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Ultimate G-Wagen Suspension Upgrade | Flarespace Shock System Explained

Ultimate G-Wagen Suspension Upgrade

At Nothing But G’s, suspension upgrades are one of the most important parts of every G-Wagen build.

Over the years, Joe Gocher and the Alliance Auto Care team have developed:

  • Stock Plus suspension systems
  • Goat Mod packages
  • Full 4-inch lift systems
  • Off-road and overland setups

And now there’s a new top-tier option entering the lineup.

According to Joe:

This is the best riding suspension system he has ever tested on a G-Wagen.

That’s a big statement considering the number of high-end G-Class builds the shop has completed.


Introducing the Flarespace Suspension System

Nothing But G’s is now working with:

Flarespace

A suspension company based in Spain that produces highly specialized performance dampers for:

  • G-Wagens
  • Rally vehicles
  • Expedition trucks
  • Dakar-style off-road applications

The system is based around:

Bilstein 8100-series shock architecture

But heavily modified and optimized specifically for Mercedes G-Wagen applications.


Built for Serious Performance

Right away, Joe highlights how substantial these shocks are.

Even the packaging signals this is not an ordinary suspension kit:

  • Full metal shipping case
  • Foam-isolated components
  • Rubber-isolated reservoir mounts
  • Fully anodized aluminum hardware

These are purpose-built premium motorsport-grade components.


What Makes These Shocks Different?

Unlike many aftermarket suspension kits that rely heavily on user-adjustable clickers and tuning knobs, the Flarespace system takes a different approach.

Instead of requiring endless tuning:

The shocks are custom-valved specifically for your truck.

That means the suspension is engineered around:

  • Vehicle weight
  • Front-to-rear balance
  • Lift height
  • Engine configuration
  • Tire setup
  • Accessories
  • Intended driving style
  • Off-road usage

Joe explains:

Most people are not suspension engineers.

And he’s right.

For most owners, endlessly adjusting clickers doesn’t necessarily improve ride quality. It often creates more confusion than results.


Digressive Damping Explained

One of the standout features of the Flarespace shocks is:

Digressive damping

Joe spends a significant amount of time explaining why this matters.


High-Speed Damping

This does NOT refer to vehicle speed.

Instead:

It refers to shock shaft speed.

High-speed damping occurs when:

  • Hitting sharp bumps
  • Driving over curbs
  • Encountering rocks
  • Crossing abrupt terrain changes

The shock must react immediately to absorb impact without transmitting harshness into the cabin.

The result:

  • Better comfort
  • Reduced impact harshness
  • Improved chassis control
  • Less driver fatigue

Low-Speed Damping

Low-speed damping controls:

  • Body movement
  • Weight transfer
  • Highway undulations
  • G-outs
  • Suspension compression during sweeping movements

This helps the truck:

  • Avoid excessive body roll
  • Prevent bottoming out
  • Maintain stability
  • Stay composed at speed

Joe compares this to driving on Colorado highways with large freeway dips and elevation changes.


Why Digressive Valving Matters

Traditional suspension setups often force compromises:

  • Soft ride OR stability
  • Comfort OR control

Digressive damping attempts to optimize both.

The result is:

  • Excellent small bump compliance
  • Strong bottom-out resistance
  • Improved cornering stability
  • Better off-road composure
  • More predictable handling

Joe claims:

The setup achieves roughly 99% optimization for the vehicle.

That’s a massive leap over generic off-the-shelf shock packages.


Massive Remote Reservoirs

Another major feature:

Large remote reservoirs

These reservoirs:

  • Increase fluid volume
  • Reduce heat buildup
  • Improve damping consistency
  • Prevent fade during prolonged off-road driving

This becomes extremely important for:

  • Desert running
  • High-speed trail use
  • Long-distance overlanding
  • Heavy expedition builds

Joe specifically notes:

These shocks can run for hours without overheating.


Motorsport-Level Engineering

These are not casual street shocks.

According to Joe, similar systems are used on:

  • Dakar-style rally trucks
  • Rally raid vehicles
  • High-speed desert race builds
  • Expedition G-Wagens

This is true motorsport-derived suspension technology adapted for the G-Class platform.


Fully Serviceable Design

One of the smartest aspects of the system:

Everything is rebuildable and serviceable.

If something happens:

  • Damaged hose
  • Leaking seal
  • Off-road impact
  • Wear over time

The shocks can be repaired instead of replaced.

Joe also points out:

Many motocross and mountain bike suspension shops can service them.

That’s a major advantage for long-term ownership.


