Lifting 99 yukon denali

[Wetter-THE-Better]

Ok, I'm new to the fourms. Just made my account. Rite now I have a 4 inch super lift, or 4 inch blocks in the rear and superlift shocks. I have 35s but they rub all of the time. Not bad just when turning. Enough to pull my running board off while backing up. Is there a cheap alternative to lifting it a little bit more so it will fix the rubbing? Thanks in advance

 

[99Yukon_Z71]

Hey Buddy,

You can get a Performance Accessories 3" Body lift for around $170-200 bucks online if not cheaper. Part number is 123
But before that, did you check that you are running the correct wheel offset?! You might need some more negative offset so your rims dont stick in too much, hence the rubbing. I had some that rubbed on my chassis when I turned and this fixed my problem, although 3" more would look nicer in your Denali!!! I got 3" suspension lift and when it gets a bit warmer the body lift is going on!! Any more questions let me know....!

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BTW, I got a buddy running 35's with a 3" bodylift with NO problems!!!

 

[Dave]

Hey Buddy,

You can get a Performance Accessories 3" Body lift for around $170-200 bucks online if not cheaper. Part number is 123

Hey 99Yukon - Do you have this kit, and did you DIY?? Looking for the level of difficulty. I don't have access to a lift, and can't weld. I have jacks / stands / and lots of tools. TIA

 

[99Yukon_Z71]

Hey 99Yukon - Do you have this kit, and did you DIY?? Looking for the level of difficulty. I don't have access to a lift, and can't weld. I have jacks / stands / and lots of tools. TIA

I do have it sitting in the back of my 'Kon!! lol As far as difficulty, it should be pretty simple. There is no welding involved if you have the push button 4wd. The lever type 4wd requires cutting and extending the linkage system. I cant wait to install it!! I might need an extra pair of hands when im lifting the body off the chassis. Ill keep yall posted

 

[Wetter-THE-Better]

I dont know the tires rub nothing other than the running boards and front bumper it doesnt have anything to do with the offset

 

[Dave]

IAs far as difficulty, it should be pretty simple. There is no welding involved if you have the push button 4wd. The lever type 4wd requires cutting and extending the linkage system.

Thanks, good info. I have a 95 4WD with the lever, so I guess I would need to extend, but that doesn't sound too hard.

 

[Wetter-THE-Better]

Why yal wanna jack my thread,!?

 

[99denali]

Ive been wanting to do a 4 inch lift on my same year Denali. Which kit did you use and did you get the autotrac driveshaft?

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Ohh...superlift nvm.

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And a picture?

 

[riviera rider]

i dont know if you can put the 3" body lift on the the denali???? pretty sure it says except denali, but i just ordered my 3" performance acces. body lift for my 99' and plan on doing it my self with help from my pops

but ya i just looked at the website it says EXC denali

not sure but make sure before you order!
http://www.performanceaccessories.com/catalog/chevy.htm

 

[99Yukon_Z71]

i dont know if you can put the 3" body lift on the the denali???? pretty sure it says except denali, but i just ordered my 3" performance acces. body lift for my 99' and plan on doing it my self with help from my pops

but ya i just looked at the website it says EXC denali

not sure but make sure before you order!
http://www.performanceaccessories.com/catalog/chevy.htm

Dont see why it would not fit the denali. It is the same chassis and suspension as a regular yukon. What changes if the body cladding and bumpers, might be that the front bumper brackets are different and the fact that the denaly has the running boards and tow hooks. You best bet is to call Perf. Access. and ask them exactly why they say that and to give you any suggestions on what to do or modify for it to fit.

Just my .02 cents

 

[riviera rider]

ya i just wanted to let him know that it said that, doesnt the denali have the different front and rear bumpers??? i coulda swore it had them plastic bumpers that are painted. if so not sure how the brackets would work. but ya give them a call and find out mite be something simple or could be something big you never know til u ask though!

good luck, ill be doing mine soon still waiting on my lift kit in the mail!

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/1st-GMC-Yukon-Denali.jpg

ya they do have them plastic bumpers i think the kit might not work because of them problay having no room to go up 3" and would look funny with the bumpers sitting 3" lower

but still call and find out for sure why it wont work

 

[destroyer1362]

I've asked that question on here before. The answer I got was that you would need to fab up different brackets for the front bumper. As for the rear, to my knowledge it uses the same brackets as a normal yukon because the only difference on the rear bumper is it has a plastic cover.

 

[bowtiefreak]

Trim where is rubs in an option. sounds worse than it really is. When done right no one would ever even know. I run a 6.5" up front and in revese it would rub when the nose dips down. A light trimming and it went away. I am not cranked up on the T bars either.

 

[Wetter-THE-Better]

I have, ive trimmed the hell out of every fender. is there like aftermarket tortion keys of coil spacers or something i can do to give it a inch or two? also if anyone wants to trade there 6 inch for my 4 inch i would..

 

[riviera rider]

got any pics of where its rubbing?

 

[99denali]

can you put up a picture of your denali?

 

[bowtiefreak]

Got apic of the front end (CV angles, pictures of wheel wellstorsion key bolts...anything you have will help us out)

 

[Wetter-THE-Better]

I have pics but dont know where to post them lol .......

 

[99Yukon_Z71]

host em for free at photobucket and then post the links and presto!!!!!!!!!! Aitn that hard brah!