Hello All,

So I've been searching forums like crazy about Daystar and I'm not finding a lot of stuff like everyone keeps posting "search the forums, we've already beat the topic to death".

I've almost talked myself into doing a 2.5 inch daystar leveler kit for the front. So far I have questions about the following:

I'm going to keep the stock Lariat Rims and Tires, will that look ok?:

How much does it cost:

How easy is it to do with one person:

How does it react when under load (heaviest load would be a trailer with my 67 Mustang Fastback...which doesn't get transported often):

How does it effect gas mileage:

How does it effect tire wear:

How does it effect handleing:

Are there any problems with rubbing on anything?:


Thanks guys!!!! I really do appreciate everyone's help in getting me informed on how to get my F150 customized.

 

first, i dont have one, but from the posts ive read:

$120-150 ish

daystar can be done with one person if you've got a good understanding of whats going on mechanically. you will need a coil compressor for the daystar

to each his own on how it reacts to towing...hauling wise, probably not much. visually dunno- depends on the weight...

gas mileage, wear, handling more dependent upon tires used. sticking with stocks both tire/metal is fine i guess. tires may look a bit small for the wells after the lift.

hope it helps..keep searchin, good luck
jj

 

Type "Autospring" in the search window and you'll find alot of info on leveling kits!

 

If your using the stock tires, nothing is going to change except a improved ride quality. Of course if you add some 35s your going to see a decrease in mileage and decreased handling. The only way anything will rub is if you get bigger tires. Tire wear will be the same as long as you get it aligned after you install the kit.

Just do it!

PS: Get pictures when your done!

 

F150 Duke

I had mine installed with allignment for around $315, you do loose a little of your turning radius IMO but the truck sure looks better level. IMO the ride is better, kinda stiffened up the front end enough to take the spongy feeling out. As far as towing, I pull a boat and have noticed no difference see (My Gallery) for pics of the boat hooked to the truck no real noticeable sag in the rear, but its only 3.5K lbs. Your set up is probably heavier. I drove it around for months before I got the new tires and wheels and I didnt think iot looked to bad

 

Yes, but the larger tire bug will bite you quickly.

It doesn't.

It doesn't.

It doesn't.

Nope

 

I've installed it myself and its a helluva lot easier if two people do it. I actually called over a buddy (offered him beer ) and we knocked it out in a few hours. I'd say the hardest part of doing it yourself would be when you have to put it back together. It makes it easier when one person can hold the shock / strut assembly and the other person can use the impact wrench to put the screws back on to hold them in place. Plus, you have somebody else to cuss out the truck with you while it's not going as planned.

You'll need a 30mm socket. Also, the directions don't say this but I found it to be easier if I removed the front anti-sway bar. You can leave it hanging just unbolt it so you can work around it.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

The red part is what you will be installing...




Here is my truck with the daystar lift and my old jeep. It still sits decent with the trailer, but if I had much more on it (mustang) then I would get some air helpers for the rear leafs.

 

Its a dual axle trailer, it has no tongue weight.

3500# boat and trailer i tow has maybe a 100# tongue weight and i am lowered 2/5 and i dont drop an inch.

 

Just depends on how you place the load on the trailer. If I pull the jeep all the way to the front of the trailer the truck squats more so I keep the load over the trailer axles.

 

I researched the various levelling kit options extensively (and this forum played no small role!), I opted for the autospring/truxxx.com type where the spacer goes on top of the C/O spring instead of the daystar/revtek type where you have to compress the spring to put the spacer in.

From an engineering standpoint it seems like a better way to go (no I am not an engineer).

I've been real happy so far with the decision so far.

Here's my pictures-

https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=5675

 

How well do you like those tires rboschen3? I've only seen the 285's on a leveled truck.

 

315/70R17 BFGoodrich A/T KO's , it's a 34.5 inch tire, rides great, no rubbing. FYI - this is the tire that comes on a stock Hummer, so finding them around should (new or cheap used ones) should remain pretty easy for quite some time.

 

personally I would go with the autospring leveling kit instead of the daystar just for ease of install... with the autospring kit you dont have to compress and disassemble the shock/coil over.

here is my lariat with a 2.5" autospring leveling kit before i changed wheels and tires. Only thing with staying with stock wheels and tires is the get pulled in a little.... so the fender over hangs a little more... doesnt look bad though... just warning you. In stall was pretty easy if you have worked on cars/trucks before...... There is no difference then stock with the kit installed.