Questions about a 2002 Sport Trac

[Mazda]

Hello all, I posted this in the Spor Trac forum but I might get more help here. Thanks

I have a few questions about a 2002 Sport Trac a friend is buying for her 16-year-old son. I was looking over the vehicle for her and it's in pretty good shape for a 02 and 220,000 miles.

The truck has been lifted a bit but I really don't know how they did it. I have never owned a 4x4 and really don't know how you guys lift these. To me, it looks like they fliped the rear leaf springs and then just did a torsion bar tighten. I looked at the rear leafs and the pins are missing from the holders?

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Also, I just wanted to ask what you guys recommend for shocks. Keep in mind a 16-year-old and he won't be off-roading any at least for a while.

Thanks

 

[dvdswan]

They could have used an add-a-leaf for the rear. An 02 with 220k on in I would be looking for maintenance items needed. If its a 4.0L when was the last time the tensioners were replaced.

 

[Mazda]

The timing chain or belt was done when it got a new transmission about 25,000 miles ago. It runs great. No problems there. She bought it for $4500 so I thought it was a good deal. New tires, passed smog her in California with flying colors. Thanks for the input.