Daystar Budget Lift for the Jeep Renegade!

So I have the kit sitting in my garage waiting to be installed but I just can't get motivated enough to actually do it. I have all the tools and the ability to do so, I'm just not sure it's even worth it. For those of you that have it and have taken your jeep off road, does it actually make a big enough difference to justify 6+hrs on your back? Have you tried to do a trail before and failed and then came back with the lift and was able to accomplish it?

 

I have seen all of your videos, but I honestly think I could manage that trail in a non lifted TH.

 

Random question about the lift that I've been thinking about. For you guys that are having trouble getting your alignment specs to come inline, are you running smaller 16" wheels and tires? I was just wondering if it may align better with the 17" wheels that came on the TH.

 

There were certain parts in this video where the bumpers/rocker panels either rubbed or came close to rubbing, so the lift definitely helped a little bit.

 

I bought mine on Amazon (sold by Trends Auto) and got this notice today -WTF, anybody heard anything on this????? I haven't been able to get thru to Daystar on the # provided

RECALL Subject : Rear Control Arm Bracket Weld Failure
Report Receipt Date: FEB 18, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E013000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50
All Products Associated with this Recall

Details
2 Associated Documents

Manufacturer: Daystar Products International, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

I had to get mine replaced before I had it installed. They only spot welded the one

 

When was that?

 

I bought it in December, took me till January to have it installed

 

I just want to say thanks to all you toasters for posting your trials and tribulations of wheels / tires and a big thanks to wayoflife for his write ups.
I installed the Daystar lift last weekend and had my KO2 225/65R17's mounted today (the rock sliders should be in next month). Everything went smooth and there were no surprises. Couldn't be happier and can't wait to give them a proper test on the trails.
Before;

Half way there;

And, well it might not seem like much, but well worth the effort (I feel)

 

BTW, the control arm brackets that came in my kit (purchased a couple weeks ago) had the full welds.

 

Looks good! Love the green!
Here's mine got it done Thursday.
No issues!

 

That looks awesome. Any tire rubbing with the 225/65-17's?

 

Yours looks great too. what size tires? any rubbing?

 

I have searched and searched and can't find my answer so forgive me if I missed a previous post...

Has any TH owner done a daystar lift + spacer + ko2 + stock wheel combo???

 

It have the Daystar lift, Renegade ready spacers, and BFG TKO2S with the stock wheels. I went with the 225/65R17s

 

Awesome! Thanks for the pics too.

 

225/6517 no rubbing

 

I bought my kit daystar during my vacation in California January 2016. Here a photo of the part. Did I include in the recall ? Sorry my english everybody.

 

This is mine. Renegade Ready 1" spacer and the Daystar 1.5 lift.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...50881895.1073741885.1076997763&type=3&theater

I keep getting messages that tell me my picture files are to big to load but there's a link to mine with the Daystar lift and RR 1" spacers