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Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

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

  1. Jul 9, 2017 at 8:23 PM
    Andrew47c

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    Nope, I wish. Right now I'm on a budget. So I'm just running the maxtrac rear shocks and a 1.5" strut spacer on top of the 4" from Maxtracs. I plan on eventually upgraded all 4 corners with some coilovers and Billy's in the rear.
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    Right on I hear ya. Truck looks sweet still :fistbump:
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    Appreciate it man!
     
  4. Jul 13, 2017 at 10:53 AM
    ensaladas

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    are your Kings still cranked in this pic? Whats in the rear?

    Thanks!
     
  5. Jul 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM
    ensaladas

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    qq guys...

    if i wasn't able to install front extended brake lines at the same time as maxtracs, is it driveable to a shop in order to do them? or absolutely not... lol
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    There's no hard yes or no on that. Full droop is the only concern. I'd jack it up *slowly* & see how much, if any, slack there is as the wheel drops. Depending on your route & road conditions it may be possible but it all depends on that slack at droop.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM
    ensaladas

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    Makes sense. Appreciate it!
     
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    No! Its not worth the risk.
     
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    It'll most likely get done at the same time lol
     
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    :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jul 15, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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    Wondering whether to touch up paint the MT logo... Or tape off the letters, cover around and spray it... :crazy:
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    I used a detail brush on mine from harbor freight
     
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    I just did mine solid black

    20170714_223422.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 15, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    How's the paint condition now since you last sprayed them @ChadsPride any surface rust visible?
     
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    Not one bit

    Just cleaned em really good and let dry

    Used 2 in 1 paint and primer. Rustoleum

    Has never let me down
     
  16. Jul 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    Yea just a bit and I have the all pro standard leaf pack in the rear. I'm planning on cranking them all the way down to make it more level because I'm nose up right now,
     
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    Maxtracs & Dakars will leave you 1" rake

    I suggest starting with that tbh​
     
  18. Jul 17, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    I'm going to hold off on the Dakars for now. Gonna see what it looks like after spindles go on, and go from there.
     
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    For sure!!! She's going to look sweet!!! :headbang:
     
  20. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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