GMC Denali w/6.2 liter engine

[babock]

Originally Posted by AlaskaErik

Not to mention, as a daily driver, I want adaptive cruise control, which can't be found on the GM HD line.

You have to get it on the 2020. Not available in the 2019 model. One of the main reasons I didn't buy a GM pickup truck when I bought back in 2018 model year.

[BigH]

Originally Posted by AlaskaErik

... Not to mention, as a daily driver, I want adaptive cruise control, ...

Have you tried it?
My wife hates it. My mother-in-law likes it. I have mixed feelings...the system lagged when traffic sped up (big minus) but it does keep a safe distance at all times from the vehicle in front of me very well. I find myself using it as 'safety net'...its on but I'm overriding it with my right foot when needed.

[babock]

Originally Posted by BigH

Have you tried it?
My wife hates it. My mother-in-law likes it. I have mixed feelings...the system lagged when traffic sped up (big minus) but it does keep a safe distance at all times from the vehicle in front of me very well. I find myself using it as 'safety net'...its on but I'm overriding it with my right foot when needed.

I am kinda biased since I worked on the adaptive control system while I was a design engineer at GM. I always said my next new truck would have it. Of course when I went to order a truck in 2018, GM didn't offer it on any of its pickup so I went with the Ford. Its the best option I have on my truck. Best thing for towing since it really lessens fatigue. I can't imagine having a truck without it.

[Mad Cow]

Originally Posted by AlaskaErik

so an HD is just more truck than I need and it will never ride as nice as a 1500.

Well, maybe. I changed out the stock Rancho shocks on my 2500 with a set of Bilsteins. I dropped the back with a set of 2" McGaughy's drop shackles to take out the cat in heat rake. I installed a set of 1500 lb SumoSprings urethane cellular foam supports in place of the axle bump stops, front and raar, which offers air bag quality ride, and I inflate the tires in accordance with the tire maker load pressure chart based on the actual axle weight and the ride is pretty darn close to the ride of a 1500.

Even with the back end drop, with over a ton of material in the back end it just starts getting to a level stance. And the Sumo's really provide a quality ride while offering a lot of support.

If one wants to get an ear full, stop in at a major truck stop and talk with company drivers who have adaptive cruise on their semi trucks. You will learn the latest swear words.

[BigH]

Originally Posted by babock

I am kinda biased since I worked on the adaptive control system while I was a design engineer at GM. I always said my next new truck would have it. Of course when I went to order a truck in 2018, GM didn't offer it on any of its pickup so I went with the Ford. Its the best option I have on my truck. Best thing for towing since it really lessens fatigue. I can't imagine having a truck without it.

I'm glad you like it and I think it a good feature for some.

Everyone is different (I mean no slight) but I just don't find towing all that taxing. For the vast majority of the time behind the wheel I really like the journey.

[KyDan]

What part about "we take the be nice rule VERY seriously" don't you understand?
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[wmtire]

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