daystar vs other front spacer lifts

trainerdude · 11-09-2005, 02:56 PM

do any of you guys have an experience with the daystar lifts? is there set-up any different than cornfed, revtek,...? i the main reason i'm asking is for ride quality. i would like the lift to fit 285's with as close to stock ride as possible. off-road time is very limited so it would primarily be for on-road use.
oh yeah, i', thinking ome 890/n86c for the rear? what do you guys think?
thanks

**4x4Fink** · 11-09-2005, 03:01 PM

You should check out the thread I just started about a week ago 'Cornfed Lift' if you search it'll come up.

I'm going with 3" cornfed spacers w/diff drop in front and OME891 and N86/N86C (not sure which yet) in the rear.

I've currently got Bils in the front so the ride comfort in the front will be questionable until I get it all put on.

Now I'm just throwing around idea for rubber.

Fink

trainerdude · 11-09-2005, 03:13 PM

yeah, i've been reading your thread. i plan on staying with the stock shocks in the front but for some reason i think that daystar does something a little different with their front spacers to give it a better ride. i had a 2.5 on my old tacoma with some cheapo rancho's and the ride was bad.

r0cky · 11-09-2005, 03:55 PM

if you're trying to decide between cornfed, revtek, and daystar, i'd say go with cornfed. do a search for "cornfed" here on the forums because i bet there is a lot of info here about that lift.

good luck!

ASU4runner · 11-09-2005, 03:56 PM

I second the cornfed.. it's actually a nice ride. I used them.

trainerdude · 11-09-2005, 04:31 PM

i know cornfed spacers are great. i just wasn't to happy with the ride quality but that probably came from the cheapo ranchos. does anyone know if daystar uses a different setup than just the space on top of the coil pack?

r0cky · 11-09-2005, 04:34 PM

i don't know what the daystar kit has for the 99 4runner. for the 4th gen. it is a top out spacer and a preload spacer.

ebelen1 · 11-09-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by r0cky

i don't know what the daystar kit has for the 99 4runner. for the 4th gen. it is a top out spacer and a preload spacer.

Revtek is the same way for 3rd gen up front. In the rear, it's just a preload spacer. I have the Revtek kit on my 3rd gen w/ Bilsteins and it rides fine. I don't understand what "stiff" means when people talk about Bilsteins. They rebound fast so you don't have so much "float." I like the setup but if I did it again, I would go with bamachem's setup.

trainerdude · 11-09-2005, 04:59 PM

i think the 3rd gen daystar front kit has the top out spacer and preload spacer. i wonder how it compares (ride) to the cornfed spacers?

**4x4Fink** · 11-09-2005, 05:22 PM

Honestly dude, from the research I've done (which is a LOT), its not the spacer that makes the ride. I would definitly put money on the fact that it was the cheap Rancho's you had on there.

I'm not really sure how the spacers could really be all that different, they all do essentially the same thing IMO.

Not saying you're wrong just letting you in on what I've found out.

Cornfed is the best way to go, contact Jason B. at www.burtmanindustries.com, he's got a KILLER deal going!

Fink

jimrockford · 11-09-2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainerdude

i think the 3rd gen daystar front kit has the top out spacer and preload spacer. i wonder how it compares (ride) to the cornfed spacers?

You're correct. I have the Daystar kit on my '98 and it does have preload and top spacers. The rear is top spacer only.

I'm still running stock shocks front and back. The ride quality changed very little as a result of the lift. I don't have any experience with Cornfed spacers so I can't really give an informed opinion there.

I do, however, agree that the shocks have a much greater effect on ride quality than the spacers do. I had Ranchos on a '91 4Runner a few years ago. I replaced them with Edelbrock Performers -- that was a big difference. The Ranchos were really stiff.

ASU4runner · 11-10-2005, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

Honestly dude, from the research I've done (which is a LOT), its not the spacer that makes the ride. I would definitly put money on the fact that it was the cheap Rancho's you had on there.

I'm not really sure how the spacers could really be all that different, they all do essentially the same thing IMO.

Not saying you're wrong just letting you in on what I've found out.

Cornfed is the best way to go, contact Jason B. at www.burtmanindustries.com, he's got a KILLER deal going!

Fink

You're sounding more and more like a true YT'er! Good posting.

**4x4Fink** · 11-10-2005, 07:50 AM

LoL, you would think after bein on here as long as I have I would have SOME viable input.

I'm still learning about the 3rd gens...I've got the 2nd gen realm covered though

Fink

grimpy · 11-10-2005, 01:44 PM

Cornfeds are cool... They won't sag.

trainerdude · 11-10-2005, 05:18 PM

thanks for your help guys. i'll let you know what i end up getting and get some pics on here.
seth

**4x4Fink** · 11-10-2005, 05:19 PM

Sounds good man, if you want, you can wait until I get my lift put on, a few weeks and I can tell you how the ride is and take pics and stuff...just a thought.

