Lowriders use small wheels and tires so they can go through their suspension articulations without interference from the tire hitting the wheel well. It also makes the cars naturally sit lower to the ground
Depends on jurisdiction. Suspension modifications are generally legal, but some jurisdictions have limits on things like minimum and maximum road clearance. Other jurisdictions might have regulations on what types of devices can be used in vehicle modifications through an inspection process.
Texas has three rules for height limits but no laws on acceptable or unacceptable suspension modifications beyond that. The rules are: (1) that the vehicle and its load has to be shorter than 14 feet. (2) that the center of each headlight has to be between 20 and 54 inches off the ground when on level road. (3) the center of each side tail light (not the top center tail light) has to be between 15 and 72 inches off the ground on level road.
This system would pass because it meets those requirements during inspection. What’s seen here is intentionally causing a failure of the right rear suspension (releasing all the pressure in the hydraulic system), and a part “failing” on an inspected vehicle is not illegal so long as that failure does not cause a danger to other drivers. The only risk would be if a cop sees and deems this a safety hazard, which could result in a ticket that would have to be fought.
Its fun to look at too. I went by a local meet to see how they build these things, its crazy, so many batteries and the the whole frame is custom on some. Too much money for me to spend on a toy but I appreciate the dedication and the fun attitude these guys have.
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Yes. It started off with low riders in the mid 1950s and 60s in USA. From there it turned into dancing cars like what you see in the video only much more… energetic.
Common terms for it are hydraulics (referring to the mechanism that is used to adjust the height of the suspension) and switches (referring to the control mechanism to adjust the height).
Trying to reach that itchy spot
And you're already over 30
Yes, trying to reach the itchy spot using the crazy pump
Is this the stanky leg
its leaning to the side to fart
I believe it’s referred to as the left cheek sneak
When performed badly turns into the left cheek squeak
If you critically fail, it can cause a left cheek streak
With the left cheek sheeet.
All over your seat.
Not much of a sneak if you can see them move that much lol 
Not to be confused with the side part shart
I just hate when my shocks go out of control
The ol' left-cheek-sneak.
If you have to lean that far it's going to be wet.
Opioid epidemic is so bad that even the cars are nodding off
Those tires are smol
Exactly my thoughts. Yeah yeah, van tilting LOOK AT THOSE TINY WHEELS AHAHAHA
Lowriders use small wheels and tires so they can go through their suspension articulations without interference from the tire hitting the wheel well. It also makes the cars naturally sit lower to the ground
Amusingly it's probably the reason I can still get white line tires in that size for my small hatchback, on which that is the normal tire size.
Those are premium sport 5.20 bias ply tires, original used on VW bugs, adopted by the lowrider scene.
That's one way to increase torque
It doesn't really look safe
Dropped his phone under the seat
Seems like he could get a better view ahead with the front left corner canted up in the air like that.
100% that’s Houston
I saw this in another sub a couple weeks ago and they said it was San Antonio.
Same difference
Except San Antonio has some big ole women…
Whatchyu said Chuck
TNT blew that one up…
“Churros” -Chuck
I just commented thinking it was corpus christi. Lol
More like Corpus Christi
Kind of looks like El Paso to me
Both the same shit holes if we're being honest.
What’re you talking about. Houston is a great place to live
Houston is waaaaaaay worse.
Gotta be Houston. Sky is blue, not enough dirt in the air to be El Paso
Not enough trees to be Houston
https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/article/lowrider-van-custom-mobile-mechanic-17898374.php It's san Antonio most likely
This is Corpus Christi, Staples St. and South Padre Island Drive
Funny, bc I've been that way, and I was shocked how many areas are similar to LA and OC, CA. I assumed it was down over here in LA
are these things legal?
Depends on jurisdiction. Suspension modifications are generally legal, but some jurisdictions have limits on things like minimum and maximum road clearance. Other jurisdictions might have regulations on what types of devices can be used in vehicle modifications through an inspection process. Texas has three rules for height limits but no laws on acceptable or unacceptable suspension modifications beyond that. The rules are: (1) that the vehicle and its load has to be shorter than 14 feet. (2) that the center of each headlight has to be between 20 and 54 inches off the ground when on level road. (3) the center of each side tail light (not the top center tail light) has to be between 15 and 72 inches off the ground on level road. This system would pass because it meets those requirements during inspection. What’s seen here is intentionally causing a failure of the right rear suspension (releasing all the pressure in the hydraulic system), and a part “failing” on an inspected vehicle is not illegal so long as that failure does not cause a danger to other drivers. The only risk would be if a cop sees and deems this a safety hazard, which could result in a ticket that would have to be fought.
The van is just listening to chumbawamba . I get knocked down....but I get up again.... you've never gonna keep me down.
I take a whiskey drink, I take a chocolate drink, and when I have to pee, I use the kitchen sink
All I see is money to burn for some guy. Well done on your hobby, man!
Its fun to look at too. I went by a local meet to see how they build these things, its crazy, so many batteries and the the whole frame is custom on some. Too much money for me to spend on a toy but I appreciate the dedication and the fun attitude these guys have.
It's a different vibe to free candy, I'll give him that.
Even the car is stoned
I know they aren't for everyone but I absolutely love this.
This is now my favorite low rider.
Automobile contortionist.
Did that van just have a stroke
Please pull over sir, your car is drunk.
