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2022 Denali 4” Readylift SST 295/55/22 ridge grapplers Stock 22” Denali wheels Thinking about going black on window trim and have mirror caps (white) on the way. Plan on getting rid of chrome on the running boards and painting the hood filler trim white as well.

Diamondd2… I have the ready lift control arms.. they stick out a bit farther and cause the issue that was at hand. I ended up going with longer wheel studs rather than the 1.5” spacer. I used a .5” spacer with the longer studs and it looks damn good if I must say. Just finished pulling metal bracket in the rear and pulling the liners all back. Gonna take it for a ride see if I can’t find some satin black wrap for the running boards… mirror caps are a no shoe so far.

Another picture.. tinted the third brake light as well as the turn signals on mirrors.

Well here it is. Trimmed and all. I need to tie strap back the wheel well liners.. getting the slightest rub on full lock reverse. Mirror caps will be in tomorrow. I may tackle the chrome strip on the steps tomorrow as well.

Well… almost 35s. But the control arm rubbing is way worse! new tires are 295/55/22 ridge grapplers. The ridge grapplers are substantially more aggressive on the sidewall. Even tho the 33x12.50x22 recon grapplers are a 12.50, these run more. 1/4” spacer is still in place but I’m thinking I will have to go with a larger spacer. Seems like the norm is 1.5” hubcentric. Does that Allow me to not trim the wheel studs? thanks and BTW.. tires look great. Pics tomorow.

Little back story first… Purchased my truck a month ago with a readylift sst lift (leveling kit top and bottom with new control arms. Dealer threw on the nitto recon grapplers 33x12.5x22. This is the first issue… we agreed upon 285/55/22 for the tire size… parts guy decided on his own to go with the 33/12.50 because of availability without discussing with me. When I picked up the truck the tires did not clear the new control arms. It wasn’t even close. I ran out and grabbed some hub centric spacers (1/4”) and had them throw them on. Alignment bought me some space but not enuff. I still rub from time to time. When I noticed the rubbing I contacted my salesman and they are going to make it right. They will take my tires off and replace them with whatever I choose. That being said, the sst lift leaves more space in the wheel wells than I thought it would. I’m going to stuff 35s in there if I can! The 12.50 will present the same issue with control arm clearance. Would going with a thicker spacer work?? I know I have to trim the bracket in the fender well and pull back the wheel well liner and all.. just wondering if my control arm clearance issue can be resolved with a spacer.. I attached pics for reference. anyone running a similar setup??

MTU.. are you saying that the 2020s handle leveling kits better than previous trucks?

Just keys. I have been reading about the ball joint issue. I’ll have to find a case of ball joint failure to look at. Without any major off-roading I can’t see the ball joints wearing all that premature. I had a 2.5” kit on my last truck and ball joints lasted 85000 miles and were still on the truck when I traded it in. Never had any problems. Truck before that was a 09 f250 with leveling kit. Had 197k on the clock and changed em once. I’m not saying these won’t fail... I just think it’s a little over stated. I would like to see one with issues though so I can get a good look at the issue. I’m not against adding the uca but I need to justify their necessity.

side view

Because of the control arm angle??

Rough country keys and shock extensions. 35x12.50 ridge grapplers

Rough country kit. 35” ridge grapplers going on today. This was last night when I “test fit” it into the garage. Should still fit with the tires!

Mine came in a kit. Fronts and rears together. I’m sure someone sells just the rears, not sure if gm does. good luck.