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Maxtrax on factory suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rubbing is racing, Dec 3, 2023.

  1. Dec 3, 2023 at 6:51 AM
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    Hi All,
    New to the forum and wanted to say, “Hey”!
    I am running a 22 double cap 4x2 in Blue Crush and are looking for some suspension advice. Would appreciate any advice y’all have!
    I am looking at lifting the truck and adding 33s. The Maxtrax 4” Spindle caught my eye as they seem like a good price for the kit (@~$1000). Question- do I need to change the front suspension or can I use the current springs and struts? I’d also like to keep the stock UCAs if that doesn’t present and vibrations or noise; plan is to keep this truck FOREVER!
    I am already looking at possibly just getting the front spindles (with brake lines and other hardware needed) and adding a pretensioned shock for the rear (with the two inch block of course). Maybe an Eibach or something similar; I have no plans to drive this on trails, just want it to look good.
    Thanks for reading!
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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    If you lift the rear 2” you will more than likely be nose high.
     
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    Not if OP goes with the 4" Lift Spindles up front.....to match most rear lift blocks.

    Then keep the stock shocks, springs, ucas and retain near factory suspension geometry. That's the beauty of lift spindles and why PreRunners have it easier.
     
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    Thanks both!
    My hope was to keep the stock geometry for the same driving effect.
    I am concerned if I do a proper suspension lift with coils and shocks I will f{€£ up the ride quality. I mainly drive on the highway and don’t want to be shook the whole time.
     
  7. Dec 5, 2023 at 5:05 PM
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    Also if i remember correctly the Maxtrac spindles widen the track with 3/4” per side. So take that into acct if you decide to purchase wheels and change tire size. It’s basically adding negative offset to each side which affects the scrub radius. Also looks like they have a wheel requirement as to not void warranty.
     
  8. Dec 5, 2023 at 6:24 PM
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    Thanks Gotoman!
    My plan is to ride bubba style for now until I can pick some rims out.
    Should make the stock 16s flush with the fenders!
     
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