Hi Risers... What's the Big Deal

Since the creation of the wheel, man has been on a quest to make them bigger and better. The latest trend from the South takes it to new HEIGHTS. Typically, most rides you see have custom interiors, paint and engines, but true Hi-risers take it to the next level.

So, you spot a Cutt rollin' on eights down the strip, is it a Donk, Box or Bubble? Well, sit down and get out your pencil and notepad. Class is now in session! Hi-risers are broken into three different categories: Donks, Boxes and Bubbles.

Hi-risers defined:

Donks

Boxes

Bubbles

These body styles all sport a different flavor, but the steps in donking, boxing and bubbling can be summed up by a few key attributes.

Let's start with the most obvious. The suspension. Upon the conception of this new trend builders were using lift kits to fit 24s under the fender. Let's face it though, bigger is better, right? In order to go bigger, you need to think bigger. Hence, builders evolved their building techniques to incorporate suspension technologies of monster trucks.

There is more to it than just building a functional suspension. The stance is the key to making a true hi-riser. Boxes and Bubbles maintain a level stance after all the modifications are complete. The Donks are another story. Donks are essentially the king of this crew of creations. History has supported the fact that kings have a tendency to be, well, at least a little arrogant. Donks hold true to this by setting the suspension slightly lower in the rear to keep the nose in the air to command a little more respect.

No sense in setting up your suspension without adding some bling? In the hi-riser mix, dubs just barely get you into the game. If you wanna be a playa - 24 to 26s are the only way to go. Currently, the record holders for the new category are 28s. Give it time though, because it's only a matter of time before treys hit the scene.

Beyond the basics, if you don't wanna be half-steppin, make sure you soup up your engine, flash a custom spray job and don't skimp on the interior. Now, look for a hi-riser in a neighborhood near you.

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