MONSTER G-Wagons Go Offroading - Mercedes Can Do This?

[@gwheeln]

Which build are you choosing? The 4" Lift on 35s? Or the Portals on 38's? See how they flex at 9:37 before you cast your vote...

[@gustavovasconcelos4372]

I'd say switch back to a 2" lift on the 2015 (I understand it had it and 33s when it appeared on theTFL video); and add 37s or 38s to it, coupled with very liberal fender cutting + custom flares (to keep it looking somewhat stock-ish and professional, in line with your approach to modding these vehicles) 😎😬 Do you think the stock axles/drivetrain would be up to it? Are they comparable to a Dana 44, strength-wise? I'd guess they are even stronger.🦾🦾 Anyway, I'd love to see it! Pretty sure I'm not the only fan of big-tire LCG (Low Center of Gravity) builds around here 😅😅

[@americapride]

I got 2” lifted 33 ok2 with rhino crossbars…1/4” clear going through my 7ft garage door :) did off-road from UT, AZ, CA, WO, Montana. Owned my G for 8 yrs. Love to find your channel

[@gwheeln]

Oh hell.yeah you're in the right place 😎❤️👊❤️. I'm getting the itch to host a G Wheel'n off-road outing now 💪

[@erikstover3228]

This channel is giving me some inspiration for my G63! Sick rigs!!

[@gwheeln]

Hell yeah dude. I was just out wheeling with a G63 2 weeks ago. First thing I'd do is rip those side steps off and get some rock rails. Then an MBRP high clearance exhaust. If you just did that and tires you'd be ready to rip and fix the 3 weakest links. Then it's lift + armor + more! Enjoy it and I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@_beanswick2054]

We need a video on that G63 !!!

[@nineelevensouth]

Big car guy here - I do a lot of builds on my channel and am also a former CO resident. Just purchased an 02 G500 for my next build project and so I'm a "new" G Wagon overland enthusiast. Loving your channel and have subbed. Looking forward to more great content. Keep it up.

[@gwheeln]

Hey my dude. Congrats on your new G. Let the fun begin for bringing your dream build to life. I highly recommend you take a look at everything that Jack wagon over landing is offering. Jack is awesome and his products kicked butt. Glad to have you here and thanks for the comment and sub!

[@nineelevensouth]

@@gwheeln I have already ordered so much from him.....his support for this platform is damn impressive and much appreciated.

[@laddiegill]

Well, looking at you guys, I just got excited and got KM3s installed. Spent some time in Olympic rainforest on trails. Hearing that 5.5 liter V8 fire up is better than the morning cup of coffee ;)

[@gwheeln]

Booyah!! 👊💪😎 Sharing the stoke and excitement I love it. Celebrating with you in spirit. Vroom vroom. P.S. Great tire choice.

[@laddiegill]

I spent lot of time researching Gs and finally settled on the Normally aspirated 2015 G550 as they started going turbo from 2016 and eventually lost the solid front axle too. 😄. Driven by a mom and was barely broken in.

[@gwheeln]

What a find, congrats!!! ​@@laddiegill

[@georgecarousos6735]

Portals take care of so many parameters....gearing, lift and clearance all at the same time. Looking at the units driving through the moguls I would suggest increasing the rear spring rate by about 200 lbs/in....this would help with front end articulation whether the sway bar is connected or not. Disconnect the front sway bar and you'd gain a nice bit assuming the shocks, brake lines and drive line allows it. Awesome trucks, looking forward to more content on the G-Wagons.

[@gwheeln]

Amazing observation! Thanks my dude. And appreciate your comment and being here. More to come!

[@Markley92]

Mountain Lion 🐈

[@gwheeln]

Here Kitty Kitty!

[@heytherebato]

Finally! You rarely see these things get the jeep/Toyota treatment when it comes to mods

[@gwheeln]

Thanks my dude! 😎💪👊 Even more to come!! Appreciate your comment and support!

[@alanmay7929]

what a very lame joke! toyota specially gets all kinds of crazy mods not just for offroading but for overlanding, heavy duty work, there are ambulances, the troop career, thr dump trucks, the 6x6 with portal axles, chassis extension, bed extension with single cab for more payload........ the list goes on and on and on.

