In My case, it ain't for looks, and the outer edge of the rocker bottom is pretty much level with the axle center. That puts the pinch-weld ~11" off the ground w/ 24" dia. tires here, which is higher than all of My FWD Shelbys & cars with those components, don't have stuff hanging low mid-ship & it will be fine. Only a sharp transition to a steep grade poses a rear-end scrape danger, which can be found all over PA, so just say NO!!! LOL!