Daystar Leveled

Just went to 4 wheel parts today in Norcross because I was tired of my truck setting lower in the front than the back, so I bought a Daystar spacer leveling kit. I kno I kno spacers are bad but its just temporary. And I dont do any wheeling, so I dont think they'll break or make the ride much worse. Theyre just for the looks. I got new wheels and tires for XMas and without a lift only 275/55/r20's would fit. Surprisingly there is barely any scrubbing but I just thought I'd let my Terra Grapplers wear down a bit and then I'll go with the 33's with the 3' Toytec I want. This will do for now. I was wondering do I need an alignment or not?

 

Yes you will need one. Damn chris beat me to it!!!

 

no pics yet. you prolly wont even be able to tell a difference. but does anyone suggest where i should set the camber and caster?

 

Thanks Chris.

 

yup - I'm no Mechanic: Questions

1. Is a Spacer and a Leveling kit the same thing?

2. Why do some say a spacer kit is no good. I noticed my local dealer puts them on some of their 2009 Tacomas.

3. I burnt all my cash on my Tacoma - If I go with a leveling kit - what kind of problems am I looking at when I hit the dirt/mud/snow, etc?

Thanks in advanced for any help or comments.

 

Thanks Chris - I really appreciate the reply.
Looks like I should save and invest in real suspension lift like the Toytec. Sounds like this is the best solution for ride, reliability and future maintenance.

 

Thanks again Chris. Looks like it time to start saving. I'm skipping the spacer/leveling stuff and going straight to a real suspension kit. I'm going to have the dealer install to "Maintain My Warranty"..... ya ya.... its expensive but - piece of mind is everything.

 

By the way I realized that the Daystar kit is a top plate spacer. (no coil compression required) that should be a hell of a lot better than a coil spacer right? Its just like a ReadyLift kit. It maintains your factory ride. Its polyeurethane too. Seein as I do no wheeling this kit should be perfect and have no negative side effects. IMO

 

Like I said I do no wheeling. So do you see them breaking with everyday street driving?

 

Dumb question... I have a wide perception on ball joints. Elaborate. There at the ends of the struts right? and on the upper a arm?? What if I get ball joint extensions or some better quality after market ball joints?