My Maxtrac lowering installation

[Rock Crawler]

Sorry 24s*

I wanted an American made set of wheels so I was already paying a good bit.


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Yup, I know what you meant to say. Makes sense.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Got back from a 500 mile trip to the beach. Bike weighs around 500lbs. Me, wife, two hound dogs, coolers, riding gear, and luggage. Bags as 30psi. Did pretty well.

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[User_67930]

Got back from a 500 mile trip to the beach. Bike weighs around 500lbs. Me, wife, two hound dogs, coolers, riding gear, and luggage. Bags as 30psi. Did pretty well.

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That Indian is beautiful.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Not too shabby. Wish I could take both of them. But that puts me over my payload. My Silverado didn’t care since it was lifted.


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[vincentw56]

Now that they have the control arms, I'm going to start getting the parts together.

 

[ferraiolo1]

I was going to buy them and lower it a bit more. But after looking at my cv angles and no tire wear after 6k miles. I’m going to leave it alone


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[vincentw56]

My concern is the ball joints. I lowered my Dakota and I had to replace the ball joints every two years. That could have been just a thing with the Dakota but that makes me worried.

 

[ferraiolo1]

That time of year. Acf50 and winter wheels. 7k miles on these tires non rotated and aren’t really wearing


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[Twil6]

With everyone doing black rims those rims of yours look real nice!

 

[31RamIt]

With everyone doing black rims those rims of yours look real nice!

They cost a fortune and I want them so badly lol

 

[vincentw56]

How's the ride quality been? Stock rides really well. I'd like to keep it as close as possible. I know it will be a little stiffer, just don't want it to be a lot stiffer.

 

[ferraiolo1]

It’s a good bit stiffer. But I prefer it.


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[Lgmorris5]

Wow thanks for this post. Definitely going to look into this exact setup, looks great.

 

[Sgt7544]

Adding a picture of my Hydro CC with 1.5/3 MaxTrac and 22” Hellcat Reps.

What size tire did you use?

 

[ferraiolo1]

Almost a year and 12k on the kit. No issues.

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[AWAKEN]

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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[AWAKEN]

Have you heard of or found any lowering "kit" or parts that work better than what you currently have? BTW (Love the look)

 

[ferraiolo1]

Not really for the money. It’s the only bolt on kit


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[chad202]

I lowered mine 1/2.5. Adjustable struts up front and removed coils in the rear and replaced with Firestone air bags. Ride is better than before and now can pull my boat without it squatting. Just add 20lbs to each back and level. Love this setup.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Here are some pics with the 1.25in spacers and vossens. Still no rub with the liner tip tied back. These wheels have pretty large cutouts in them. You could get away with .75in spacers and stock studs

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