Fink

trainerdude · 11-10-2005, 05:41 PM

definitly do that. it will probably be a month or so before i get this going with mine. thanks

grimpy · 11-10-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainerdude

thanks for your help guys. i'll let you know what i end up getting and get some pics on here.
seth

Sounds great, post some pics when you have the cornfeds on...

SLC97SR5 · 11-12-2005, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainerdude

i know cornfed spacers are great. i just wasn't to happy with the ride quality but that probably came from the cheapo ranchos. does anyone know if daystar uses a different setup than just the space on top of the coil pack?

I had the Daystar 2.5" kit on my Runner with 100,000 mile stock shocks. The ride firmed up immediately as did dive under hard braking. The front uses a 2 piece spacer...one goes against the spring and top-out plate and the other between the top out plate and the upper mount. I've since cut my front Daystars to 3/8" and gone to Tundra coils. The Rear has Daystars cut down to 1" sitting on top of OME 891's. The N86's are great but you may prefer the cushier N86c for on road. I got the Daystars for 250.00 on e-bay. Good Luck.

**4x4Fink** · 11-12-2005, 09:26 PM

Yeah, the shocks play a HUGE role in the quality of the ride.

I hope the Bils up front aren't gonna make the ride too harsh...if so, I'll have to order the OME shocks.

Fink

11-09-2005, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	daystar vs other front spacer lifts do any of you guys have an experience with the daystar lifts? is there set-up any different than cornfed, revtek,...? i the main reason i'm asking is for ride quality. i would like the lift to fit 285's with as close to stock ride as possible. off-road time is very limited so it would primarily be for on-road use. oh yeah, i', thinking ome 890/n86c for the rear? what do you guys think? thanks __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-09-2005, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	You should check out the thread I just started about a week ago 'Cornfed Lift' if you search it'll come up. I'm going with 3" cornfed spacers w/diff drop in front and OME891 and N86/N86C (not sure which yet) in the rear. I've currently got Bils in the front so the ride comfort in the front will be questionable until I get it all put on. Now I'm just throwing around idea for rubber. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-09-2005, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	yeah, i've been reading your thread. i plan on staying with the stock shocks in the front but for some reason i think that daystar does something a little different with their front spacers to give it a better ride. i had a 2.5 on my old tacoma with some cheapo rancho's and the ride was bad. __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-09-2005, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
ASU4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 538	I second the cornfed.. it's actually a nice ride. I used them. __________________ '99 4runner Limited 4x4 w/ E-Locker '96 4runner Limited 4x4 SOLD SE4RJ - Pics

11-09-2005, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	i know cornfed spacers are great. i just wasn't to happy with the ride quality but that probably came from the cheapo ranchos. does anyone know if daystar uses a different setup than just the space on top of the coil pack? __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-09-2005, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	if you're trying to decide between cornfed, revtek, and daystar, i'd say go with cornfed. do a search for "cornfed" here on the forums because i bet there is a lot of info here about that lift. good luck!

11-09-2005, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
r0cky Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 5,386	i don't know what the daystar kit has for the 99 4runner. for the 4th gen. it is a top out spacer and a preload spacer.

11-09-2005, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	i think the 3rd gen daystar front kit has the top out spacer and preload spacer. i wonder how it compares (ride) to the cornfed spacers? __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-09-2005, 05:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	Honestly dude, from the research I've done (which is a LOT), its not the spacer that makes the ride. I would definitly put money on the fact that it was the cheap Rancho's you had on there. I'm not really sure how the spacers could really be all that different, they all do essentially the same thing IMO. Not saying you're wrong just letting you in on what I've found out. Cornfed is the best way to go, contact Jason B. at www.burtmanindustries.com, he's got a KILLER deal going! Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-10-2005, 07:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	LoL, you would think after bein on here as long as I have I would have SOME viable input. I'm still learning about the 3rd gens...I've got the 2nd gen realm covered though Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-10-2005, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
grimpy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 668	Cornfeds are cool... They won't sag. __________________ 2007 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD Sport 6speed Pro Comp 6" - Bilstein 5100 front 18x9 Moto Metal 951B - 325/60/18 NTG Pro Comp Skid - Lund Grill Cover 17x10 Weld EVO Velociti 6 *soon

11-10-2005, 05:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	thanks for your help guys. i'll let you know what i end up getting and get some pics on here. seth __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-10-2005, 05:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	Sounds good man, if you want, you can wait until I get my lift put on, a few weeks and I can tell you how the ride is and take pics and stuff...just a thought. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-10-2005, 05:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
trainerdude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: keyser, wv Posts: 54	definitly do that. it will probably be a month or so before i get this going with mine. thanks __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 Highlander -sold 06 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

11-12-2005, 09:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	Yeah, the shocks play a HUGE role in the quality of the ride. I hope the Bils up front aren't gonna make the ride too harsh...if so, I'll have to order the OME shocks. Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-12-2005, 10:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
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