RE: Dropping the Denali!!

[Modded]

Looks good. It should settle a bit lower within the next month of use.

 

[KMeloney]

Fireman -- Looks great! I initially installed just the rear (Belltech) springs, etc., but just recently added the McG coil relocators. I, too, am impressed with the ride and looks.

I installed BOTH of the supplied spacers on the front relocators for the minimum (1") drop. Did you install any or all of the spacers? And how much drop did you get out of the front? Where does your front fender sit off the ground now?

Thanks!

 

[felixgun]

Fireman -- Looks great! I initially installed just the rear (Belltech) springs, etc., but just recently added the McG coil relocators. I, too, am impressed with the ride and looks.

I installed BOTH of the supplied spacers on the front relocators for the minimum (1") drop. Did you install any or all of the spacers? And how much drop did you get out of the front? Where does your front fender sit off the ground now?

Thanks!

KMel - I know you originally just did the 2" rear. What made you want to do the 1" in the front? Was it not leveled? Also what size tire do you have?

 

[KMeloney]

Felix -- These trucks were designed [literally] to have SOME rake (rear door handles are parallel to the ground, but the rear one is set higher than the front; the rear glass slopes back from the front two window lines; etc.). With only the rear lowered, and leveled with the front, it looked too low to me in the rear (like it was sagging). But by raising the rear some with the autolinks, the added air in the shocks was making the ride rough. So, I wanted to drop the front some so that I could lower the rear more and maintain some rake (and improve the ride).

 

[felixgun]

Felix -- These trucks were designed [literally] to have SOME rake (rear door handles are parallel to the ground, but the rear one is set higher than the front; the rear glass slopes back from the front two window lines; etc.). With only the rear lowered, and leveled with the front, it looked too low to me in the rear (like it was sagging). But by raising the rear some with the autolinks, the added air in the shocks was making the ride rough. So, I wanted to drop the front some so that I could lower the rear more and maintain some rake (and improve the ride).

Oh I see. LOL I want the same thing as you and everything you just said is why I still have not pulled the trigger on this damn 2" rear drop!!

 

[Nortex]

I ran the coil relocator on my 08 sierra for 30k miles and have a buddy still running them over that. They do not ruin your struts. You will be really happy with this kit

 

[josh19866914]

where did u get that sweet grill

 

[fireman297]

It is the Grill Craft grill. It was a easy upgrade and well worth it. It replaces the whole front grill and was a snap to do. I pulled the chrome Denali honey comb grill and replaced it. They don't make one that bolts up to the Denali grill, so you have to buy a Yukon or Yukon Xl grill and cut out the middle and then the new Grill Craft grill bolts in and then just snaps and bolt into place. Took me about an hour to do the whole thing. It is a well made grill and well worth the money. It looks really sharp in person too!!!

 

[KMeloney]

Fireman -- How many, if any, of the spacers did you use with the coil relocators? I have both spacers installed for 1" of drop. What about you, and how much drop did you get?

 

[calima51]

I want this grill, too! I want both the upper and lower, but I was hesitant because I had only seen pics of the black one. Looks great! I think I am feeling the itch to buy it soon. Thanks for posting.

It is the Grill Craft grill. It was a easy upgrade and well worth it. It replaces the whole front grill and was a snap to do. I pulled the chrome Denali honey comb grill and replaced it. They don't make one that bolts up to the Denali grill, so you have to buy a Yukon or Yukon Xl grill and cut out the middle and then the new Grill Craft grill bolts in and then just snaps and bolt into place. Took me about an hour to do the whole thing. It is a well made grill and well worth the money. It looks really sharp in person too!!!

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Can you take a close up pic when you get a chance? Thanks!