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So I went shopping Government Motors and picked myself up a brand new 2009 GMC Sierra Denali. White with Cocoa/Light Cashmere interior. I was looking for about 3 weeks! I had no idea this thing would be so hard to find but this puppy became available so I jumped on it. Gotta love that 6.2L! I had the windows tinted the day they delivered it. :)

 

Ok, now...what do I need to do to it? What are the best spray-on bed liners? What are the best Tonneau covers? What is the best tuner? etc... :thumbs:

 

I need to do some research on installing my own aftermarket NAV unit and stereo system, so that is a definate change I will be making. If it's anything like the C6 Corvette I should have no problems. I'm sure some of you guys know what's entailed.

 

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BTW, I'm new here so... :)

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome!

 

Where are you from?

 

First mod should be the rear wheel well liners (or paint them with undercoating).

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome!!!

 

On your questions...

 

1. Spray-In Bedliner - Line-X

2. Tonneau Cover - Extang "Full-Tilt"

3. Tuner - Black Bear (Justin)

 

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Welcome!

 

Where are you from?

 

First mod should be the rear wheel well liners (or paint them with undercoating).

 

 

Yeah, that's somthing I want to do, it looks so nekkid like it is. I guess I can order them through the GMC dealer?

_Nomad_ Enthusiast

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Welcome!!!

 

On your questions...

 

1. Spray-In Bedliner - Line-X

2. Tonneau Cover - Extang "Full-Tilt"

3. Tuner - Black Bear (Justin)

 

:thumbs:

 

 

Thanks for the info! The "Black Bear" tune is the best for the 6.2L?

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Yea most people get them through the dealer. I opted to paint mine with spray in bedliner. $15 in spray and $3 worth of sandpaper and it looks great :thumbs:

_Nomad_ Enthusiast

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Yea most people get them through the dealer. I opted to paint mine with spray in bedliner. $15 in spray and $3 worth of sandpaper and it looks great :)

 

 

That's what I was thinking of doing until I heard of the wheel well liners. I was just going to have the wells sprayed when I had the bed liner sprayed. What would be best, spray them or install well liners? :thumbs:

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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My preference would be to spray them.... I don't like how liners just cover a section of the frame and bed panels, I always like being able to see everything that way i can catch issues before they get bad (like rust).

 

And if you're anywhere near NJ... i highly recommend the Bakflip HD bedcover :thumbs:

LawmanSS Senior Enthusiast

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... The "Black Bear" tune is the best for the 6.2L?

 

Black Bear is the best for any GM engine! :thumbs:

 

Welcome to the forums...that is a beautiful Denali!

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