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== Scraper vs. Donk/Box/Bubble ==
== Scraper vs. Donk/Box/Bubble ==

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Scraper vs. Donk/Box/Bubble

Is there an actual difference between scrapers and hi-risers, aside from geography?

They both appear to be (usually) GM sedans with colorful paintjobs and large diameter wheels. Do scrapers usually get suspension lifts like hi-risers do?

Also, why are they called "scrapers?" Sky scraper? Scraping the underside of a vehicle?

Any experts want to chime in?

Gooberliberation (talk) 05:29, 20 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You need suspension lift to clear larger-diameter wheels. So, yes.

"Scraper" comes from the rear of the vehicle scraping against the pavement due to various reasons, like blown suspension, "gas brake dip"-ing and the like —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.191.217.246 (talk) 04:30, 26 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]