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I picked up the big Denali yesterday. 7" Full Throttle Suspension kit to work with the magnetic ride system. Factory shocks extended and sensors held in place with drop down brackets. Bushwacker flares painted to match and BMF Novakane wheels with 35" Cooper Discover Max rubber.

 

Inside there's a JL Stealthbox replacinghe factory sub with a 1000w JX amp pushing it. I love this thing!

 

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Dangerdick Enthusiast

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I've got a Morimoto kit at the house that needs to go in, and the LED fogs aren't too far out.

 

I am going to have the chrome mesh painted to match the body and, and I will remove the lower valance and add an exhaust. Other than that, I'm gonna try and leave it as is.

Btuggle88 Senior Enthusiast

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Hahahaha the only reason to stop modding is you run out of money or you have kids and that makes you run out of money.

WendysOrBust Enthusiast

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Not trying to bash but I don't get the point of the 7" drop-bracket lift. Because of the style of lift only minimal ground clearance is gained, all due to the taller tire, suspension travel is not improved as well. Everyone gets to spend their money as they please, however it just seems like allot of effort has gone in to making the magnetic ride system work on this truck. A proper coilover setup with longer control arms, and deaver leaf springs would of netted a better ride, improved ride clearance, and better suspension travel, all while fitting in a nice 33" maybe 35" tire.

Dangerdick Enthusiast

Dangerdick

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Hahahaha the only reason to stop modding is you run out of money or you have kids and that makes you run out of money.

 

I also have this puppy going, she's an ongoing project. between the two, and the bike, I should be able to drain the account

 

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V1ZION Enthusiast

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Looks sick. What's the power like with the 6.2/8 speed combo and those heavy 35" tires? Also what's the ride like? And does it push the front wheels out?

Dangerdick Enthusiast

Dangerdick

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Nooooooo not a ford come on man that is sacrilegious around here. Lol

I'm clearly a GM man too lol. I don't believe in choosing brands, I choose nice trucks.
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Here this should make it up. My first vehicle :)

 

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Sold it when I bought the ford but for just turning 24, I think I'm doing OK ;)

henrypbui Enthusiast

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Not trying to bash but I don't get the point of the 7" drop-bracket lift. Because of the style of lift only minimal ground clearance is gained, all due to the taller tire, suspension travel is not improved as well. Everyone gets to spend their money as they please, however it just seems like allot of effort has gone in to making the magnetic ride system work on this truck. A proper coilover setup with longer control arms, and deaver leaf springs would of netted a better ride, improved ride clearance, and better suspension travel, all while fitting in a nice 33" maybe 35" tire.

 

find a reputable kit that you describe that already makes them for our trucks? I can not find 1.

 

Great looking truck man

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