It bugs me that 35’s don’t fit...

[TheAutumnWind]

It bugs me that 35’s don’t fit a stock fender...

I’m not interested in lifting the truck more than 2 inches, but with the lift, I want the tire to be able to compress into the wheel well. I want added travel with that lift.

I really don’t think the wife will let me install fiberglass fenders... already have that on my prerunner.

but I’d like to get rid of the mrc and install a nice 2.5 coilover in front and shock out back... maybe even a bypass although the clicks would make my wife kill me.

how much trimming to shove a 35 on a 0 offset wheel with just a level or max inch or two lift?
15 Yukon xL

https://norcaltruck.com/2007-5-2013-chevy-gm-large-fender-mod

"Norcal Fender Mod" is what you are looking for.

Yes you have to cut some, but you retain the stock liner, and a stock look.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

https://blog.zoneoffroad.com/zone-new-product-announcement-135-gm1500-fender-trim-plates/

There is a ton of info out there about this if you know where to look.

Since you are limiting yourself to 2" You may have to trim more aggressively or go with like a 34x11.5ish tire and less offset to be 100% rub free... or just dont turn the wheel lock to lock.

 

[Fifty]

The reason behind the 35 goal is clearance on trails.

The jeep clubs have the contracts to maintain almost every trail, including the wide ones to and from ghost towns etc.
If not them, the raptor clubs.

they maintain them to a 35 inch tire to axle clearance.

a 33 with lockers is scrapable. A 31 with lockers is miserable. The very same trail on 35’s with a lsd is just a bumpy ride.

that’s the reason I’m focusing on 35’s.

 

[Fifty]

Rough country has a metal bracket that is a little more polished than that.

That’s a free option and does the same thing though!

https://norcaltruck.com/2007-5-2013-chevy-gm-large-fender-mod

"Norcal Fender Mod" is what you are looking for.

Yes you have to cut some, but you retain the stock liner, and a stock look.

 

[DWTahoe]

OP might want to check out pirate4x4. Those guys don't have any issue cutting up any vehicle. I'm sure you can get 35"s on it, it's just a matter of how much Sawzall you want to use. Most of the Colorado trails I used to run are too narrow for my Tahoe, but I like my paint.

As others have pointed out, hard core wheeling is not really what these trucks are designed or marketed for. They aren't Jeeps, Yotas, or new Broncos. They will definitely handle it, but cosmetically they will pay the price. Good luck and make sure you post pics when it's done, I love seeing others mods.

 

[Fifty]

I get it. But even for easy trails now, they are maintained for a certain tire to axle clearance.

trails that were once blue of green depending on your book, are now 35 and high clearance required.

blue and green used to be 31 and 4wd.

kind of sad.

It’s the number 1 reason behind fiberglass on my colorado

OP might want to check out pirate4x4. Those guys don't have any issue cutting up any vehicle. I'm sure you can get 35"s on it, it's just a matter of how much Sawzall you want to use. Most of the Colorado trails I used to run are too narrow for my Tahoe, but I like my paint.

As others have pointed out, hard core wheeling is not really what these trucks are designed or marketed for. They aren't Jeeps, Yotas, or new Broncos. They will definitely handle it, but cosmetically they will pay the price. Good luck and make sure you post pics when it's done, I love seeing others mods.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

OP might want to check out pirate4x4. Those guys don't have any issue cutting up any vehicle. I'm sure you can get 35"s on it, it's just a matter of how much Sawzall you want to use. Most of the Colorado trails I used to run are too narrow for my Tahoe, but I like my paint.

As others have pointed out, hard core wheeling is not really what these trucks are designed or marketed for. They aren't Jeeps, Yotas, or new Broncos. They will definitely handle it, but cosmetically they will pay the price. Good luck and make sure you post pics when it's done, I love seeing others mods.

These trucks are definitely land yachts, not trail rigs.

