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Adding MaxTrac spindles, can I lower my coilovers?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Kicker73, Feb 5, 2016.

  1. Feb 5, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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    Kicker73

    Kicker73 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am adding some Maxtrac 4" spindles on my 2015 4 door v6 and I have Camburg UCAs and Icon non resi coilovers. Can I turn back the coil to 0" of lift or should I leave some threads showing? Any ideas would be great. The truck has Icon AAL in rear and sits almost even now but it does sit 1/4" lower up front and I am adding a ARB bumper on it later. Also running 285 tires. I currently have 2.25" of thread showing.

    This is before the spindles:
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  2. Feb 6, 2016 at 3:32 AM
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    Not sure about your coilovers but you can dial them back so you only have the 4" lift that the spindle provides. You will get a better ride with the coilovers having less of a preload.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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    Thats what I meant! Thank you!!!
     
  4. Feb 6, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Yup...I did that and the ride for so much better!!! I left a half inch or so still showing. Make sure at full droop the coils aren't loose
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2016 at 8:16 AM
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    Turned out nice!

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  6. Feb 12, 2016 at 3:41 AM
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    Make sure you align! Double check the brake line and make sure it has enough flex. Looks good enjoy!
     
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  7. May 17, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    Awesome.
    Kind of a few months later but I've been searching for a build like this.
    I want 4" spindles with icon coilovers set to 0
    Was thinking about adding 2.5" OME leafs for the rear, but would that level it out enough?
     

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