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  1. pdosescu
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  2. pdosescu
    I didn’t have anything done at the dealership. I made small metal brackets to move the level sensor up about 1 inch from the factory position. The Fabtech 4” had upper control arms so the geometry is not the same. But I still made 4 total adjustment holes/levels and I adjusted the level sensor around for a few weeks until I found the setting that rode and dampened the best.
  3. Bigrich

    I’m looking for other Denali owners who have lifted there trucks and how it is holding up. These trucks are too nice to just lift for looks

    1. Bigrich

      Bigrich

      I’m looking for the same info. Denali owner with lift kits & larger tires. 

  4. pdosescu
    Thank you! Let me know if you have any other questions , I’m happy to help!
  5. pdosescu
    The front end track didn’t widen.. at least not anything I can notice. I did install front and rear 1.25” spacers. The lift has been holding up well. I’ve had it on for 8 months and 19K miles. The lift has held up well. I have some noises here and there but the alignment is holding great and the tires are wearing very well. I’ve had everything re-torqued after about 10k miles and I’m going to have it done again in a few weeks. I take my truck off road a lot and I drive it pretty hard. It’s almost always muddy. Some people think I’m crazy to take a Denali off road but hey, that’s why I built it!
  6. pdosescu
    Yes, the lift required for a small notch to be cut out from the rear cross member. That is done so that the differential can drop down a couple of inches without making contract with the crossmember. It could technically be welded back on if necessary. With bigger lifts, the crossmember piece is cut out completely and a different one is bolted on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. pdosescu
    I added the spacer for the look mostly. It's the same front and rear and it looks pretty solid. I ran a SuspensionMaxx 2.5" level. I loved it and the bracket for the relocation of the level sensor was good. It was actually accidentally transferred to the Fabtech control arms and it ended up making my whole lift ride better because it put the sensor at a better angle. Here's the truck with the level. The ride was pretty much same as stock. The only time I could feel a difference was at 75+mph and I think the aerodynamic change was the biggest difference. I would highly recommend a true lift for such a size tire. Yes, it could technically fit on just a level, but it really doesn't make a lot of sense to limit the movement of the suspension that way. But I built this truck to be able to drive through a ditch if I feel like it... haha you know what I mean though. Here's the truck with the Fabtech 4". I'd highly recommend this set up. I'll take pics of the upper ball joint if you want. It's solid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. pdosescu
    Sure, let me know what else you'd like to know. I'm running the uniball kit with the heavy duty ball joints I'm running a Terra Grappler G2 in a 285/55/22, which measures out to 34.4", only .2" smaller than a true 35". It's roughly .5" thinner. I chose to run a 1" spacer and I am really happy with the look. You will read people go back and forth with their opinion of/on spacers. I did my research and I am happy with my decision. I may at some point get wheels but I wanted to keep the OEM look, just a little more aggressive. My Denali is a 2017 1500, crew cab, short bed, 4WD. I'm running the factory 22" that comes with the Denali ultimate package. I have a 1-1.5" section of my fender liner where I rub on the driver side when I turn left in reverse. I haven't trimmed anything else or removed the lower bumper valance. I was really surprised when the other member was running this tire on a level kit. That's a massive tire on just a level. It has to rub ..The kit I have is designed for 33s, and it seems like it barely fits the tires I run... I had a 2.5 level before this and there's no way they would have fit. I'd highly recommend the Fabtech kit. It integrated nicely with Magnaride and I truly think the majority of the additional roughness is from the 10ply tires. I'd say it rides like a 2500 HD. Hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. pdosescu
    Dang! I'm running that same tire (34.4" tall) on a 4" Fabtech. Where does yours rub? Driver or pass side ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. pdosescu
    This is my set up. 285/55/22 Terra Grappler G2s on factory 22" wheels on a Fabtech 4" lift. They measure at 34.4, which is roughly .2" smaller than a 35". I can't tell a difference in height when I park next to a 35". It it, however, not as wide. But they don't rub very much at all and they are very quiet and they balanced out very well. As was mentioned above, I also think the G2s aren't much good in mud. They slick up fast and loose traction. I have about 1200 miles on them and wet traction is okay, or so I believe. I traded a 2015 Audi S4 for this truck so I'm used to something different when it comes to wet traction. Hope this helps anyone that wants to run factory wheels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. pdosescu
    I was under the impression the original post was by a Denali owner. My apologies Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. pdosescu
    How are you guys eliminating/bypassing the magnaride system? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. pdosescu
    Here's mine. 2.5" level on stock 285/45/22. Will be going 305/45/22 soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. pdosescu
    Everything is easy with the right tools. I'd recommend a few plastic trim tools for console top removal and some various picks for the connector removals. I ran the wiring thru the firewall grommet and hid the relay on a bolt at the edge of the fender. The goal was to have it look OEM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. pdosescu
    I think it'd be pretty hard to go wider. The grill is curved and the shutters are flat. If I come across a discount on a wider one or find it for cheaper, I might try it. Honestly, this one is fine for me. I did it for fun and because my buddy with a TRDPro got a matching one, I don't really use it much, except sometimes in the neighborhood in the mornings . The new lights are so dang bright.. I traded a 2015 S4 for this truck and I'm pretty sure my truck is brighter than my Audi lights were... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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