I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one?

4X4Rules · 08-24-2008, 05:47 PM

I just bought a brand new in the box Rancho suspension lift from a friend for $300. He bought a loooooooong time ago and never put it in, and has just had it sitting in his shed. In fact, he got it so long ago he can't remember how high of a lift it is.

The numer on the boxes is "6438." It includes a flip kit for the rear. Does anyone know what this part number is? I have heard they used to make a three inch lift, and then went to a two inch lift. I have not had a chance to look through all the parts yet, and try to measure some of the drop brackets. I did some searching online, and can not find that part number anywhere.

So were these good lifts? Were they junk? For $300 I just couldn't pass it up. I even got shocks, too.

Blazin_Jason · 08-24-2008, 06:36 PM

Total garbage. I'll give you $500 for it.

4X4Rules · 08-24-2008, 07:45 PM

Cool! I'll read between the lines on that one! Any idea where I could ID the part number for the height?

Baggey22 · 08-24-2008, 08:02 PM

If it has a flip kit for the rear it's probably like 5" or 6"

4X4Rules · 08-24-2008, 08:28 PM

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If it has a flip kit for the rear it's probably like 5" or 6"

That's what I was thinking, or hoping, anyway. That would make me very happy!

neo71665 · 08-24-2008, 11:05 PM

you lucky ass plucker, see if he has another one and I'll double the first price

89-S-Dime · 08-25-2008, 01:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4X4Rules

I just bought a brand new in the box Rancho suspension lift from a friend for $300. He bought a loooooooong time ago and never put it in, and has just had it sitting in his shed. In fact, he got it so long ago he can't remember how high of a lift it is.

The numer on the boxes is "6438." It includes a flip kit for the rear. Does anyone know what this part number is? I have heard they used to make a three inch lift, and then went to a two inch lift. I have not had a chance to look through all the parts yet, and try to measure some of the drop brackets. I did some searching online, and can not find that part number anywhere.

So were these good lifts? Were they junk? For $300 I just couldn't pass it up. I even got shocks, too.

Best IFS lift kit for the 4x4 S-Series hands down!, even better then then my BDS kit!
The only reason I didn't list it in sticky on 4x4 lift kits was because the kit only fits 1st generation S10's and the kit has not been made in over 10 years.
The Rancho kit was listed as a 3 inch lift kit but everyone I know that installed that kit got between 4-5 inchs of lift and the kit retailed for $1599-$1999 so you got a hell of a deal

4X4Rules · 08-25-2008, 02:11 AM

SWEET! Thanks. It will probably be a little while before I get to putting it in, but at least I have it! I just couldn't believe it when he said he had it. A month ago I asked how much he wanted for it, and he said "Come on over with three or four hundred dollars, and take it out of my shed!" I called him up last night and said "I have $300 cash, can we deal?" Went and got it today. The boxes are trashed, but all the parts inside are brand new and shiny. The nuts and bolts are all still in the bags just like they came.

Ok, I'm just gonna go and giggle for awhile! Me happy!

89-S-Dime · 08-25-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4X4Rules

SWEET! Thanks. It will probably be a little while before I get to putting it in, but at least I have it! I just couldn't believe it when he said he had it. A month ago I asked how much he wanted for it, and he said "Come on over with three or four hundred dollars, and take it out of my shed!" I called him up last night and said "I have $300 cash, can we deal?" Went and got it today. The boxes are trashed, but all the parts inside are brand new and shiny. The nuts and bolts are all still in the bags just like they came.

Ok, I'm just gonna go and giggle for awhile! Me happy!

I'll see if I can find a photo of the kit installed on my friends truck, if I can I'll shoot you a pm

GeorgesBlazah · 08-25-2008, 10:27 AM

Nice find!!

crazy91s10 · 08-25-2008, 12:22 PM

yeah... WHY THE FCK can't i come across shit like this!!!

Mitch · 08-25-2008, 01:37 PM

tight!

Geoff03 · 08-25-2008, 04:29 PM

rancho is a 4 inch kit that can be tweaked to 5-6". one of the best kits ever made. good find

ChrisInVT · 08-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Good find man, those kits are ridiculously rare in the condition you found it in.

4X4Rules · 08-25-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Geoff03

rancho is a 4 inch kit that can be tweaked to 5-6". one of the best kits ever made. good find

So, what sort of tweeks? Anything besides playing with the torsion bars? I definately want to get as much lift out of it as possible, but I want it to be solid, and I don't want to comprimise my CV's.

