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NOTICE: King Shocks: 2013-2018 G63 (AMG) models and 2016-2018 G550 (non AMG) models will require that the front driver top secondary bracket on the frame of the G is cut off and relocated to fit these shocks. For all G Wagons 2012 and older as well as 2013-2015 G550 models, no modification is required. THIS IS ONLY FOR KING SHOCKS. OTHER OPTIONS SHOULD NOT REQUIRE MODIFICATION. Please contact us for availability as there is limited supply and lead time varies.
This is a 2 inch lift kit for your Mercedes G Wagon W463 models up to 2018. Actual ride height gained may vary for your vehicle based on model and weight added to the vehicle. Available for all models through 2018.
For 2019 and newer models, please see our "Suspension" section and look for items labeled "463A" or "465" here:
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/collections/suspension/463a
Items Included:
- Set of 4 Springs (JWO 2 Inch Springs)
- Set of 4 Shocks (Koni/Fox/King)
- Fox 2.0 or Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer (both include all brackets and hardware to mount)
- H&R Wheel Spacers (none/30mm/50mm)
- Optional Add-Ons also available a la carte - discussed in detail below
This lift kit will give your vehicle a more aggressive stance, higher ground clearance to the vehicle body, and more droop/down travel compared to the factory suspension. To raise the axles of the truck, larger diameter tires (or portal axles...) are also required. We recommend tire sizes between 33x11" - 33x12.5" (or metric equivalent tires) depending on your wheel width with an offset no higher than +30 for best results. This would mean adding a 30mm wheel spacer to most stock wheels. While some clients run 2 inch lifts with higher offsets (narrower stance), adding wheel spacers or a lower offset (wider stance) wheel would not only prevent rubbing but will also improve stability as you raise the center of gravity of your G. With this kit, we aim to provide a functional and capable setup that not only looks good but also functions without issues once you get on the trails.
This is the perfect lift amount for those wanting to minimize additional necessary pieces to get their G Wagon off the ground, increase down travel/droop, and those that may have overall height clearance restrictions. For G Wagons, lifts beyond 2 inches will *require* caster correction, alignment correction, longer brake lines, and may need additional adjustments as well.
The springs set the baseline feel of every suspension setup. While it is important to pair the appropriate shocks with your spring choice, the springs themselves are at the heart of every suspension setup. Through years of development and testing both on and off road, our JWO 2 Inch Lift Springs have been highly regarded as the best all around performing spring on the market. Our springs to provide a 2 inch (50mm lift) from the original factory height of the G Wagon. This is the sweet spot for lifting the G Wagon as it minimizes the moving pieces required to lift the truck. Beyond 2 inches of lifted, additional pieces become necessary. While going taller provides more opportunity for larger tires, more ground clearance, and more suspension flex and articulation, a 2 inch lift and 33 inch tires makes for a very capable setup across many terrains. By creating a "dual" or "progressive" rate rear spring, these springs provide an overall "soft" yet "tight" ride feel when the stiffer primary rear spring rate is active and a softer off road feel once the softer secondary rear spring rate is activated. With the stiffer rear spring rate active at ride height, this also minimizes torque steer, body roll, and sagging when weight is added. Once the softer secondary rate becomes active, this minimizes the bumpiness and harsh feel during off road use and when going over potholes and other on road obstacles. Our JWO 2 Inch Springs are also the longest uncompressed springs in the 2 inch range which means they have the potential to provide the longest down travel of any 2 inch spring on the market. We also offer the ORC HD and Standard Springs as well as the Old Man Emu ARB/OME HD and Standard Springs. While our springs have become the "best of both worlds" solution, there are unique situations where other spring option could still be beneficial. For W463 LWB models, we recommend our JWO 2 inch springs. If you have a SWB model, an older 460 or 461 model, or a truck with a unique use including varying equipment/loads/details, reach out to us to discuss springs in more detail.
The shock options are the Koni Raid (Red), Fox 2.0 Adjustable (Silver), and King 2.5 Adjustable (Silver/Black) Shocks. The Fox and King shocks come with an adjustable knob that allows you to adjust the rebound and compression stiffness of your ride together at any time. The Koni Raid shocks are semi-adjustable as they can only be adjusted by twisting the shock while it is uninstalled from the vehicle. Koni has the largest body diameter of the bunch followed by King, with Fox at the smallest. If you are a "set it and forget it" driver, the Koni Raids are a great choice on any 2 inch build. If you want to have full time adjustability, the Fox shocks are great for standard builds and the Kings become beneficial when the truck will be heavily loaded.
