2008 GMC Envoy Denali - Build

[Saxis]

Another member from OffRoadTB coming over for more ideas. Primarily building an Overland/Camping/Hunting vehicle for myself and family. Been a slow project while real life gets in the way, but here's what I'm working with...

2008 GMC Envoy Denali:
SWB, 5.3L v8, 3.42 w/ G80 Eaton Autolocker

Suspension Modifications:
Front: BDS 2" Lift + LiftMeister 1/2" Shim, Bilstein HD struts
Rear: BDS 2" Lift + Z71 Avalanche Springs, BDS 5500 shocks; converted from AirRide
American Racing AR321 Fuel, Black w/ Machined Lip, 17x8, 6 on 127
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT265/70R17 Load Range C

Exterior Modifications:
Demolded, Running Boards Removed, VanTech Roof Rails

Engine Modifications:
Stock

Interior Modifications:
ProClip iPhone Mount, Add-an-amp, Kicker ZX500.1, 10" Infinity Perfect

Recovery Equipment:
None

Future Modifications:
Rock Sliders, MDB Fab Front Bumper + Radiator/Oil Pan skids, Tool Box and Recovery Gear, AirLift 1000 + On-Board Air, On-Board Water, iSimple

As purchased: Sept 2, 2008

[Saxis]

Demolded, running boards removed, VanTech Crossbars added.




Lifted! Gained about 3" in front, 3.5" in rear.




New Shoes! LT265/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on American Racing Fuel 17x8, 6 on 127mm stock bolt pattern.

[HARDTRAILZ]

Looking good!

[Trailshaman]

Looks great! the rake with the Z71s doesnt seem that bad, do you know what front springs you have?

[Saxis]

I have the 84s right now, but I'm also 5.3L. I don't know how much more weight that adds to the front over you 4.2L guys, but probably not much. My set of 89s should be coming in today, and I plan on removing the 1/2" shim. Might end up a little stiff until I get more weight on the front, but I'm hoping it levels it out a bit more.

[HARDTRAILZ]

the 5.3 is 11 lbs heavier...

[Falkon]

Saxis - How are you liking the wheel/tire combo? I am looking into the exact same set.

[AA1PR]

Nice job so far, here is a thread that you may get ideas for yours from. I think they are basically the same body styles

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...+build+project

[bob91yj]

I've been a service writer at a GMC dealership for over 8 years, never seen a lifted Envoy/Trailblazer...way cool. In my opinion the Envoy is the best truck GMC ever sold. They just don't break.

[HARDTRAILZ]

Nice job so far, here is a thread that you may get ideas for yours from. I think they are basically the same body styles

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...+build+project

I think all of us Trailblazer/Envoy guys know each other and try to help build the platform up.