daystar spacer seating

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

I slapped these on while at the office waiting out a storm. I noticed I had to hammer and tap them on as they didnt want to slide all the way on easy.
I also noticed they dont sit all the way flush with the bottom. Did I do something wrong? Will the weight of the Jeep on the spring seat them?

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:19 pm

Pressure of the spring compressed will flatten them right out.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

I assumed as much.

Thanks.

I got everything ready to install....now for the "buddy help" and time to get it done :juggle:

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

ok well i am still having an issue and getting comflicting info from users as to whether or not I have to have the Daystar top plate. I currently do not have it. I am hearing from some mechanics that without it they will not be able to compress the OEM spring enough to fit the OEM plate with the Daystar 2.5 spacer under it.

help?!?!

At The Helm · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:06 pm

If you don't have the top plates i would just scrap the spacer idea all together. The oem springs will probably compress into the stock top plates, but the ride is going to be horrible. Also with the springs under all that extra stress, they are going to sag way faster and you'll be doing another lift in 6 months tops. Its your Jeep, but i would just put ome springs in it and be done.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:19 pm

You do have to have Daystar top plates to use the Daystar spacers. Too much compression with OEM top plates. The Daystar top plates in effect, lengthen the shock shaft to account for the spacer.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

long_tall_texan wrote:

You do have to have Daystar top plates to use the Daystar spacers. Too much compression with OEM top plates. The Daystar top plates in effect, lengthen the shock shaft to account for the spacer.

that makes sense to what I originally thought.

OME springs work fine with OEM plates?

what front springs be good to match with the rear 2.5" daystar spacer?

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:12 am

OME 927, but not in combo with spacers. Just new front springs and rear spacers.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

long_tall_texan wrote:

OME 927, but not in combo with spacers. Just new front springs and rear spacers.

yea. I was thinking new front springs with my stock plates and my KYB's up front. then run the daystar spacer in the rear.

whats a good place to get these 927? edit - the 927 state 1.5" lift....how is that gonna work with 2.5" rear daystar?

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:36 am

Jeepin by Al, 4 Wheel Parts, or any other OME dealer.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:22 pm

You get more than 1.5 inches of lift
plus you can add even more lift if you want real easy

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

927 are heavy springs. to be used with bumper, bar, or winch.

this jeep will have none. so why not 926?!

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:03 am

926 are a bit softer ride, but most go with 927 anyway. They give a little more height and are not a rough ride. I have 927 on my 2wd with no heavy bumper or winch and it rides great. If you are concerned and want a softer more spongy ride, go ahead and get the 926 springs.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

ever bought them from here?
http://www.offroadtuff.com/jeepsuspension.php

4WD states the part number is discontinued.

long_tall_texan · **Posted:** Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:31 pm

Nope.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:55 pm

They changed their numbers some
try
2927 for the front
rears would be
2948s etc

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

tommudd wrote:

They changed their numbers some
try
2927 for the front
rears would be
2948s etc

ill contact 4WD and try again using our club account

blackwidowkj06 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:56 pm

You need the top plates. I run the Daystar spacer lift, so I would know.
Go OME and you won't regret it.

j-rod · **Joined:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 pm **Posts:** 201

it looks like OME is going to happen. as you saw in my pic request thread. :jester:

blackwidowkj06 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:07 pm

j-rod wrote:

it looks like OME is going to happen. as you saw in my pic request thread. :jester:

I saw that too (the picture thread), but was watching the LSU v. Georgia SEC Championship Game; so I really didn't see where you said the OME lift won.

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