08-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
4X4Rules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? I just bought a brand new in the box Rancho suspension lift from a friend for $300. He bought a loooooooong time ago and never put it in, and has just had it sitting in his shed. In fact, he got it so long ago he can't remember how high of a lift it is. The numer on the boxes is "6438." It includes a flip kit for the rear. Does anyone know what this part number is? I have heard they used to make a three inch lift, and then went to a two inch lift. I have not had a chance to look through all the parts yet, and try to measure some of the drop brackets. I did some searching online, and can not find that part number anywhere. So were these good lifts? Were they junk? For $300 I just couldn't pass it up. I even got shocks, too.
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08-24-2008, 06:36 PM	#2
Blazin_Jason Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 404 Location: BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Total garbage. I'll give you $500 for it.
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08-24-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
4X4Rules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Cool! I'll read between the lines on that one! Any idea where I could ID the part number for the height?
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08-24-2008, 08:02 PM	#4
Baggey22 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,080 Location: Johnson, Vermont User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? If it has a flip kit for the rear it's probably like 5" or 6"
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08-24-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
4X4Rules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Quote: If it has a flip kit for the rear it's probably like 5" or 6" That's what I was thinking, or hoping, anyway. That would make me very happy!
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08-24-2008, 11:05 PM	#6
neo71665 4x4 v6 blazer Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,415 Location: rison arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? you lucky ass plucker, see if he has another one and I'll double the first price
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08-25-2008, 01:37 AM	#7
89-S-Dime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,053 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Quote: Originally Posted by 4X4Rules I just bought a brand new in the box Rancho suspension lift from a friend for $300. He bought a loooooooong time ago and never put it in, and has just had it sitting in his shed. In fact, he got it so long ago he can't remember how high of a lift it is. The numer on the boxes is "6438." It includes a flip kit for the rear. Does anyone know what this part number is? I have heard they used to make a three inch lift, and then went to a two inch lift. I have not had a chance to look through all the parts yet, and try to measure some of the drop brackets. I did some searching online, and can not find that part number anywhere. So were these good lifts? Were they junk? For $300 I just couldn't pass it up. I even got shocks, too. Best IFS lift kit for the 4x4 S-Series hands down!, even better then then my BDS kit! The only reason I didn't list it in sticky on 4x4 lift kits was because the kit only fits 1st generation S10's and the kit has not been made in over 10 years. The Rancho kit was listed as a 3 inch lift kit but everyone I know that installed that kit got between 4-5 inchs of lift and the kit retailed for $1599-$1999 so you got a hell of a deal Last edited by 89-S-Dime : 08-25-2008 at 01:45 AM.
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08-25-2008, 02:11 AM	#8
4X4Rules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? SWEET! Thanks. It will probably be a little while before I get to putting it in, but at least I have it! I just couldn't believe it when he said he had it. A month ago I asked how much he wanted for it, and he said "Come on over with three or four hundred dollars, and take it out of my shed!" I called him up last night and said "I have $300 cash, can we deal?" Went and got it today. The boxes are trashed, but all the parts inside are brand new and shiny. The nuts and bolts are all still in the bags just like they came. Ok, I'm just gonna go and giggle for awhile! Me happy!
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08-25-2008, 02:24 AM	#9
89-S-Dime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,053 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Quote: Originally Posted by 4X4Rules SWEET! Thanks. It will probably be a little while before I get to putting it in, but at least I have it! I just couldn't believe it when he said he had it. A month ago I asked how much he wanted for it, and he said "Come on over with three or four hundred dollars, and take it out of my shed!" I called him up last night and said "I have $300 cash, can we deal?" Went and got it today. The boxes are trashed, but all the parts inside are brand new and shiny. The nuts and bolts are all still in the bags just like they came. Ok, I'm just gonna go and giggle for awhile! Me happy! I'll see if I can find a photo of the kit installed on my friends truck, if I can I'll shoot you a pm
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08-25-2008, 10:27 AM	#10
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Nice find!!
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08-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#11
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,004 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? yeah... WHY THE FCK can't i come across shit like this!!!
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08-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#12
Mitch Rollin' HARD of SOFT 8's Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 618 Location: Hollister NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? tight!
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08-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
Geoff03 got SFA? Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,256 Location: St. Louis User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? rancho is a 4 inch kit that can be tweaked to 5-6". one of the best kits ever made. good find
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ChrisInVT I Rather Be Wheelin' Age: 25 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,461 Location: The Woods, VT User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Good find man, those kits are ridiculously rare in the condition you found it in.
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08-25-2008, 08:57 PM	#15
4X4Rules Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: I just bought a 1st gen lift. Is it a good one? Quote: Originally Posted by Geoff03 rancho is a 4 inch kit that can be tweaked to 5-6". one of the best kits ever made. good find So, what sort of tweeks? Anything besides playing with the torsion bars? I definately want to get as much lift out of it as possible, but I want it to be solid, and I don't want to comprimise my CV's.
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