Why not ReadyLift?

[dylanc]

So I know the issue of lift/level kits has been beaten to death, but Im curious to know why everybody goes for the cornfed spacers and nobody talks about options such as the ReadyLift. ReadyLift is a spacer that goes on TOP of the strut so theres no pre-load. Cornfed is the typical spacer lift that extends the length of the spring, thus adding preload. From what Ive read, the added preload of the 2" Cornfed isnt a big deal and the ride quality is fine (wish I could say the same about my Ram w/ 2.5" spacer). However, I have heard nothing but good things about the ReadyLift 2.25" lift, and that stock ride is 100% preserved.

I have not tried either product so I wont say one is better than the other, thats actually what Im trying to figure out. I will be ordering one soon and am just curious why Cornfed is so popular on the site and ReadyLift hasnt really been mentioned much at all. Any thoughts?

 

[NJrunner11]

not sure but im curious to learn the pros and cons as well as the price difference.... i was going to go cornfed but now looking into daystar as it is about 100 bucks cheaper

i change my mind every day so im waiting a week or two to pull the trigger but right now im leaning towards the daystar 2.5/2 for 150$ rather than the cornfed 2/1 for 264$

 

[dylanc]

ReadyLift price

For the record, the ReadyLift kit goes for about $230.

This lifts the front 2.25" and does not include anything for the rear. If you want to lift the rear a bit too then you have to add for that.

ReadyLift doesnt seem to be the cheapest, but its not that much more. If it keeps the front in better alignment so my tires last longer itll pay the difference right there. We will see....

 

[NJrunner11]

unless im reading something wrong daystar 2.5" front and 2" back is going for 150$.... as far as spacers i dont see any difference between those and cornfed and for 100$ less that seems to be my best idea...

what exactly is readylift? are they simply spacers? 230$ for front spacers seems rediculous so im assuming it has to be something more....

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[J.A.]

unless im reading something wrong daystar 2.5" front and 2" back is going for 150$.... as far as spacers i dont see any difference between those and cornfed and for 100$ less that seems to be my best idea...

what exactly is readylift? are they simply spacers? 230$ for front spacers seems rediculous so im assuming it has to be something more....

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You are correct in saying that the Daystar kit is cheaper considering the Readylift has no rear end parts and have to be sourced elsewhere. The new Daystar kits are 100% topout so it would be very similar to the readylift kit. The Cornfed kit is not the same as it it primarily preload lift.

 

[phishtaco]

From my old Tacoma knowledge, but I am not a suspension whiz...Putting the entire lift spacer above the coil pack will cause over extension of your ball joints.

 

[chaz]

ready lift

its always better to do the suspension the right way , not spacers , its the cheaters way & will not perform as well (wheel travel,etc.) a 1.5 to 2 in. spacer is not that bad but 2 or more might/can cause problems later down the road. i have a 1 & 1/4 daystar frt spacer if ya want it . it will bring the frt up 2 & 1/2. (free-just pay for shipping) but think about adj. coilovers .

 

[1BadGixxer]

I know this from experience... A 2" front lift that is all preload will put too nuch negative pressure on the front shocks from overextension and eventually (a couple weeks) ruin them. It happened on my ranchos on my truck. But, on the flip side, a front spacer lift with no preload, just a top spacer will put too much angle on the front components and wear them down, not to mention the angle of the CV's up front.

 

[mangus7175]

I personally would rather replace my whole suspension and go with an OME lift as opposed to spacers. Especially if you're planning on hitting trails.

 

[chaz]

lift

do yourself a favor, listen to these guys. its better to spend alittle more money now, than ALOT more later. back in the day , there was an old commercial with a mech. saying- you can pay me now, OR YOU CAN PAY ME LATER!

 

[mangus7175]

I guess if you are looking at the perspective of lowering cars, spacers is to cutting the stock springs on a car to lower it. In this case you're lifting the ride obviously. They are both considered to be shortcuts and may bring temporary results but will lead to more costly repairs as you are modifying current suspension. Bite the bullet now or save the $$$ for the real deal JMO. Get some OME's or some HOE's/ICONs that will definitely bring better results.

Wish I had your problem though...as I can't really touch my runner....damn 2WD :bash:

 

[J.A.]

I know this from experience... A 2" front lift that is all preload will put too nuch negative pressure on the front shocks from overextension and eventually (a couple weeks) ruin them. It happened on my ranchos on my truck. But, on the flip side, a front spacer lift with no preload, just a top spacer will put too much angle on the front components and wear them down, not to mention the angle of the CV's up front.

