Looking up the term 'lowrider' in Wikipedia reveals the following:

"A lowrider is a car or truck which has had its suspension system modified (usually with hydraulic suspension) so that it rides as low to the ground as possible. Lowriders are very often classic cars from the 1950s which rode low to begin with, although large numbers of 1940s and 1960s cars are also so modified, and to a lesser degree newer vehicles. The word is also used to refer to those who drive or own such cars."

Ok, so yes, I own and drive a truck that has had it's suspension modified so that it rides low to the ground. But it's called a 'Sport Truck'. . . not a lowrider. I am not a ganster, or a beaner, or an cholo. Don't get me wrong, most lowriders are awesome to check out, but that's not what I'm going for with my truck.

Let me explain the differences between a lowrider and sport trucks.

• First - lowriders ofter have fancy paint jobs which include metal oxide flake or pearl flake, airbrushed murals or pinstripes, or some other extremely noticable coat. Most sport trucks on the other hand go for a more smooth finish, often a solid color with maybe a nice simple graphic running down the side. Another nice paint job for sport trucks is the two-tone color. Here one color rides on top, while another, matching color rides the bottom. Sport trucks ususally have less flashy paint jobs than lowriders.
  
  
• Second - lowriders feature small wheels that are usually chrome or gold spoked. The tires that wrap these rims are usually just as small with white walls. A sport truck's wheels are completely opposite from those on a lowrider. On a sport truck the wheels are often big (20+ inches) with low profile tires to help wrap the rim. White wall need not apply here.
  
  
• Third - additional external accessories for lowriders often include lots of chrome or gold, neon colored lights, and possibly curb feelers. Again, you will not see many of these items on sport trucks. Sport trucks usually go for a more smoother, cleaner look. The only chrome you would find would be on the front grill and wheels. Anyone putting curb feelers on a sport truck are confused and should stop it now.
  
  
• Fourth - now if there are any close relations to lowriders and sport trucks, it would have to do with the interior. Both usually feature custom interior that may include leather, tweet, or velvet seats, chrome or gold accents, aftermarket mirrors and steering wheels, and custom/expensive stereos. But again, lowriders usually take it to the next level, or I guess you can say, they over do it. Lowriders usually include dingleballs in the front window, fuzzy headliners, and more more more more more. Again, sport trucks stick with the simple, more smooth look. They follow more of the simple, clean hot rod look.
  
  
• Fifth - last but not least is the suspension. Usually both lowriders and sport trucks have adjustable suspension, but how it works is different. Lowriders usually use hydraulics to move their car up and down, while sport trucks use an air system to adjust the ride height, or none at all. Again, hydraulics - more fancy, fast, godey system. Air - simplier, slower, more purposeful system.

Lowriders are cool, but I like sport trucks, and hot rods better. And that's the point I'm trying to make with my truck. I don't drive a lowrider. And I had to post this picture because it rocks (no it's not my truck *cries*):