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hey guys hows it going?. I am looking at getting a 1998 ranger XLT with the 4.0L v6, it has a 6 inch super lift, and then a 3 inch body lift. borla exhaust, 35.5x12.5 dick cepek rims and tiers. is there anything i should look out for, and what would be a fair price. here is the link to the truck.

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Well its a 4 in lift not 6. And it has lockout hubs so thats cool. Idk about what its worth, depends on mileage.
 
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The first picture is showing a bent bumper so check into if it was in an accident and see if the frame was bent.. and how many kms are on it? Go off how many kms it has
 
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Lose the tails and the cap, throw in a tool box, and you got yourself a pretty kick *** stepside Ranger.

How many miles?
 
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Also i don't know if you guys salt ur roads like ontario or not but check for rust damage everywhere
 
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It has 126400 Km, and there is no rust on it.
 
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i'd ask 5-6000
 
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What about the lift. Is there anything in specific i should look for.
 
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No probably the most solid lift you can get.
 
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i'd buy it
 
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Definately check for corrosion. Check all fluid levels and condition (oil, trans, differential, brake, steering). Check the frame to see if it has been repaired or is bent. Check the brakes (pads, rotors, drums). Also check overal condition of the engine bay. Its not super high mileage, but its lifted so it might have been riden hard and put away wet (ie abused).

$5000 tops if everything is in good condition.
 
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I'll sell you mine for 5K.

And the bumper isn't bent, it just needs to be adjusted.
 
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I wouldn't buy it.
 
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yea not feelin it either
 
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