Anyone running ReadyLift 3” lift with 18” wheels?

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I just called ReadyLift to ask about their new 3” lift for magnetic ride 21-22 GM SUV’s. I asked if 18” wheels would work with the kit and he said they probably would. They just haven’t tested one with 18’s, only 20’s and larger. Does anyone on here have the 3” lift with 18’s?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!
 

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I just called ReadyLift to ask about their new 3” lift for magnetic ride 21-22 GM SUV’s. I asked if 18” wheels would work with the kit and he said they probably would. They just haven’t tested one with 18’s, only 20’s and larger. Does anyone on here have the 3” lift with 18’s?

Thanks in advance for any
I will be. You could run 17’s no problem. I bet 16’s would clear the brakes too. Wheel diameter doesn’t really matter.
 
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I will be. You could run 17’s no problem. I bet 16’s would clear the brakes too. Wheel diameter doesn’t really matter.
I was thinking the same. At least in this case, he didn’t say no, just that they hadn’t tested it, so I appreciated that at least.

Are you going to run the ReadyLift or the rough country. Last time I thought you were saying rough country?
 

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I was thinking the same. At least in this case, he didn’t say no, just that they hadn’t tested it, so I appreciated that at least.

Are you going to run the ReadyLift or the rough country. Last time I thought you were saying rough country?
I’ll run the one that is available for my vehicle. Otherwise the one that is available.
 

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I was also looking at these two lifts but wanted 17 or 18’s. I’ve been trying to see why RC says requires 20”+ wheels
 

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I will be. You could run 17’s no problem. I bet 16’s would clear the brakes too. Wheel diameter doesn’t really matter.
you may want to reconsider this comment, the increased angle of the upper arm could casuses issues witht eh barrel of the wheel contacting the arm at full lock...generally the front leg of the upper arm.

on my 17, with 2.5" the wheel barrel is very close, depending on your backspacing, the small diameter wheel may need a spacer to clear the arms.
 

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you may want to reconsider this comment, the increased angle of the upper arm could casuses issues witht eh barrel of the wheel contacting the arm at full lock...generally the front leg of the upper arm.

on my 17, with 2.5" the wheel barrel is very close, depending on your backspacing, the small diameter wheel may need a spacer to clear the arms.
I will run a factory gmc 18” AT4 wheel and a 1/4” spacer.
 
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I was also looking at these two lifts but wanted 17 or 18’s. I’ve been trying to see why RC says requires 20”+ wheels
I’ve never seen anything that says it requires 20’s…..they just list 20’s as an example and since that is the smallest factory rim, you can see why.
 
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Rough county list it on their 3.5” kit. This is from their website… @sanman28
 

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Rough county list it on their 3.5” kit. This is from their website… @sanman28
No wonder…I was looking at the 2”. Either way it would only be a spacing issue. Not too concerned……and FWIW, RC has been wrong or misguided on nearly everything on these new SUV’s.
 
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