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

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ivin74

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View attachment 231417 View attachment 231418 View attachment 231419 View attachment 231421 View attachment 231422 As for the outer brackets inside the fenders, I just loosened their mounting bolts and was able to lift both of them almost an inch. I did have to enlarge the holes a bit to one side after that but that was it. I used an air die grinder to enlarge holes which made quick work. I pulled the bumper about 6 times to mark holes and enlarge them or adjust things but it turned out to be pretty easy. As for the grill, I didn't need to do anything to it. And like Ivin said, there was just enough room under the grill to get a screwdriver in to turn the plastic clip that holds it in.


The beast looks Beast now!

It didn't even think about bending the clips and redrilling, great idea, it saves time and money.
 
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Oh dear God... tell me that's not what I think it is...
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Say it isn't so... lol
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Sorry Mark... gotta break em once in a while... don't get the chance very often with your caliber of work.
Busted. I do NOT like this. I was going to convert to AN fittings on the trans lines but haven't gotten to it. Stupid Tru Cool provides single screw clamps to use on their lines so at least I doubled them. I hang my head.:oops:
 

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First, I'd like to say thanks to @ivin74 for the motivation to get this done. Now here's my before and after pics for comparison. I can't believe I waited this long to do this, it's bothered me since I bought the truck.
edit: yes I still have to reinstall my lower valance. Maybe it will clear curbs a bit better now. I have already removed an inch off the bottom but it still hits on some when I park. This gives it about another 3/4".View attachment 231411 View attachment 231412
*SIGH----As usual.....looks great Mark :oops:
 

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View attachment 231417 View attachment 231418 View attachment 231419 View attachment 231421 View attachment 231422 As for the outer brackets inside the fenders, I just loosened their mounting bolts and was able to lift both of them almost an inch. I did have to enlarge the holes a bit to one side after that but that was it. I used an air die grinder to enlarge holes which made quick work. I pulled the bumper about 6 times to mark holes and enlarge them or adjust things but it turned out to be pretty easy. As for the grill, I didn't need to do anything to it. And like Ivin said, there was just enough room under the grill to get a screwdriver in to turn the plastic clip that holds it in.
Looks much better especially for 2 hrs work!
 

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