a house and I can only watch you tube videos. These lifted trucks are more of a personal touch like Jeep owner always do to make their vehicles different.

  • @BogieSIX
    @BogieSIX3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about lifting my stock 96 Bronco. Glad I saw this video first. Thanks Scotty!

  • @guyonearth
    @guyonearth8 жыл бұрын

    Idiots who drive huge trucks that never haul anything and put huge lifts on them are usually compensating for something else that ain't all that big.

  • @jamesgreene4823

    @jamesgreene4823

    8 жыл бұрын

    We lift them so your fat bitch will quit jumping in

  • @guyonearth

    @guyonearth

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Greene Or so your fat batch can't get out and run away.

  • @jamesgreene4823

    @jamesgreene4823

    8 жыл бұрын

    +guyonearth no, for my black bitches

  • @BluntEdgeChisel

    @BluntEdgeChisel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +guyonearth no bubba, its usually to give you way better approach and departure angles for offroading. dumbass.

  • @guyonearth

    @guyonearth

    8 жыл бұрын

    Blunt Edge Chisel 90% of those poser trucks never see "off road", and 90% of the ones that do break down the first time. Fail.

  • @Vault-bs7lg
    @Vault-bs7lg6 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know lifted trucks are consider race cars

  • @Suprafast

    @Suprafast

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michael & Mishelle i think he said, "raised" cars, instead of trucks.

  • @jsplicer9

    @jsplicer9

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think thats the joke

  • @SR20tony

    @SR20tony

    6 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing plus Iam lit af

  • @dillioncastillo4062

    @dillioncastillo4062

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well every lifted truck I see does floor it at a green light.

  • @marioiacolucci

    @marioiacolucci

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dillion Castillo they look stupid!

  • @itscrucial
    @itscrucial5 жыл бұрын

    I've had a few drinks, man this one had me laughing like mother. 👍🤣

  • @ericeckert2812
    @ericeckert28125 жыл бұрын

    Scotty i love your videos and yes ppl do shitty lifts that cause wear and vibrations and other problems and premature wear but if u are fussy and very experienced in lifting your vehicles and know all the tricks and the RIGHT parts to get and been doing it for many years as i have, it really helps offroading.

  • @09ICCE200
    @09ICCE20010 жыл бұрын

    Dumb video, if you do it right you can eliminate all of these issues. My buddys 06 Duramax has the CV joints straight from axle to hub on a 4-6'' Cognito lift. He has Cognito UCAs, heavy duty tie rods, tie rod sleeves, everything to eliminate these problems.

  • @jacksonsmith5238

    @jacksonsmith5238

    10 жыл бұрын

    True, but he brings up several valid points that many people who lift their trucks for the looks don't consider. Your friend did some research, and lifting his truck was still worth it to him. To me, the added off road performance outweighs the higher center of gravity, worse drivetrain geometry, decreased stopping distance and cost that it adds to my maintenance. If this video dissuades one person from turning their truck into a pavement pounding poser-mobile, then I am glad it is on KZread.

  • @ramairgto72

    @ramairgto72

    10 жыл бұрын

    He is right TD, and you are as well, however you are basically talking about rebuilding a truck to run normally with a lift. This truck looks like it got a basic low buck lift that will "get you down the road", IFS is already a fail attempting to lift it, so please don't argue that with me.

  • @archypop

    @archypop

    10 жыл бұрын

    he is simple ...do it the professional way and no problems it is not dumb like he said ..u can lift any truck but do it right

  • @Harris_ONeiland

    @Harris_ONeiland

    10 жыл бұрын

    exactly. but most People take shortcuts and dont do it right...

  • @VF1Skullangel
    @VF1Skullangel10 жыл бұрын

    Tell this to the guys who lift Chevy caprices with 30 inch rims. They're doing something much worse!

  • @ScoobyDigites

    @ScoobyDigites

    10 жыл бұрын

    omg man I hate that shit I'm about to buy an 89 caprice and a lot of guys at work are like put rims on it......rims gtfo

  • @Logster191

    @Logster191

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yeah fuck that it pisses me off when I see that stupid shit.

  • @pauljs75

    @pauljs75

    10 жыл бұрын

    Donk'd and stanced cars handle like crap and have worse clearance issues than lifted trucks that never see mud (those mods are only for the look), I'm surprised at the number of people daily driving when that stuff should only be kept to the show circuit and get trailered the rest of the time.

  • @Lilmiket1000

    @Lilmiket1000

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hell its their money. Let them waste it how ever they like. Mechanics will make a killing off their mistakes. Good thing here is that now their informed. but in the end the decision is theirs to make.

