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Purchased the Denali early June:

 

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Then shortly after added a level kit:

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Then of course had it tinted, %20 on the front doors to match the rear, %20 over the factory rear cabin glass, and %50 on the front windshield:

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Some other quick mods I've done in the last 2 weeks:

 

1.) Took the center console tray out and added the wireless add-on from best buy. After a gift card it was $5, so can't beat that. Didn't feel like spending $200 for a wireless charging.
 

2.) Added the poplock kit so the tailgate locks automatically.

 

I'm sure they will be more to come!

 

 

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Put a 3/4" spacer in front to raise it a little. I'm not sure what amount that in turn raises the front. Tires are Nitto Radial Grappler 33x1250x22

 

To correct the madneride I had the shop 'relearn' the sensors to the calibration was correct, but I think I might add a washer to each sensor for some extra cushion.

 

 

 

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The measurements currently from ground to start of fender:

 

Front =  38"

 

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Rear = 40"

 

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They do rub a hair on full lock, but is kind of expected. 

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Well, took it a step further this morning.

 

I made some brackets for the rear magneride sensors, as well as put some washers up front.

 

Will drive it and report back.

 

And yes, I used and old license plate:)

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Well the brackets held up, the ride was a hair better surprisingly. 

 

I will add that I plan to get some actual sheet metal to make brackets, but wanted to test it out.

 

Took 20 minutes to modify, and even doing this after the 'relearn' I think it helped.

 

Going to test spacing out next and get some measurements as well.

 

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Took them off

 Think it was a mental hope that it indeed did ride well. So. 

 

Going to ride without the brackets for a while and see if I'm just being too paranoid.

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Installed Morimoto Elite 5500k HID's and they make a world of difference from the stock halogens. 

 

I understand the need for halogens, but love the visibility of the HID.

 

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2015 GMC SIERRA DENALI 5500K HID INSTALL

 

 

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SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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just installed morimoto 6500k hids on my boyfriends duramax and have a set on the way for my own truck, great hid setup!

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FREEZE451

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Yup!

 

The stocks just don't cut it, and tinting the windshield doesn't help, so along with the bad bulbs I did do it to myself a little bit.

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1 hour ago, FREEZE451 said:

Yup!

 

The stocks just don't cut it, and tinting the windshield doesn't help, so along with the bad bulbs I did do it to myself a little bit.

I have no idea what people see because the lights on my 16 silverado are awesome.  I actually think theyre to bright.  

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14 hours ago, Nasty said:

I have no idea what people see because the lights on my 16 silverado are awesome.  I actually think theyre to bright.  

Any chance those are a different output than the 14-15 sierra? 

 

I've had 2 sierras - 14 and 15, and both times I struggled in the county - both times prior to tinting the windshield.

 

Once I did the windshield tint I knew I was updating the bulbs regardless, but prior to that they always seemed like a dull yellow.

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Decided to black out the taillights and have some new shoes :)

 

 

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Also, have the Putco 60" blade which I'll get some pictures of soon. 

 

I'll be honest I was a little concerned with the taillights but it looks so clean I wanted to keep that look - so that LED blade helps a ton.

 

The blade really lights up and even provides a nice reverse light up.

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Got a photo of the Putco 60" LED Blade, as well as some pods I put in the steps -> linked to running lights, so they are on when my other lights are on. Looks pretty sweet at night. 

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Got the truck detailed, can't complain :)

 

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