06 Denali New Owner

[Brian Rosenberg]

Hi Folks, new 06 Denali owner here in Connecticut. Will be doing mods so keep an eye out. It will be hauling a Z06 to Slipstream events. 119k body is a bit rough, interior perfect and rear at was replaced before I bought it for 7500. Friend of the family wanted it gone. How do these tow? I used to have a 99 Sierra with 35's and she pulled the trailer well with the 5.3.

She will be hauling this...

 

[Fosscore]

Welcome.

 

[#1taho]

They tow good. I didn't notice much difference from my truck to the taho. Taho seems more stable. Looks like you got the XL so longer wheel base will be even better. And you already got the power but a mild tune goes a long way. With what ever mods you are planning to do. Looks good in the pics.

 

[subieworx]

I have an 03 denali that I tow my cars around with and it does great. Put probably 10k miles on it last year towing.

 

[adventurenali92]

Looks good friend! My truck is exactly the same year and wheel base! My rig tows fantastic! I tow a 6000lb boat for a family friend and it handles great! Like @#1taho said the XL model handles awesome!

 

[01ssreda4]

Tow with mine a few times a year. The 6.0 is a little corked down from the factory but does pretty good. Yours probably has efans already, but i recommend a good tune, cold air intake, and muffler/exhaust to help free up some cheap power. Headers really wake up the midrange for pulling but I understand not wanting to dive that far in. Enjoy.

 

[05Single]

Welcome . Nice xl. And of course they look best in black.
Kinda wanna see the sierra that was on 35s too

 

[Angrydad]

For the last week I have been lugging 8,000lbs around the south west with my 06 Denali xl... I have modded it a little to take the weight better and iy tows like a dream. It tows better than my 06 2500 with a 6.0l.

 

[adventurenali92]

Lovin the color matched grill! Looks sharp!

 

[#1taho]

Nice trailer

 

[Angrydad]

Lovin the color matched grill! Looks sharp!

One of the best and easiest mods in my opinon.

 

[Angrydad]

Nice trailer

Thanks man, we love it and use it a ton.

 

[adventurenali92]

One of the best and easiest mods in my opinon.

Id Like to do the same to my grill but I know the chrome has to come off first and none of the body shops here where I live want to do it. And I have no clue how to accomplish that. Lol

 

[mdnitedrftr]

Welcome! Where abouts in CT are you? I'm in Bridgeport.

 

[Angrydad]

Id Like to do the same to my grill but I know the chrome has to come off first and none of the body shops here where I live want to do it. And I have no clue how to accomplish that. Lol

In the 4 grille shells ive done...(all GM)
Ive never fully removed the chrome. Just hit it with some 240-300 grit sand paper then with a ultra high grit 800-1000 grit. 2 coats primer. 3-4 coats color. Then 2-3 clear... done in 2 days.
A good primer base is key... and duplicolor has most gm codes. Dont hesitate... its was easier than you think

 

[adventurenali92]

@Angrydad , interesting. I'll have to buy a new one and try it. Lol. Cant have the grill off my truck for that long cuz it's my work rig too. Haha. The only problem is that the paint is really hard to get because none of the stores up here carry it. Will have to get it down the mountain.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

In the 4 grille shells ive done...(all GM)
Ive never fully removed the chrome. Just hit it with some 240-300 grit sand paper then with a ultra high grit 800-1000 grit. 2 coats primer. 3-4 coats color. Then 2-3 clear... done in 2 days.
A good primer base is key... and duplicolor has most gm codes. Dont hesitate... its was easier than you think

Starting to see wear on mine. I really need to get around to doing this... yours looks great.

 

[Rocket Man]

Id Like to do the same to my grill but I know the chrome has to come off first and none of the body shops here where I live want to do it. And I have no clue how to accomplish that. Lol

I looked into removing the chrome but with it being plastic it can't be done. My body shop just sanded the hell out of it and used a primer for plastic, might have been self etching, then painted and cleared it. I bought a new one off EBay so it started out smooth.

 

[adventurenali92]

I looked into removing the chrome but with it being plastic it can't be done. My body shop just sanded the hell out of it and used a primer for plastic, might have been self etching, then painted and cleared it. I bought a new one off EBay so it started out smooth.

I plan to buy a new one as well. So if I can get the proper primer, paint, and clear I may give it a shot.