Lifted/Leveled 2021 - Postem Up

[SavageDad]

Yeah I saw the specs on GMC's web site, our 2022 Yukon SLE 4X4 3.0 Duramax has factory 31in tires 265/65/18. It will be getting 275/65/18 BFG's here very soon.

It boggles my mind that the lower trims got 18s while the Z71 got 20s. Being an off-road trim you'd think they'd keep the 18s or at least make them an option.

 

[SavageDad]

Im more of an off road, more tire less wheel kind of guy so dont really care for these setups. I often wonder how the hell they even get that shit mounted up let alone keep the tire beaded while driving. But anyway, props for doing what it takes to fit what you like and making it happen. Gotta have some kahunas to start cutting up an $80k rig.

Agreed, my stock size MT tires are apparently too square so they rub and I was looking at the pullback kit, but taking the Sawzall to her...the damn truck was nearly 100k with dealer markup, the protective coating, and the extended warranty the wife was hung up on...she started looking up divorce lawyers when I started talking about cutting the truck up to clearance bigger tires and to fit lights and beefy bumper.

 

[ProfeZZor X]

...Some setups aren't for everyone. That includes marriage.

 

[mp5pdw]

I might be off base here but don't Edgy Mods do a similar modification without tearing up your truck?

 

[SavageDad]

...Some setups aren't for everyone. That includes marriage.

Oof harsh truth there bubba

 

[jgraves]

I might be off base here but don't Edgy Mods do a similar modification without tearing up your truck?

Lifting the truck a couple inches (Edgy Mods can provide ~2.5" lift) does very little to clear larger tires, due to the shape of the fenders. The added lift will also affect ride, CV and ball joint angles, although most noticeably at max lift. You can see this by comparing tire clearance at normal and increased ride height. It is most evident behind the front tire while turned ~1/2 way.

The fender liner pull back is even less intrusive than lift links and provides more tire clearance, assuming the wheel offset is somewhat positive. The lift links help, but 35s will require fender liner mods to clear at full lock in bump, with or without lift links.

Once tires trend toward larger 35s or offset around 0, additional trimming of the liner will be required or a liner pull back and lift links combined.

Large negative offset, or tires larger than 35" (nominal) will require trimming sheet metal or much more than lift than links can provide. As far as I know, there are no larger commercially available lifts for the air ride at this time.

I purchased Edgy Mods lift links before getting my 35" (315/70R17 on +18ET) winter wheel and tire package but have not installed them pulling back the liner was enough to clear in almost all situations. I'll likely go to aggressive 35" AT or hybrid tires on 0ET for summer when the OE tires are done and will install the links if I can't get enough clearance with additional fender liner mods.

 

[Ryan2589]

23 LT Duramax 4x4, RC 3.5 lift, Gear Offroad 20x9 +18 offset, Toyo Open Country R/T Trail 295/55R20.

 

[Al559]

honestly, I'm not too sure, wheels that are the same backspacing and offset don't fit as these do. I would just check with the manufacturer of the wheels you are looking at to see what they say because from what I've seen it's not a numbers thing.

Might you be able to send me a picture of how much wheels stick out past fenders please?

 

[Al559]

2023 Yukon AT4 3” Ready lift. Method 316 Matte Black wheels, 17x8.5" 6x5.5", 0mm offset 4.75" Backspace. 315/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

 

[djnice]

Looks awesome. Same thing I did with my front grill.