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My Lifted 20’ G, Numbers and Thoughts

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Old 08-23-2020, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by montreal red
thanks for the tip. i guess the kit is need is this one.
https://www.gwagenparts.com/product/...ve-suspension/
If you have a 550, then yes that is the right kit. If you have a 63 then you need the other one for $1,850. No clue what the difference is other than maybe the diameter of the collar is different if the factory strut differs between the 550 and the 63.
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Originally Posted by DD0220
Do you think a heat gun would work instead of cutting the fender? I’m gonna to put 295/55/20 on mine next week. No lift, only 31mm spacers
Kind of hard to say as it will depend on the actual size of the tire (different brands have varying actaul heights in the same size range). Here is

a pic of where it rubs on the inside with 2" lift, 33" Toyo MT, and 31mm wheels spacers, but the file won't upload for some reason. Not sure a heat gun could get it moved in enough, but might be worth a try. I'm going to try 23mm spacers up front and see what that gets me in terms of clearance. I'm eventually going to get custom wheels for it, so I want to figure out the offset as best I can before ordering them.
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Slightly better pic of the overall truck from the front.


Old 08-23-2020, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by The Butcher
Slightly better pic of the overall truck from the front.

This looks amazing. Love this.

Hows the ride compared to stock?

I do not get any rub on 32.6” tires (actual size). Even on full turn and hitting a bump.

Interesting you’re getting rub so low on the wheel well lining. Most start to notice rubbing on the lower three vent “wings” a little higher than where you are seeing rubbing.

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Originally Posted by The Butcher
If you have a 550, then yes that is the right kit. If you have a 63 then you need the other one for $1,850. No clue what the difference is other than maybe the diameter of the collar is different if the factory strut differs between the 550 and the 63.
yes i have a 550. i guess i avoid the amg tax.
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Originally Posted by BCMgunner
This looks amazing. Love this.

Hows the ride compared to stock?

I do not get any rub on 32.6” tires (actual size). Even on full turn and hitting a bump.

Interesting you’re getting rub so low on the wheel well lining. Most start to notice rubbing on the lower three vent “wings” a little higher than where you are seeing rubbing.
Thanks. Ride is great. Like stock as best I can tell so far. I think the wider wheels spacers and the fat tire are probably contributing to the rubbing. I'm going to get a slightly narrower spacer and see if that helps. If not, I'll address the wheel well liner with a heat gun or cut off wheel...

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