2016 GMC 2500 Denali
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2016 GMC 2500 Call

2016 GMC 2500 DENALI 4x4

Custom-Built | Air Ride | Fully Engineered Show & Performance Truck

HIGHLIGHTS

• 6.6L Duramax Diesel with brand-new Xcaliber Performance LML crate long block

• Automatic transmission with rebuilt internals, PPE transmission, and oil pans

• 10,000 miles since build

• Ultimate Air Ride system redesigned for 22-inch lift with Dana 60 solid axle swap

• AccuAir management with four air tanks and HornBlasters train horn system

• KG1 Phoenix 30x16 fully polished wheels with brand-new 42-inch Fury MT tires

• Black exterior over Black Denali interior with extensive custom audio and lighting

• Built to an exceptionally high standard using premium components throughout

This 2016 GMC 2500 Denali represents the pinnacle of modern diesel truck customization—engineered without compromise and executed with obsessive attention to detail. Finished in a sleek Black-on-Black color combination, this Denali combines aggressive presence, show-level craftsmanship, and serious performance capability.

The exterior has been fully transformed with a bold L5P-style cowl hood, color-matched emblems, OEM-style color-matched headlights, smoked taillights, Recon switchback lighting, mirror lights, and a Recon LED tailgate bar. Subtle touches like 5% tint and precise color matching elevate the truck’s factory-plus appearance while maintaining a cohesive, high-end look.

Underneath, the suspension and chassis work set this build apart. The Ultimate Air Ride base kit has been redesigned to accommodate a 22-inch lift with a Dana 60 solid axle swap, supported by a fully custom center cradle with mirrored cage construction. Sheet-metal four-link bars with double overlays, Firestone air bags, stainless braided brake lines, SSBC big brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, polished FOX 2.0 reservoir shocks, PSC hydraulic steering assist, and Mag-Hytec differential covers all come together to create a system that is as functional as it is visually striking. Every fastener throughout the lift is new Grade 8 or stainless hardware.

Power comes from a brand-new LML 6.6L Duramax crate long block from Xcaliber Performance, featuring LB7 Mahle pistons, Callies Carbocam alternative firing order camshaft, Wagler competition oil pump, ARP head studs and rod bolts, Exedra valves, LDS 45% over injectors, CP3 competition pump conversion, S300 non-VGT turbo kit, HSP high-flow bundle kit, billet valve covers, polished crankshaft, and an L5P oil cooler. The result is a drivetrain built for strength, reliability, and commanding performance.

Inside, the Denali cabin remains fully loaded with sunroof and luxury appointments, enhanced by an extensive custom audio system. Highlights include custom front door panels with multiple midrange speakers and DS18 tweeters, dual 12-inch Sundown subwoofers in a ported enclosure, Kicker tower speakers mounted on a custom bar in the bed, auxiliary audio battery, diamond-stitched floor mats, WeatherTech mats, and a stunning RGB starlight headliner that completes the show-quality interior experience.

With its massive stance, meticulous build quality, and premium components throughout, this 2016 GMC 2500 Denali is far more than a lifted truck—it is a no-expense-spared statement piece designed to stand out at shows, events, or anywhere it arrives.