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Here is my 2016 Iridium Denali, 6.2L, 2wheel drive truck completed (for now) with all the updates.

 

Chrome handles and mirror caps replaced and painted Iridium, chrome window trim replaced with black, new Bakflip VP Tonneau, chrome door trim replaced with black, chrome Denali emblems (3) replaced with black (Ewing dealership did a great job), 6.2L tailgate badge (where Sierra was) from Emblempros, black GMC grill and tailgate emblems from American Brothers Design, black lug nuts and wheel locks by McGard (84640), GMC OEM Black gloss 22" wheels, Michelin Premier LTX 285/45 22 tires, black center caps from a local wheel shop, Black Bear Tune, GM Boral Exhaust Cat Back System, AirAid Intake (just tube), and Amp Research Power Steps.

 

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Looks tight!! How are you liking the bed cover? Been going back and forth on if I want one. I like the look of yours...

 

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Thanks!! I had GMC's tri-fold cover for about two years on my 2014 (which I moved over to this truck before I bought the BakFlip) which leaked and didn't sit flush. The BakFlip VP is a much better cover IMO. Love the look and the functionality, much easier to use. I don't have to go to both sides to unlock it, I can sit on it if I want, it folds up so I have full access to the bed, and it comes with a drain system. It hasn't leaked "yet" with all the rain we have been getting here in Texas.

 

 

Looks tight!! How are you liking the bed cover? Been going back and forth on if I want one. I like the look of yours...

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Thanks!! I had GMC's tri-fold cover for about two years on my 2014 (which I moved over to this truck before I bought the BakFlip) which leaked and didn't sit flush. The BakFlip VP is a much better cover IMO. Love the look and the functionality, much easier to use. I don't have to go to both sides to unlock it, I can sit on it if I want, it folds up so I have full access to the bed, and it comes with a drain system. It hasn't leaked "yet" with all the rain we have been getting here in Texas.

 

 

Yeah, this rain has been nuts! Good to know it's holding up. You anywhere around Austin?

 

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No, DFW area. Heard you guys got almost 10". We got around 4.5.

Yeah, this rain has been nuts! Good to know it's holding up. You anywhere around Austin?

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No, DFW area. Heard you guys got almost 10". We got around 4.5.

In some areas yeah, my area was close to your totals, maybe closet to 5.5...

 

Considered painting your tailgate handle?? Then you'd match all the way around? [emoji6]

 

I've been thinking about doing painted handles and caps on mine, love my painted tailgate handle, that black bugged me for some reason lol.

 

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Here is my 2016 Iridium Denali, 6.2L, 2wheel drive truck completed (for now) with all the updates.

 

Chrome handles and mirror caps replaced and painted Iridium, chrome window trim replaced with black, new Bakflip VP Tonneau, chrome door trim replaced with black, chrome Denali emblems (3) replaced with black (Ewing dealership did a great job), 6.2L tailgate badge (where Sierra was) from Emblempros, black GMC grill and tailgate emblems from American Brothers Design, black lug nuts and wheel locks by McGard (84640), GMC OEM Black gloss 22" wheels, Michelin Premier LTX 285/45 22 tires, black center caps from a local wheel shop, Black Bear Tune, GM Boral Exhaust Cat Back System, AirAid Intake (just tube), and Amp Research Power Steps.

 

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looks good , any problems with lug nuts , do they fit right ?????

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Here is my 2016 Iridium Denali, 6.2L, 2wheel drive truck completed (for now) with all the updates.

 

Chrome handles and mirror caps replaced and painted Iridium, chrome window trim replaced with black, new Bakflip VP Tonneau, chrome door trim replaced with black, chrome Denali emblems (3) replaced with black (Ewing dealership did a great job), 6.2L tailgate badge (where Sierra was) from Emblempros, black GMC grill and tailgate emblems from American Brothers Design, black lug nuts and wheel locks by McGard (84640), GMC OEM Black gloss 22" wheels, Michelin Premier LTX 285/45 22 tires, black center caps from a local wheel shop, Black Bear Tune, GM Boral Exhaust Cat Back System, AirAid Intake (just tube), and Amp Research Power Steps.

 

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Looks awesome!

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So I just added a 2.5 Rough country level w/ blocks on some 285/75/18 Toyo ATs on my stock wheels.

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and Amp Research Power Steps.

 

 

Where did you get the stainless strips for the steps? Edited by blwright
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Here is my 2016 Iridium Denali, 6.2L, 2wheel drive truck completed (for now) with all the updates.

 

Chrome handles and mirror caps replaced and painted Iridium, chrome window trim replaced with black, new Bakflip VP Tonneau, chrome door trim replaced with black, chrome Denali emblems (3) replaced with black (Ewing dealership did a great job), 6.2L tailgate badge (where Sierra was) from Emblempros, black GMC grill and tailgate emblems from American Brothers Design, black lug nuts and wheel locks by McGard (84640), GMC OEM Black gloss 22" wheels, Michelin Premier LTX 285/45 22 tires, black center caps from a local wheel shop, Black Bear Tune, GM Boral Exhaust Cat Back System, AirAid Intake (just tube), and Amp Research Power Steps.

 

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Looks really nice!

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3dceb3d01a186db810b5335b69f9320e.jpggot a new chrome 48 inch sticker

 

 

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Thank you and yes, they fit perfect.

 

looks good , any problems with lug nuts , do they fit right ?????

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Off realtrucks.com: https://www.realtruck.com/amp-research-powerstep-stainless-steel-trim-strips/

 

They are frustrating to put on or at least for me. Hard to get started then even harder to slide on with your hands. I finally used a rubber mallet and tapped until they were all the way on.

 

Edit: I thought about taking them off but they were such a pain in the butt to put on. I'm just going to leave them for now.

Where did you get the stainless strips for the steps?

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