Available for Multiple G-Wagen Builds

Nothing But G’s plans to offer these shocks for:

  • Goat Mod packages
  • 4-inch lift systems
  • High-speed overland rigs
  • Expedition trucks
  • Hardcore off-road builds

The system can be tailored for:

  • Beach cruisers
  • Rock crawlers
  • Daily drivers
  • Rally-inspired builds
  • High-speed desert trucks

Every setup is custom-curated.


Real-World Testing on IFAB Builds

Joe mentions these shocks are already headed onto:

IFAB G-Wagen builds

Including the recently sold tan IFAB truck featured in previous videos.

That truck is receiving:

  • Full 4-inch lift
  • Flarespace suspension
  • Complete premium off-road setup

This indicates where Nothing But G’s sees the future of premium G-Wagen suspension heading.


How It Compares to Other Suspension Options

Joe breaks down the current suspension hierarchy at Nothing But G’s.


Current Suspension Options

Good

  • Koni Raid shocks

Better

  • Fox 2.0 remote reservoir shocks

Best

  • King 2.5 remote reservoir shocks

Ultimate

  • Flarespace premium suspension system

According to Joe:

This is now the top-tier suspension option for G-Wagens.


Who Is This Suspension For?

This system is ideal for owners who:

  • Want maximum ride quality
  • Demand premium engineering
  • Need serious off-road performance
  • Want proper tuning without guesswork
  • Plan long-distance overland travel
  • Build high-end G-Wagens

It’s especially valuable for:

  • Heavy expedition trucks
  • Fully accessorized builds
  • High-speed off-road driving
  • Premium overland rigs

Premium Performance Comes at a Cost

Joe is very upfront:

This is not a budget suspension setup.

He jokingly refers to it as:

“A lot of Slim Jims.”

But for owners chasing:

  • The best ride quality
  • The best suspension control
  • The best off-road performance

This is the current benchmark.


The Future of G-Wagen Suspension

Nothing But G’s continues to push the G-Wagen platform further by:

  • Testing new technologies
  • Partnering with global suppliers
  • Developing purpose-built packages
  • Creating more capable suspension systems

And this Flarespace setup represents:

The newest evolution of premium G-Class suspension engineering.


Ready to Build the Ultimate G-Wagen?

Nothing But G’s and Alliance Auto Care specialize in:

  • Goat Mod packages
  • 4-inch lift systems
  • Suspension tuning
  • Off-road G-Wagen builds
  • Overland setups
  • Premium expedition builds

Whether you want:

  • A comfortable daily driver
  • A rally-inspired expedition rig
  • Or a hardcore off-road build

Their team can design a suspension package specifically around your use case.

At Nothing But G’s, suspension upgrades are one of the most important parts of every G-Wagen build.

Over the years, Joe Gocher and the Alliance Auto Care team have developed:

  • Stock Plus suspension systems
  • Goat Mod packages
  • Full 4-inch lift systems
  • Off-road and overland setups

And now there’s a new top-tier option entering the lineup.

According to Joe:

This is the best riding suspension system he has ever tested on a G-Wagen.

That’s a big statement considering the number of high-end G-Class builds the shop has completed.


Introducing the Flarespace Suspension System

Nothing But G’s is now working with:

Flarespace

A suspension company based in Spain that produces highly specialized performance dampers for:

  • G-Wagens
  • Rally vehicles
  • Expedition trucks
  • Dakar-style off-road applications

The system is based around:

Bilstein 8100-series shock architecture

But heavily modified and optimized specifically for Mercedes G-Wagen applications.


Built for Serious Performance

Right away, Joe highlights how substantial these shocks are.

Even the packaging signals this is not an ordinary suspension kit:

  • Full metal shipping case
  • Foam-isolated components
  • Rubber-isolated reservoir mounts
  • Fully anodized aluminum hardware

These are purpose-built premium motorsport-grade components.


What Makes These Shocks Different?

Unlike many aftermarket suspension kits that rely heavily on user-adjustable clickers and tuning knobs, the Flarespace system takes a different approach.

Instead of requiring endless tuning:

The shocks are custom-valved specifically for your truck.

That means the suspension is engineered around:

  • Vehicle weight
  • Front-to-rear balance
  • Lift height
  • Engine configuration
  • Tire setup
  • Accessories
  • Intended driving style
  • Off-road usage

Joe explains:

Most people are not suspension engineers.

And he’s right.

For most owners, endlessly adjusting clickers doesn’t necessarily improve ride quality. It often creates more confusion than results.


Digressive Damping Explained

One of the standout features of the Flarespace shocks is:

Digressive damping

Joe spends a significant amount of time explaining why this matters.


High-Speed Damping

This does NOT refer to vehicle speed.

Instead:

It refers to shock shaft speed.

High-speed damping occurs when:

  • Hitting sharp bumps
  • Driving over curbs
  • Encountering rocks
  • Crossing abrupt terrain changes

The shock must react immediately to absorb impact without transmitting harshness into the cabin.

