Low rider trucks may be pickups, but they’re not meant to haul dirt, nor are they off road vehicles. Old school rims…custom interiors with unique upholstery…custom paint jobs with numerous thin layers of varying colors, metal flakes and hand-painted graphics…driver-controlled hydraulic pump systems…these machines will make you re-think the definition of the word “truck”.

Of course, low rider trucks (and mini-trucks) have lowered suspensions like other classic low riders, and often unique body modifications, powerful custom sound systems – everything you never imagined seeing in a pickup or van. The key is the low suspension, but some other characteristics are often found: loads of chrome and/or gold details, custom exhausts, and let’s not forget those whitewalls (often spoked) that tuck under the wheel well to give the lowest possible ride.

Ultimately, low rider trucks (and the whole lowrider culture) are about self-expression. If a tricked-out show truck with wild flame graphics is your taste, go for it. If you like a more traditional look look that just happens to be lowered, then that’s you. It’s the classic, cool, low-to-the-ground profile that really defines low rider trucks. Check it out:

The latest lowrider stuff for sale (click here for more):

Chevrolet : C/K Pickup 1500 Cheyanne 1977 Chevy Cheyanne Shortbed Lowrider Custom Truck US $8,000.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 8:36:45 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER magazine, may 2003, '61 impala, '53 chevy truck,'59 impala US $4.19 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 11:30:17 PST   | Watch this Item

Dual 12V Air Horn System TRUCK CAR BOAT RV Lowrider Custom Auto Parts US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 13:08:52 PST   | Watch this Item

12V BULL HORN Perfect 4 Boat Auto Lowrider Car ATV Truck Boat Automotive Parts US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 13:29:04 PST   | Watch this Item

Cool Rare 1964 64 CHEVY IMPALA / LOWRIDER / Truck Open / Rubber Tire Muscle Car US $4.28 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:40:19 PST   | Watch this Item

spinner caps lugnut caps vintage car truck rat rod hot rod antique lowrider US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:45:25 PST   | Watch this Item

NO FAT CHICKS TRUCK WILL SCRAPE decal for lowrider hydraulic lift lower truck US $3.98 Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 18:49:13 PST   | Watch this Item

FBSS LOWRIDER MINI TRUCK ROACH BOMBA DONK WHIP LOCKS US $0.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Feb-05-2012 23:46:22 PST   | Watch this Item

FBSS LOWRIDER MINI TRUCK ROACH BOMBA DONK WHIP US $13.60 Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:08:17 PST   | Watch this Item

12V BULL HORN Perfect 4 Boat Auto Lowrider Car ATV Truck Boat Automotive Parts US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:27:04 PST   | Watch this Item

Ford : Other Pickups 1939 1940 1941 FORD TRUCK LOWRIDER RAT ROD CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCKS US $4,950.00 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 9:37:14 PST   | Watch this Item

Ford : Other Pickups 1934 1935 1936 CHEVROLET TRUCK LOWRIDER RAT ROD CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCKS US $3,650.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 9:39:56 PST   | Watch this Item

12V BULL HORN Perfect 4 Boat Auto Lowrider Car ATV Truck Boat Automotive Parts US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 18:20:27 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Sign low rider rims car parking truck gift Chicano custom US $6.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 19:18:11 PST   | Watch this Item

Dual 12V Air Horn System TRUCK CAR BOAT RV Lowrider Custom Auto Parts US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Feb-07-2012 19:19:21 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $9.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $5.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $5.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

LOWRIDER Vinyl Decal Drop Car Truck Window Sticker V31 US $4.99 Auction Ends: Wednesday Feb-08-2012 6:41:04 PST   | Watch this Item

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