singleshot
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I read many threads here about the best way to level my 2007 Sport 4x4 and figured I'd start out with the 1" Budget Spacer Kit from Daystar. I picked it up from 4Wheelparts.com for around $45.
The kit is different than the one that Daystar shows on their website. It now comes with 6 stud extensions instead of replacement studs. This made it a whole lot easier than taking apart the strut & spring.
If you are going to attempt this install, I would use Bulldog's write-up as a guide.
Although, he mentions removing the tie-rods, I did not have to do this. I did un-bolt the sway arm connections on both sides from the spindle and rotate it up out of the way. This allowed me to remove the strut much easier.
Also, I borrowed a pitman arm puller from the local parts store and this made separating the upper A-arm ball joint very simple.
Make sure you remove the brake line brackets from the spindle and upper A-arm for additional clearance.
Definitely use Bulldog's technique of the up side down bottle jack when re-connecting the upper A-arm ball joint. Made it simple.
This install wasn't that bad but it's not as easy as their instructions make it appear. Plus, if you're doing this in the driveway using a jack and jack-stands, it's killer on your knees, back and shoulders (if you're 45 like me). The 3 nuts on the top of the strut are killers. The 2 closest to you aren't too bad, but the inner most nut is brutal to remove.
The kit is different than the one that Daystar shows on their website. It now comes with 6 stud extensions instead of replacement studs. This made it a whole lot easier than taking apart the strut & spring.
If you are going to attempt this install, I would use Bulldog's write-up as a guide.
Although, he mentions removing the tie-rods, I did not have to do this. I did un-bolt the sway arm connections on both sides from the spindle and rotate it up out of the way. This allowed me to remove the strut much easier.
Also, I borrowed a pitman arm puller from the local parts store and this made separating the upper A-arm ball joint very simple.
Make sure you remove the brake line brackets from the spindle and upper A-arm for additional clearance.
Definitely use Bulldog's technique of the up side down bottle jack when re-connecting the upper A-arm ball joint. Made it simple.
This install wasn't that bad but it's not as easy as their instructions make it appear. Plus, if you're doing this in the driveway using a jack and jack-stands, it's killer on your knees, back and shoulders (if you're 45 like me). The 3 nuts on the top of the strut are killers. The 2 closest to you aren't too bad, but the inner most nut is brutal to remove.