In theory this may be correct, you really dont want all preload or all topout. But show me more than a very few people that have actually had the issues you mention and especially in a few weeks time?

 

[J.A.]

Re: ready lift

its always better to do the suspension the right way , not spacers , its the cheaters way & will not perform as well (wheel travel,etc.) a 1.5 to 2 in. spacer is not that bad but 2 or more might/can cause problems later down the road. i have a 1 & 1/4 daystar frt spacer if ya want it . it will bring the frt up 2 & 1/2. (free-just pay for shipping) but think about adj. coilovers .

Please explain to us in detail how spacers are not the right way for some peoples needs. And show us people with real issues caused by spacers down the road.

 

[NJrunner11]

i dont 4wheel except MAYBE once a month ride down a 2 mile dirt road to go fishing

the spacers are for cosmetics only

so for ME spending 200 bucks is the right solution..

 

[1BadGixxer]

In theory this may be correct, you really dont want all preload or all topout. But show me more than a very few people that have actually had the issues you mention and especially in a few weeks time?

Go to www.TitanTalk.com and search "Daystar". Here you will find plenty of front strut over-preload issue.

 

[chaz]

lift

he might not get any issues with a 2 in. lift up front, but any higher & maybe with the 2, what he might get is a creeking sound , which can come from not repositioning the sway bar. (ie lowering, end links) but im speaking of other vechicles,(ones that ive had also) & maybe not the 4runner. chances are, he ll be ok. its a start anyway.

 

[J.A.]

Go to www.TitanTalk.com and search "Daystar". Here you will find plenty of front strut over-preload issue.

I dont live in an area where i can get into any serious wheeling on a regular basis so therefore keeping my XREAS is the priority.

But please help me/us learn here...if switching to a "real" lift such as a spring/strut swap or a coilover solution, how are the following items not issues too:

1) if the coil/strut assembly is overall longer in legnth, wouldnt that be the same effect as a 100% topout solution and allow for more droop causing ball joint overextension, etc?

2) if the coil/strut is kept to the same legnth i am assuming either the coil is longer causing "preload" stress or the coil is a higher spring rate causing a much firmer ride perhaps more so than spacers?

3) if going to a coilover and cranking the stops down for more lift, doesnt that add preload stress as well?

I am not being facetious at all, just want to learn what you are preaching and since the issue of spacers not being a real lift comes up often maybe we can put the debate to rest. Thanks.

 

[dylanc]

So nobody has ANY thoughts whatsoever about the possble benefits of ReadyLift and their claim to keep stock geometries....

All Ive heard so far is that Daystar could be similar and costs less, but that all spacer lifts will mess up our trucks - not really the topic of this thread....

I know there are a ton of members on this site that have spacer lifts, maybe they could share their experiences.

Im still very surprised to know that I am the one and only person on this site that has bothered looking at ReadyLift, seeing as they have a unique looking product and what appears to be 100% satisfaction reviews.

 

[AmbideXtrous]

I have the Daystar 2.5/1.5 installed. I did the install in January. Since then I have gone on 7 offroad runs with a local 4x4 club. Some of the runs were trails and some were to a local offroad park. I have many tree pinstripes and even a couple dents to prove the difficulty of the trails that I run my spacer lifted 4Runner on. These aren't forest roads. These are real trails and areas with serious obstacles and to keep up with the Jeeps' you gotta perform. I have had no problems with my lift whatsoever. I use my 4R as my daily driver and still find myself screaming down the road, my Hankooks howling while I do 80 mph. The front end feels as rock solid as ever.

 

[J.A.]

So nobody has ANY thoughts whatsoever about the possble benefits of ReadyLift and their claim to keep stock geometries....

All Ive heard so far is that Daystar could be similar and costs less, but that all spacer lifts will mess up our trucks - not really the topic of this thread....

I know there are a ton of members on this site that have spacer lifts, maybe they could share their experiences.

Im still very surprised to know that I am the one and only person on this site that has bothered looking at ReadyLift, seeing as they have a unique looking product and what appears to be 100% satisfaction reviews.

You arent the only one who has looked at or evaluated the Readylift. It is just that since it is 100% topout people dont want that. The general concensus is that it will maintain the factory on road ride quality as there is no preload to the springs, but may cause overextension of either the ball joint or other suspension components. No one has shown that issue to materialize, but the potential is there if you put the rig in a full droop off road situation. Most people using a 100% topout spacer sized at 2.5-3" lift would probably use it for primarily on road situations and will never encounter the potential problem areas and therefore would be quite happy with the kit.