Daystar 2" lift

[jeepingib]

I just finished installing the Daystar 2"lift. It is a spacer lift, but what sets it apart from the others is that it even includes a set of front lower control arms. Other than that it includes the same kit as most of the competition. 2" spacers front and back, extended bump stops, longer sway bar links, and shock extensions. I had a little bit of trouble with the driver front shock extension, but that was because I bashed the factory mount on a rock. I want to eventually change these out for the Metalcloak extensions, but that is a ways away. I installed it myself without a lift in around 5 hours, taking some liberal breaks. Oh, and the best part is that I was able to get it for only 270 on Amazon, which is a killer price.

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[Renegade]

Congratulations on getting your new lift on. The Daystar lifts offer quite a bit of value for the money. Two things to be aware of:
1. The Daystar control arm bushings wear quickly. Mine lasted about 5,000 miles before the metal sleeves started moving around inside the polyurethane.
2. The swaybar link bolts/nuts loosen. Use locktite on them.

Otherwise, it’s a great value, and you can do quite a lot with JL platform Jeeps with just a 2” budget lift. Enjoy!

 

[jeepingib]

I appreciate the advice. I consider this a starting point to build from. But this will allow me to do it one step at a time instead of spending a ton of money right away.

 

[Renegade]

I appreciate the advice. I consider this a starting point to build from. But this will allow me to do it one step at a time instead of spending a ton of money right away.

I’m with you 100% on this. Since installing the Gladiator equivalent lift, I’ve added an adjustable front track bar and adjustable lower control arms. I couldn’t afford a complete lift up front (and not many were available) and this lift allowed me to start really enjoying off roading this Jeep. It’s amazing what you can do with just a budget boost and tires!

 

[jeepingib]

I’m with you 100% on this. Since installing the Gladiator equivalent lift, I’ve added an adjustable front track bar and adjustable lower control arms. I couldn’t afford a complete lift up front (and not many were available) and this lift allowed me to start really enjoying off roading this Jeep. It’s amazing what you can do with just a budget boost and tires!

Exactly. I've been to all of the places that I can go within 6 hours or so. And the JL Rubicon is a impressive vehicle even in stock form. But last month I went out to Wolf Caves off road park here in Texas. And I came across the first obstacle, that I thought I should be able to climb, that I couldn't. So that meant that it was time for some changes. I'm pretty happy with this lift and the tiny bit of driving I did with it today.

But I am always planning for the future. I'll be splitting the fenders as well, and that should give me plenty of room for 37s. Then, little by little I'll be changing some things out. I really like Metalcloaks shock mounts. The rear is able to eliminate the low hanging stock one that I have smashed on rocks thoroughly, and the front seems like it will work better than stock with the 90° change of angle. Then I'll probably do springs to replace the spacers and allow more articulation. Not 100% sure which company yet. I'd like to ride in a Jeep that has the Synergy springs to compare.

 

[jeepingib]

Small update, added Fox shocks from the Mopar lift. And some slightly larger than stock wheels and tires.

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