| LOST JEEPS http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/ |
|
| Daystar 2.5 lift ANY CURRENT USERS? http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36314 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | surfrico [ Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Daystar 2.5 lift ANY CURRENT USERS? |
DOSE ANYBODY USE ARE HAVE USED THE DAYSTAR 2.5 LIFT? HOW DID IT WORK OUT FOR YOU, ANY PRO'S OR CON'S? THANKS A LOT I JUST GOT THE KIT WITH FRONT AND REAR BUMP STOPS, BRAKE LINE BRACKET AND RANCHO SHOCKS FOR THE REAR. HOW HARD WAS IT TO INSTALL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT ANY INFO IS GOOD INFO FOR ME. THANKS TO ALL  javascript:emoticon(':D')
|
|
| Author: | KW AV8R [ Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
I've been using this lift since March 2004 with little to no issues not directly linked to improper installation. I wheel quite a bit in the Rockies and have wheeled at Moab and it has held together. After a year or so, I upgraded to Ranchos on all 4 corners and liked the improved ride. I have noticed over the past year that my springs have worn out and I'm now experiencing spring bind (when the coils of the spring touch each other). I can no longer even fit my pinkie finger between the coils when at rest. This kit is a decent product but not a long term lift unless you don't plan to do any wheeling. |
|
| Author: | ATXKJ [ Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | |
Almost current - I had mine for about 2 years ~45K miles including a trip to Moab no problems other than the initial install http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=26190&highlight=daystar+install finally replaced with OME because I wanted the stiffer springs (the install was easier - actual lift is the same) |
|
| Author: | KJ Taz [ Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Hey thanks for posting up the link to the write up! I did not find the install too hard, but I also had the tools and equipment to do it. It was definately more complicated than doing a lift on a TJ or other Jeeps. I think I explained things fairly well and there are some steps you can skip and have a shop do. Like the struts. Most shops will put those together for you for not much money. The studs don't have to be pressed in with a press either, you can probably tap those in the with a hammer and a socket under under the strut plate. I have been running it for just about a year now, I am very happy with it. One note though, I don't really wheel my Libby. I use it mainly for camping, Forest Service roads and snow type conditions. It is not my trail rig. I had the Rubi rims sitting in my garage and wanted the Libby to have a meaner look to it. I also wanted it to be a little more capable for other uses. Sometimes the snow would get pretty deep there in Colorado and the extra ground clearance was a big help. So far it has worked flawlessly. |
|
| Author: | KJ Taz [ Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Oh also.............................if you fly me to Hawaii, give me a place to stay, feed me and supply me with the tools, I will do the install for you.......................... 
Oh don't forget the sight seeing afterwards either..............lol |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|