daystar leveling kit..will this fit??
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thatmaceguy
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Nothing about the Daystar spacers will affect the operation of the shocks.
Decipher
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Yes, they will fit. You can always call Daystar to confirm but the FJ and 4Runner spacers are interchangeable.
I know for a fact that the spacer lifts cause premature failure on other platforms but the Toyota’s seem to hold up well to them. If you’re not off roading and want the lift without the need for upgrades, you can’t beat the price.
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I know for a fact that the spacer lifts cause premature failure on other platforms but the Toyota’s seem to hold up well to them. If you’re not off roading and want the lift without the need for upgrades, you can’t beat the price.
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mlnhtrang
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i called daystar and spoke with tech support this morning. gave them the part number and they said its for fj's only and will not work. however, i remember reading somewhere on the forums that t4r and fj's suspension are interchangeable so i figured i'd ask on here and confirm.
as of right now, i dont plan on doing any off roading. plus, i rarely drive my t4r these days.. probably like once or twice ever 2 weeks since i have a work vehicle i use. everntually ill be upgrading the suspension to either bilsteins or icons later down the line. just not something i need to put out the money for. i didnt even plan on doing the daystar leveling at all but since theyre free, i was thinking why not?
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Plainview604
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the Daystar kit can be a good option if either a) you don't off-road much or b) you have a newer rig and want to wait to wear out the stock suspension a bit before you rip it out and get nothing for it.
I'm currently in the B camp. Yes i could rip all the suspension and XREAS out of my 2017 Limited by why not do the spacer lift for almost nothing, see how i like it and a couple years down the road do a full suspension upgrade? Then at least for the time being i can get some extra clearance without breaking the bank.
Everyone has different ways of going about things and there is no right or wrong way to mod your rig. Everyone has different circumstances however I find it funny how many find a spacer lift so abhorrent yet they see no issue with ripping out a brand new 6000 dollar suspension system (which they paid for in the purchase price), getting nothing for it and replacing it with a 4-5000 dollar aftermarket suspension system so they can do light to NO off-roading with it...
I'm currently in the B camp. Yes i could rip all the suspension and XREAS out of my 2017 Limited by why not do the spacer lift for almost nothing, see how i like it and a couple years down the road do a full suspension upgrade? Then at least for the time being i can get some extra clearance without breaking the bank.
Everyone has different ways of going about things and there is no right or wrong way to mod your rig. Everyone has different circumstances however I find it funny how many find a spacer lift so abhorrent yet they see no issue with ripping out a brand new 6000 dollar suspension system (which they paid for in the purchase price), getting nothing for it and replacing it with a 4-5000 dollar aftermarket suspension system so they can do light to NO off-roading with it...
mlnhtrang
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so the difference in part number between daystar KT09134BK for 2010-2017 4runner and daystar KT09124BK for 2007-2014 fj shouldnt matter right? would the kdss be affected in any way? hopefully no leaning issues.
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adio3x
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Do you wheel your rig? Well I do, I wouldn't put a daystar lift on even if I got it for free.
Some good reading FYI (scroll down) https://www.chitown4x4.com/tech-center.html
You all have nice new rigs, why put something so cheap on your $35k+ vehicles? If you want a cheap but good quality lift, go OME.
Believe what you want, do what you want, it's your rig. I myself have seen a daystar lift literally crumble shocks on a low mileage 3rd gen, doing "light" wheeling. No thanks.
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ECUDrummer
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Ding Ding Ding. This right here.
This is exactly right. At the end of the day do what you want, but not one person on here can guarantee that there will not be a lean after the lift.
Plainview604
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Because the OME ride is quite harsh on road and is 5x the cost of the spacer lift? Actually in this case its "free" vs 1000 dollars. If he starts to wear out his suspension then change it at a later date for all new suspension. Either way brand new or worn out you are getting nothing for the stock 4Runner suspension parts. I see little risk in the above poster putting on the Daystar lift. If he doesn't like it he can remove it. If he wants to wheel hardcore then obviously there are much better options.
Seems like a bit of apples to oranges comparison IMO
When discussing modding it seems like there is always the "well if you are going to do x just do y for a bit more its way better" and then before you know it you have spent thousands more overall for something you may not even need depending on what you use your 4Runner for.
My two cents with OME suspension and it is great bang for buck offroad but I have driving in the city/freeway with it on a 5th gen and it wasn't very pleasant compared to stock.
