Lifting a 2002 Yukon Denali

[Thomas Hennigan]

Im looking at the BDS 4.5 inch lift kit to run 35's. Any opinions on this kit?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

• Tire & Wheel Combinations
• 32" x 11.50" w/16 or 17 x 8 and 4.5" back spacing
• 33" x 12.50" w/18 x 9 and 5" back spacing
• 33" x 12.50" w/20 x 9 and 5.75" back spacing
  *Trimming may be required*
  

 

[MikeLade]

I'm running a 33" tire with just keys up front. There's no way a full 4.5" kit wouldn't allow for a 35" tire.

 

[M1Gunner]

I'm running a 33" tire with just keys up front. There's no way a full 4.5" kit wouldn't allow for a 35" tire.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but these trucks rub 35's with a 6in lift but it's only when they're almost to full lock turning to the left. But it still rubs pretty harsh.

 

[MikeLade]

If you stay relatively conservative on offset, it would be fine.

People are wanting a -76 offset 12" wide wheel to fit but don't take into consideration how far out they stick.

I'll be running a custom front bumper and I'm not afraid to use a grinder if need be to make 35s fit when I go to a 4.5" kit. There is no point in going up any higher if I can fit a 33" tire as it sits.

 

[M1Gunner]

I had Moto metal 18 x 9 with zero offset with 35x12.50 open country m/t's and they rubbed with a 6in lift.
I heated up and remolded the front to clear the bumber and also still rubbed the fenders before full lock.

I now ride 9in lift with keys on 37's and have no problems even off road!

 

[Thomas Hennigan]

That's helpful. Thanks.