[redo8570t]

Are there any lift kits available for the trax? I've searched a little on the internet for lift kits for the Mokka, which is the international version of the car that's been on sale around the world for a few years, but didn't find anything. I'm coming from a jeep, so I really just wanted an extra half inch or 1 inch for winter snow.

 

[beeguz]

The fastest and cheapest way to lift it would be going to Buick Encore 18" wheels then using a taller tire.

My new Buick Encore came with 215/55/18's, when I changed the oil for the first time, I was surprised that I didn't have to use my floor jack like I used to on my Trax.

I'm very pleased that the Buick is higher, but now I have to get rid of my 16" snows they would look like doughnut tires on the Buick.

If anyone is near Pa, and is interested in a bolt on set of snow tires, Sonic wheels, Cooper snow tires, stock GM sensors, get in touch.

I had the tires on for 2 days less than 50 miles my Trax felt very capable in 6 inches of snow it went up my steep driveway without slipping.

 

[redo8570t]

Good point. I punched the numbers into a tire calculator website and this is the result:

Encore: 215/55R18 = 27.31" tire height,
Trax: 205/70R16 = 27.30" tire height,

Maybe the oil pan is just different between the Trax and Encore, that's why you didn't need a jack? Placebo?

 

[beeguz]

I worked on plenty of cars in my life, I know the difference when one car is higher than another, this Buick is higher.

The official height of the both cars are different by 1", the 18" wheels add more to the height down low where I was

By just changing your wheels, to 18" and going narrower on your tires you could pick up at least 3". in appearance.

That throws off the speedometer, but there are ways to deal with that, electronically you can buy a tool, or just go on line to see the calculator.

With the calculator you can see how much your off at say 35, then 55, or your favorite speed then you can keep that in the back of your mind when your speeding down the interstate.

 

[DustTrax]

Has anyone heard of spaccer to lift your car?

 

[beeguz]

I think the aftermarket has to catch up to the Trax, until then your stuck with fabricating it yourself with borrowed parts from other GM vehicles.

Something will come along because the Trax is at the right price point for younger drivers to play with.

Problem is, if you don't make it yourself, you are going to have to wait until the aftermarket catches up.

 

[ezra5298]

Hi, anybody know trax active (2017) tire spec? And how high the suspension lift of trax active (2017)? Love to apply the same tire & suspension lift on my 2016 trax.
appreciate the help...

Thank you

 

[Jobu]

Sadly you can't get the lift kit, they also widened the track of the vehicle by 80mm so that you can turn the front wheels.

You can however get the accessories.

Lift 30mm (1.5 inch )

80 mm wider track (40 mm per side)

Aggressive suspension lifted for increased ground clearance (over 40 mm)

BF Goodrich KO2 ·LT255/55R18 off-road tires1

Chevrolet Bloc Parts Numbers

Thule Roof Basket - 19331872 - $309
18-inch Painted Wheels - 19302645 - $1,500
Center Cap w/ Chevy logo - 19300043 - $80
Front Floor Liners - 42533130 - $70
Rear Floor Liners - 42533134 - $60

 

[beeguz]

Parts and accessories will come as the car gets even more popular.

 

[James]

With models sold overseas like the Mokka, we should look to those ends of the world for our parts. Shipping might be a bit costly but if its a part that will add value to your ownership experience for years to come, then it'll be worth the trouble.

 

[Tracking]

Will they fit directly though?

 

[beeguz]

Will they fit directly though?

Chances are the cars have exactly the same suspension components,(Shocks, Springs ball joints) if they do everything will work

 

[ezra5298]

Thank you for your prompt reply.

Mind me asking again about BF Goodrich KO2 ·LT255/55R18 off-road tires1, is it mud terrain or all terrain?

Thank you

 

[Jobu]

Thank you for your prompt reply.

Mind me asking again about BF Goodrich KO2 ·LT255/55R18 off-road tires1, is it mud terrain or all terrain?

Thank you

its an all terrain that is 10.4 inches wide , 29 inches high, weighs 44 pounds and recommended inflation is 65psi.

 

[Tracking]

I think those tires are what come stock on Wrangler JKs as well at this point. They're pretty amazing from what I've heard.

 

[Caeser99]

I would love to raise up my trax, but it is so hard to try and find parts, or you have to order stuff from china and that gets expensive when you get Duty on top of what you already paid for the parts.

 

[beeguz]

The easiest way to lift your car is with wheels and tires.
There is a big difference in the height of my Trax and the Buick I now have.

I have snow tires left over from my Trax that I use on the Buick with my stock Buick wheels on I have to lift up to sit on my driver seat.

When put on the snow tires, that I bought for the Trax, when I go to sit its like sitting down into a hole.

I am a short guy its very noticeable to me when I have to stretch or sit in a hole when I get into the car.

 

[Tracking]

Make it a Donk ... it'll be hella lifted but you'll probably lose some steering radius.

 

[CSOTELO17]

Trax lift spacers

I FOUND THESE ONLINE AND AM THINKING ABOUT ORDERING TO SEE HOW THEY WILL FIT.
spaccer.com HAS THE LIFTS SPACERS

 

[beeguz]

I FOUND THESE ONLINE AND AM THINKING ABOUT ORDERING TO SEE HOW THEY WILL FIT.
spaccer.com HAS THE LIFTS SPACERS

They look promising.

I saw a kit once offered for the Silverado it was used to level off the truck because they sit ass high for when you load it with weight.
It worked about the same way.