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Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by markmatters, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. Feb 27, 2017 at 7:50 AM
    HuntTaco

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    Damn! Yeah i don't haul anything and am not going to do bumpers. Just hauling my fishing shit and hunting shit depending on the season
     
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  2. Feb 27, 2017 at 7:53 AM
    ChadsPride

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    I hear ya man, tell her they will save your life.

    Those stock leaf packs are prone to snapping and puncturing the fuel tank.

    With a 2" or 3" block, the possibility of this happening is much higher, js.
     
  3. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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  4. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    @ChadsPride so with this 3 leaf AAL do i/can i use leafs from the existing non-tsb (3 leafs) and add them together? Of take the existing leaf pack out and put these in? Pretty much got a handle on everything else...expect this.
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    Yeah, you will just add the 3 'progressive' leafs to your existing packs
     
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    You could do this. I would suggest getting the most lift you can via leafs and supplementing the rest with blocks. Ultimately, a custom leaf pack is going to be needed to achieve a 4" rear lift in lieu of blocks. Just keep in mind that the more block you use, the higher chance there is of negative side effects.
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    Awesome! Thanks buddy!
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    I don't think even Dakars or AllPro's are going to get him level with a 6" lift in front.
     
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  9. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    Gotcha, yes, i am NOT going higher than a 3" block. I don't want the bro-lean and i don't want to have any rake. Any i don't do any off-roading. This is merely for looks as this is my daily driver
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    You are very welcome.

    Ive got no experience with adding leaves tho....
     
  11. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    In that case, would putting the snap ring on the 5100's at 0.85 make more sense than the 1.75 ring?
     
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    If you get the 'progressive' 3 leaf AAL

    No way you would need a 3" block also...

    How much lift are they saying the 3 leaf progressive AAL gives???
     
  13. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:16 AM
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    How much lift are you looking for? What tires are you trying to clear? Go for as little as possible so you can enjoy a better ride.
     
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    I'm looking for between 4" and 5" of lift all around and as level as possible front and back. I just got the Mastercraft Courser MXT's in 305/70/16 last week
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    I am running 4" in the front (MaxTrac) and 2" in the back (Deaver U402's) and I sit completely level at 24/24. I barely clear 285/70R17's with Icon UCA's. Tacoma .jpg
     
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    That is the definition of level, look at the curb under your frame, dead even gap front to rear, bravo.
     
  17. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    The 3rd generation Tacoma comes with the front end 1" higher than previous generations

    Something to keep in mind @HuntTaco
     
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  18. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    Very good point. I missed that.
     
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    @TacoMaxxxx Your truck is super fly brother.

    Very nicely done :thumbsup:
     
  20. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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