Upper strut plate

JMSMN · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:32 pm

Is it necessary to run the daystar USP when running a lift. I am goping to be running a OME HD and rancho lift. Are there any pros or cons to just using the factory USP? Thanks for the input.

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:35 pm

nope ya don't have to

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:46 pm

Where the heck are people buying Daystar upper strut plates for the KJ?

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:55 pm

no se thunderbirddrogadicto

JMSMN · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:16 pm

http://jeepinbyal.com/prod-Daystar_Stru ... H-583.aspx

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:07 pm

Only necessary if you are running a spacer. i.e., daystar, frankenlift, etc.. Not necessary if you only running a full coil suspension.

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:13 pm

JeepinJarhead03 wrote:

no se thunderbirddrogadicto

Que?

Thanks JSMN

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:17 pm

i don't know what junkie is in spanish, but drug addict is drogadicto which is close enough :lol:

suero · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:31 pm

JeepinJarhead03 wrote:

i don't know what junkie is in spanish, but drug addict is drogadicto which is close enough :lol:

Junkie "chatarra" :wink:

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:40 pm

He set you straight jarhead!

JMSMN · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:47 pm

Guess I should of mentioned that am going to be putting a .75" rustys spacer in also.

Guest · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:15 am

That is also what ThunderbirdJunkie was considering.

BTW-sorry for effing up your name :lol:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:55 am

JMSMN wrote:

Guess I should of mentioned that am going to be putting a .75" rustys spacer in also.

why?

JMSMN · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:24 am

Want just a little more lift than just the spring.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:48 am

But a cheap clevis will do the same and also not preload the spring. I am still not a fan of spacers inside the spring for lift. Don't see the real advantage except lift and like I said you can do it better ways.
I have as much lift as a Franky and no spacers inside :wink:

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:10 am

what tom said

thanks suero!

thunderbirdchatarra has a nice ring to it, calling you that for the rest of your life!

JMSMN · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:58 pm

tommudd wrote:

But a cheap clevis will do the same and also not preload the spring. I am still not a fan of spacers inside the spring for lift. Don't see the real advantage except lift and like I said you can do it better ways.
I have as much lift as a Franky and no spacers inside :wink:

So I should stay from the spacers.

Already ordered them. With the spacer, does it affect the ride (worse or better) with the spring compressed? Will it wear out the spring out faster? If I do run the spacers will I need the daystar strut plate?

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:39 pm

IF you choose to run LIFT springs AND the .75 rustys poly spacer INSIDE the spring assembly, you need the Daystar steel top plate. thats too much stuff to put inside the assembly with the stock top plate.

the frankenlift uses Rancho OR Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu Heavy Duty coil springs Daystar steel top strut plate, and a 3/4" poly spacer inside the assembly

i have Rancho shocks and Old Man Emu heavy duty springs with a 3/8" aluminum clevis ring, and VERY happy with them with the stock plastic bumper

i added a JeepinbyAl 1/4" INTERNAL spring ring between the stock top plate and the rubber isolator because i have the ARB bumper, wanted a tad bit higher in the front because the bumper is so heavy. i have no other internal spacers, or spacers ABOVE the top plate

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