Brandon H
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He is exactly right. Here is some more reading for you
Slee - An overview of Toyota IFS Suspenison Lifts
adio3x
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But you're still not getting the principal of my post.
Either don't get something shitty and keep it stock or spend the money on something that has quality. All suspension lifts are going to ride harsh, it's just something to get used too. You can have $10k long travel suspension and it's still going to ride rough. So just cause it's free, you should take it? Here, here's some meth, take it. Actually, brand new or worn out, what he does get is years of trouble free driving. If he slaps that daystar on now, he might get a solid year or two, he might even have a LBJ snap and cause his wheel to buckle down on the highway causing a terrible roll, who knows, I wouldn't risk that.
Would you put non forged Rota wheels on a La Ferarri just cause you got them for free from a friend or would you just roll around on stock forged wheels? To me it's a no brainer, but like I said before, your rig, your money, your life.
I've owned my 5th gen for over 8 years, there's certain things that I would've done differently if I had known, you live and you learn. This is just information that I've acquired and now passing to other members.
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Decipher
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So are the masses of people using spacers on the rear with their Bilstein 5100s cashing out their systems too?
I am genuinely asking because I don’t think a single person has argued the spacers are better than full suspension. Even the OP acknowledged that. However, there are a ton of people using the exact daystar spacers the OP is wanting to use but catching no flack. What gives?
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I am genuinely asking because I don’t think a single person has argued the spacers are better than full suspension. Even the OP acknowledged that. However, there are a ton of people using the exact daystar spacers the OP is wanting to use but catching no flack. What gives?
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mrblah
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people who mess up their suspension typically don't post their stupidity online.
Its well documented on other vehicles that going offroad w/ a spacer lift can induce failure on the shocks. So the question is what you plan on doing with your vehicle once you put a spacer lift on. If you plan on mall crawling, you will be fine.
In the end of the day, its your car and your money. Just know the limits of your suspension lift. My buddy has a daystar lift on his limited, but he doesn't go offroading at all, and doesn't want to tear out his Xreas. He's totally happy with his lift.
Google is your friend.
Its well documented on other vehicles that going offroad w/ a spacer lift can induce failure on the shocks. So the question is what you plan on doing with your vehicle once you put a spacer lift on. If you plan on mall crawling, you will be fine.
In the end of the day, its your car and your money. Just know the limits of your suspension lift. My buddy has a daystar lift on his limited, but he doesn't go offroading at all, and doesn't want to tear out his Xreas. He's totally happy with his lift.
Google is your friend.
Decipher
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^You state other vehicles, and I agree. What I can’t seem to find a strong consensus on is the 4Runner, which is what the OP wants to know.
I’ve heard a convincing number of people using the spacers and doing moderate off roading without an issue. This includes the larger number of people using spacers with their 5100s and not just those using the spacer lift. I see very low failure rates on the 4Runner. It seems like an anomaly that the runner holds up like this.
I just want to know why we don’t hear about these horrible failures from anyone using the 5100s if the spacers are so evil. For the record, I’m running the 5100s. Best money I’ve spent on my truck. I just don’t care for the scare tactics when the OP made his intentions well known.
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I’ve heard a convincing number of people using the spacers and doing moderate off roading without an issue. This includes the larger number of people using spacers with their 5100s and not just those using the spacer lift. I see very low failure rates on the 4Runner. It seems like an anomaly that the runner holds up like this.
I just want to know why we don’t hear about these horrible failures from anyone using the 5100s if the spacers are so evil. For the record, I’m running the 5100s. Best money I’ve spent on my truck. I just don’t care for the scare tactics when the OP made his intentions well known.
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timber725
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I have had my daystar lift since 2004 on my 2003 4runner. It may not be as good as any coilovers but it has worked just as well as rigs with coilovers in taking my truck to the same places. My shocks front shocks and springs are still the original. The rear are still the original springs.
I am planning to upgrade to coilovers and splurge on Icons or Kings only because I want not need.
To OP, I say if you're going to DIY the install, then do it. Cost you nothing but time. When you're ready for the next setup and you know how you're going to use what you want, then spend the money and get exactly what you want.
I am planning to upgrade to coilovers and splurge on Icons or Kings only because I want not need.
To OP, I say if you're going to DIY the install, then do it. Cost you nothing but time. When you're ready for the next setup and you know how you're going to use what you want, then spend the money and get exactly what you want.
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adio3x
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I wasn't try to single anyone out, this simply was the first daystar lift thread that I saw and wanted to share some facts with the OP or others looking to put death spacers on.
