Not sure how long ago you lived in East Saint Louis, (don't care), but from what I seen the car guys in that area like to cruise in cars with big wheels that are raised up. Not lowered. For example
or
Which looking at these two fine examples I see huge similarity in these "dunks" as they are refered to and your beloved pre-runner look. Example liffted 2wd with front end up, and serves no real purpose on the street.
See the similarities?
Now none of these look anything like the fine examples of lowered Ford Rangers at Ranger Round-up.
So once again before you open your pie hole you may want to educate yourself first.