Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Rocket Man]

I cleared the ice off and went for a drive today. Just shot a short video, there were way too many idiots out and about- both in vehicles and dragging their kids around in the streets. What happened to parking lots or sidewalks?

 

[Rocket Man]

I got a new shark fin antenna thanks to @Sam Harris, painted and installed it today. This p/n is listed as OEM for an 06 Denali and Sam said he saw one on an 06 I think. Anyway thought I’d give it a try to see if it fits in place of my old ugly one. It does fit, however the coax connector doesn’t plug in. That doesn’t matter to me since the OnStar is outdated in this truck and hasn’t worked in forever. I cut the damn cable off. Also the mount is a bit bigger with the plastic locator piece on so I just removed it and it fits perfectly. 80 in/lbs on the mount bolt and it sealed right up. Non functional just like the old one but it looks way better. PN 25775201, fits 00-06.

 

[Rocket Man]

Before and after.

 

[George B]

I cleared the ice off and went for a drive today. Just shot a short video, there were way too many idiots out and about- both in vehicles and dragging their kids around in the streets. What happened to parking lots or sidewalks?

LOL, that's not even considered enough snow to be an inconvenience here!

 

[George B]

I tell my kids to always have proper cold weather gear in their vehicle for the odd event they get stuck or have car trouble. They think they can just wear a sweatshirt because they will be in a car. Seems to be the trend with teenagers.
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My 14YO daughter all the way. I park as far away from the store as possible every time!

 

[Tonyrodz]

I got a new shark fin antenna thanks to @Sam Harris, painted and installed it today. This p/n is listed as OEM for an 06 Denali and Sam said he saw one on an 06 I think. Anyway thought I’d give it a try to see if it fits in place of my old ugly one. It does fit, however the coax connector doesn’t plug in. That doesn’t matter to me since the OnStar is outdated in this truck and hasn’t worked in forever. I cut the damn cable off. Also the mount is a bit bigger with the plastic locator piece on so I just removed it and it fits perfectly. 80 in/lbs on the mount bolt and it sealed right up. Non functional just like the old one but it looks way better. PN 25775201, fits 00-06.

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Old antenna was "lacking" lol

 

[Rocket Man]

Old antenna was "lacking" lol

It had a little tiny dick. Had to go.

 

[Sam Harris]

It had a little tiny dick. Had to go.

Hahah!! New one looks great Mark! Way to go!

 

[Rocket Man]

I installed the new air line set I bought from RA for the rear shocks and compressor. It doesn’t take much for me to remember how much I hate working under the truck on my back. Anyway, I covered all the lines with split loom just because. Actually the one that goes to the PS shock was wrapped inside the main loom originally and I wasn’t going to undo that loom so I just cut the line off at both ends and ran the new line inside it’s own loom, then decided to wrap the others. The old lines looked good especially considering they’re almost 20 years old. Hooked up the Tech2 and tested to see if it holds pressure. All is good!

 

[iamdub]

My 14YO daughter all the way. I park as far away from the store as possible every time!

Yet, down here, they wear hoodies year round.