My Maxtrac lowering installation

[31RamIt]

Ask to test some new ucas!


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I wonder if they even have a front office in there.

 

[ferraiolo1]

I believe they do. They post on their social media regularly to have local people come in with trucks.


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[31RamIt]

I believe they do. They post on their social media regularly to have local people come in with trucks.


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Well damn, maybe I'll give them a call.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Maxtrac messaged me, they have a limited supply of UCAs for $415ish. They will Get more next month.

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[BadTrooper_345]

so we have to wait till next month is what your saying? im looking on the website not seeing any?

 

[Clv22p]

Are they longer or have an adjustable ball joint? Any details on them?

 

[ferraiolo1]

Email or call them directly


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[ferraiolo1]

Per the airlift data, they can level a truck with 1000lbs in the bed.

Well I loaded two street bikes and the axle, and spohn bar were hitting my factory exhaust parts even with 35psi in the bags. It was squatting 1.5in lower than the front.

So I had to just take one bike to the track. And at that point it was sitting about .5 lower in the back. So I’ll have to figure out a better solution for hauling the bikes.

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[Rock Crawler]

Per the airlift data, they can level a truck with 1000lbs in the bed.

Well I loaded two street bikes and the axle, and spohn bar were hitting my factory exhaust parts even with 35psi in the bags. It was squatting 1.5in lower than the front.

So I had to just take one bike to the track. And at that point it was sitting about .5 lower in the back. So I’ll have to figure out a better solution for hauling the bikes.

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This is why I have been putting off lowing my truck for quite some time. I want to do a 2/4 drop, but still need to be able to haul/tow. I was waiting to see what Beltech was going to do, but I’ve since all but given up that they will ever do any kits for our trucks. I’ve been doing a lot of research and have been looking at the Timber Grove CRM 6K lb. air bags. These kits replace the rear springs and can be raised and lowered depending on load. The problem is that I can’t find anyone who has done this in a 2/4 drop build. Here is my issue. If I get the 4” lowering bags, how will the truck sit at what air pressure? Is the 4” with no air, recommended air, full? Then how will it ride at the air pressure required to keep the truck level? Should I do the 5” lowering bags and then air them up to raise it to a 4” drop to keep the truck level. If I do that, how will that ride be. If I do their kit, it will include the on-board air kit that self adjusts and self levels side to side. I know ride quality is subjective, and the ride quality will always suffer some when lowering, I just don’t want to hate the ride after spending a lot of money and time lowering.

 

[User_67930]

Heres what I did.
Get yourself a Harbor Freight folding trailer, I found mine used on Facebook marketplace for 200 bucks.
It will haul anything you need and it will fold up into a neat, small package that stows away in an unused corner.
Its a very small footprint when folded.
It has stake pockets so you can add sides to it and it tilts for easy loading.

I have used the ever living heck out of mine, the handiest trailer I have ever owned.
Get yourself the Maxtrac 2/4 kit and enjoy the smooth, comfortable ride.

Not my pics.

 

[Rock Crawler]

It will haul anything you need and it will fold up into a neat, small package that stows away in an unused corner.
Its a very small footprint when folded.
It has stake pockets so you can add sides to it and it tilts for easy loading.

I have used the ever living heck out of mine, the handiest trailer I have ever owned.
Get yourself the Maxtrac 2/4 kit and enjoy the smooth, comfortable ride.

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Whatever the max capacity of that trailer is wouldn’t concern me with causing any issues with a lowered truck. When I meant tow/haul, I meant heavy stuff like a bed full of dirt, rocks or anything else that is very heavy including this, which requires my 18’ flatbed car hauler. I don’t think that trailer will cut it.

 

[User_67930]

I use the trailer for rocks and dirt, I wouldn't want them dumping a bucket of 57 in the back of my truck at the quarry!!!

 

[ferraiolo1]

I don’t want a trailer, nor do I have room for one. And when I travel to bike events if you have a trailer you have to park it in a special lot away from the hotels and condos.

I shall figure out a way to haul 1k lbs and keep it lowered


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[Clv22p]

Timbergrove seems like it might be the way to go. Can’t wait to see what you do. I’m sure it’s going to be awesome!

 

[Shives]

Yup….. I want this now…. I’m sold. I was going to level the front. But I want to now drop the back, to match the front rake. I run a motorcycle shop, tow and haul in the back… so I’m worried about the 2/4 drop. But dropping the rear, and maybe finding a set of 22’s will fill the wheel wheels nice

Yet, that drop you’ve done look amazing. sooooo maybe I’ll just pull the trigger on these!?

Love the information.. and keeping an eye out. Thanks for all the write ups.

 

[ferraiolo1]

So after doing a lot of research…. And adding up everything I would haul to a bike event, plus two street bikes, I’m skirting my payload capacity ( shakes fits in air and curses etorque )

I can easily haul both dual sports. And gear.

But two street bikes, all the gear/luggage/two hound dogs, and the wife. It’s too much. We will just ride one street bike if we travel. I’ll keep the airbags I have in it now and call it a day.


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[Rock Crawler]

What made you choose 22” wheels over 24”? I’m on the fence. I’d prefer more sidewall to improve ride, maintain lower heat buildup and decrease wear. These are reasons I’m leaning towards 22”.

 

[ferraiolo1]

22s in the wheels I wanted bumped the cost up over $1000. Plus the cost of tires, wasn’t worth it to me.


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[Rock Crawler]

22s in the wheels I wanted bumped the cost up over $1000. Plus the cost of tires, wasn’t worth it to me.


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Gotcha

 

[ferraiolo1]

Sorry 24s*

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


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