Need help deciding on lift. Looking at the Daystar 1-3/4" lift. Is it worth getting the shocks with this lift. Or should I just get a leveling kit. Have 285/70R17 Falken's. It is my DD and used on light trails. Thanks

 

If you can, I would get proper shocks that can handle the near 2" lift.

I'm running the 1.75" lift on my JK now. I have the front spacers installed 'with' the factory isolators, and the rear spacers 'without'. Helps level out the JK's stance. Also, not using their provided bumpstops. I've heard complaints that they're too stiff and have little give.

I ran the lift for about a year and a half, but then pulled it out last fall. Just wanted to see how the stock suspension handled. Just this past weekend I put it back in. I am running aftermarket shocks, but at standard stock lengths. I spent a good amount of time measuring the extended length of the shocks, and where the ride-height is in relation to that before and after the spacers were put in. To be honest, I'm not comfortable with how close to the end of the shocks travel things are at with the spacers installed. I'm guessing there is about 3" of downward travel left - dont have my specs handy. The ride is a little more harsh with the spacers in due to where the shocks are riding in their stroke.

So yes, in my opinion, getting proper shocks at the same time is worthwhile.

 

Thanks. That is what I have been wondering about. What do you think about the Daystar shocks?

 

I'm actually not familiar with them... I dont believe they were available when I had purchased my lift. Hopefully others can chime in with feedback on them...

I think my idea setup would be to run Bilstein 5100 series shocks. I "believe" there are models available that will handle from a 0-2" lift, but I had a hard time confirming that when I was in the market for them.

 

Ok, thanks

 

Here is mine with the Daystar 1 3/4 Lift, on stock shocks. I will agree with above post about the ride, it is harsh.

 

If its the puck lift your talking about, it is specifically made for stock suspension, according the the sales rep. In past write ups it stats that if you want the stock feeling but be higher, the puck lift is for you. If you want to do MOAB then it is not. For the money, Im digging it, gives it a cool stance.

 

I have the Daystar 1-3/4" pucks on mine right now along with the rubi springs from a JKU. Gave it a decent boost and it rides just like the factory. I have always planned on putting a real lift on but in the meantime this does great while I save for my lift.

 

I installed the Daystar 1" BL. I think it actually rides better than factory. I had a couple of questions as I was installing it, and found their customer service to be very responsive as well. I went with a Teraflex 2.5 BB, which I like equally as much.

 

I purchased the Pro Comp 1.75" lift which is the same as the Daystar to a T. It was $99 shipped on ebay, can't argue with that price.