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Please re-read what I wrote, It is the SHOCK that is the problem. The daystar kit, especially on the off-road package, just stresses the shock beyond what it was designed. An aftermarket shock should be much better using a nut, instead of a crushed washer, to retain the piston. Since there is already a huge amount of preload, and even more with the offraod spring, the coil spacers make the situation worse. Although with the standard spring, the spacer should not hurt the shock.
Scott, you are right about not having the financial backing, I certainly am not a huge company, I am a one person operation doing this after my 50hr work week. But as far as Daystar's R&D, well, you've seen all the satisfied customers on this board. Im sure there are plenty of happy daystar owners out there. Im not sure how you came up with "the extra $200" though. How much is the daystar kit? how much to rent a spring compressor? how much for shipping or taxes? What is your time worth? Billet aluminum or $5 worth of urethane? As for R&D, well I cant say for sure, but I'd bet the engineers at Daystar aren't installing kits on customers trucks for free just to make sure they are satisfied and it works properly and willing to work with each customer to satisfy thier individual needs. This is in no way meant to down-play or disrespect any of the Tenneco companies or Nissan, but to point out some of the differences between a large company and one like myself.
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