newbie wants to lift his 2wd renegade

Gringo Loco · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:36 am

Hey Monty, Call Joe at STAR. I think he can order the daystar for you. Good to see ya posting.

RENEGADE4X2 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:04 pm **Posts:** 18

hey chris whats up. you didnt go with us wheeln at santa rita last weekend what happened. well it was awsome bumblebee did great espcialy with the boggers. we are thinking of going this weekend again check out the forum. :lol:

RENEGADE4X2 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:04 pm **Posts:** 18

frostednutz thanks for the picture. what else have you done to your liberty? and guys thanks for the feed back.

RENEGADE4X2 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:04 pm **Posts:** 18

atxkj and moose you guys were talking about a 5 to 6in lift where can i check out those lift or anybody has picture. thats interesting having seen or even new about those lifts.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:01 pm

RENEGADE4X2 wrote:

atxkj and moose you guys were talking about a 5 to 6in lift where can i check out those lift or anybody has picture. thats interesting having seen or even new about those lifts.

JeepinbyAl has the 4/6 inch lifts......

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:22 pm

Well - from my standpoint - I was thinking of making your own - I mean the standard lifts are 2 1/2"
so you might be able to do something like OME springs with a Daystar lift
(compressing the springs enough to assemble the strut might be a serious challenge)

or a swmpthg - and stack an OTT lift on top of a regular lift (Warning any OTT needs bumpstops extended - they kill struts)
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=24761&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Actually any attempt to stack lifts probably needs the bumpstops extended (tom would say any lift - and he might be right)
extend bumpstop
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=28552&highlight=bumpstops

Logan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:36 pm

how are the quality of the daystars for everyday driving. i think i mght be looking into one...i dont do much off rad its more for the looks. :lol:

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:18 pm

Daystar's are fine on road or off
a little stiffer than stock -
you're taking the front springs and preloading them by about an inch of compression -
so you might notice it - but it's not a huge change from the stock ride.

pokefan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:21 pm

WoodysKJ wrote:

I really don't mean to be a jerk, but...

WHY?

Seams like it would be like kissing your sister, What's the point? Trade it in on a 4x4 and let's talk.

Hey man, it's your ride. Do what you want, most of us will be glad to help if we can. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress

btw, this IS the 4x2 section just incase you were lost Woody!

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:29 pm

Heck yes I want to see someone take a 2 wheel drive to the max, this is a forum for all Jeeps doesn't say 4 wheel drive only so we are here to help/ offer bad advice :lol:

/ whatever :wink:

Frostednutz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:36 pm

renegade4x2 i've done alot to the audio aspect of my liberty below are the results.

and yes that is a custom alternator... needed it cause the stock alternator was a wussy

sorry if im spamming pics...

Logan · **Posted:** Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:35 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

Daystar's are fine on road or off
a little stiffer than stock -
you're taking the front springs and preloading them by about an inch of compression -
so you might notice it - but it's not a huge change from the stock ride.

So does it make the ride better or worse haha sorry?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:11 pm

Better

Frostednutz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:30 pm

as soon as i put the lift on i was like wow the steering is really touchy which is the way i like it. little bit more stiffer but gets the job done. putting on the bfg ko tires i felt a little difference in acceleration and very little in breaking.

Logan · **Posted:** Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:28 pm

Where is the best place to purchase the daystar from

Frostednutz · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:32 am

i got mine from jeeperz-creeperz.com and they were the cheapest i could find em. didn't have to grease em up or nothing. no squeaking like ppl said they would.

RENEGADE4X2 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:04 pm **Posts:** 18

thanks guys for the help im all into fixn this kj to da max and making an awsome 4x2. anybody has pictures of a liberty without front bumper or rear bumper cuz i want to start fabrication on some pre runner bumpers and i need to brain storm on how to make them.

Logan · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:59 pm

Frostednutz wrote:

i got mine from jeeperz-creeperz.com and they were the cheapest i could find em. didn't have to grease em up or nothing. no squeaking like ppl said they would.

hey man sorry one more question. would i be able to install these by myself...kinda of a jeep noob.. if you dont think i can what is the best place to take it to and get it done...will any auto shop work?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:26 pm

It depends on your mechanical ability.
The rear is easy, but the front requires you to remove the struts and disassemble/reassemble them.
Folks that are good take about 3 hours for the whole thing - I took the entire weekend - I had to take the front struts to a tire shop to get the CRD springs compressed (410lbs/inch - killed my cheapie spring compressors)
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=26190

and I got mine from All-J's - maybe a little more expensive - but you can talk to them and they know KJ's.

Frostednutz · **Posted:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:53 am

i would have to agree it took me a total of 8 hours to complete by myself even with an auto hobby shop full of toys. compact gun made things easy for the most part. i would suggest that when you take out the front assembly borrow a buddys car and get the spacers put in for you... saves you lots of time and effort. oh and a racheting strap is your best friend. just remember to look for extra bolts cause you could forget something real important. *cough* (stupid front sway bar bolt) *cough*

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