Used Lift Kit??

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My_Little_Pony

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Location

Renton, WA

• Apr 30, 2004

• #1

I have a buddy with an 89 Laredo (just like mine) and he has a 3" lift on it right now. He is purchasing a brand new 6" lift kit for his rig and is going to just give me his old 3". Now is this a good idea to install a used lift kit? Sorry I am new to this vehicle lifting stuff. I have only lowered vehicles!!

 

ChuckD

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Location

Kerman, CA

• Apr 30, 2004

• #2

Kinda depends on the condition of the kit and the brand. If it's a good make and you don't expect to get a full 3" then probably fine.

Can you describe the kit better?

 

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tnxjjeeper

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Location

Chattanooga,Tennessee

• Apr 30, 2004

• #3

I bought a lift from a friend who had it on his Jeep for maybe 4 months. He didn't off road much with it, so it sits like it did new. Since it's free, you don't have anything to lose. If it doesn't work (which I don't know why it wouldn't), then you can just take it off.

 

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My_Little_Pony

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Location

Renton, WA

• Apr 30, 2004

• #4

I am not sure what brand it is. He hasn't taken it off his Jeep yet. He isn't the original owner of the kit, so not sure how much off road use the kit got. It seems to work just fine for him though. He wheels it with no problems, so I figured free couldn't hurt me that bad (unless it falls apart on the freeway).

 

woody

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Location

NC Sandhills

• Apr 30, 2004

• #5

It probably won't fall apart on the freeway, but like posted above, it 'may' have sagged out a bit over time...

Many 3-3.5" kits with full leafpacks (vs add-a leafs, blocks) give more than advertised out back when new, so :dunno: Maybe want to splurge on a new set of shocks...

I run used junk every chance I get... and the freeer the better IMHO!

 

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small pederson

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Location

nunya

• Apr 30, 2004

• #6

if anything fell apart on the freeway with a 3" lift, it would be installer/owner/operators fault.

 

dellstopjeep

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Location

KUNA, ID

• May 1, 2004

• #7

if u like the way it looks then there will be and shouldnt be any problems. it probably has sagged down to 2 inches if it was 3. If its full leaf packs tho u scored as those generally hold up better than AAL's and blocks, like in my case. IMO, if its free its worth given a shot.

 

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My_Little_Pony

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Location

Renton, WA

• May 1, 2004

• #8

Thanks guys for the info. I guess we'll find out how it turns out hopefully next week.