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Possibly, but from the responses I've gotten, it sounds like the ride will be better with a kit that has springs/shocks than it will be with a spacer kit. Eddie and Dynatrac both point that out on this thread too, which was helpful, but not what I was asking. That information I already had, because that info actually is able to be found on multiple threads.
Using a kit like this has been my intention, and I even mention that before everyone assumed I was trying to compare this kit to a spacer kit. Sorry if I somehow confused everyone when I mention the Daystar kit. I didn't come here asking for the cheapest kit available, or even saying I though the Dynatrac kit was overpriced. I was only asking if anyone knew why this kit was several hundred dollars more than similar kits (Rancho for example at $650). I know I'm not the only one who has had the same question. Jetboy posted a very similar question on a thread (lift confusion): ".....Like the reports on Dynatrac. But still not understanding the 1200$ price for shocks and springs. W/no arms ect. So manny others have lots of parts at that price point. Guess I’m missing something.
...." He didn't really get an answer either, until another member makes the mistake of mentioning the Daystar kit, after which everyone is happy to tell them how the spring/shock kit is better than a spacer kit. Okay, that's great we get it. That's why we're asking about spring/shock kit vs spring/shock kit. Yet, several pages later nobody ever gave a reason why this kit is more than similar kits.
I guess there is a conclusion to be made from those lack of responses. Maybe there is no reason, which is why nobody can give one. Instead the answer is always side-stepped, or deflected to the cheaper kits, which it makes sense that it cost more than those.
Maybe the Rancho kit is the way to go. After all, Eddie really seemed to like it: ".....I still find it hard to believe that a $640 set of coils and entry level shocks can actually provide a ride as nice as this and offer a decent amount of flex too....", ".... After this off-road test I'd have to say that this kit really is a much better way to give your JL Wrangler a boost and on a budget....."
But then I'm back to my dilemma. Is the Dynatrac kit worth spending the extra money? Again quoting Eddie "....this may very well be the perfect entry level lift kit made for the daily driven Jeep...." That's a big claim, surely there's a reason for such a claim. Is it worth an extra $600 over the Rancho kit?
Using a kit like this has been my intention, and I even mention that before everyone assumed I was trying to compare this kit to a spacer kit. Sorry if I somehow confused everyone when I mention the Daystar kit. I didn't come here asking for the cheapest kit available, or even saying I though the Dynatrac kit was overpriced. I was only asking if anyone knew why this kit was several hundred dollars more than similar kits (Rancho for example at $650). I know I'm not the only one who has had the same question. Jetboy posted a very similar question on a thread (lift confusion): ".....Like the reports on Dynatrac. But still not understanding the 1200$ price for shocks and springs. W/no arms ect. So manny others have lots of parts at that price point. Guess I’m missing something.
...." He didn't really get an answer either, until another member makes the mistake of mentioning the Daystar kit, after which everyone is happy to tell them how the spring/shock kit is better than a spacer kit. Okay, that's great we get it. That's why we're asking about spring/shock kit vs spring/shock kit. Yet, several pages later nobody ever gave a reason why this kit is more than similar kits.
I guess there is a conclusion to be made from those lack of responses. Maybe there is no reason, which is why nobody can give one. Instead the answer is always side-stepped, or deflected to the cheaper kits, which it makes sense that it cost more than those.
Maybe the Rancho kit is the way to go. After all, Eddie really seemed to like it: ".....I still find it hard to believe that a $640 set of coils and entry level shocks can actually provide a ride as nice as this and offer a decent amount of flex too....", ".... After this off-road test I'd have to say that this kit really is a much better way to give your JL Wrangler a boost and on a budget....."
But then I'm back to my dilemma. Is the Dynatrac kit worth spending the extra money? Again quoting Eddie "....this may very well be the perfect entry level lift kit made for the daily driven Jeep...." That's a big claim, surely there's a reason for such a claim. Is it worth an extra $600 over the Rancho kit?
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