Used lift kit--how much?

[mjmcbride1]

I've been teetering on getting a lift kit for the last month or so. So there's a guy I know that runs an offroad shop (lift kits, engine work, exhaust, etc etc) and has a half-cab with a Duff 3" suspension kit and wants a 4" or maybe even bigger. He asked me about working out a deal where I get his 3" Duff kit so he can eventually get his 4" or bigger kit. So my question is, what is a fair price to pay for a used 3" kit? Or what sort of deal is worth it? I know what they are costing new from the various vendors, but as far as what a used one is worth, I have no idea. I do know, that he in fact does this work so a part of the 'deal' (from my point of view) would be the install of said 3" kit on mine. Anyone got any guidance/advice/suggestions on this one? Thanks in advance!
MikeM

 

[broncobsession]

How old is it? If its newish and he will install it I would give him dang near face value. If its old, less.

 

[mjmcbride1]

"Its right around a year old" .........his words....

 

[broncobsession]

Should be good then. Is it coils, leafs, shocks, and appropriate dropped or raised items?

 

[mjmcbride1]

In theory yes to all the above---i asked about a complete kit and he said he had it from Duff...I'll know more later when I get my bronco over to his shop. I'm thinking if it is a good kit/setup, then I just give him what Duff sells it for and he installs it.....

 

[broncobsession]

Heck yeah, I'd do that deal every day. I like wrenching but to let a professional shop do it and be done would be nice occasionally.

 

[broncodriver99]

Yeah if he is willing to install it for a little less than what the kit costs, I would do that deal.