My Maxtrac lowering installation

[ferraiolo1]

I haven't found a detailed thread with all the P/Ns and info in one easy to find post. Here ill post all the P/Ns, specs and links for the parts im installing. Most of this info is thanks to @Mopar_maxi

Truck is a 2021 Laramie Sport, CC, short bed, 4x4,non ORP, with etorque.

Suspension-

Mactrac 2/4 in lowering kit - P/N K332724

2019-2023 Dodge RAM 1500 2wd/4wd 2/4" Lowering Kit - MaxTrac K332724

MaxTrac Suspension Store Lowering Kits, Lift Kits & Leveling Kits

maxtracstore.com

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags designed for a Durango- P/N 60824.

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags 2009-up Dodge Ram 1500 - Lowered Trucks

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags 2009-up Dodge Ram 1500 - Lowered Trucks

www.moes-performance.com

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar- P/N D09-1500-104 (you can get red or black)

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar - 2009-Up Ram 1500 2WD/4WD

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar - 2009-Up Ram 1500 2WD/4WD

www.moes-performance.com

Rear Bilstein 5100 shocks from a early 90s ford ranger. P/N 24-185684, ASIN # B004WO9JK2

Bilstein 24-185684 Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shocks with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Shocks and Struts at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

With the spohn panhard you do not use the maxtrac relocation bracket, nor do you use the sway bar spacers in the kit. For the 5100 shocks you swap the maxtrac shock sleeves into them.

Wheels and tires-

Vossen HF6-1 22x9.5 +20- P/N HF61-2G20 with their Vossen lugs in black

Vossen HF6-1 22x9.5 20 Silver | HF61-2G20 | Custom Offsets

These Vossen HF6-1 wheels feature a Silver finish and are sure to make your ride stand out! This particular wheel setup is in 22x9.5 with a 20 offset. The Vossen HF6-1 is a One Piece Alloy wheel that features exposed lugs. These beautiful 6 spoke wheels are available in a 6x5.5 configuration and...

www.customwheeloffset.com

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 305/45R22- P/N KUM-1649113

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 305 45R22 (22.7x12R22) | KUM-1649113 | Custom Offsets

Drive with confidence with these Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 Performance tires. This specific set of tires comes in a 305/45R22 configuration with a V speed index

www.customwheeloffset.com

As my truck sits right now with the 2in drop springs in the rear, I'm at 36in F and 37in R. My plan is to set the front struts to 1.5in, which should give me close to to no rake, and help keep the front alignment in the green. And use the helper bags when I load the motorcycles in the bed. Since every 2/4in dropped truck ive seen still has rake.

So far im right around $5k for everything since I was able to find a few deals and discounts. Pictures and video to come as I start everything based on the weather and snow on the ground.

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An overview vid​

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[Mopar_maxi]

Can’t wait to see it finished

 

[Clv22p]

Any pictures of your truck?

 

[ferraiolo1]

Added current pic of truck. Will do my best to take an after pic in the same location

 

[ferraiolo1]

All the parts arrived today. After ups delivered to the wrong house.

 

[31RamIt]

I haven't found a detailed thread with all the P/Ns and info in one easy to find post. Here ill post all the P/Ns, specs and links for the parts im installing. Most of this info is thanks to @Mopar_maxi

Truck is a 2021 Laramie Sport, CC, short bed, 4x4,non ORP, with etorque.

Suspension-

Mactrac 2/4 in lowering kit - P/N K332724

2019-2023 Dodge RAM 1500 2wd/4wd 2/4" Lowering Kit - MaxTrac K332724

MaxTrac Suspension Store Lowering Kits, Lift Kits & Leveling Kits

maxtracstore.com

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags designed for a Durango- P/N 60824.

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags 2009-up Dodge Ram 1500 - Lowered Trucks

AIR LIFT 1000 Series Rear Airbags 2009-up Dodge Ram 1500 - Lowered Trucks

www.moes-performance.com

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar- P/N D09-1500-104 (you can get red or black)

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar - 2009-Up Ram 1500 2WD/4WD

Spohn Performance Adjustable Rear Panhard Bar - 2009-Up Ram 1500 2WD/4WD

www.moes-performance.com

Rear Bilstein 5100 shocks from a early 90s ford ranger. P/N 24-185684, ASIN # B004WO9JK2

Bilstein 24-185684 Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shocks with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Shocks and Struts at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

With the spohn panhard you do not use the maxtrac relocation bracket, nor do you use the sway bar spacers in the kit. For the 5100 shocks you swap the maxtrac shock sleeves into them.

