New Daystar 2” Spacer lift

[Renegade]

Anyone who has installed this lift, or is planning to, needs to be aware that polyurethane bushings don’t last a long time. I am not upset with what this kit is for the money, as I planned to replace everything over time. Here are my control arm bushings with only 5,000 miles on them. I had not experienced any handling issues (yet). Fortunately a friend hooked me up with an upgrade at a great price!

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[Msnthrp]

Word of caution.The install instruction that came with my Daystar 2" lift that I installed said to use factory torque specs on the parts. I used the factory torque specs but the sway bar links could not handle the factory torque specs and crushed the metal sleeve in the first link I installed so I used 40 ftlb on the rest of them. I called and told Daystar what had happened and they sent out new ones. I think I'll will be looking for better sway bar links to upgrade them soon. That's the only problem I had with the install.

Had the same issue with the swaybar link sleeves and having read Rayzzz's post I did my best to limit the torque to only 45# but it was still too much and 2 sleeves collapsed... I searched the web and found some seamless steel sleeves that matched the dimensions of the ones from Daystar. Cost me about $3 each but if they hold up then it worth it. As soon as I get them I will post the results and hopefully this will be problem solved.

 

[Renegade]

Had the same issue with the swaybar link sleeves and having read Rayzzz's post I did my best to limit the torque to only 45# but it was still too much and 2 sleeves collapsed... I searched the web and found some seamless steel sleeves that matched the dimensions of the ones from Daystar. Cost me about $3 each but if they hold up then it worth it. As soon as I get them I will post the results and hopefully this will be problem solved.

And a link to where you bought them, please.

 

[Msnthrp]

And a link to where you bought them, please.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hillman...Seamless-Steel-Spacer-5-Pack-880421/204726213

There ya go!

 

[eaglerugby04]

Does anybody know if Daystar sells the kit minus the control arms? Based on the quality issues above and the fact that I might want to do more in the future I would rather spend the money on a set of adjustable control arms. All I can find without the control arms is just the leveling kit.

 

[WXman]

Does anybody know if Daystar sells the kit minus the control arms? Based on the quality issues above and the fact that I might want to do more in the future I would rather spend the money on a set of adjustable control arms. All I can find without the control arms is just the leveling kit.

I'm not sure why they sell control arms with a 2" kit to begin with. It's unnecessary. I just got the part #s for the coil spacers I wanted from Daystar's site and then bought them from the lowest price retailer, which in my case I think was JEGS. I did 2" front and 0.75" rear and it leveled up my truck real nice. The 2" fronts did come with shock extension brackets, which are BEEFY compared to the stuff I got with the Rough Country kit for my JL.

 

[Renegade]

I'm not sure why they sell control arms with a 2" kit to begin with. It's unnecessary. I just got the part #s for the coil spacers I wanted from Daystar's site and then bought them from the lowest price retailer, which in my case I think was JEGS. I did 2" front and 0.75" rear and it leveled up my truck real nice. The 2" fronts did come with shock extension brackets, which are BEEFY compared to the stuff I got with the Rough Country kit for my JL.

The control arms are 1/4” longer than stock, which helps correct caster. They also raise the brake line brackets to compensate for the added axle droop. Besides the 2” front spacers and front shock brackets, the kit also includes rear shock relocation brackets, 1.5” rear spacers, and front and rear swaybar links. Considering the $300 price, it’s quite a bit for the money, even if the control arm bushings wear fast.

 

[eaglerugby04]

The control arms are 1/4” longer than stock, which helps correct caster. They also raise the brake line brackets to compensate for the added axle droop. Besides the 2” front spacers and front shock brackets, the kit also includes rear shock relocation brackets, 1.5” rear spacers, and front and rear swaybar links. Considering the $300 price, it’s quite a bit for the money, even if the control arm bushings wear fast.

It really is, thats why I am really looking at it. Something to get it just a little higher without having to trash my perfectly good fox shocks and rubicon springs. Based on my research to do some of the trails around me I need just a little more lift to do them comfortably, and don't want to go crazy with bigger tires and an even bigger more costly lift.

I'm not sure why they sell control arms with a 2" kit to begin with. It's unnecessary. I just got the part #s for the coil spacers I wanted from Daystar's site and then bought them from the lowest price retailer, which in my case I think was JEGS. I did 2" front and 0.75" rear and it leveled up my truck real nice. The 2" fronts did come with shock extension brackets, which are BEEFY compared to the stuff I got with the Rough Country kit for my JL.

wxman this is the kit I am looking at.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/daystar/2-spacer-lift-kit-jeep-gladiator-jt

 

[MotoBrad]

Just installed the Daystar 2 inch lift in my Gladiator this weekend. I got it because I also just wanted something to tie me over until more lift kit options become available, to clear 37s (especially with my heavy warn winch upfront) and get some life out of the factory Rubicon Fox shocks.

