2017 Denali After 1.5” rear lift - Rear end hits bumps HARD

[AZ Rat]

2017 Yukon Denai 4x4

I just installed the SuspensionMaxx 2.5” Front / 1.5” Rear Lift. The rear end hits extremely hard over speed bumps. MUCH more than prior to the lift. Anyone else experience this as well?

 

[Big Mama]

Did it come with shock relocation brackets or bigger bump stops?

 

[AZ Rat]

Did it come with shock relocation brackets or bigger bump stops?

Hi, it did not however I called today and I will order the 2” Rear shock relocators.

 

[Big Mama]

That should do it.

 

[AZ Rat]

Just had the rear shock relocators installed. Initial drive (only ~2 miles) and 2 speed bumps later and it handled SO MUCH BETTER!

I will post more updates as I can.

 

[Big Mama]

That’s great thanks for following up so the next guy will know.

 

[bamachem]

Same experience here. Shock extenders made a HUGE difference in the rear.

 

[AZ Rat]

Same experience here. Shock extenders made a HUGE difference in the rear.

Ride is back to “normal”! Actually quite excited now! Even drove faster over speed bumps just to test.

 

[Big Mama]

Great

 

[kiwi]

Guys, what is the part number or exact name of this relocation bracket? Did 1" rear lift and experience the same problem.

 

[Big Mama]

There are several different brands but yes shock relocation brackets. His lift was 1.5” but same deal. By lifting you stretched the shock the bracket puts it back where it was.

 

[kiwi]

Big Mama, thanks for your reply! Any example maybe or exact brand?
Is for example this one that I need? https://suspensionmaxx.com/product/SMX-16920EXT

 

[spate47]

There are several different brands but yes shock relocation brackets. His lift was 1.5” but same deal. By lifting you stretched the shock the bracket puts it back where it was.

Has anyone run 5100s in the rear instead of a spacer? Or would it be better of running a .75-1" spacer with bilsteins at stock height?

 

[AZ Rat]

Big Mama, thanks for your reply! Any example maybe or exact brand?
Is for example this one that I need? https://suspensionmaxx.com/product/SMX-16920EXT

The shock relocators worked great!

 

[Big Mama]

Big Mama, thanks for your reply! Any example maybe or exact brand?
Is for example this one that I need? https://suspensionmaxx.com/product/SMX-16920EXT

yup. Those will work

 

[kiwi]

Awesome, thank you!

 

[spate47]

Awesome, thank you!

Did you wind up purchasing the 2" relocation bracket even though you lifted the rear 1"?

 

[AZ Rat]

Did you wind up purchasing the 2" relocation bracket even though you lifted the rear 1"?

Hi,

I did the Full SuspensionMaxx 2.5” Front, 1.5” Rear with the 2” Shock Extension.

Added 285/60/20 BFG All Terrain KO2 with OEM Denali rims.

I rub a little bit @ full turn.

 

[Big Mama]

Where does it rub? Lots of ways to fix that if you want to.

 

[kiwi]

Did you wind up purchasing the 2" relocation bracket even though you lifted the rear 1"?

Nope, I contacted Smaxx via their Facebook and they recommended to go with 1.5" bracket for 1" lift, so I ordered what they said