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Maxtrac Spindle Lift for 2nd Gen Prerunners

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

  1. Apr 4, 2017 at 6:18 PM
    brandonlamb25

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    They are way too stiff of a ride. Gonna sell them too if anyone is interested.
     
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  2. Apr 4, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    ah, what is your spring rating? how much preload?
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    That I don't know but super stiff.
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    have you tried to take some of the preload out of them to soften them up some
     
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    Agreed. Dropped mine to stock with spindle made big difference.
     
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    do this first! lower the coilovers back down to stock height, you'll get all your rideability back. I did this when I installed my maxtracs and I haven't gone back. my truck sits at the perfect height and my ride is great
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    What do you gain by lowering an aftermarket coilover back to stock over using stock coilover? I never off-road. Looks only and I gotta clear my 285/75r16's
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    I have a few mods
    rideability, an aftermarket shock will ride better than a stock coilover
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    With your current setup does the rear sit lower than the front?
     
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    No, dead even measurements front to back.

    5" front

    3" rear
     
  11. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    You did dakers in the back with bilstein shocks and in the front only spindles right?
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    In the front I did the Maxtrac 4" spindles and 2016 TRD OR shocks and coils (those gave me the extra inch)

    And full Dakar leaf packs in the rear with extended length Bilsteins.

    Also Extended brake lines front and rear. The key came with the fronts, HeadStrong sold me the rear (along with my entire lift package, both brake lines matched perfectly which was a small bonus for me)

    All Pro Ubolt flip kit in the rear with Timbren bump stops and Timbren bump stops up front as well.
     
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    Other than the CB drop kit did you have to shim the dif
     
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    I don't run a driveshaft spacer
     
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    Do you have a picture or link to your build page? I couldn't find it, hard to navigate on mobile view...
     
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    I'm waitin for the new wheels and tires.................
     
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  20. Apr 5, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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    Soon, berry berry soon! :fingerscrossed:


    Going to be pretty wide lol​
     

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