anyone that was curious about the new daystar lift using ONLY front top spacer

[NJrunner11]

yes they now make an "easier" lift that only uses top spacers rather than both, however you can still get the old setup. the new "easier" setup is 10 dollars more... below is a copy of the email i sent and the reply i got


We are still using the front setup that has a preload spacer and separate
top spacer, we find that works better than running all top spacer. We are
happy to get you the kit from Daystar that has the new style spacer that
doesn't require strut disassembly if you want, I believe it's about 10.00
more for the kit.
Our kit has the front and rear spacer kits, that is all that is needed to
lift the truck.
Let me know if you need more info.
Thanks,
Wheeler's


-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Hickman Jr [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:14 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: question about daystar 2.5" lift for 2004 Toyota 4runner

The ad on your page shows the daystar 2.5" front and 2.0" back lift selling
for 150$. The picture also shows that the front lift has the preload and
topout spacers. Is this correct? From what ive been reading on forums and
from a few other people that the new daystar lift only uses the topout
spacer in the front as a sort of "easy install". Im not sure if your picture
is old, or these people are wrong, but id like to confirm everything that is
included in the lift and also confirm the price of 150$ for the front and
back lift. THANKS!

in reference to: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/03up4rundstrlift.htm

 

[J.A.]

Is it still available soley because they still have old stock left, or does daystar still produce the old kit?

 

[NJrunner11]

he didnt really specify, but it sounds like its still available through daystar... the new setup is just an option for those who dont want the preload...

i think. reguardless i ordered mine.

 

[J.A.]

Here is the response from DS regarding weather or not they continue to produce the old style lift kit. It first it says they dont make it anymore but then finishes up by saying that they will make it for Wheelers if they want it as they buy in bulk. Hope that clears up some confusion.



Quoting Don McMillan <[email protected]>:

> We do not make that type of kit any more for the 4-runner. We did it so
> customer could install it easier and can be used on a X-reas suspension
> 4-runners with no issues.
> Wheelers buys them in bulk and we will make them if for him.
> Hop this answers your question.
>
> Sincerely
> Don McMillan
> Daystar
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J.A. [mailto:***@***4runners.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:41 PM
> To: Sales DL; Don McMillan
> Subject: Daystar KT09115BK info needed
>
> Do you still offer the 2003-2009 4Runner KT09115BK comfort ride lift kit
> in the traditional topout/preload style, or have you stopped producing
> that and only make the easy install (topout spacer only) style.
> Wheelers offroad still has the old style kit and we wanted to know if
> you still manufacturer them that way or do they just have a bunch of old
> stock left and once it goes it is gone forever?
>
> By the way, your traditional style topout/preload was a great kit and it
> is a shame you stopped making it, any reasons you can comment on why?
> Having some preload, while not as much as the Cornfed brand, was a good
> idea to minimize the possibility of overextension on the CV and ball
> joints, etc. while maintaining ride quality as much as possible.
>
> Thanks for any info you can provide in regards to this matter.
>
> J.A.
> Webmaster
> http://www.top4runners.com
>