  • @Rick1885

    @Rick1885

    10 жыл бұрын

    I hate donks with a passion.

  • @randhirsookdeo4578
    @randhirsookdeo45785 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty, Thanks a whole lot for this video is was as usual for your videos very informative. What is your Take on "Portal Axles"?

  • @thebrokenglasskids5196
    @thebrokenglasskids51965 жыл бұрын

    Rev up your Little Man Syndrome! Another reason not to buy a lifted truck is that it tells you a lot about the previous owner and how they probably treated the thing. The type of guys who lift trucks are a lot more likely to have drove it like their hair was on fire. Not to mention, if they actually made use of all that ground clearance, that means they were driving it through some very harsh environmental conditions. If you're into rock climbing or mud running etc, that's fine, but I'm not buying your beat on toy after you're done playing with it. Great vid, Scotty!

  • @cmr2079

    @cmr2079

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best reason not to buy a lifted truck. Nothing against people who want them though.

  • @doyouevenweldbro4769
    @doyouevenweldbro47696 жыл бұрын

    Please make a video of why you shouldn't drive a vehicle

  • @andybrewer6181

    @andybrewer6181

    6 жыл бұрын

    Boss Man Daniel 😂

  • @forc3ofxf3ar51

    @forc3ofxf3ar51

    5 жыл бұрын

    Boss Man Daniel u wasted ur money on a lift I bet

  • @cameronrayford9980

    @cameronrayford9980

    5 жыл бұрын

    His next video is gonna be why oxygen is bad for humans.

  • @cameronrayford9980

    @cameronrayford9980

    5 жыл бұрын

    FORC3OFX F3AR and yea that’s kinda the point.. vehicles are supposed to be customizable correct?

  • @forc3ofxf3ar51

    @forc3ofxf3ar51

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cameron Rayford yes, but is it worth ruining them? You have a broke persons mentality

  • @jpugh3076
    @jpugh30768 жыл бұрын

    man scotty with this video and the dont drive through water video you aint gettin any points with the offroad community haha

  • @neoblackwolf69
    @neoblackwolf695 жыл бұрын

    As I watch this I am planning to put 4 inch suspension and body lift on an F250 diesel pickup.

  • @jbthestoner5504

    @jbthestoner5504

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jesus you'll go from 10 mpg to 5

  • @griffinwiegert527

    @griffinwiegert527

    5 жыл бұрын

    JB the Stoner nah. It’s a diesel I’d say maybe 10-15mpg

  • @ApolloTheDerg

    @ApolloTheDerg

    4 жыл бұрын

    What year and engine? Just got my 96 7.3 and im going to get that some bigger tires soon. Do love the OBS's.

  • @jacobshove9473
    @jacobshove94735 жыл бұрын

    It like every day I see him in my recommended bashing another car mod

  • @vasekvi
    @vasekvi8 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting for the video where you talk about why it's a bad idea to lock up your brakes like you do in every video intro

  • @sk8punk318

    @sk8punk318

    8 жыл бұрын

    that's pretty good

  • @vasekvi

    @vasekvi

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ieat Crayons I'm sorry that you are in denial for being a gender confused homosexual. The first step is acceptance. Once you accept yourself, then other will be able to accept you. Nothing wrong with being sexually attracted to the same sex. Have fun and make sure to use protection when you have foreign objects placed in your rectum.

  • @josephnguyen2121

    @josephnguyen2121

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ieat Crayons woah chill out dude, salty over something so small....

  • @vasekvi

    @vasekvi

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MotoX Champ check the date on your last eye exam. He does this in every intro with different vehicles.

  • @Yousuck00

    @Yousuck00

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Vasek Cekan oh you must be blind. Maybe you shouldn't be on KZread if you can't see. You also shouldn't be here if you don't have a brain.

  • @YouStupidBunny
    @YouStupidBunny7 жыл бұрын

    A good lift kit takes into account the changes in geometry and only an idiot would lift a vehicle and not realign it.

  • @taylorparks4954

    @taylorparks4954

    7 жыл бұрын

    Exaaaactly

  • @yourhandlehere1

    @yourhandlehere1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lots of idiots out there and even the ones who do the alignment correctly NEVER ever think to adjust the goddamned headlights.

  • @shawns.2851

    @shawns.2851

    7 жыл бұрын

    IcantSignIn Lots of people that perform the job don't realize that it's a project. Projects demand things, as you have stated, such as headlamp adjustment... I'm not a master by any sense. But, your sense of headlamp adjustment stands for reason... I certainly wouldn't have thought of it, and it is something to seriously keep in mind, seemingly.

