Yahoo Autos Pit26 turns the Mercedes-AMG G63 into a crew-cab pickup with portal axles
Mercedes-Benz doesn't offer a pickup variant of the current-generation G-Class, but several aftermarket companies have stepped in to fill this void. The latest is California-based Pit26, which transforms the SUV into a heavily-modified truck with a lifted suspension system.
The first example built (pictured in our gallery) started life as an AMG-developed G63, though the company notes nothing prevents it from chopping up a G550. Regardless of what's under the hood, Pit26 cuts the cab right behind the rear seats, extends the frame by 20 inches, and adds a cargo box to create a crew-cab pickup. Aftermarket bumpers on both ends and massive wheels add a finishing touch to the look.
Pit26 dialed in about nine inches of additional ground clearance by installing portal axles and a redesigned suspension system that includes 2.65-inch Bilstein shocks. It also replaced the running boards with power-operated side steps to improve the break-over angle.