 

[Fifty]

https://i1.wp.com/arizonadesertshocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bajoe.jpg?fit=742,831&ssl=1

 

[TheAutumnWind]

https://i1.wp.com/arizonadesertshocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bajoe.jpg?fit=742,831&ssl=1

can you build them into a capable off roader? Sure, but not with a 2" level stock bumpers and no cutting...

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Don't listen to the haters. Build this '15 up like it was a Wrangler and treat it as such. Just please keep a photo log for us when you're out on the trails having a few beers and decide to see how far you can max the travel out. Will be great meme material.

 

[Fifty]

Smh... not sure why you all didn’t buy mini vans.

 

[wjburken]

Smh... not sure why you all didn’t buy mini vans.

This is why!

 

[gonatee]

I have an '18 xl w 2.5 levelling kit
Runnin a 275/70 on a 0 offset method n it will slightly rub under the right condition.

 

[Fifty]

I’m running 275/65/18 Goodyear duratracs on oem silverado wheels that may also be oem suburban wheels (I’ve seen them on that vehicle as well)

I have zero rubbing and a bit of space.

 

[Bill 1960]

Agreed. With just a few inches of lift in the front of my wifes denali, I feel like a 33 is a bit too small. However, when looking inside the wheel well area, there simply isnt anymore room for larger tires without some minor trimming.


I think your best bet is a skinnier 35” tire...say, like a 295/55/22 or 285/75/18. That way the width of the tire isnt fighting you for room when turning, yet the overall height fills out the wheel well when seeing it from the side.


With that said, I feel like there really would not be all that much trimming needed to do what you are wanting to do. The wheel liner will no doubt be in the way. What I dont know is if there is metal removal required.

I’ve been doing a lot of measuring and calculating, and I’m sure I could fit the narrow 35” 285/75/18 with 5” of backspace on narrow wheels. With a front valance trim and the NorCal mod at the rear of the front wheel well. Almost did exactly that on a 3” level / lift. IF the timing of my parts deliveries is such that the wheels and tires arrive before the lift I may stick them on the stock suspension just to validate that.

In the end I went to a 6” lift to improve the approach, breakover, and departure angles. If that feels too high in the end I’ll be running adjustable coilovers so I can lower it some.

You are right about the 35’s IMO. I was really wishing to stick with 33” for durability, but the reality is trails have deteriorated as Jeeps with 37’s and SxS have become the norm.

 

[nick14226]

When you guys get into the full NorCal what do you do about the hard lines behind the passenger side wheel well? Seems everything else can be worked and manipulated but that was my biggest concern when I saw it (think it’s the rear AC line). I marked where it is on my 17 Yukon with chalk in the pic, that’s around a -8mm offset wheel, 2.5 level, and 305 45 22 tire. Figure if I ended up damaging that from tire contact (tire hitting the wheel well, wheel well hitting the line) and lost refrigerant I’d be kicking myself.

 

[Bill 1960]

@nick14226 I believe I can get enough clearance for the 285/35” and still leave the hard lines in place. Maybe some strategic bending... and I will probably fabricate a protective plate for that area to keep the tire from rolling a rock or stick into that niche and crushing the hard lines.

I don’t believe that approach would gain enough clearance for the typical 35/12.5 in combination with a small lift.

In my own case I’m committed to getting the suspension to do what I want and if I have to take it to the AC shop and pay to reroute the hard lines that wouldn’t deter me at all.

If my tires and wheels arrive before the lift I’ll post pictures of fit with just the NorCal.

 

[DADW4GN]

Smh... not sure why you all didn’t buy mini vans.

Cause I've got a toyota that I use to really wheel. I'll admit, my lifted 2019 xl is just a grocery getter, kid hauler, tow rig...

 

[ItstheHOFF]

Running 33’s on 1.25” level, I’m sure with the right offset and some trimming 35s would work.

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Are these stock Silverado rims?

 

[massivespl]

26” on 35”x13.50r26 tires. Mine is a ppv and I put 3” lift spindles on it. Had to trim a bunch and I still rub going up steep driveways while turning.