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Daystar 3/4" Spacer

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Default Daystar 3/4" Spacer

I installed the Daystar 3/4" spacer up front to help balance out some height loss from my LOD stubby and Winch. This has to be one of the easiest mods. I think to put both front coil spacers took about 30 to 40 minutes and cost $39. It looks a lot better! I should have taken pre and post pics, but didn't think it would be noticeable enough to show in pics. Sorry, I am sure I will get flamed with the "This thread is BS without pics" But it really was a worth while mod and very easy to do.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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im gonna take first credit
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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I to did the same mod for my LoD stinger and the winch will be installed this week. I won't post pics either so you aren't alone
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Ok, just for that, I am charging the batteries for the digital camera as we speak!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I installed my Daystar 3/4" level kit today. Here are some before and after shots. Taking actual measurements, it's just about a 1" addition. I'm using this because I plan to add a winch and bumper to the front. The rear will also help when I load up the Jeep with off road gear, the wife and kids!
I'd like to post those pics in this post so you can see them side by side on the same screen, but I don't know how to do it. Any help?
-Nathan
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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So I just added winch and bumper and I need a spacer. How are these installed? Stick them in the spring? or do you have to take the spring out and install on top? or am I completely ignorant.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by funtimes
So I just added winch and bumper and I need a spacer. How are these installed? Stick them in the spring? or do you have to take the spring out and install on top? or am I completely ignorant.
They slide in above the spring. Takes hardly any time to install.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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The work great, are cheap and can be installed in about 30 minutes.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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thanks, found a thread on the install seems quite easy to do.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Did almost the same thing. 1 3/4 up front and 3/4 in the rear. Corrected the pitch forward from the addition of bumper and winch. Not sure if it made the handle a tad twitchy. Otherwise looks better. Took about an hour. Remember to re-torque them bolts after a bit.
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