Q: why would there be a liftkit on a truck that isnt 4x4

asked by on July 12, 2016

i bought a truck and im concerned about why there is a lift kit and a bar across the motor pretty sure the truck was rolled would i remove the bar to fix the front end work it requires and would i have to put it back on after i fix the tie rod and bushings can you help me figure this out

My car has 213000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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