[@alanmay7929]

the latest $12k toyota hilux champ already has dump truck conversion, dump bed with crane, 6x6 single cab with heavy duty suspensions, colapsible bed sides..... nothing even compares when it comes to mods.

[@alanmay7929]

the only real and actually analog mercedes gwagen is the professionel model with barely any electroncis just like toyota land cruiser 70 series. the mercedes as always super overpriced and thats why they are so unpopular.

[@alanmay7929]

@@gwheeln patriot camper in australia has a 6x6 land cruiser 70 series with portal axles that he uses for overlanding and for shows, ,there are many 6x6 land cruiser 200 series, heck even the toyota hiace van is gaining attention into 4x4 conversion, the toyota coaster already comes from factory with 4x4 and amazing offroader/overland rig.

[@sxcheney]

Joe is doing a build for me - 1991 Cabrio 230GE, we are swapping the N/A 2.3 for a 2.3 Kompressor motor. Will have 33" tires and probably a 2" lift. Maybe when Joe finishes it he can break it in on a trail with you - but this time you'll be driving the truck with the offroad advantage 😉

[@gwheeln]

Congrats on the build! I'll be down at Joe's shop to do some filming. And it would be really cool to feature your build, both in the shop and on the trail. And extra cool for you to come out and wheel it with us!

[@sxcheney]

@@gwheeln You are certainly welcome to film the vehicle build and take it out on a trail run. I live in Alabama, so little tough for me to make the monthly trail runs Joe is setting up, but I hope to meet you when I fly out to pick up the truck. Cheers

[@Wonderer245]

Watching this even while I drive Suzuki Samurai knowing I will never own one of these😂

[@gwheeln]

Man I love Samurai's! Sweet and unique rigs.

[@gustavovasconcelos4372]

I'd say switch back to a 2" lift on the 2015 (I understand it had it and 33s when it appeared on theTFL video); and add 37s or 38s to it, coupled with very liberal fender cutting + custom flares (to keep it looking somewhat stock-ish and professional, in line with your approach to modding these vehicles) 😎😬 Do you think the stock axles/drivetrain would be up to it? Are they comparable to a Dana 44, strength-wise? I'd guess they are even stronger.🦾🦾 Anyway, I'd love to see it! Pretty sure I'm not the only fan of big-tire LCG (Low Center of Gravity) builds around here 😅😅

[@gwheeln]

Yo! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the comment. Although in theory that'd be great, it's it possible at the moment. The only lifts available are 2 and 4 inch. And the absolute only way to fit 35s thats been done so far is with a 4". It is possible to squeeze a 34 in a 2 inch. But could be worth playing with the idea. I'm going to research and see. And I do believe the axles could hold up to 37s 💪

[@brunog.4115]

Offroad + G’s…my new fav channel 👌🏿

[@gwheeln]

😎👊💪❤️ heck yeah dude! Stoked to have you here. Welcome! More to come :)

[@nicholastoo858]

Can such a suspension that is on the black G wagon be put in a G Wagon that doesn't have a front solid axel? And what are your thoughts about a diesel G Wagon. They are more economical. Thanks. Love the channel. Keep on uploading. Love to see how the a triple locked wagon takes on the off-roads.

[@gwheeln]

The portals on the black G would not work on a newer model with independent front suspension, but there are kits available that would work. I love diesel G wagons, but they are rare in the US. A friend of mine has one and I've driven it. It's sick. But it doesn't like cold weather. Thanks for the comment my dude. Appreciate you being here. More uploads coming!

[@mediocreman2]

Looks fun! Definitely will need bigger fenders on the black one. 😅

[@gwheeln]

Just wish there was more aftermarket options!

[@tomtommy2227]

How about lowering the lift on the Portal rig to get more down travel? Lower with more flex will result in better performance on the trails in my experience. Anyway, both out of my Jeep price range, sick rigs guys!!

[@gwheeln]

Thanks man! I'll pass your thoughts on to Joe. Appreciate the comment!

[@M-PASTA]

If you put black vinyl wrap on the fender, flares headlights surround and the roof it will change the look entirely

[@gwheeln]

On the white one or black one? I'm thinking you mean the white rig? That one's mine, and I can see it.

[@jayd3931]

I'm pretty sure I could buy another G550 for the cost of those portals. 😂

[@gwheeln]

😆😜 and you probably could.

