Lifting a '17 Denali

[OilfieldTrash78]

I am looking at upgrading from a '15 Yukon SLT, to a '16, or '17 Denali. How difficult is it to lift a 4x4 Denali? I wanted a Z71, but I want the 6.2 of the Denali. Thanks for any info that will help.

 

[quicksilver]

What lift?

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[OilfieldTrash78]

I was thinking a BDS 4” lift

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

Or, whatever is the easiest!

 

[01Konvict]

The 4" will work fine just need resistors to disable auto ride or shock extenders and ride height rod extensions to keep auto ride setup. Might use a dual cardan front shaft if you get driveline vibrations. This may or may not be an issue since the 15+ has a selectable transfer case. My next Denali will be 4" on 33/22x10 or maybe x12.

 

[Fifty]

I still haven’t found anyone that has a resistor set up for the 15+ Denalis...

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

So, if I was to say do a leveling kit instead of say 2” in the front and 1” in the rear, does that affect the magnetic ride at all? And is it even worth it?

 

[Fifty]

It will give you more bumper clearance.

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

So, I guess my question then is, should I just get a Denali, and do a 2" level, or get a regular 4x4 SLT, and do a 4" lift? I just don't know if the 6.2 is really worth the lack of being able to lift.

 

[Fifty]

The 6.2 is awesome. But the magnetic shocks suck.
The Chevy suburban is supposed to come out with the 6.2 and regular suspension. If you want a Tahoe, suburban wait for that.

I’m desperatly waiting for someone to figure out the 15+ magnetic ride over ride.
Sadly when pressed, all the companies “that have done tons of the new Denalis” will finally admit they were 2014 and older.

But as more of these come out, and they come down in thenused car market price,
People will lift and a demand will appear and the product will come out.
I don’t know anything about computers and the wife will kill me if I start testing resistors and pop anything.

 

[01Konvict]

Go for 6.2 it’s worth it!!!!! Try a 3.9 Ohm 25 watt resistor in place of one shock and see if you get codes. It won’t do anything to the computer just get error code that’s it. If it doesn’t work then reconnect shock.

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

I am seeing guys running the 6" Fabtech kit on thier Denali without any issues. I may go that route. The downside to the Denali is all the damn chrome

 

[Fifty]

I think the 6 inch kit just uses factory shock extenders. So no added travel, no added ability to handle the increase leverage and no ability to handle added weight from a heavier wheel tire package

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

So, not the way to go then?

 

[Fifty]

Me personally? No.

These magnetic shocks with the gmc tuning suck at everything.

I wish we could get the Cadillac switch and tunes. Or someone could return them.

But yeah. With the added weight of 35-37 inch wheels and the added leverage of a lift using extensions, not to smart.

I’m hoping some one comes out with a resistor or cooler like the 14 and older trucks. Then we can switch out a shock with a larger body, better valving and a reservoir to handle the heat/extra fluid and bubbles!
Not to mention gain travel, compression and droop.

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

So, what are my options with a Denali? Just a leveling kit? Or just do away with the Denali all together and just get a 4x4 Yukon?
Thanks for all the helpful info!!

 

[Fifty]

Find someone’s wolling to test the resistance needed to trick the magnetic shocks

 

[Rock]

I raised the 2016 Z71 1.5 inches in front with ready lift. The z71 doesnt have that front air dam which needs to be taken off on all other yukons tahoes, etc. 9 estecially speaking )

 

[Chubbs]

So, if I was to say do a leveling kit instead of say 2” in the front and 1” in the rear, does that affect the magnetic ride at all? And is it even worth it?

http://bds-suspension.com/blog/?p=12731


https://www.customwheeloffset.com/w...ra-1500-slightly-aggressive-suspension-lift-6

http://www.roughcountry.com/gmc-leveling-lift-kit-1314c.html

 

[OilfieldTrash78]

http://bds-suspension.com/blog/?p=12731

Is that compatible with the SUV also? I have emailed them questions before, and they never respond