Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

Could maxtrac generate driveshaft vibration?

 

It shouldnt, but u could try dropping your carrier bearing about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch, may fix it

 

It shouldn't since it's only replacing the steering knuckles up front, what will give you vibes most likely are bad angles on the drive shaft.

 

maxtrac recommends 4" 2", so, it should be fine with that lift, right?

 

U have to adjust the drive line angle,

 

So, even with the 4" front and 2" rear I will need the carrier bearing spacer?

 

You should be fine, you may need to drop the CB to keep better angles and I believe the block is tapered so that will help as well. I have a 4 inch block in the rear and get minimal vibes at take off between 5 to 8 mph I don't really notice them unless I'm looking for them.

 

You can do it with washers and the stock bolts just add a few and if it goes away your good if it gets better but not quite there add 1 or 2 until you find your sweet spot and then measure the thickness to find what size CB Drop you'll need or you can always leave it like that. Using one of those angle readers probably works best.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/drive-shaft-vibrations-solved-step-by-step.244535/

This link above helped me with my initial vibes I had

 

Thanks a lot, buddy! I really appreciate all the info!

 

Hey @ChadsPride how many miles do you have on your Dakar’s? How’s the ride quaility and how much have they settled?

For anyone running the standard all pro leafs with the maxtrac spindles. Do you have a bro lean? How do the all pros stand up over time (any sagging without weight)? Any squeaks like the Dakar’s?

 

Sup man. Had my Dakars about 2.5yrs now and love them. They give the ability to load up the truck without riding on bumps the whole time. AND, they flex VERY well out on the trails.

I want to say they've settled close to an inch over the years.

Ride quality is excellent IMO (I've got the light duty packs)

My Dakars are a little squeaky even with the polyurethane bushings.

BUT, my stock springs were way noisier in all honesty.

 

Why I see so many people complaining so much about these noisy rear suspensions? Some guys even recommend greasing them very well before the installation.

 

Oh yeah. You're going to want to grease those bushings nicely before install.

Like I said, and I genuinely mean it...my stock leafs were noisier.

 

I've seen some guys having hard time with some aal and squeaking noises. So, they have to grease the whole leaf before too?

 

Not too sure about that

 

Has anyone had any issues with a popping noise when they turn a certain direction? For some reason, when I turn fully to the left side while driving, I'll hear a slight pop. It sounds and feels like its right around where the UCA's connect to the spindles, but nothing looks off and it still drives fine. I don't know if having stock UCA's may contribute to the issue, but its hard to diagnose exactly whats happening without totally taking off the wheel and messing with the spindle...

 

Need input on bumpers and fender flares to run for this LT kit.
1. Who makes good fender flares and what size should I get?
2. what are my options for my bumper when running LT?

 

These are spindles

Not a long travel kit.

Advanced fiberglass is my favorite, though you don’t need glass for spindles

 

OKay. So you’re telling me since we have spindles, we won’t need glass for a long travel kit?