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What to look for when buying a Gen 2 Lightning?
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<blockquote data-quote="RUNVS?" data-source="post: 3803596" data-attributes="member: 3198"><p>The first thing to do would be to run a CarFax report on any truck you're seriously interested in. If the truck is bone stock, chances are it wasn't abused. To verify this, you'll need to know what the stock drivetrain looks like. I'd suggest hooking up with experienced Lightning owners in your local area and get to know these trucks better before you make your purchase. </p><p></p><p>A key area to look at for evidence of abuse......look for tire rubber stuck to the inside of the fenderwells and behind the bumper/rear ground effects area. Also take a good look at the rear u-joint. If it looks like someone was beating on it with a ball-peen hammer, that's indicative of hard launches without the benefit of any axel wrap control devices being installed.</p><p></p><p>For the most part, well worn and abused Lightnings are fairly easy to spot. Someone who has taken the time and put forth the effort to keep their truck looking nice will usually perform regular routine maintenance and avoid beating the crap out of their investment. If the truck appears to be clean and absent of a whole bunch of flaws, chances are the previous owner took good care of it.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck! :thumbsup:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RUNVS?, post: 3803596, member: 3198"] The first thing to do would be to run a CarFax report on any truck you're seriously interested in. If the truck is bone stock, chances are it wasn't abused. To verify this, you'll need to know what the stock drivetrain looks like. I'd suggest hooking up with experienced Lightning owners in your local area and get to know these trucks better before you make your purchase. A key area to look at for evidence of abuse......look for tire rubber stuck to the inside of the fenderwells and behind the bumper/rear ground effects area. Also take a good look at the rear u-joint. If it looks like someone was beating on it with a ball-peen hammer, that's indicative of hard launches without the benefit of any axel wrap control devices being installed. For the most part, well worn and abused Lightnings are fairly easy to spot. Someone who has taken the time and put forth the effort to keep their truck looking nice will usually perform regular routine maintenance and avoid beating the crap out of their investment. If the truck appears to be clean and absent of a whole bunch of flaws, chances are the previous owner took good care of it. Best of luck! :thumbsup: [/QUOTE]
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