Adding spacers on 7in maxtrac lift

[Alex_Michel00]

Hey guys, so im totally new to the lifted scene and the forums so im not sure if this has been discussed yet. I'm currently on a 7in maxtrac lift and 3in body on 22x14-81 and 40x15.5 and im not satisfied yet and was curious what more i can do to lift her up. ive seen some people run spacers with there 7in lift and they said it rides fine, so i was thinking instead of running the spacer could i order a bigger spring instead? or what else can i do to lift my ram? i have a diesel truck that i would like to keep mostly stock and thats why im doing it all to the 5.7l

 

[RedSRT4Me]

Hey guys, so im totally new to the lifted scene and the forums so im not sure if this has been discussed yet. I'm currently on a 7in maxtrac lift and 3in body on 22x14-81 and 40x15.5 and im not satisfied yet and was curious what more i can do to lift her up. ive seen some people run spacers with there 7in lift and they said it rides fine, so i was thinking instead of running the spacer could i order a bigger spring instead? or what else can i do to lift my ram? i have a diesel truck that i would like to keep mostly stock and thats why im doing it all to the 5.7l

To go any higher you're going to need a bracket lift. You're also going to need to cut off the front coil spring buckets and replace them with proper length attach points on the frame. Something like what dirt king offers for the frame mount. From there could do the 10-12" bulletproof kits.

It all will be custom. It will be expensive unless you're the fabricator. Post pics!

 

[Socalramfan]

Welcome to the forum.

Im guessing that you have a 2WD?

Several of us have the Maxtrac 7” set-up without any issues. Some have even added a 1-3” body lift as well. I myself might entertain a 1-1.5” body lift, but I don’t want to loose the tow hooks up front….. that’s another story.

As far as adding spacers? Nope.

The geometry involved would be screwed up with what you already have. Can it be done? Sure it can. Should it be done? IMO…. No.

If the goal is a higher lift, at this point your looking at a Custom Lift to do it correctly.

BTW….. let’s see some pics of what you have

 

[Socalramfan]

To go any higher you're going to need a bracket lift. You're also going to need to cut off the front coil spring buckets and replace them with proper length attach points on the frame. Something like what dirt king offers for the frame mount. From there could do the 10-12" bulletproof kits.

It all will be custom. It will be expensive unless you're the fabricator. Post pics!

Lol, you posted while I was typing.

100% of what you said

 

[Alex_Michel00]

Ahh ok well i dont think its worth going full custom lol, i was just trying to get like 2-3in more of lift ahah and ill post some pics but its pretty subtle

 

[Alex_Michel00]

Welcome to the forum.

Im guessing that you have a 2WD?

Several of us have the Maxtrac 7” set-up without any issues. Some have even added a 1-3” body lift as well. I myself might entertain a 1-1.5” body lift, but I don’t want to loose the tow hooks up front….. that’s another story.

As far as adding spacers? Nope.

The geometry involved would be screwed up with what you already have. Can it be done? Sure it can. Should it be done? IMO…. No.

If the goal is a higher lift, at this point your looking at a Custom Lift to do it correctly.

BTW….. let’s see some pics of what you have

ahh ok so thats how you reply ahaha sorry just figuring out the forum

 

[Alex_Michel00]

Welcome to the forum.

Im guessing that you have a 2WD?

Several of us have the Maxtrac 7” set-up without any issues. Some have even added a 1-3” body lift as well. I myself might entertain a 1-1.5” body lift, but I don’t want to loose the tow hooks up front….. that’s another story.

As far as adding spacers? Nope.

The geometry involved would be screwed up with what you already have. Can it be done? Sure it can. Should it be done? IMO…. No.

If the goal is a higher lift, at this point your looking at a Custom Lift to do it correctly.

BTW….. let’s see some pics of what you have

wasn't sure how to reply earlier but i sent some attachments of my current setup!

 

[danielmid]

Ahh ok well i dont think its worth going full custom lol, i was just trying to get like 2-3in more of lift ahah and ill post some pics but its pretty subtle View attachment 507360View attachment 507361View attachment 507362

Yes definitely a subtle truck haha

 

[RedSRT4Me]

Ahh ok well i dont think its worth going full custom lol, i was just trying to get like 2-3in more of lift ahah and ill post some pics but its pretty subtle View attachment 507360View attachment 507361View attachment 507362

Yup that suckers is at the MAX. Sweet ride!
Next step. Gear swap. 4.56 thank me later.

 

[Socalramfan]

Yup that suckers is at the MAX. Sweet ride!
Next step. Gear swap. 4.56 thank me later.

I second that

 

[Alex_Michel00]

Yup that suckers is at the MAX. Sweet ride!
Next step. Gear swap. 4.56 thank me later.

will that help bring back my tow capacity? bc i have a texas roll back trailer and i gotta tow chevy express vans to the junk yard to give us more parking spots and im kinda scared for that lol might even throw on my 37s for that

 

[danielmid]

will that help bring back my tow capacity? bc i have a texas roll back trailer and i gotta tow chevy express vans to the junk yard to give us more parking spots and im kinda scared for that lol might even throw on my 37s for that

Won't change the tow rating but it'll pull easier

 

[Socalramfan]

Won't change the tow rating but it'll pull easier

Exactly, the rating is the rating you got, however how well its done you will see a difference

 

[Alex_Michel00]

Exactly, the rating is the rating you got, however how well its done you will see a difference

With out the regear how much do u think id be able to tow the chevy express vans? Or will i break something? Bc i have to tow 9 different vans next week wasnt sure if id be able to do it with 40s and just slap on the 37s

 

[Socalramfan]

With out the regear how much do u think id be able to tow the chevy express vans? Or will i break something? Bc i have to tow 9 different vans next week wasnt sure if id be able to do it with 40s and just slap on the 37s

What’s the weight you’ll be towing? And will it be on/off a trailer?

At this point…. I’d be thinking 37’s….. or even better 35’s without regearing.

 

[danielmid]

What’s the weight you’ll be towing? And will it be on/off a trailer?

At this point…. I’d be thinking 37’s….. or even better 35’s without rehearing.

Unless they can pull off regearing and break in before next week, I'd be throwing on the smaller tires for sure.