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01Konvict

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Got my front 2" level installed on Sunday, Summit one from ebay. New 20" rims and 275 60 tires should be here this week. These are 22x9 with 285 45 tires. Before in the front I was 35 3/8 to the ground and now I'm at 37 1/4 to the ground. The rear is at 37 3/4 on the passenger side and the drivers side is 37 1/2. Which means now to dick with the air ride. I basically traded my Sierra Denali for this about a year and a half ago. Have never heard the compressor run and I tried jumping it at the relay the other night and it didn't fire up, all fuses checked out. Going to the stealership later this week for the alignment and I'm going to have them tell me what's wrong with it and fix myself.

First side took me about an hour with my 3 year old trying to help and trying to get it in without removing the nut on the ball joint. Second side took me about a half hour. Well worth it.

I still have to lengthen the rods for the ride sensors yet. No dummy lights or errors but only drove around the block to make sure didn't hear any funny noises and rechecked to make sure everything was tight.

Yes, I'm going to hack the valance too when I can find time.

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After: (not level, driveway slopes down)
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Looks like a clean Denali and love the side molding off! I would of kept those 22s and put a decent A/T tire on them but interested what 20s you will run. The fender measures all differently due to the GM lean most vary 1/2" or so but don't sweat it nothing on the air ride to tweak. For the front you need longer rods to make the electronic dampening respond like stock.

Got the 20s on after months of debate on to either paint or sand and polish. Went with a oem corvette silver metallic wheel paint and i love it. Added stock style lug nuts and has a 2'' front a 1'' rear spacer. Stock tires for now.. will go with a a/t tire when these wear out. And yea i work at a dealership.

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Glad you finally got everything on now, looks good.
 

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Looks like a clean Denali and love the side molding off! I would of kept those 22s and put a decent A/T tire on them but interested what 20s you will run. The fender measures all differently due to the GM lean most vary 1/2" or so but don't sweat it nothing on the air ride to tweak. For the front you need longer rods to make the electronic dampening respond like stock.



Glad you finally got everything on now, looks good.
Thanks i love the new look.. even if every soccer mom has it.. lol. Doing rods this weekend for auto ride/air and taking molding off and a couple of badges. Just detailed in and out.. gotta do some wet sanding and buffing and wipe down my weathertechs and im good to go.
 

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Search on eBay for 2" lower strut spacer. All over the place and remember it will measure 1" for a lift of 2"
 

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Got some new factory take offs 275/55/20 Cooper h/t tires that just about look like a a/t for just about free, did the spacers for the links (gm style will post pics soon) and a alignment! Back sits 1/4 higher now which i like because i tow alot. Its coming along. Still gotta touch up my bumpers and de-mold

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These are the link spacers used on new gm with air ride and lift kits. Front is for a 2" level and I modified the rear to think it is lower so it airs up more and raised about 1/2" overall. Made it a tad bit stiffer in the rear but that's ok. Love the tires even for a street tire. Just as wide as the good years and look good. Paid 80$ for the tires installed. Couldn't pass it up

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These are the link spacers used on new gm with air ride and lift kits. Front is for a 2" level and I modified the rear to think it is lower so it airs up more and raised about 1/2" overall. Made it a tad bit stiffer in the rear but that's ok. Love the tires even for a street tire. Just as wide as the good years and look good. Paid 80$ for the tires installed. Couldn't pass it up

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Where you get those mounting brackets? About 1" in between the holes? Thinking that looks easier than extending the rods. Thanks.
 

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