Steve76t's 2017 Denali Build

[steve76t]

I've had my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali now for over three months.  From day one I had a few mods and updates in mind that I wanted to do as soon as possible.  Nothing major, just some essential items that I felt my truck needed. 

 

First was to add a tonneau cover.  Went with a Bak Revolver 2X.  Great cover with super clean low profile look.  Since the bed of the truck will be the primary home for my golfing tools, I also added a bed rug at the same time.  Nice to have some padding in the bed. 

 

2nd item done was the to have the windows tinted.  Wanted to match the 20% stock rear tint so 35% tint was added to the 70%stock front tinted windows.  Match isn't perfect but it's close.  I also had the front window tinted slightly.  Not exactly legal but its pretty light and shouldn't be a problem. 

 

[steve76t]

Next on the list was to address the suspension and tires.  In stock form the front end is just too low.  So low that the first time I went out to dinner with the family the front valance scraped a parking block in the corner of the restaurant's parking lot.  I also scratched the front valance a little when off road for the first time while crossing a small washed out section of a trail.  So now a 2" level kit was added which moved the front valance from 8.75" off the ground to 11" off the ground.  Small change but it's amazing how much a small change can really work.  

 

The tires were also a change that'd need near immediate change.  The stock Goodyear Eagle LS-2's are very smooth rolling & quiet tires. HOWEVER, they don't work for someone who wants to use their truck like a truck.  I need tires that'll help me take my family skiing, or fishing, or hunting, etc.  So soon after the level kit was on a set of BFG A/T KO2's added. Not a major size change, but slightly larger 285/55R20's should do the trick for me.  Smooth rolling A/T tire, about an inch taller that the stock tires with a little extra width, and not too terribly heavy like some other makes. 

[steve76t]

That's where she's at for now.  The stock exhaust is a little too quiet for my taste.  Won't change the exhaust right away but will get changed out eventually.  If I were to change it out today I'd probably go with a Corsa system as I like the look of the tips that come with the kits. 

 

The stock side steps will probably get changed out eventually too.  They hang a little too low for my taste and I feel like I might scrape them on something sooner or later.  Retracting steps will go on when the time comes. 

 

I'll also want to add some paint protection too.  Not a full on wrap, but ceramic coatings do wonders to protect the paint and make cleaning a so much easier.  That'll probably be the next thing to do & it'll probably get added in the spring. 

 

Who know what else will get added to the list over time. But it's a truck & I typically find all kinds of things to add to my wish lists.

[JTRATX]

Looks sooo good leveled.

[shadowsnkx]

Great looking ride!

[steve76t]

next up, some floor mats.  Still kind of amazed that the truck didn't come with better floor mats but I fixed that.  Husky Weatherbeaters were added and are a perfect fit.