Just pulled the trigger on 2011 Denali XL what should I add?
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Also it is missing the entertainment system remote and wireless headsets. Im assuming I will have to purchase a remote meant for it? Does it have to be programmed? And the wireless headsets do they have to be the ones for the denalis or will regular wireless headsets work too?
gooffeyguy
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Looks like it's lifted in fhe front, or it's just the way it's sitting on the pavement.
I have the factory style Bridgestone Dueler H/L alenza tires and with the AWD in the Denali I've never had any problems getting around in the few inches of snow we get.
The factory tint on the rear windows is about 18%. I have 20% on the fronts and it matches pretty well.
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I have the factory style Bridgestone Dueler H/L alenza tires and with the AWD in the Denali I've never had any problems getting around in the few inches of snow we get.
The factory tint on the rear windows is about 18%. I have 20% on the fronts and it matches pretty well.
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Thanks for the reply. From what I've seen its doesn't seem like the front is lifted but I could be wrong, ill post a few more pics. I'd love 20% but I'd be worried LE in Missouri would get me a ticket, do you have anyissues with that?
gooffeyguy
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I've never had a problem with the front windows at 20% in the almost 3 years I've had them tinted
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Drok
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Nice!
I also have to go with 35% tint. Its works ok
id like a bit darker but not worth the possible hassle and having to strip it.
those tires are decent for ATs not the best for snow but they are better than highway tires. I suggest doing dedicated snow tires and whatever tire the rest of the year. (If funds allow) thats what i do with the wifes car and hopefully my tahoe next winter.
I also have to go with 35% tint. Its works ok
id like a bit darker but not worth the possible hassle and having to strip it.
those tires are decent for ATs not the best for snow but they are better than highway tires. I suggest doing dedicated snow tires and whatever tire the rest of the year. (If funds allow) thats what i do with the wifes car and hopefully my tahoe next winter.
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Welcome from Miami Beach Joshua!
Your Denali XL looks perfect! I would just leave those tires on for now unless it really bothers you. I have 20% tint on the front 2 windows to match the back but in my neck of the woods I could have 5% all around and all would be good for the most part.
Your Denali XL looks perfect! I would just leave those tires on for now unless it really bothers you. I have 20% tint on the front 2 windows to match the back but in my neck of the woods I could have 5% all around and all would be good for the most part.
Jason in DLH
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Nice ride! Definitely a great Christmas present!
I just learned (through this great forum) about a great and easy preventative maintenance mod to the engine... an oil catch can. Would have done this first thing if I had known about them! Not sure why car manufacturers don’t use them in the first place.
I just learned (through this great forum) about a great and easy preventative maintenance mod to the engine... an oil catch can. Would have done this first thing if I had known about them! Not sure why car manufacturers don’t use them in the first place.
iamdub
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Nice Christmas gift!
I'm betting it has a small lift, at least in the front. Probably a 1-2 inch spacer lift.
Those BFGs are great AT tires. If not needed and you want a softer ride, there are tons of options. Generally, Michelin Premier (I think that's the model) is known to offer the best ride quality on these rigs, but they're pricey.
I'm betting it has a small lift, at least in the front. Probably a 1-2 inch spacer lift.
Those BFGs are great AT tires. If not needed and you want a softer ride, there are tons of options. Generally, Michelin Premier (I think that's the model) is known to offer the best ride quality on these rigs, but they're pricey.
Just curious why someone would lift it 1-2 inches in the front? If it is I would probably have it removed. Not a fan of uneven looking vehicles.
Nice! you may want to replace those headlights they look a little faded, you can wet sand them and put a coating on them but my preference is to just replace them with new oem ones. I have 5% tint on all my back windows and can see fine, at night I have mirrors and backup camera. on the front I did like 35% California only allows about 70% I have never had any issue with 35%, on my Silverado it has 18% and I got 1 ticket $190 no biggie just paid it and moved on, by the time you screw around and clean it off for a $35 fix it ticket just to put tint back on I said screw it and just paid it.
these trucks have a factory rake, lifting the front 1-2" actually levels it out
iamdub
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As Wes said, they have a rake. All trucks do for aerodynamics and so they won't be sagging when loaded with cargo or towing a trailer. Yours looks slightly higher in the front, which is common when just the front is lifted because lift kits are usually in even increments. For example, if the front is 1.5" lower than the rear from the factory, and you put on a 2" front lift, it'll then be 1/2" higher in the front, making the rear look squatted.
Yours may even be lifted 2" front and 1" rear. When you get it, post some pics of the coil springs in the rear where they sit on the axle and of the front where the struts are mounted to the lower control arm.
gooffeyguy
Tom
Why go through the expense and hassle? It's Missouri, not Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, or North Dakota. The truck is all wheel drive and just about any all season tire will work fine in the ~4-6“ of snow we might see once or twice a year.
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Link to the details on why a catch can is needed and where to buy?
swathdiver
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Nice ride Joshua, the truck probably has a 1" spacer under the front shocks which lifts the front 2 inches. The BFG KO2s are great tires, run them at 42-47 psi. I ran mine for a long time at 49-50 psi and they wore down in the center. 42 psi just provides enough load bearing capacity to equal the rear axle. If you run them lower, it will ride like a marshmallow and the tires will wear out quick. Expect 40-60K with those go-anywhere you want to tires provided you take care of them.
My truck, with its dumb suspension is at stock ride heights front and rear. Well, stock for 160K miles!
My advice would be for your first mod, clean fluids and filters! Second mod would be mud flaps. KO2s throw up a lot of dirt and rocks and they did a number on the lower doors, lots of touch up paint and the running boards were always full of sand, dirt or water until we put the factory black splash shields on.
I also added the factory accessories, the tilt and shock sensors and will be adding the Advanced 2-Way Remote Start tomorrow.
Oh, one more thing, the most important tool in your tool box to work on these things is a Tech-2 and a subscription to the shop manual at AllDataDIY.
adventurenali92
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Definitely looks like the front is on a leveling kit. I did that route in January to accommodate taller tires. And I love having the extra clearance on the front. But I see more snow where I live and that comes in handy. Those BFG tires are fantastic tires. I’d leave them on until they run out of tread and then replace with your tire of choice.
#1 mod I would do is cabin air filter retrofit.
#2 mod is dashboard skin to protect the plastic or fix the cracked dashboard.
Here is my setup for tint. It's not dark at all. But already got a ticket.
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/window-tint-pictures.121055/#post-1497575
#2 mod is dashboard skin to protect the plastic or fix the cracked dashboard.
Here is my setup for tint. It's not dark at all. But already got a ticket.
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/window-tint-pictures.121055/#post-1497575
Jason in DLH
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Here’s a great video explaining why a catch can is a very worthwhile addition...
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/oil-catch-can-info.123454/
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