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I've been thinking. I want to get a new truck, and I am torn between a Sierra SLT with the 6.2l and the Denali. Of course, I want to go with the Denali, as money isn't an issue. The only problem is, I like my trucks lifted, and large tires on them...

 

First off, the Denali is 2wd or AWD. I have to have AWD of the two, but will putting a lift and 35" mud tires on it cause any problems? i.e., hard steering, excessive tire wear, much lower gas mileage?

 

That would be my dream truck, but something tells me its not a good idea to put a 6" lift and 35's on a AWD truck... What do you think?

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I've been thinking. I want to get a new truck, and I am torn between a Sierra SLT with the 6.2l and the Denali. Of course, I want to go with the Denali, as money isn't an issue. The only problem is, I like my trucks lifted, and large tires on them...

 

First off, the Denali is 2wd or AWD. I have to have AWD of the two, but will putting a lift and 35" mud tires on it cause any problems? i.e., hard steering, excessive tire wear, much lower gas mileage?

 

That would be my dream truck, but something tells me its not a good idea to put a 6" lift and 35's on a AWD truck... What do you think?

 

I'd think you'd be OK if it was strictly a pavement pounder. It you plan to do anything off-road with it, I'd get a true 4wd system. A Silverado LTZ with 4wd will have most of your comforts of a Denali, and be much more suitable for a lift and off-road use.

 

Edit: Sierra W/T and stick Denali badges on it.

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Get the slt with the 6.2L & switchable 4wd , I believe the awd denali isnt really the truck for 4 wheelin.

Mine aint going wheelin any time .dont think thats what the AWD in this truck was designed for ? I was told its a viscous coupling & a 1 speed transfercase ,so no lo speed 4wd with this setup . just get the truck with the 6.2L & 4wd & all is good .I believe you can get a sierra or silverado with the 6.2 now.Just load it up with every option .

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Actually, although I want this truck to have a lift and bigger tires, my final motive is NOT for it to be an "off road" truck. Yes, a few dirt roads here and a little low spot once in a while, but nothing trastic. This will be primarily a street truck. I have another truck that can be my "huntin" truck, for the off road chores.

 

How about bringing it down to a 4" lift and 33" tires? I also read on another thread that you couldn't lift Denali's.... something about stabilitrac or something? Then I saw two more threads were guys did lift their Denali's! Whats up with that? :D

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Actually, although I want this truck to have a lift and bigger tires, my final motive is NOT for it to be an "off road" truck. Yes, a few dirt roads here and a little low spot once in a while, but nothing trastic. This will be primarily a street truck. I have another truck that can be my "huntin" truck, for the off road chores.

 

How about bringing it down to a 4" lift and 33" tires? I also read on another thread that you couldn't lift Denali's.... something about stabilitrac or something? Then I saw two more threads were guys did lift their Denali's! Whats up with that? :D

 

 

It can be done... http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...ic=78720&hl=

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I think I will just get a SLT with the 6.2 and true 4x4... lifting a Denali just seems to complicated! :D

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I think I will just get a SLT with the 6.2 and true 4x4... lifting a Denali just seems to complicated! :D

 

I think that's a good choice. A lifted Denali just doesn't look right in my opinion.

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