http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33585

To me this seems better than the poly Daystar type kits. This is basically a smaller version of what they're using in the full 6" kits. Plus with this there's no need for a strut compressor. In fact you probably could just unbolt the strut top and bottom, slip it down as far as it will go through the LCA and have enough room to slide this between the top of the strut and strut tower.

Opinions?

 

I saw those as well on eBay, in fact I have one marked to bid on tomorrow. I would be interested in feedback as well if anyone has tried these.

 

Would steel really make a difference as opposed to plastic like Daystar?

I did see this on ebay a while ago, Im interested if anyone has this too and what kind of feedback they have.

 

I responded to a member about this design before but can't find that actual post...I think he emailed me about it. Below is some info about the Pro's & Con's of preload Vs. Top spacer and why a two part lift works best on the new F150.

WARNING! I have already heard from several whom have bought this kit using all top spacer and no preload spacer to get 2 or 2.5" of lift. Their concerns after installing have been noises caused by the steering knuckle contacting the coil spring over bumps. I would also be looking very closely at the CV angles at full droop as well as the ball joints as they have got to be near or bound up hard at full droop as well. I can tell you from my own R&D that this would definately be a big problem with this very thick bolt on top style spacer lift. I personally would not recommend over about .5" of top spacer for these reasons.

My guess is you will see this company redesign their lift after getting many customer comments after purchase. I hope they do so quickly before it causes them and their customers too much greif.

>>>>>>>>>>As stated earlier...Both designs have their limitations.

Too much preload spacer = harsh ride and top out feeling.

Too much top load spacer = binding CV, ball joints, nuckle hits coil spring etc. AKA...BAD STUFF!

Our findings after extensive R&D:

Best for about 2.0" of lift = 1" preload + .25" top spacer
Best for about 2.5" of lift = 1.25" preload + .25" top spacer
Best for about 2.75" of lift = 1.25" preload + .40" top spacer
Best for about 3.0" of lift = 1.35" preload + .50" top spacer

NOTE: Preload thickness does not = actual height increase.
NOTE: Top spacer thickness does not = actual height increase.
This is do to the geometry of the control arms in relation to the shock mounting location.

All of these combinations work very well, and with no ill effects at all. You could come up with many other combinations for slightly firmer or softer ride or height increase using any combination of these same parts.>>>>>>>>>>


Take Care,
Brian at www.ProtechEZLift.com

 

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nice design Brian, how thick do the spacers need to be for a full 2.5" lift. I ordered the Autospring 2" spacer that mount on top of the strut plate because I wanted the same stock preload and springrate but the 2" spacers give over 3" lift and when going over speedbumps or potholes the upper control arm overextends and hits the coil. I'm ready to send them back and go with the preloaded spring design that prevents overextension. Problem is I want to maintain as much of the stock soft springpreload as possible. You have manufactured both designs, whats your opinion on this? Thanks
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