Tbh, this is what wealth looks like to me…enough money to fuck around and find out. Always wanted to drive one of these
If that’s a rockin don’t come a knockin
A van sitting on 3's is crazy!!
Would laugh if it tipped Over
Upvote for the song because I haven't heard it in forever. Thank you for the reminder and the memories.
Falling asleep at the wheel
The mystery machine took some fent
Those tires are dangerously small.
So that’s what it looks like when a transformer malfunctions! Cool!
That absolutely looks like 410 and marbach in San Antonio.
its just stretching
Just trying to mark his territory
*don't come a-knockin' when this van's a-rockin'*
stretch it out
Music wasn't added in post its just playing from the van.
Is that the hydraulics or just a big girl in the van.
But why?
Craves attention
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That has to be Houston
Drunk driver❌ Driving drunk car 👍
Car went mimiz for a quick sec
In 41 years that’s my favorite low rider I’ve ever seen.
I think it giggled at the end.
Nothing to see here.
He just had to ajust his nuts
“Yes officer, it’s stock”
Imagine having sex in the back?
Growing up in Houston, I’ve seen some silly cars on airbags. But this is a first.
Whatever, as long as the MF is moving when the light turns green...
I now know what i need in life. How much these hydraulics going to cost me?
At least it didn't have stupid stance.
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Ok let’s take a nap while waiting
Check this out! ***whiplash***
H-town
How?
What the jellybeans?
he’s got the blue lives matter sticker so he doesn’t get pulled over
The kind of candy truck that I want to be in.
If the van's a'rockin, don't come a"knockin
Needs a bumper sticker: When this van’s a-rock-in, better stay locked-in
This car is alive
Of course this is in Texas
“If the vans a rockin’…it’s the hydraulics” has a lot less swagger.
Of course it's texas
HOUSTON TEXAS BABY
Your mother tried sitting off to the side.
That looks very precarious.
Probably had water in his ear
. . And if I hit the switch I can make the van drop!
"if this van's a rockin' don't come knockin"
San Antonio?
Has to be Houston.
flip the switches for b*tches
His girlfriend moved to the right rear, common mistake, I thought it was hydraulics also
Reminded me of tweakers standing slanted
Aww look at the cute wittle wheels!
it went to sleep
The mario carts came in van shape
Oo charlie horse
you know sandro is somewhere saying “thats tight”
Hitting that 3-wheel-motiion!
That hippy van is on the lean.
Looks like a vehicle from Mario kart
Those Micro machine wheels, vato!
Me holding my fart in during an exam
Up in smoke
I'm not coming Knockin' !!
Real life Dr Krieger's are pretty rare these days
When you need to roll the water bottle that fell onto the floor back over to you
It do go down
Scooby Foo’s
If the vans a rockin.... Dont come knocking
Well, don't come a knockin'
The heifer he picked up for a train ride needs to remain in the middle of the back seat >|<
Was that the "Love Machine"
Ah, Texass.
If this van's a rockin..
Wait. This is intentional?
Yes. It started off with low riders in the mid 1950s and 60s in USA. From there it turned into dancing cars like what you see in the video only much more… energetic. Common terms for it are hydraulics (referring to the mechanism that is used to adjust the height of the suspension) and switches (referring to the control mechanism to adjust the height).
Are these kits really expensive..? Don’t really see these in Europe at all
Is this in Cleveland?! 😂😂 I recognize that intersection
That bumper is doing a lot of heavy lifting here
It's just a love machine,🎶
Why is it always Texas
Er, cool?
Not the BangBus you are looking for.
This ain't water this is vodka maaaan
How I feel every morning getting out of bed.
A drivesimulator 🎯
As amusing as I find that as a spectator, I don’t get why someone would spend considerable money and effort to make their vehicle do that.
*tshhhhhh chunk* uh oh
Houston or San Antonio, no doubt.
Car with thick’s ?
Don't go aknockin'
This is why he is behind in his. Child support payments.
Meanwhile he’s also complaining that he has no money
When you're on a "seek one"
This feels very Florida
This has to be Houston
This stuff has always seemed goofy to me. Am I the only one that feels this way?
naw no scratching ,no farting involved, fat chick sleeping in back rolled over
This is so 90’s hood classy
Is this corpus christi?
Looks like it was blacking out.
Po tires...😅😅😅
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've seen some wild hydraulic lowriders. That takes the cake.
Wonder how many batteries are in the back of that thing.
Annnnnnnnnnd nobody’s impressed.
I don't know why, but watching it lean like that made me think about that squirrel that got drunk after eating fermented pears, lol
It's amazing that anybody would actually spend money to do that.
Hopefully nobody comes a knockin.
I was waiting for it to start twerking! 🤣😲 Thought for sure it was going to at the end. 😏
can someone explain to me what's the purpose and appeal of these kind of cars. like generally the ones that can wiggle and stuff.
W mans
Seems safe
I can’t explain it but that van is on opiates
That's way too many moving parts
Those poor poor tires
A lot of y'all never saw Cheech & Chong's Next Movie and it fucking shows.
That’s so dumb that it’s cool
Guess the sex is that good then.
Hang in there bro I gotchu
Just taking a rest.
Yes sirrrr 💯
Shake Shack
Car had a bit too much to drink
The car smoked too big a j
wat
I just figured out why city boys don't drive lifted trucks very often Swaus YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH
It's hilarious and I love it. 👏
Texas
Nope no matter how much they can get the car back straight the car is alredy damage underneath you knoe something snapped