  • @mattjones1992

    @mattjones1992

    7 жыл бұрын

    My trucks got IFS. Diff was dropped so front drive line is at stock angle. Rears just lifted with blocks. So rear diff angle is the same. Nearly Everything else is unaffected. The only thing at a crap angle is the rear prop. But UJs are cheap and easy to change. I just make sure they packed full of grease often. Not all lift kits are half assed.

  • @ia7182

    @ia7182

    7 жыл бұрын

    Drive a lifted truck for several years as a daily and chances are your ankles will feel it 😁 Whats the point of dropping thousands and thousands of dollars at it and having it gather dust not using it often...

  • @BourneIdentity88
    @BourneIdentity882 жыл бұрын

    My first time seeing the old intro. This guy is a stud

  • @KillerKolt44
    @KillerKolt443 жыл бұрын

    This intro with the side pipes and breaking tires loose in vette is best one

  • @schizzultz
    @schizzultz9 жыл бұрын

    I like lifted trucks because I can camp places where stock rigs cannot go. In fact, my last trip near my hometown in Alaska, is near a glacier. On the way, the water crossing was a small stream. After the hot weekend, it was a rushing 3' creek. I would have never made it home in a stock rig and would have been stranded for a while, no cell reception and very remote. People like me will understand this, you ignorant mall crawlers, stick with your paved roads.

  • @MyJeep
    @MyJeep10 жыл бұрын

    If your lifting your truck just for looks, then push off. But Jeeps and other well supported 4x4s are nearly full proof with the correct parts.

  • @marcoszavala1324
    @marcoszavala13246 жыл бұрын

    You should make a video about lowered trucks 😀

  • @noname-xo5mp
    @noname-xo5mp2 жыл бұрын

    Never lift your vehicle unless: You live in a swamp ✔️ Monster truck driver ✔️ 1993 OBS F150 XLT ✔️

  • @jpower1983
    @jpower19836 жыл бұрын

    So many people in denial. Who are you gonna trust A youtube comment Or a guy with *DECADES* of experience...

  • @bman768

    @bman768

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jpower I've got decades of mechanical experience and I can honestly say he is the dumbest so-called mechanic I've ever seen

  • @S4LeagueCSKing1

    @S4LeagueCSKing1

    6 жыл бұрын

    even experience person makes mistake

  • @Average_D
    @Average_D8 жыл бұрын

    Lifts have changed a great deal over the past few years....any decent kit will keep all the angles the same as the factory set them. But then again, every major truck manufacturer is now offering full size trucks lifted up to 6" out the door AND covering them with the same factory warranty that would be offered in the stock form....So, Not dumb to lift a truck when done right. Sure, a cheap lift installed by a DIYer could result in accelerated wear of drivetrain components...sure if the shocks & springs are not upgraded with the lift, the ride quality will be poor...sure the trans, Differentials, Transfer Case, ect. Can be damaged if NOT re geared to accommodate larger tires....And yes, you will also see decreased gas mileage if the ECM is not tuned.....BUT, These are things that are involved in doing a PROPER Lift. So once again, when done the right way....The truck will last just as long lifted as it would last in the stock form. This video was really unnecessary.

  • @Johnnyhumbkr
    @Johnnyhumbkr5 жыл бұрын

    Good video, Scotty! I wish I would’ve seen this video about 20 years ago when I thought it would be cool to drive a lifted 1985 Toyota 4x4 pick-up! It was pretty reliable and I drove it for 250,000 miles, but I almost got bucked through the roof about 50 times. Luckily, I’m older and wiser now! Thanx for all the great videos and opinions on the automotive industry! Coolest channel on You-Tube!!,

  • @jasonbrown5014

    @jasonbrown5014

    2 жыл бұрын

    bucked through the roof? what does that mean?

  • @Johnnyhumbkr

    @Johnnyhumbkr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jasonbrown5014 Good question. It means that the “ride” of my ‘85 Toyota 4x4 truck got so stiff, after installing the lift kit(Pro Comp) , that any pothole or speed bump would cause a severe “thump” to the occupants. Most of the time I was like” OK, that just goes with the territory!”, but a speed bump hit at high speed was not fun!!! I don’t know if all lift kits did this to these trucks, but anyone wanting to do this mod definitely needs to be aware of the stiffest ride possible. A friend of mine said” This is like riding a brick down the street!”

