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Traxda Leveling/Lift Kit Before & After Measurements (w/ pics)

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#61 ·
I purchased and installed the Monroe 37301 shocks this weekend and it totally resolved the top out issue with my rear 2.25" rear lift.

Again, the stack of 5/8" washers creating a 3/8" tall spacer on top of the shock may do the trick for folks experiencing top out with the Traxda lift. But, the mobility shocks are over an inch longer and have a longer stroke. Which means you basically increase the range of motion or travel of the rear suspension.

Again, great thread and good luck with the builds!
 
#62 ·
22Ranger said:
I purchased and installed the Monroe 37301 shocks this weekend and it totally resolved the top out issue with my rear 2.25" rear lift.

Again, the stack of 5/8" washers creating a 3/8" tall spacer on top of the shock may do the trick for folks experiencing top out with the Traxda lift. But, the mobility shocks are over an inch longer and have a longer stroke. Which means you basically increase the range of motion or travel of the rear suspension.

Again, great thread and good luck with the builds!
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Thanks for the good info! I like the height of the Traxda lift but not that it's front only. These shocks should be part of the solution.

-Mike
 
#63 ·
floridanative said:
Thanks for the good info! I like the height of the Traxda lift but not that it's front only. These shocks should be part of the solution.

-Mike
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They actually sell a front-only version but also a version with rear spring spacers. The front/rear version is supposed to lift the front 2” and the rear 1” but in practice I got more like 1.25” front and 2” rear.
 
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floridanative said:
Thanks for the good info! I like the height of the Traxda lift but not that it's front only. These shocks should be part of the solution.

-Mike
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I rolled the dice on the shocks, so I figured I’d share the info!

And just to clarify, the shocks don’t actually provide any lift, just compression and rebound dampening. I needed these mobility shocks to stop the shock top out I was getting with the OEM shocks. The mobility shocks allow for more travel.

I paired OEM shocks with custom springs with 2” of added height, which is similar to the Traxda rear spring spacers. I experienced “top out” on speed bumps and tight corners.
 
#65 ·
22Ranger said:
And just to clarify, the shocks don’t actually provide any lift, just compression and rebound dampening. I needed these mobility shocks to stop the shock top out I was getting with the OEM shocks. The mobility shocks allow for more travel.
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Yep! I like the idea of keeping the full range of stock suspension travel (or very close to it) with a spacer or longer spring. IMHO, part of the reason for a lift is negated by a reduced amount of suspension travel (which will occur if the shocks are not part of the lift).

-Mike
 
#66 ·
ajmclain said:
Measurements from the Traxda leveling kit 2" Front / 1" Rear (2017 XLE AWD)

Overall Lift (Averaged): +1.7"
  • Front Bumper: +1.5"
  • Front Wheel Well: +1.63"
  • Vehicle Midpoint: +1.63"
  • Rear Wheel Well: +1.88"
  • Rear Bumper: +1.88"
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Link to Traxda's Leveling Kit

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modest lift of 2 inches?

I have a fwd that I use regularly for hiking and driving forest service roads. I'd love to raise the car a little just to make the clearance a little better. The car needs new struts so I thought this might be an opportune time to make the lift. Is there a way to lift (just a tad) by...
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Just received my 2/1 traxda lift kit. To my surprise the spacers are quite a bit taller then the ones you have pictured. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the results.
 
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I don't have the expertise to judge the various mods to the mods but...it seems like the folks at Traxda and JOR should have the best understanding of how to make these lifts work best...anyone have any good discussions with Traxda on their strategy and why you might modify it (spacers, springs, etc.)?
 
#69 ·
I’ve spoken with Journey by phone and emailed with Traxda a good bit regarding their rear solutions.

Journey only sells their system as a kit. He did say that it is designed to work with airbags. They also said they used to sell a Traxda style kit, but stopped due to alignment issues.

Traxda acknowledged you may need a different rear option if you tow with a bug tongue weight. They do make custom front spacers, which I’d consider.)

PokyMan said:
I don't have the expertise to judge the various mods to the mods but...it seems like the folks at Traxda and JOR should have the best understanding of how to make these lifts work best...anyone have any good discussions with Traxda on their strategy and why you might modify it (spacers, springs, etc.)?
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#77 ·
Lopez said:
Hello, Did you run into an issue with the sway bar link? I have a 2013 in the shop now and the mechanic said that the sway bar link no longer works, ended up buying a link that is 2 inches shorter hoping that works.

Any input on this issue would be appreciated.

Edgar
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What links did you buy?
I have the traxda lift and Ive been running moog sway bar links that are spec'd for highlander. They are around 10 3/8", the correct bolt size, and facing opposing directions like the factory ones. So far they work fine. Another solution is the godspeed adjustable links.
 
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YotaSE17 said:
What links did you buy?
I have the traxda lift and Ive been running moog sway bar links that are spec'd for highlander. They are around 10 3/8", the correct bolt size, and facing opposing directions like the factory ones. So far they work fine. Another solution is the godspeed adjustable links.
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When mine was installed, needed Highlander links to make it work. Tech had impression that Traxda had heard of this before.
 
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YotaSE17 said:
Found another braunability van today in a strip mall today. There is a rectangular shock extender on top of what appears to be the stock shocks to gain the extra length. Same measurement as the other van I saw, 34” from the ground to the top of the rear wheel well.
The front wheel well is at 32” same as the other van. I can see a spacer up top above the strut to gain the height in the front. I’m impressed with how horizontal the axles angles are. I wonder if they used brackets to lower the engine?
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Has anyone been able to find these shock extensions available online?
I need to install mobility rear shocks but won't need to if I can install these extensions instead.
 
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