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Rayse

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@Rayse, do you think the lift raised the rear more or was the stock Denali already a half inch high in the rear?
It definitely raised the rear but raised the front more to make it closer to level. It’s probably 0.5-1.0 inch higher in the back for me.
 

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Firstly, thanks to all for posting your rides and going through all of the ins and outs of your lifts, fitments, etc. Lots of good looking vehicles on this board that led to the update of our new Yukon. Again thanks.

Secondly, to show my appreciation and to provide you all with some additional information to help those in the future, please see the pics of our completed lift and tire update. I'll post pictures of the front fender liner / tire clearance after alignment. It is close and may rub through suspension travel but nothing that I can see so far during normal commuting, bear in mine we only have put 40 miles since install/alignment

2023 Yukon SLT 4wd (coil suspension)
2" Rough Country spacer lift
285/65R20 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs
Stock 20" aluminum wheels (no spacers)
Full size matching spare

Full size spare fits but can't see getting anything larger in there without deflating the tire a bit. FWIW.
 

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TTahoes

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Tire Fender Clearance after alignment:
 

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Full Size Spare in stock well:
 

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Full Size Spare in stock well:
Nice setup!

Yea, dosnt look like you can fit any larger of a tire up under there thats for sure. Looks like the frame is clearanced out for the tire from the factory, eh? Ive never looked up under there before.
 

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Just installed a sort of Frankenstein lift on my wife’s 2021 Yukon XL. We have a 3” up front and a 2” in the rear with 275/65 20 BFG A/T and 20x9 BMF paybacks with a 0 offset. Looks so much better now!
Can you elaborate on what parts you pulled together to make the frankenstein lift work?
 

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Got my lift installed a couple weeks back, love how it turned out!

2021 Z71
2” RC Lift
BFG AT TA K02 in 285/60/20
Fuel Flame Wheels, 20” +1
@jarrod22 that turned out great. If you are still watching this thread. Is there a chance you could post some closer up photos and photo looking down the side? Thanks.
 

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2021 Z71 lifted with Bilstein 5100's set to the highest position (#6). It rides as good as factory if not better without rubbing. NITTO RECON GRAPPLER LT295 /60 R20
 

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2024 Z71 Suburban
6.2 w/Corsa exhaust
Midnight Blue
Air ride link swap (front to back)
20x9 Fuel Trigger wheels
35x12.5 Toyo MTs

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EDIT: Well, I think I answered my question. It seems Fuel only makes the Trigger in +1.

Not sure if @WIFFLEHOUSE is still reading this. Can anyone tell me (maybe @nick14226) what offset these rims would be?
Fuel pretty much only makes +1 or +20. I am trying to figure out what the offset looks like from different angles.
 
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TxSam

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2021 Z71 lifted with Bilstein 5100's set to the highest position (#6). It rides as good as factory if not better without rubbing. NITTO RECON GRAPPLER LT295 /60 R20
You have the Bilstein 5100 P/N's you used for those? I suppose you stuck with the factory UCA's as well? And (one more question)... did you do the install or have a shop do it? :)
 

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You have the Bilstein 5100 P/N's you used for those? I suppose you stuck with the factory UCA's as well? And (one more question)... did you do the install or have a shop do it? :)

FRONT: Part #: 24-317467 Lift Height: 0-2.3" Without Magnetic Ride Control or Air Suspension
REAR: Part #: 24-317474 Lift Height: : 0-1.8" Without Magnetic Ride Control or Air Suspension

Yes, I'm using the stock UCA's. I had them installed by a friend that's a full time mechanic in Feb 2023. I've put about 20k miles since the install and have towed regularly. If I had to do it again I would probably set the front to the 5th position since I tow often.
 

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FRONT: Part #: 24-317467 Lift Height: 0-2.3" Without Magnetic Ride Control or Air Suspension
REAR: Part #: 24-317474 Lift Height: : 0-1.8" Without Magnetic Ride Control or Air Suspension

Yes, I'm using the stock UCA's. I had them installed by a friend that's a full time mechanic in Feb 2023. I've put about 20k miles since the install and have towed regularly. If I had to do it again I would probably set the front to the 5th position since I tow often.
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
 

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2022 Z71 Satin Steel, 5.3L
Recently modified with 3.5” Rough Country lift, 1.25” Bora wheel spacers. I’ve swapped out my Fuel 20x10 wheels for Trail Boss 18x9 (yes they fit). Toyo 295/70. Trimming wasn’t needed until I added the wheel spacers.
 

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2022 Z71 Satin Steel, 5.3L
Recently modified with 3.5” Rough Country lift, 1.25” Bora wheel spacers. I’ve swapped out my Fuel 20x10 wheels for Trail Boss 18x9 (yes they fit). Toyo 295/70. Trimming wasn’t needed until I added the wheel spacers.
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Tire Fender Clearance after alignment:
Have you done any fender modifications/pull back etc since installing how are the rear wheel clearances? Is it only the aft of the front wheel wheels that are an issue or is it also very code on the front of the front wheels?
 

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Have you done any fender modifications/pull back etc since installing how are the rear wheel clearances? Is it only the aft of the front wheel wheels that are an issue or is it also very code on the front of the front wheels?
I assume this question was for me on my post above./? The "aft" of the front wheel wells are the only places that rub. I have only trimmed fender felt (approximately 1"x3") and a little bit of plastic (approximately 1"x1.5"); everything trimmed is in the wheel well and not on the exterior trim) There is still some rubbing that I need to address, but I've put several hundred miles on and I'm satisfied...my wife is not happy with the noise when parking so I'll trim more. I think all rubbing is against plastic or felt. Based on my first operation I don't think anything metal will have to be trimmed or hammered. I'll probably really hack on it when I pull the tires off to re-torque the spacers after a few hundred more miles.
 

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Have you done any fender modifications/pull back etc since installing how are the rear wheel clearances? Is it only the aft of the front wheel wheels that are an issue or is it also very code on the front of the front wheels?
I bought the Westcott Designs pull back kit but haven't put it on. Still not seeing any indication that we are rubbing and it definitely sees full lock on a regular basis.
 

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2021 GMC Yukon Denali air suspension
2” link lift front/ 1”rear from edgymods
Tires 285/55r22 (34.37x11.69)
Nitto Recon Grappler
OEM wheels +28 no UCA rubbing
No rubbing
Front tire clearance of about .25-.375”
With pullback over an inch clearance.
Minor trimming of plastic
Pullback from Wescott designs
Stock measurement front 36.5” rear 37”
Links installed front 38.5 rear 38”
With new tires 39.375 front 38.875
Truck on&running air lifts 41 front 39.5 rear
I have entry/exit turned off.
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With pullback from Westcott designs you’ll remove the black plate. 4 bolts. Serves no purpose. Installing their new thin plate, that pulls fender liner about 2” back. You’ll then need to trim the plastic piece about an 1”. I did it with a sawzall and then sanded the edges. Looks like nothing happened. Which is why I went with the nitto 34.37 over the 35s at 34.53. No trimming at the front needed. No step modification needed. Overall looks clean.
 

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