Description
The Van Compass Striker AWD lift kit creates the clearance needed to fit larger tires and push deeper into back country landscapes with confidence in the increased capability. Through hours of careful development and design, we've created a system that lifts the van with as few compromises to the original design parameters of the vehicle as possible. Using a mix of machined and welded spacers, we move the front subframe to allow for the CVs, tie rods, and control arms to all cycle in their original geometry range set by Mercedes. At the rear, a taller version of our Mini Leaf Spring pack is paired with longer sway bar links, shock relocation brackets, and bump stop spacers to ensure that nothing binds, over-extends, or can over-compression on axle articulation. With proper wheel offset and fender trimming, fitment of a 35 x 12.50 tire is possible, for a huge increase in traction and ground clearance.
With this lift kit, 315/75R16 (35x12.50 equivalent) tires can be fitted with the following conditions met:
- Removal of the front mudflaps.
- Slight trimming to the rear of the front fender opening.
- Trimming of the front bumper and front inner fender well liner.
- Minimum 14mm wheel spacer (9/16”) if retaining factory 54mm offset steel wheels. This is for tire clearance between the inside of the tire and the strut and rear inner fender.
- Aftermarket wheels with an additional 14mm offset.
