daystar lift (2.5) and shocks help

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:47 am

STINGN wrote:

ok, i just bought the daystar kit from some site for 149.95

but what about shocks, ill buy those too if they come in 2's of JBA or do they come individually?

is 4wheelonline.com a good site??

check local parts stores a lot of them carry or can get the Ranchos overnight in most cases...lifetime warranty as well if you need parts numbers ask.. :wink:

tonycrd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:54 pm

Before some one else says it:

Get extended bumpstops.

WHY?

See this:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=37164

KJ04 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:35 pm

tonycrd wrote:

Before some one else says it:

Get extended bumpstops.

WHY?

See this:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=37164

Gee Tony, they're already confused enough with shocks. Now you want to throw bump stops at them! :roll:

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:54 pm

baby steps ...as soon as they get the shocks fiqured out then baby steps on to bumpstops :wink:

STINGN · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:42 pm

got the shocks last night its going in tomorrow

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:04 am

tommudd wrote:

:lol:

baby steps ...as soon as they get the shocks fiqured out then baby steps on to bumpstops :wink:

HAHA you got jokes! :roll:

tonycrd · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:49 am

KJ04 wrote:

tonycrd wrote:

Before some one else says it:

Get extended bumpstops.

WHY?

See this:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=37164

Gee Tony, they're already confused enough with shocks. Now you want to throw bump stops at them! :roll:

I just wanted to show of with our Lift FAQ again. INC helped me out making it better.

tonycrd · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:49 am

KJ04 wrote:

tonycrd wrote:

Before some one else says it:

Get extended bumpstops.

WHY?

See this:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=37164

Gee Tony, they're already confused enough with shocks. Now you want to throw bump stops at them! :roll:

I just wanted to show of with our Lift FAQ again. INC helped me out making it better.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:23 pm

Tony - for your FAQ's

CRDSTU's custom springs were 465 lbs/in - he went with the thinner wire to allow more flex

the OME790's should bind - before Stu's (although I don't think anyone's tested them)

KJ04 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:28 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

the OME790's should bind - before Stu's (although I don't think anyone's tested them)

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:33 am

KJ04 wrote:

ATXKJ wrote:

the OME790's should bind - before Stu's (although I don't think anyone's tested them)

It will take more force to compress a 500lb/in spring than a 465lb/in spring
however Stu was specifically looking for wheel travel
a thinner wire allows the spring to be compressed more before the wires touch.
I think it was like 21mm vs 22 mm wire and with 11 coils - you end up with 11mm of coil compression difference

and you'd have to tweak the bumpstops to insure you don't coilbind.

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:07 pm

what brand would you guys recommend for a front strut?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:09 pm

For front shocks get OME or Rancho

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:14 pm

ok sweet. My dad was lookin on the internet the other night and found KYB. So I looked them up this morning and I couldnt find anything that helped with the lift aspect, and the only reason he picked them was bc they were 135 for a pair. But I dont quite trust what I have read for KYB's

Also if I end up getting rear shocks later how hard is it to do them by yourself?

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:26 pm

Rear shocks are very easy, 20 minutes maybe including getting tools out and having a beer :wink:

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:15 am

haha sounds good man.

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:26 am

You really need to do the rears also though, if not wait until you go over the first railroad track or speed bump a little too fast, 2 plus inches of extra travel means a lot!

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:24 am

Quicksilversurf917 wrote:

ok sweet. My dad was lookin on the internet the other night and found KYB. So I looked them up this morning and I couldnt find anything that helped with the lift aspect, and the only reason he picked them was bc they were 135 for a pair. But I dont quite trust what I have read for KYB's

Also if I end up getting rear shocks later how hard is it to do them by yourself?

I'd pony up the extra for the front Rancho 17505's, around $85.00 ea. + tax, as they have a lifetme warranty (No questions asked!). Advance Auto parts has them, and they will price match.... You have to ask upfront or they will charge full retail price!

For the rear you can go to a cheaper line of rear shock. I picked up a pair of Gabriel rear shocks for a 2002 Dodge Durango with a limited lifetime waranty from Auto Zone for $22.00 ea.. Same lenght as Rancho 17004's which are also for a Dodge Durango.

Rear shocks are very easy, one bolt on top, and one bolt on the bottom.

Good luck on your install, and you know where we are if you have a problem. :lol:

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:15 pm

tommudd wrote:

You really need to do the rears also though, if not wait until you go over the first railroad track or speed bump a little too fast, 2 plus inches of extra travel means a lot!

what am i gonna feel if i do go over a RR track?

daystar lift (2.5) and shocks help

Who is online