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Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

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

  1. Dec 4, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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    BenJammn5

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    4x4?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    No. Ill stay with a 4x2 pre runner
     
  3. Dec 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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    Why change to a 2013 then :confused:

    You want to throw more money away for the new front ???

    I don't know man, I don't get it myself. Personally my goal is just to pay the truck off, which I'm very close to doing. Last thing I'd do is go backwards and start over on a new loan. Thats just me though :eek:

    I pay this shit off and I have ZERO car payments and two 2011 vehicles in great shape that I plan to run into the ground before replacing. Kinda like I did with may last toyota.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    I didn't get mine new. I've had it a bout a year. Its still up in the air for me. I like the 2012+ looks a little more. It was just a thought. I had the same mind set. I don't wanna start my payments over either. But I'm not real far into my payments either. I think i'll just paint my interior armrest and console black and call it a day. Keep my 10'
     
  5. Dec 4, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    And I kind of like the idea of being the first owner and having the truck from 0 miles until i run it into the ground. But like i said, Still unsure.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    That's cool man I get it and yes it is very nice starting with a new car/truck. I always hate the half fast mods you get stuck with when buying used. Also that new car smell is oh so nice.
     
  7. Dec 5, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    Yeah. It would be my first new vehicle.
     
  8. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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    Maxtrac spindles, rear extended bilsteins, color match grill, touchscreen radio,moto metal 951 16s,
    Thanks man i got it straightened out flipped em around n it rides like a dream!
    Recommend these for anyone!
     
  9. Dec 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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    Maxtrac spindles, rear extended bilsteins, color match grill, touchscreen radio,moto metal 951 16s,
    Finally got a pic of my spindles installed. If debating on this, pull the damn trigger!! U will not disappointed and go with headstrong off-road. Will be your cheapest and best bet! Gave me an awesome deal with rear extended bilseins!
    Also finally made up my mind on duratracs. LOVE EM

    THANKS for all the help from u guys. Install was pretty simple and decisions were well made thanks to the forum!

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  10. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:20 PM
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    Window Deflectors with (Tacoma) Logo Visor Yakima Locking Bike Rack Mount N-Fab Nerf drop step bars 2" tube Powder-coated Black 4" Maxtrac Spindles Steel braided extended (front) brake lines Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks 1.6" Eibach Coil Springs 3-4" Bilstein 5100 Extended Rear Shocks 2" Toytec Progressive 3 Leaf AAL (made by Deaver Leaf Springs) 2" Rear Blocks Steel braided extended (rear) brake lines 1.5" rear wheel spacers Black TRD NORCAL Bedside Vinly Stickers from Sockeye Monkey 10g Powder-coated BLACK Skid Plate with TRD Logo from Matt123 (Black) Plastidip emblems Go Rhino Xtreme Rack Sport Bar Lightning Series (Black) 4" 18watt CREE LED Flood/Spot LED Work light (x4) Powerbass BTA8 150W 8" bass tube with built-in amp plus remote control 32" 180W CREE LED Bumper Light Bar Flood/Spot combo Bully Matte Black Exhaust Tip. Inlet diameter: 2.875", Outlet diameter:3.75", length 9" Redline Hood Struts (Black) Plus kit True Edge (Black) Riveted Textured Fender Flares
    I know that this has long been over due but just wanted to thank Yotamatt for the inspiration and great advise on my lift project. Also wanted to give a shout out to K9COP and MAXTRACBOB as well. Thank you guys! So this is what I did:
    Wheels n' Tires:
    KMC XD Spy 797 17x9, Toyo Open Country AT II LT285/70/17
    Modifications:
    Yakima Locking Bike Rack Mount
    N-Fab Nerf drop step bars 2" tube Powder-coated Black
    4" Maxtrac Spindles
    Steel braided extended (front) brake lines
    Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks
    1.6" Eibach Coil Springs
    3-4" Bilstein 5100 Extended Rear Shocks
    2" Toytec Progressive 3 Leaf AAL (made by Deaver Leaf Springs)
    2" Rear Blocks
    Steel braided extended (rear) brake lines
    1.5" rear wheel spacers
    Black TRD NORCAL Bedside Vinly Stickers from Sockeye Monkey
    10g Powder-coated BLACK Skid Plate with TRD Logo from Matt123
    (Black) Plastidip emblems
    (Black) Shark Fin antenna

    And this is what it looks like now.

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  11. Dec 7, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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    Hell yea man looks sick..nice rims btw!! And no problem on the help..thats what were here for
     
  12. Dec 7, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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    Thanks!. U da man MATT!!. You truly are the flagship of the Prerunners here!.
     
  13. Dec 8, 2013 at 1:06 AM
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    Hey guys. Planning to lift my 13 and so far I've only been researching 3 inch suspension lifts. But after seeing your guys these 4 inch spindle lifts, im starting to reconsider. Never thought an inch could make a difference. Haha.
    Just a couple questions though.
    For the front lift, will I only be needing spindles, brake lines and uca's? Can I use the stock coilovers or is it better to get aftermarkets like billies and ome coils? And will that add more height to the lift? (Just wanna keep it at 4 in the front)
    Finally, what do you guys recommend for the rear lift? New leaf packs? or blocks? Or both? (enough to level or keep the stock rake) I have heard that blocks are frowned upon though.
    Thanks again fellahs.
     
  14. Dec 8, 2013 at 4:43 AM
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    Maxtrac spindles, rear extended bilsteins, color match grill, touchscreen radio,moto metal 951 16s,
    Front option, u can go completely stock with just spindles n brake lines. I THINK some ucas are not compatible with maxtrac spindles, but I could be wrong. U can get some billies set em at "0" which some will suggest, but u do not have to.

    Rear options are endless. Whole new leaf pack is best but most expensive. Then aal, then aal and blocks. I personally went with blocks and extended bilsteins. MOST will frown on it. I don't off-road or haul so the ride is fine for me.

    Check out here
    http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/complete-lift-kits-tacoma-05-6-lug.html

    These are the full kits. All pro leaf packs seem to be best option for whole new leaf.
    I emailed headstrong off-road n they added extended bilsteins and 3" blocks instead of 2 and all together was 735$ shipping included.

    Just keep digging and more will chime in. You will find what u want, all depends on needs and budget.

    Btw everything I just said was for 05-11 sorry! Should be true for 13 as long as it's 2wd n prerunner
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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    Anybody have problems with the longer brake lines rubbing the sway bar mount?

    I also have bistein 5100's at 2.5 inches
     
  16. Dec 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    yeah just take off the sway bar
     
  17. Dec 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    How is driving it with off.
     
  18. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:51 PM
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    Thanks man! Yeah I got a prerunner. I guess I got alot more research to do on spindles. Here we go again.
     
  19. Dec 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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    i have the 6 inch maxtrac lift, with billies in the front extd front and rear brake lines, blocks and maxtrac shocks in the back since it came with the kit i used them... rides like stock, i sit with a lean due to the billies set one above 0. an aal can fix it but holding off till the rear shocks die.. hope this helps..
     
  20. Dec 11, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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    Just dropping this here for anyone questioning whether Total Chaos LCA's work with Maxtrac spindles. In the picture the shims between the LCA spindle adapter and the double shears are below the spindle adapter plate but I had to change that to putting the shims on top of the spindle adapter plate. Otherwise the lower double shear would hit the LCA when you went to full lock with your steering wheel.

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