Back after a hiatus: 2018 Denali Build Thread

[WebCo]

What’s up guys picking up this 2018 Denali on Tuesday. Spent a ton of time on these forums back in the day with my 05 Denali under username 05nali but looks like my account went inactive. Haven’t had a need for an SUV and it’s probably been about 10 years. I’m excited to get back on this great forum and learn more about the new rig and get modding!

My 05 pictured below and my current daily 2022 F350 King Ranch Tremor along with the new rig

 

[WebCo]

Current mods:
- Borla exhaust
- K&N intake
- Tint

Plans:
- Lower rear to level out the ride
- Add aftermarket sub
- LEDs all around


I’m sure I’ll end up going overboard but plan to keep it relatively stock since the old lady will be driving it probably 50% of the time.

 

[soulsea]

Welcome back.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome back from Miami&Queens NY!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome back. I had not yet joined this Forum when you were last active, so it is great to make your acquaintance.

 

[Trey Hardy]

What’s up guys picking up this 2018 Denali on Tuesday. Spent a ton of time on these forums back in the day with my 05 Denali under username 05nali but looks like my account went inactive. Haven’t had a need for an SUV and it’s probably been about 10 years. I’m excited to get back on this great forum and learn more about the new rig and get modding!

My 05 pictured below and my current daily 2022 F350 King Ranch Tremor along with the new rig

Man that ford looks sick with the color matched mirrors and headlights and emblem it really sets off the red

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome back to the forum from Oregon.

 

[bradswork]

Welcome from Boise, Idaho

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

 

[RAMurphy]

Welcome back. @Hoesgottaeat2 I think you are dating yourself - although I'm right with you.

 

[Tonyrodz]

New phone--who dis?
Welcome back.

 

[PG01]

Welcome back. @Hoesgottaeat2 I think you are dating yourself - although I'm right with you.

X2… lol

 

[WebCo]

Brought it home today! Absolutely loving it after the 150 mile ride home!

Question: the passenger side mirror signal is not working, but power adjust fold, and Blindspot all work. From what I could find on here it seems like the consensus is getting a new glass for it. Can’t seem to find an OEM part and I see a lot of people saying that aftermarket glass has a much dimmer signal than factory. For $80 on Amazon it might be worth a shot, but before I do, hopefully someone will chime in here with some advice. Thanks in advance

 

[WebCo]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

 

[WebCo]

Wasn’t able to find any info on here for it, but I know the older trucks were direct swap and the connectors appear to be the same. Worst case, they all look like the same four wires so it should be an easy splice if not plug and play. Ordered this one today from a 2007 through 2009 Escalade that have the stitch on the front. Will post an update when it comes in and I try it out.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Wasn’t able to find any info on here for it, but I know the older trucks were direct swap and the connectors appear to be the same. Worst case, they all look like the same four wires so it should be an easy splice if not plug and play. Ordered this one today from a 2007 through 2009 Escalade that have the stitch on the front. Will post an update when it comes in and I try it out.

Installed one in my 03. Nice little upgrade.

 

[WebCo]

Installed one in my 03. Nice little upgrade.

Yeah I did it in my 05. Looking forward to it on this!

 

[RST Dana]

Brought it home today! Absolutely loving it after the 150 mile ride home!

Question: the passenger side mirror signal is not working, but power adjust fold, and Blindspot all work. From what I could find on here it seems like the consensus is getting a new glass for it. Can’t seem to find an OEM part and I see a lot of people saying that aftermarket glass has a much dimmer signal than factory. For $80 on Amazon it might be worth a shot, but before I do, hopefully someone will chime in here with some advice. Thanks in advance

Before you cash out for a replacement glass, I’d check the voltage on the turn signal wire when it’s supposed to be flashing. It may not be the mirror glass

 

[WebCo]

Before you cash out for a replacement glass, I’d check the voltage on the turn signal wire when it’s supposed to be flashing. It may not be the mirror glass

Any idea what color that wire is ?

 

[RST Dana]

Any idea what color that wire is ?

No, but when you pop out the mirror glass, it should be obvious.