Hi guys and gals....
As the heading says, I am thinking going up in the world and was looking at the DayStar kit and thought, how hard can it be? To copy that is...? I have a lathe and time on my hands and am an old jeep nut.....have made plenty of lift kits for jeeps etc. But I'm now 60, and I am aching...lol.
I'm looking for people who have lifted their Smarts that are willing to explain a few things to me on how they adjust their steering for the added hieght change. I see a few ways to easily lift the suspension, by either copying the Daystar kit or by cuting the brackets loose and simply spacing them up the distance I am looking for. The rear is simple to say the least. The fronts require spacers turning to add to the struts and extensions for the threaded piston. The rear cross frame is simply spacers also, rerouting brakes lines. Now it comes down to the front steering and the best way to either lower the steering box ...OR...? No I haven't lifted the front yet as i'm working on the engine and removing bits etc etc and reworking the muffler. EGR ran away....
So if anyone has suggestions or can explain to me how the daystar kit addresses the steering issues I'd love to hear it. Before i start to cut the rear loose...lol.
I have two Smarts, one for summer, one for winter....not willing to ruin a good rust free body just to drive it in the salt season. Besides it'll be fun!:shrug:
Thanks for all and any help offered.
As the heading says, I am thinking going up in the world and was looking at the DayStar kit and thought, how hard can it be? To copy that is...? I have a lathe and time on my hands and am an old jeep nut.....have made plenty of lift kits for jeeps etc. But I'm now 60, and I am aching...lol.
I'm looking for people who have lifted their Smarts that are willing to explain a few things to me on how they adjust their steering for the added hieght change. I see a few ways to easily lift the suspension, by either copying the Daystar kit or by cuting the brackets loose and simply spacing them up the distance I am looking for. The rear is simple to say the least. The fronts require spacers turning to add to the struts and extensions for the threaded piston. The rear cross frame is simply spacers also, rerouting brakes lines. Now it comes down to the front steering and the best way to either lower the steering box ...OR...? No I haven't lifted the front yet as i'm working on the engine and removing bits etc etc and reworking the muffler. EGR ran away....
So if anyone has suggestions or can explain to me how the daystar kit addresses the steering issues I'd love to hear it. Before i start to cut the rear loose...lol.
I have two Smarts, one for summer, one for winter....not willing to ruin a good rust free body just to drive it in the salt season. Besides it'll be fun!:shrug:
Thanks for all and any help offered.