We can also offer the Bilstein B4, Bilstein B6, Bilstein B8 5160 shocks and Old Man Emu Nitrocharger shocks upon request however we typically recommend Koni Raids in place of these choices as they are in the same budget and provide a better range of dampening ability with their beefier build and semi-adjustability.
For Steering Stabilizers, we offer 2 Fox solutions which come with all brackets and hardware needed to mount to the truck and no modification needed to fit. We use upgraded steering stabilizers with all lift kits because larger wheel and tire packages are heavier than factory setups which means more force being felt in the steering wheel than before. With an upgraded steering stabilizer, these forces are absorbed before you feel them in the steering wheel making for a more controlled and pleasant driving experience. The Fox 2.0 Steering Stabilizer is a unidirectional stabilizer meaning it is charged in one direction. In this case, the stabilizer constantly wants to expand. If the stabilizer is charged stronger than the forces/loads of the truck, this can create a pulling effect. For G Wagons, when it occurs, this creates a drift to the right. We have used this solution for many years with great success and have a method to minimize this pulling effect to get the steering dialed in. The Fox ATS Stabilizer is a bi-directional stabilizer meaning it stays neutral regardless of the direction of the truck. Full turn left, full turn right, straight ahead, or anywhere in between, this stabilizer holds its position until your input in the steering wheel changes. This stabilizer is dialed in out of the box ready to go for any G Wagon setup with no pull/push feel at any time and further allows for stiffer or softer dampening abilities via the adjuster knob on the stabilizer. With this stabilizer, you can stiffen or soften the dampening given your use to have a raw feel (softer dampening) during off road use or a tighter feel (stiffer dampening) when on road.
Optional Add-Ons (sold separate on our website):
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These items are not typically "required" for the 2 inch lift kit but are beneficial to add to address specific symptoms when lifting your G Wagon. At the 4 inch lift range, these items all become required and can be reused when switching from a 2 inch to 4 inch lift.
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Caster Correction Offset Bushings - Once you get to 2 inches of lift, you will notice your caster has changed when you go to have the alignment checked. At 2 inches of lift, the caster remains positive, and may still be good enough as is, but it will be lower than the factory setting. This can cause the truck to decrease in handling ability and cause for more work while steering. A set of caster correction offset bushings will adjust your caster by roughly 3.5 degrees and get you back near factory setting.
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/collections/suspension/products/caster-correction-offset-bushings
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Adjustable Panhard Bars - As your truck goes up in height, the axles and wheels will begin to shift towards the drivers side of the vehicle due to suspension and steering geometry. In doing so, you will notice that the driver side tires poke out more while the passenger side tires tuck in more. Aesthetically, this can be annoying but it can also cause your G to have some lean to it. Again, at two inches of lift, this may not be noticeable to some but it does happen. To correct this, you can get a custom fixed length set of panhard bars or use a set of adjustable panhard bars that can be set for any lift height.
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/collections/suspension/products/eurowise-adjustable-panhard-bar-track-bar
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Extended Brake Lines - For lifts 50mm (2 inch) and beyond with longer shocks added, we recommend extended brake and locker lines. As your G increases its maximum droop or extension length, your brake lines will be pushed to the limits. As you go beyond 2 inches of lift, especially if seriously off roading or adding custom extended length shocks, these should be considered to prevent brake and lockers lines from being over stretched and failing.
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/products/extended-brake-lines-and-locker-lines-set
Any of the recommended parts purchased to go with a 2 inch lift can be reused should you decide to go to a 4 inch lift later on. At the 4 inch lift range, these recommended additions become required.
*Although this kit is all inclusive and capable of functional on and off road use, we strongly encourage using caution (as you always should) during the installation and use of this kit. Please familiarize yourself with all parts provided and the new handling of the vehicle immediately. Jack Wagon Overlanding, LLC will not be held responsible for any problems, damages, losses, or faults that come with or after the installation of this kit. Professional Installation is recommended.
*With any tire size increase, the speedometer will show a lower speed than you are actually travelling. Older models may be able to reprogram the tire size in the computer to correct speedometer but with newer models, MB limits this ability. Depending on the tire size and wheel offset you go with, it is still possible for some rubbing to happen in extreme conditions.
Navigating through all of this information can be difficult so if you are still unsure of which setup is best for you, please email us at JackWagonOverlanding@gmail.com and we will be happy to help guide you through the right setup for your needs!