Wheels and tires-

Vossen HF6-1 22x9.5 +20- P/N HF61-2G20 with their Vossen lugs in black

Vossen HF6-1 22x9.5 20 Silver | HF61-2G20 | Custom Offsets

These Vossen HF6-1 wheels feature a Silver finish and are sure to make your ride stand out! This particular wheel setup is in 22x9.5 with a 20 offset. The Vossen HF6-1 is a One Piece Alloy wheel that features exposed lugs. These beautiful 6 spoke wheels are available in a 6x5.5 configuration and...

www.customwheeloffset.com

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 305/45R22- P/N KUM-1649113

Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 305 45R22 (22.7x12R22) | KUM-1649113 | Custom Offsets

Drive with confidence with these Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 Performance tires. This specific set of tires comes in a 305/45R22 configuration with a V speed index

www.customwheeloffset.com

As my truck sits right now with the 2in drop springs in the rear, I'm at 36in F and 37in R. My plan is to set the front struts to 1.5in, which should give me close to to no rake, and help keep the front alignment in the green. And use the helper bags when I load the motorcycles in the bed. Since every 2/4in dropped truck ive seen still has rake.

So far im right around $5k for everything since I was able to find a few deals and discounts. Pictures and video to come as I start everything based on the weather and snow on the ground.

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How the truck currently sits. ​

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I recently put the 2" lowering springs on my 2021 and love the look. I'm looking to fill the wheel wells better and like the look of your tires. What size/brand/model are they?

 

[CMil527]

Lookin good!

 

[ferraiolo1]

I recently put the 2" lowering springs on my 2021 and love the look. I'm looking to fill the wheel wells better and like the look of your tires. What size/brand/model are they?

Info is in here

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/ferraiolo1-ram-sport.34504/


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[djevox]

All the parts arrived today. After ups delivered to the wrong house.

Quit wasting time and get that on!

 

[ferraiolo1]

Hopefully I’ll have time Sunday. Alignment is scheduled for Wednesday.

And my wheels will go on next month after the inspection, since I don’t want the dealer scratching them.


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[31RamIt]

Info is in here

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/ferraiolo1-ram-sport.34504/


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Thank you kindly. I have the 22" wheels so I don't think it will work.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Thank you kindly. I have the 22" wheels so I don't think it will work.

Wheel diameter size doesn’t matter. The overall tire dimensions do


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[ferraiolo1]

Fronts done. Took me a little over an hr for both sides including setup. I set it at the 3rd slot to give me around 1.5in drop. You mainly need a 18, 21, 24mm wrench and socket set. And a 5/8th ratcheting wrench for the strut bolts.


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[1lowcab]

On my truck I did not need an adjustable panhard bar as everything centered perfect with the MaxTrac parts.

Good write up!

 

[1lowcab]

And I will post this here so anyone searching can see it. Its the most important part and applies to any of the lowering/leveling rear springs.

Clocking the rear springs.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Nice! I was gonna post that you saved me some time.

Start to finish I was at 4hrs. Including drinking my coffee, unboxing everything, and trying to stay warm, (it was 20*f this morning)

From my eye ball it looks like my axle is centered, but I think it was worth $150 to not have to mess with the relocation bracket, or sway bar spacers.

For the 5100s you need to remove the bushings from the maxtrac shocks and install on the 5100s. Everything else was pretty simple.

And I ran my airlines to my license plate.

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[ferraiolo1]

Sits damn near level with the fronts at 1.5. I’ll take fender measurements after the alignment Wednesday.


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[31RamIt]

That looks awesome. If I didn't have to haul my trailer to camp, I think I would go that low.

 

[vincentw56]

Man, that makes me want to lower mine. How's the ride quality?

 

[1lowcab]

Looks great, congrats!

I may go the adjustable panhard bar route as with the relocation bracket you can't use a Hellwig swaybar.
Have you had it up to speed (80+)? Any weirdness in the way it feels at that speed? How level does that panhard bar sit when it has all 4 wheels on the ground?