Daystar 2.5 vs Mopar 4 lift
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Bristol, NH
the leveling kit is for a 2500 not a 1500. I to have been researching the idea of leveling my truck, no lift just level, and $2500 is a little much to get the look. but from what I've read a front leveling kit will not void the warranty on the engine or tranny just the componants involved, the front end. if you go more extreme like 3'' front 1'' back the more you lift the more problems you have like tire wabble at high speed, and things getting stressed. I'm looking for a 1.5 front spacer that will lift the front maybe 2" get the wheels aligned when im done.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Mandeville,La.
was at the dealer today. mopar has a 3" and a 4" lift. quoted $2200.00 for either plus labor. got home and measured the stance of my truck.
frt= 36 1/8" rear= 39 3/8" . so it looks like i would hve to go with the 4" anyway. looked at ranchos web site, and as stated earlier, $1599.99 for thier 4". and if you buy the high end shocks you get a $500.00 debit card. i geuss all this adds up to me not doing anything for a while.
frt= 36 1/8" rear= 39 3/8" . so it looks like i would hve to go with the 4" anyway. looked at ranchos web site, and as stated earlier, $1599.99 for thier 4". and if you buy the high end shocks you get a $500.00 debit card. i geuss all this adds up to me not doing anything for a while.
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From: beavercreek, OH
what happens if you don't want a lift.... Just something to level the truck.... If you put a 3 or 4 inch lift on the corners you still will have the front rake so whats the point of spending $2500
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From: Bristol, NH
Someone corect me if I am wrong but to my understanding the lift is called a 4" inch lift but in actuality it lifts the front 4 inches ans the rear about 2 inches. Every lift kit out there does this they advertise 4 inches but you onle get it in the front not the rear. usually the truck sits a little higher in the front. That is whay I have stayed away from them as well. I just want the front up a little.
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From: Georgia
i have the daystar lift/level kit and i have no problems what so ever. i was playing in my pasture last night in 4wd and didnt feel any shaking or any of the above. i dont know why mine is different from everybody elses but i love it and would recommend it.
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From: Mandeville,La.
you would still have the rake, won't do anything to level the truck. not to mention it comes with it own set of problems like having to move/extend everything.
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From: Mandeville,La.
Someone corect me if I am wrong but to my understanding the lift is called a 4" inch lift but in actuality it lifts the front 4 inches ans the rear about 2 inches. Every lift kit out there does this they advertise 4 inches but you onle get it in the front not the rear. usually the truck sits a little higher in the front. That is whay I have stayed away from them as well. I just want the front up a little.
you get more lift in the front to compensate for the rear being higher. this way it levels and lifts the truck. if it was 4f and 4r you would still have the rake.
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Someone corect me if I am wrong but to my understanding the lift is called a 4" inch lift but in actuality it lifts the front 4 inches ans the rear about 2 inches. Every lift kit out there does this they advertise 4 inches but you onle get it in the front not the rear. usually the truck sits a little higher in the front. That is whay I have stayed away from them as well. I just want the front up a little.