Really unimpressed with the quality of the product though. Attached is a picture of the factory swaybar end link on the left, which looks beefy compared to the tiny weak daystar sleeves/bushings. They will definitely wear out and fail quickly. This kit screams mall krawl, I will not trust it to take me down a challenging trail. The instructions said to torque to factory spec, (60 ft.lbs. which they didn't provide) but at 40 ft. lbs. they squished and deformed... anything more than 35 lb.ft and they will blow. Pathetic. Now my suspension is weaker than stock, neat.

Also the instructions clearly state that all you need is a jack, stands, and a metric socket set. Yet the first step is to press the shitty plastic bushings into the components... so you need a press too, and it's a messy pain in the ass to do. They also didn't provide even close to enough grease. Kind of a joke.

I also experienced the control arm bushings were too tight for the factory bolts to go through. Luckily I had a really big drill bit and reamed them out a bit, which helped... but I still had to hammer the control arm bolts through with enough force that I doubt I'll be able to use them again. Threads will be all dull for sure.

I disliked the kit enough that I am not installing the rear. It's 3/4 inch higher in the front end for my truck. I am now on the hunt for 7.25" swaybar end links to replace the garbage Daystar ones. But I may just save up for a real lift kit. I would be shocked if these end links survive a year on my truck. Don't waste your money folks!

 

[WXman]

The control arms are 1/4” longer than stock, which helps correct caster. They also raise the brake line brackets to compensate for the added axle droop. Besides the 2” front spacers and front shock brackets, the kit also includes rear shock relocation brackets, 1.5” rear spacers, and front and rear swaybar links. Considering the $300 price, it’s quite a bit for the money, even if the control arm bushings wear fast.

It really is, thats why I am really looking at it. Something to get it just a little higher without having to trash my perfectly good fox shocks and rubicon springs. Based on my research to do some of the trails around me I need just a little more lift to do them comfortably, and don't want to go crazy with bigger tires and an even bigger more costly lift.




wxman this is the kit I am looking at.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/daystar/2-spacer-lift-kit-jeep-gladiator-jt

Yeah I understand what it is. I'm just saying it's unnecessary.

- Caster correction is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- Shock relocation in the rear is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- This kit will not level the truck
- Brake line relocation is not needed

I have 1/3rd the money invested in mine, my truck sits level, and I have completely flexed it out on the trails with 35" tires and haven't had a single issue.

Just my $0.02

 

[Rayzzz]

I decided to throw out the Datstar rear sway bar links an weld in 1-5/8 extensions in the stock sway bar links. I'm working on welding up some disconnects out of the stock front now.

My jeep likes my money

 

[Renegade]

Yeah I understand what it is. I'm just saying it's unnecessary.

- Caster correction is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- Shock relocation in the rear is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- This kit will not level the truck
- Brake line relocation is not needed

I have 1/3rd the money invested in mine, my truck sits level, and I have completely flexed it out on the trails with 35" tires and haven't had a single issue.

Just my $0.02

Isn’t it nice to have choices? We get to buy whichever lift configuration satisfies our desires (as long as our budget permits).

 

[Bjeepz]

The control arms are 1/4” longer than stock, which helps correct caster. They also raise the brake line brackets to compensate for the added axle droop. Besides the 2” front spacers and front shock brackets, the kit also includes rear shock relocation brackets, 1.5” rear spacers, and front and rear swaybar links. Considering the $300 price, it’s quite a bit for the money, even if the control arm bushings wear fast.

Or for $300 one could simply purchase quality control arms that don't need to be messed around with. For the average person who is not doing the work themselves something like this ends up being a time consuming waste of money. The brake lines are long enough to compensate for the extra down travel with the shock spacer so the mount is of no benefit.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Yeah I understand what it is. I'm just saying it's unnecessary.

- Caster correction is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- Shock relocation in the rear is not needed at and below 2" of lift
- This kit will not level the truck
- Brake line relocation is not needed

I have 1/3rd the money invested in mine, my truck sits level, and I have completely flexed it out on the trails with 35" tires and haven't had a single issue.

Just my $0.02

So what you are saying is pretty much all I need to lift is just the spacers and front shock extensions and I should be good? If so thats awesome. Sounds like all the other stuff in the kit is kind of unnecessary then with a 2 inch lift. I plan on keeping the rake so 2" all around is good with me.

 

[Jeff00454]

You can use the Mopar control arms out of the 2" lift kit PN# 68322798AA they are 1/4 " longer and should help with Caster, they come ready to install and work great. I used them on my JL after I upgraded to a stock Rubicon takeoff suspension on my sport. In my opinion, Jeep would not provide new control arms in the 2" lift kit if it was not needed and I do think the Jeeps are on the low side of the caster spec when lifted. I Plan to use the Mopar control arms and a 2" (maybe RC) spacer lift on my JT Overland. Will upgrade to factory fox shocks when I see them, I just cannot afford the Mopar Lift. Additionally, I will be running 35"s on Fuel wheels that are on their way.

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