[@grisa12345]

After building and wheeling a 2016 G63 (4” lift, 35s and some other mods) I went back to Jeep and bought a 392. Sorry, but no G Wagon matches a 392 other than the “look at me I’m in a G” factor. Cool rigs, hope they work out for you.

[@gwheeln]

Yo dude. Appreciate your comment. 392a are amazing rigs. Glad you found what kicks butt. There's no doubt that a 392 could be even more purpose built for crawling. It's an incredible platform and a huge aftermarket. I respectfully would have to argue the "hey look at me" factor. That's not why I drive one. Its the sense of occasion, history, build feel, etc. There's nothing else like it. In Colorado, you could wheel 95% of the trails in the state on a 2" lift and 33s are darn near anything, so your options are endless. At the end of the day - wheeling is about having fun. Exploring. Having a sense of occasion. And a love for driving. At least for me. But everyone is motivated by different things. I would love to hear a more detailed omparioson of your G to your 392. Thanks for the comment dude!

[@naturalLin]

the black G is really wobbly

[@gwheeln]

That rooftop tent doesn't help things.

[@alanmay7929]

i really hate the fact that those mercedes have very poor articulation! just imagine if they could articulate like jeep, the only thing that saves the mercedes is the 3 locking diffs.

[@alanmay7929]

@@gwheeln even without the roof top that suspension flex is an absolute joke in the respectible way! jeep, ford and lately toyota have been offering sway bar disconnect to even improve the susspension flex.

[@nicholastoo858]

Perhaps the shock is adjustable for off-road vs on-road.

[@hotburner4859]

Nice🤘🏽

[@gwheeln]

Thank you my dude! Appreciate you being here and for commenting.

[@RelatableWoofles]

Loving the new channel and content, man! It's great to see another Coloradoan ripping up some fun trails! You're making me deliberate on whether i should be buying a g wagon rather than a gx460 as my next vehicle 😆

[@gwheeln]

Thank you for the support my dude (and fellow Coloradoan). The GX460 is a great vehicle. I did have a GX470 a few vehicles before this. Although I loved it, it doesn't compare to the G. The G has better angles, more power, similar fuel economy but with far more power, solid axles, more character, and a LOT more fun to drive. My 4" lifted G on 35s has less body roll than my 2" lifted GX470 in the corners. Plus, the G is triple locked from the factory. If you have a family to haul around, or if you're primary use is on pavement, the nod goes to the GX460. But if your end goal is offroad capability and fun, the G is hard to beat. Go drive both back to back and you'll have your answer. If you haven't watched this video yet (about why the G wagon's are NOT luxury), I would recommend you take a peek: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWQYoGGmZhnmsksi=QXiLf6SrQrHKsdAh Thanks again for the support my dude. Once you get your rig you should join us on a wheeling day! More offroad G-wagon content coming soon :)

[@alanmay7929]

@@gwheeln lol!!!!!!! what a joke! the gx 460/470 aka toyota prado is the small brother of the land cruiser 200, 70 series.... it doesnt compared to that mercedes.

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[@siggiborg5076]

where do you get the portal axles ? is it the same as G² or aftermarket ? (if aftermarket then who)

[@gwheeln]

These are Extrema Ratio portals. There's a few options out there.

[@trendingshortshorts]

are the portals and ctis the warewolf system?

[@gwheeln]

Portals are Extrema Ratio. CTIS was done in house.

[@80obsessed]

Curious to know if you have the swaybar disconnected?

[@gwheeln]

The front sway bar is connected on both rigs. But now you have me thinking that I should look into fabbing a quick disconnect... Thanks for the comment!! These Gs don't have a rear sway bar from the factory.

[@theallterrainr5095]

what trail is this?

[@gwheeln]

We were boppin' around 68j in CO. First time I was there. I have a video coming soon running Hells Gate in Moab. Stay tuned :)

[@theallterrainr5095]

@@gwheeln might have to check it out, would love to hit moab in the future

[@Randy-rp9cw]

Nice video… kinda makes me want to sell the H1 and get one.

[@gwheeln]

That's too funny. I was just looking at H1s and Humvees as the next toy, but my wife isn't sold - and I've been on the fence. How's the H1 been for you? P.S. I support your G shopping!

[@Randy-rp9cw]

@ It’s been a very reliable and fun vehicle. I’ve had it 10+ years and loved it. I have a 94 wagon and It still turns heads.