i need my truck for work, Jed (hexbear.net)

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[-] Breath_Of_The_Snake@hexbear.net 14 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

It originated in socal for desert racing with all the elevation changes. It actually has a purpose if you plan on speeding over a dune and don’t want to nose dive.

Southern truck culture just adopted it as a chud aesthetic without even considering the practical aspects.

Edit: and you are completely correct it’s dangerous af on the road. Technically illegal most places but pigs don’t enforce it.

[-] the_itsb@hexbear.net 12 points 4 months ago

I've always assumed the pigs don't enforce driving laws for shithead trucks because those are their coworkers and friends

[-] Breath_Of_The_Snake@hexbear.net 10 points 4 months ago

Also jealousy sometimes, I see the local squat pulled over chatting it up with em every once in a while

[-] TechnoUnionTypeBeat@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

And much like with the excessive camber that a lot of people think is cool on cars (where the wheels flare out sideways), pre-loading a desert truck is usually pretty subtle, only a few inches up and down. Noticeable but functional

Lots of street trends like the Carolina Squat and Stancing take these concepts and jack them up past 11 into pure ridiculous territory

[-] Breath_Of_The_Snake@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago

Honestly, I’d welcome anyone who purged those that engage in it. No questions asked. It’s the final form of American car culture and must be repressed.