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Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

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

  1. Aug 15, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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    How do you know what size spacer to run for the lift in the rear?
     
  2. Aug 16, 2013 at 4:31 AM
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    I unbolted driveshaft at rear and skidnit back up until it was right...than measured the gap
     
  3. Aug 19, 2013 at 8:34 AM
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    Ok I need to chime in because I don't want to see any issues from the driveshaft spacer install... PLEASE make sure that you are NOT getting your measurement while the rear of the truck is in the air. Please remember that as the suspension compresses the driveshaft will move into the trans. That's why there is a slip yoke on the back of the trans. If the spacer is too long you can damage the trans which will cost a bunch to fix. Most of the time your vibes that you have are tire balance or Toyota related issues like non hub centric wheels and lug nuts. The CB drop is one of the easiest fixes out there and one of the most common. Simple fix is to get a bunch of washers and start with 3 washers on each side to drop the carrier brg and See if that helps. If it gets better or is gone then you found the problem. and remember even the carrier brg drop will change the distance on the driveshaft on the slip yoke...Not much but it will... Last thing is to check u-bolts and re-tighten... and I mean TIGHTEN... Don't put a wrench on it or a short ratchet... THIS WILL NOT WORK.... Get a breaker bar and tighten the piss out of it...lol.... no but really tighten the piss out of it... Hope this helps......
     
  4. Aug 19, 2013 at 3:44 PM
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    He is correct...mine was sitting In The drive way..all 4 tires on the ground. .I unbolted from the rear as well as loosened the carrier bearing bolts. ..I centered the carrier bearing and tightened it back up and then made sure everything was exactly where I wanted it...then took my measurement..my trucks pretty tall so the 1.25" worked perfect
     
  5. Aug 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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  7. Aug 20, 2013 at 6:28 PM
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    I would like to preserve the stock ride. What is the downside of running MT spindles with stock suspension <prerunner SR5>? What is the best method of raising the rear 4" for a perfectly level lift? Sounds like a block is a bad idea. Is there a 4" higher leaf pack? What about all the driveshaft discussion. Will i need to do that? Thank you kindly.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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    http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/complete-lift-kits-tacoma-05-6-lug.html

    That's the lift I just did. My truck sits pretty level right now. Stock truck is higher in the front from factory by about and inch
     
  9. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:48 AM
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  10. Aug 21, 2013 at 9:44 AM
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    I'm running Maxtracs up front and All Pro Expo pack in the rear. I hear the standard pack doesn't quite bring you level. Even with 400 lbs of weight in the bed, I'm about level with the front, and the truck rides sm
     
  11. Aug 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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    I have Maxtrac up front with 5100s set at 0 and stock coils. AP Expos in the rear with extended 5100s. Truck rides just a little stiffer than stock with less body roll in turns. To me, the ride is really good. I still have the same amount of rake as stock, which is what I wanted and it hugs turns nicely

    3* shims and cb drop took care of the vibes, but i still need about a 1" drive shaft spacer.
     
  12. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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    A little stiffer? Have you gone over any bumps yet lol? Those expos are SUPER stiff without any weight on them. 'Bout gave my wife whiplash because i wasn't paying attention and went over a speed bump a little fast.

    I literally have a box of rocks and dirt back there to soften them up, till I can get proper weight on them (IE shell, recover gear, spares)
     
  13. Aug 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM
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    That right there just swayed me away from the Expos. Problem is while I dont normallu have anything in the back other than a toolbox, I tow a 21' wake boat and a motorcycle or two on occasion and I need something that won't sag.
     
  14. Aug 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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    ^That's fine. All-pro specifically states that "On unloaded Tacomas, they will result in a 1" taller stance than the stated lift height of 3". The stated lift height is maintained with loads of 400-500 lbs of cargo."

    Which, is kinda BS, even fully loaded I'm level with my front end (Maxtrac Spindles) and unloaded I'm pulling easily 4 1/2" if not 5". That being said, about 300-400 lbs is a good sweet spot for me. haven't really tried specifically throwing in anything else. The other day at a concert I was super overloaded, but we're talking 3 passengers, 2 fully loaded big coolers, assorted tailgating equipment; so easily 1000 lbs and I had to set my compression on my shocks to 8 to keep from bottoming out on every bump. After that the ride was pretty smooth.
     
  15. Aug 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    So this might sound dumb, and no offense, but did most/all of you guys buy the Maxtrac's because you live in the desert? Or for 4" of lift? Or both? I too drive a PreRunner DCSB, but I have no sand :(
     
  16. Aug 21, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    Lol...mine was just for the lift...I wanted my truck tall..but didnt want to buy a db lift for a 2wd..so bilstein 5100s and maxtracs got me where I needed to be...no sand here either
     
  17. Aug 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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    I have 35s on stock gears with no issues..I do have the 4.0 v6 tho
     
  18. Aug 21, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    That's great feedback, thanks. The two leaf packs I have been considering are the Dakars and Expos, so we'll see.
     
  19. Aug 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    Man im not the one to ask...ive got so many pieces put together on mine...and im alot taller than most of these guys runnin spindles
     
  20. Aug 21, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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    spindles and glass doesnt look right ;p
     
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