  • @bandbuddy5396
    @bandbuddy53965 жыл бұрын

    My daughter saved her money since she was little because all she ever wanted was a lifted 4x4. She is twenty yrs old now. She got it. She loves it. I hate climbing in and out of that thing, but I have to admit that it does look cool. Everyone has their “ thing”. Some people overspend on the looks and speed of a sports car. It their thing. If someone jacks their truck up and is willing to pay the price for it..... thats their choice.

  • @zackzander4425
    @zackzander44259 жыл бұрын

    Wow 993 people must not live in a swamp. This guy speaks the truth. I know a few guys that whine about not having any money, but their trucks have Skyjacker lifts on them. In order to properly lift a truck everything has to be replaced including the axles. You cannot simply buy a lift out of a box and expect it to not hurt the vehicle's performance, dependability, and longevity. A proper lift installation will cost more than a new truck is worth. If you buy a GM you're going to have to throw even more money at it because it wasn't designed for a solid axle up front. Most lifted trucks are for show because any person that does serious hauling or towing would never lift their truck. People can do whatever they want, but if you want to go mudding you're better off using your truck to haul an ATV. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck. A lift kit also lowers a truck's resale value; for someone like me it makes it worthless.

  • @yolthepotato
    @yolthepotato8 жыл бұрын

    its amazing how many people in the world do stupid shit to their cars and claim, absolutely, positively, 100% sure know what they are doing.

  • @thubb6
    @thubb66 жыл бұрын

    Love lifted trucks but this is hilarious🤣🤣👍🏾

  • @TheBlister69
    @TheBlister695 жыл бұрын

    Look how much spit flies out of Scotty's mouth when he says 'platform shoes' at beginning

  • @RickySlatton

    @RickySlatton

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @JohnDoeRando

    @JohnDoeRando

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pppplattttfffform ssshhhoessss.

  • @Instrumentator23
    @Instrumentator2310 жыл бұрын

    That's why when you lift it you lift it the right way you cant just buy a lift kit and slap it on there without compensating for it where needed ever since I was young ive been around lifted trucks and I prefere lowered trucks myself but either way you go you gotta compensate.....scotty forgot the biggest advantage of a lifted truck!! fat chicks cant jump!! haha unless you prefer the hefty heifers then that could be a problem.

  • @SinOfSacrifice55

    @SinOfSacrifice55

    10 жыл бұрын

    LMFAO PERFECT, That is probably the best advantage for lifting a truck I must say.

  • @john5743

    @john5743

    10 жыл бұрын

    That wont stop them from getting in your bed. lol

  • @LFTDoffroad
    @LFTDoffroad10 жыл бұрын

    Well, to each his own. I don't care much for lifted IFS trucks anyway. If it's done properly you eliminate most of those problems he mentioned.

  • @nickmoreno988
    @nickmoreno9886 жыл бұрын

    Every video he makes is basically telling you to stay stock

  • @user-xr6lt7ed2p
    @user-xr6lt7ed2p3 жыл бұрын

    I've got one like this and everything he says is true. Lift kits effect braking, steering, visibility etc. It looks great but actually makes it run worse.

  • @slick_will2910

    @slick_will2910

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looks great? 😂

  • @the1boogeyman
    @the1boogeyman6 жыл бұрын

    Your next video should be why your stingray smokes like your burning roofing shingles. I am not referring to the tire smoke!

  • @Gbelske

    @Gbelske

    6 жыл бұрын

    the1boogeyman BEST COMMENT ON THE LIST BY FAR! LMFAO

  • @Redbikemaster
    @Redbikemaster10 жыл бұрын

    If you are going to lift a truck, you REALLY better know what you are doing.

  • @Redbikemaster

    @Redbikemaster

    10 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Patrick Dual diffs? I must say, I'm not familiar with that term.

  • @RanjithSuram

    @RanjithSuram

    10 жыл бұрын

    Dual Differential..:)

  • @Redbikemaster

    @Redbikemaster

    10 жыл бұрын

    Ranjith Suram As in, one per axle?

  • @DiscoDevilDog

    @DiscoDevilDog

    10 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Patrick HA! Serious? ALL 4x4 trucks have "dual differentials", that's what makes them 4x4's. I think you meant solid axles, front and rear.

  • @Cbow406

    @Cbow406

    10 жыл бұрын

    lol I am not familiar with the term either, but i think it's because you dont know what you are talking about. like Sean said a 4x4 has a diff in the front, and a diff in the rear. never heard it referred to as a duel diff. maybe you mean a locker, something you can run as a standard diff on the road or lock it for off road.

  • @thefluffyking5769
    @thefluffyking57696 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a 1993 lifted Cummins in my family since new and it’s still running better then any vehicle today

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