Lifted Truck Problems
Forget performance, fuel economy and capability for a moment. For some truck enthusiasts, stance rules all, especially when it comes to dialing in a customized rig s look and attitude. Be it lifted or lowered, the position in which a rig sits.in relation to distance from the ground, of course.can make or break its legitimacy in the minds of folks who firmly believe that looks are everything.
During our print-magazines heyday, titles such as
Truckin ,
8-Lug, and
Diesel Power covered both ends of the stance spectrum, through feature articles, as well as tech reports detailing exactly how lifting or lowering a rig is done. Lifting is our focus this time. While it s widely acknowledged and agreed by many truck fans that skyscraping pickups are badass, the truth is, lifting has its drawbacks.
January 20, 2021
While mini trucks are still in decline mode, pick-ups recovered with single-digit growth in the September quarter.
While mini trucks are still in decline mode, pick-ups recovered with single-digit growth in the September quarter.×
Dec quarter saw the segment growing 17% on e-commerce and rural drive
The pick-up trucks segment has reported a positive growth for the second consecutive quarter, supported by e-commerce, improved consumption and a buoyant rural economy.
Pick-ups (Ashok Leyland Bada Dost, Tata’s Super Ace and Intra and Mahindra Bolero) with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 2-3.5 tonnes and mini-trucks (Tata Ace) with GVW up to 2 tonnes are termed as small commercial vehicles, which make up about 90 per cent of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) volumes. Pick-up trucks are a lifeline for small businesses and are an integral part of the hub-and-spoke model in the transportation segment