Im in the process of selling my 96 LT, and buying a 98 LT with a 3 inch suspension lift. My dad doesnt want me to get it because he doesnt like that its lifted with a torsion bar suspension, something about the front wheels being slightly bent out to allow the lift. Is it really that bad for it?

here is the one im looking to buy

 

Yes, it is bad for your front end components and I've never heard of a 3" suspension lift. I'm kind of with your dad on this to steer clear.

 

Looks like it has the torsion bar mount relocated lower. The pictures really do not look like it, but I would bet it is a 5 or 6" lift...

 

That is at least a 5" or even 6" lift. Depending on the price... I would jump on it and just have the front end aligned and camber set right. Then you are ahead of the game of tryin to lift it later. (and you will want to)

 

weird. the dude selling it said he bought it at an auction and it has a 3 inch lift, i actually thought it looked higher then 3 inches myself but figured the picture was just angled weird or something.

anyways it actually seems like kind of a sketchy deal so im thinking about buying a stock 99` for around $600 cheaper and putting a lift on it myself (after saving a bit of money up)

ill keep you guys updated, thanks for you help!

 

Make sure the VIN on the title is the same as whats on the truck. If you think something is shady about the deal then just flat out ask what's up with it. I just recently bought a Mitsubishi Galant from a police auction for $211 and all it needed was a clutch! Keep your guard up and good luck.