[Moto7451]

Lengthening the landings gear did nothing to change the engine placement. It was done to allow for type commonality.

https://www.geekwire.com/2018/boeing-737-max-10-landing-gear...

Even with the extension it’s not as tall as the 757 or A320 series.

[podgib]

True, it wasn't done to solve the problem of the engine placement. It solved an entirely different problem. But it does show that the changing the landing gear whilst maintaining type commonality wasn't impossible.