2021 Denali lift kit or leveling kits

[Killahbyte]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to the forums, and looking for some sound advice on leveling and lift kits for my Denali. I've talked to 3 shops, and 4 dealers all giving me different answers and advice. One dealer told me if I put on a leveling kit I have to sign a waiver for my factory warranty. Another told me you cannot lift this truck or level it with a 2 inch kit as you will ruin the magneride and the reason you got the Denali in the first place. 

 

Since I can't seem to get a consistent answer can someone tell me is it possible to lift or level my truck while still preserving the fantastic smooth ride it has?

[lpg]

Have had a rear lift and level on 2019 Denali no problems… people report issues with uca after level, but if you’re concerned buy a kit with new uca.

 

I did not change uca, just lower spacer, and no issues 

[Dylan199]

I have this exact kit on my 2020 Denali. The ARC is not affected and your truck will sit level. Also, it sits above your strut, and you can't see it, so the dealer will have no way of knowing you leveled your truck unless they remove the strut. 

 

 

Edited December 14, 2021 by Dylan199

[mbuchanan306]

What did you end up doing in your 2021 Denali? 

[Dmax3]

I went with a Ready Lift levelling kit for mine.  No issues so far (~15k miles).  It came with a bracket to reangle the adaptive ride arm.  It did not adversely affect the ride or handling noticeably IME.

[Stealthall]

Fellas -

 

what companies are the options for leveling?

 

SuspensionMAXX

Readylift

 

who else is any good?

 

I would like to do 2.5” front and 1.5” rear to make sure the stance is right. I keep hearing a lot of people doing only the front 2” level are getting poor results, at least by eye/visual. 
 

Thanks!

[Byrds8]

I have the Eibach kit installed. I got about right at 2" from it. For bonus, it rides better than the Ranchos and the struts and shocks have a million mile warranty.

[jaysusedcars]

Could I get feedback from anyone that's installed a level kit on the 21 Denali w/ ARC? I have a 21 Denali and am looking to add a slightly larger a/t tire and keep going back and from between lift vs level. I don't really like the idea of a 3.5" lift so a level makes more sense. My concern is I leveled my 18 Denali and the ride was sacrificed greatly. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[Stealthall]

1 hour ago, jaysusedcars said:

Could I get feedback from anyone that's installed a level kit on the 21 Denali w/ ARC? I have a 21 Denali and am looking to add a slightly larger a/t tire and keep going back and from between lift vs level. I don't really like the idea of a 3.5" lift so a level makes more sense. My concern is I leveled my 18 Denali and the ride was sacrificed greatly. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

I just installed last week a 2” level on my 22 Denali. Now 38 3/4” all around and the ride is the same. Highly recommend. I used the RC 2” Level for ARC. 

[jaysusedcars]

45 minutes ago, Stealthall said:

I just installed last week a 2” level on my 22 Denali. Now 38 3/4” all around and the ride is the same. Highly recommend. I used the RC 2” Level for ARC. 

@StealthallSo you don't feel the level affected the ride at all? Do you have 20" or 22" wheels? I have the 22"s and am wanting to go to a more aggressive all terrain tire like the AT3. What size tires are you running with the level? 

 

[Z45]

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Another told me you cannot lift this truck or level it with a 2 inch kit as you will ruin the magneride and the reason you got the Denali in the first place. 

2019+ Sierra Denali DO NOT HAVE Magnaride anymore, they went to a different system called "Adaptive Ride Control" which is different technology. 

[Stealthall]

26 minutes ago, jaysusedcars said:

@StealthallSo you don't feel the level affected the ride at all? Do you have 20" or 22" wheels? I have the 22"s and am wanting to go to a more aggressive all terrain tire like the AT3. What size tires are you running with the level? 

 

I have the 20” wheels. Rides great. No change. 

[TXS Heat]

I have a 23 1500 Denali with ready lift level and have clunking noise from the front suspension; install shop has looked over it and can’t figure what is making the noise.

 

appears from the reviews on ready lift someone others have the same issue. My buddy has the same setup and he too has issues.

 

dealer looked at his truck and can’t find the issue either. 

[jdlefty3]

19 hours ago, TXS Heat said:

I have a 23 1500 Denali with ready lift level and have clunking noise from the front suspension; install shop has looked over it and can’t figure what is making the noise.

 

appears from the reviews on ready lift someone others have the same issue. My buddy has the same setup and he too has issues.

 

dealer looked at his truck and can’t find the issue either. 

Look at the sway bar links. They're aggravating to tighten and if they're loose it will make a clunking sound.

[TheGreatOne]

Want to do this so bad.....but don't want issues with the ride quality or the clunking noise.