The result:

  • Better comfort
  • Reduced impact harshness
  • Improved chassis control
  • Less driver fatigue

Low-Speed Damping

Low-speed damping controls:

  • Body movement
  • Weight transfer
  • Highway undulations
  • G-outs
  • Suspension compression during sweeping movements

This helps the truck:

  • Avoid excessive body roll
  • Prevent bottoming out
  • Maintain stability
  • Stay composed at speed

Joe compares this to driving on Colorado highways with large freeway dips and elevation changes.


Why Digressive Valving Matters

Traditional suspension setups often force compromises:

  • Soft ride OR stability
  • Comfort OR control

Digressive damping attempts to optimize both.

The result is:

  • Excellent small bump compliance
  • Strong bottom-out resistance
  • Improved cornering stability
  • Better off-road composure
  • More predictable handling

Joe claims:

The setup achieves roughly 99% optimization for the vehicle.

That’s a massive leap over generic off-the-shelf shock packages.


Massive Remote Reservoirs

Another major feature:

Large remote reservoirs

These reservoirs:

  • Increase fluid volume
  • Reduce heat buildup
  • Improve damping consistency
  • Prevent fade during prolonged off-road driving

This becomes extremely important for:

  • Desert running
  • High-speed trail use
  • Long-distance overlanding
  • Heavy expedition builds

Joe specifically notes:

These shocks can run for hours without overheating.


Motorsport-Level Engineering

These are not casual street shocks.

According to Joe, similar systems are used on:

  • Dakar-style rally trucks
  • Rally raid vehicles
  • High-speed desert race builds
  • Expedition G-Wagens

This is true motorsport-derived suspension technology adapted for the G-Class platform.


Fully Serviceable Design

One of the smartest aspects of the system:

Everything is rebuildable and serviceable.

If something happens:

  • Damaged hose
  • Leaking seal
  • Off-road impact
  • Wear over time

The shocks can be repaired instead of replaced.

Joe also points out:

Many motocross and mountain bike suspension shops can service them.

That’s a major advantage for long-term ownership.


Available for Multiple G-Wagen Builds

Nothing But G’s plans to offer these shocks for:

  • Goat Mod packages
  • 4-inch lift systems
  • High-speed overland rigs
  • Expedition trucks
  • Hardcore off-road builds

The system can be tailored for:

  • Beach cruisers
  • Rock crawlers
  • Daily drivers
  • Rally-inspired builds
  • High-speed desert trucks

Every setup is custom-curated.


Real-World Testing on IFAB Builds

Joe mentions these shocks are already headed onto:

IFAB G-Wagen builds

Including the recently sold tan IFAB truck featured in previous videos.

That truck is receiving:

  • Full 4-inch lift
  • Flarespace suspension
  • Complete premium off-road setup

This indicates where Nothing But G’s sees the future of premium G-Wagen suspension heading.


How It Compares to Other Suspension Options

Joe breaks down the current suspension hierarchy at Nothing But G’s.


Current Suspension Options

Good

  • Koni Raid shocks

Better

  • Fox 2.0 remote reservoir shocks

Best

  • King 2.5 remote reservoir shocks

Ultimate

  • Flarespace premium suspension system

According to Joe:

This is now the top-tier suspension option for G-Wagens.


Who Is This Suspension For?

This system is ideal for owners who:

  • Want maximum ride quality
  • Demand premium engineering
  • Need serious off-road performance
  • Want proper tuning without guesswork
  • Plan long-distance overland travel
  • Build high-end G-Wagens

It’s especially valuable for:

  • Heavy expedition trucks
  • Fully accessorized builds
  • High-speed off-road driving
  • Premium overland rigs

Premium Performance Comes at a Cost

Joe is very upfront:

This is not a budget suspension setup.

He jokingly refers to it as:

“A lot of Slim Jims.”

But for owners chasing:

  • The best ride quality
  • The best suspension control
  • The best off-road performance

This is the current benchmark.


The Future of G-Wagen Suspension

Nothing But G’s continues to push the G-Wagen platform further by:

  • Testing new technologies
  • Partnering with global suppliers
  • Developing purpose-built packages
  • Creating more capable suspension systems

And this Flarespace setup represents:

The newest evolution of premium G-Class suspension engineering.


Ready to Build the Ultimate G-Wagen?

Nothing But G’s and Alliance Auto Care specialize in:

  • Goat Mod packages
  • 4-inch lift systems
  • Suspension tuning
  • Off-road G-Wagen builds
  • Overland setups
  • Premium expedition builds

Whether you want:

  • A comfortable daily driver
  • A rally-inspired expedition rig
  • Or a hardcore off-road build

Their team can design a suspension package specifically around your use case.

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