2004.5-2005 GM 2500HD/3500HD 6.6L LLY Duramax Parts and Accessories

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Looking for more lift to clear larger tires?

Looking for more lift to clear larger tires?

Transform your Silverado's stance and performance with a leveling kit! Not only does it eliminate the factory rake, giving your truck a more balanced and aggressive look, but it also creates the clearance you need for larger tires, enhancing off-road capability.

Need more Power for Towing?

Need more Power for Towing?

Make every haul easier with upgrades designed to enhance your Silverado's towing capability. Improved power means better acceleration, smoother towing, and increased confidence when handling heavy loads.

Unleash the True Potential of Your 2004.5-2005 GM 6.6L Duramax LLY

Take your 2004.5-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD Duramax LLY to the next level with performance upgrades that boost power, torque, and efficiency. A high-performance cold air intake improves airflow, allowing your LLY engine to breathe better for enhanced combustion and throttle response. Pair this with a tuner or module to unlock hidden horsepower, optimizing your truck’s performance for towing, off-roading, or daily driving. Upgraded fuel system components like injectors and pumps ensure consistent power delivery and fuel efficiency, even when pushing your truck to its limits.

Achieve New Heights with 2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Lift Kits

Elevate your 2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY with suspension upgrades that offer the perfect blend of style and function. Our leveling kits correct the front-end sag, providing a more balanced stance and improving handling. For those looking to go higher, lift kits deliver the clearance needed for bigger tires and enhanced off-road capability. Complement these changes with upgraded steering components to maintain precise control and handling, ensuring your lifted truck performs confidently both on the pavement and the trail.

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2004.5-2005 GM Duramax Parts & Accessories

Your Duramax 2500HD/3500HD LLY is a capable truck that was built to handle all sorts of tough applications both on and off the pavement, however, you can get even better performance and capability with parts and accessories right here at Alligator Performance. Our selection of Duramax LLY engine upgrades can give your HD Silverado or HD Sierra significantly boosted horsepower and torque that will have your Duramax ripping around the trail or while towing in no time. We offer durable tonneau covers that add a clean look and provide excellent security for your truck bed cargo. We carry a great selection of Duramax suspension upgrades including 2500HD/3500HD Leveling Kits and Lift Kits that give your 2500HD/3500HD a towering stance, impressive off-road capability and clearance for bigger tires. Our 2500HD/3500HD exterior upgrades give your Silverado or Sierra build extra utility and a great new appearance. New aftermarket bumpers will give your truck durable protection, an aggressive look that is sure to catch attention, and the ability to easily mount up a winch.  GM Duramax Fitments: 2004, 2005 GM 6.6L Duramax. Submodel Fitments: WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, High Country, 1LT, 2LT, Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali. Some exceptions apply, please see individual product pages for specific fitments.

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2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Engine Upgrades

Adding extra power, responsiveness and torque to your truck can really take its performance to the next level and make it drive like a new truck again, which is why our selection of 2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Engine Upgrades is a great solution for your duramax. Our engine upgrades for the Duramax LLYs can add impressive amounts of horsepower, torque, and throttle response to your Duramax LLY and take it from mild-mannered to viciously powerful.  One excellent way to add big power to your GM 2500HD/3500HD is with a Duramax LLY Tuner. These tuning devices come jam-packed with new ECM programming that overwrites your stock software and changes certain engine parameters to give your 6.6L Duramax big gains in power and torque. New tuning increases boost pressure, changes fueling, and adjusts transmission function so that your Duramax LLY gets improved drivability on top of its new power. One of our favorite Duramax LLY tuners is the GM Duramax Edge CTS3. The CTS3 has powerful tunes that are paired with a device that has a huge touchscreen display that makes it one of the most effective vehicle monitors on the market today.

A Duramax LLY cold air intake kit provides a nice bump in power and response, all at a great price. Aftermarket HD Silverado or HD Sierra intakes provide more airflow into your truck's motor than the factory air box, which gives your Duramax an increase in horsepower, more torque, and better throttle response. Most of these intakes are extremely easy to install and come with everything you need to get them installed. One of our most popular LLY cold air intakes is the Duramax LLY Banks Ram-Air Intake System. The Banks Ram-Air kit comes with a new air filter, complete air box assembly, and new inlet tubing to replace all of the OEM intake components and get you nice power gains. Banks quotes gains of up to 39 horsepower and 69lb-ft of torque, all with an easy, hassle-free install.

2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Leveling Kits

The factory stance of the GM 2500HD/3500HD leaves a lot to be desired, it has a ton of rake and not enough suspension height to fit large tires on it. The best way to fix both problems is with a Duramax LLY leveling kit. These leveling kits add just enough front ride height to your HD Silverado or HD Sierra to give to a clean, front-to-back leveled stance and the clearance to mount up bigger wheel and tires. We have a bunch of different Duramax LLY leveling kits available that range from basic torsion key kits to complete suspension packages that can give your HD 2500 or HD 3500 awesome on-road handling an excellent off-road performance so that you can take your Duramax LLY build anywhere you choose. One of our most popular leveling kits is the Duramax LLY Cognito 3" Performance Leveling Kit. Cognito's kit comes with a set of torsion keys that provide up to 3" of front leveling that are then paired with a pair of high-strength control arms and a full set of Fox 2.0 shocks that give your truck an excellent on-road ride and vastly improved off-road performance over the stock shocks.

 

2004.5-2005 GM Duramax LLY Cognito 3in Performance Leveling Kit

2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Lift Kits

The Duramax LLYs look their best when they're rocking big tires and an aggressive set of wheels. However, in order to fit them on, your GM 2500HD/3500HD suspension is going to need some help. That's where Alligator's selection of Duramax LLY lift kits come in. These complete Duramax lift kits give your truck more of front and rear lift to get both a towering, massive look as well as the ability to clear big tires with ease. Our selection of Duramax lift kits are available in a variety of different ride height levels, price points, and capabilities so that you can find the perfect lift kit solution for your Duramax LLY build. Some of our lift kits offer high-performance shocks and other integral hardware so that your 2500HD or 3500HD can handle just about anything you throw at it. One of our most popular lift kits for Duramax LLYs is the Zone Base 6" Lift Kit. Zone's lift kit gives your Silverado or Sierra 6" of front ride height and 5" of rear height which adds a big look to your truck and clearance for huge tires, all while keeping some rake for towing and hauling applications. Zone's 6" lift kit comes with a full set of shocks, compression struts, and all the hardware you need for the lift itself.

2004.5-2005 Duramax LLY Wheels & Tires

One of the most effective ways to give your Duramax LLY an aggressive stance and add impressive off-road capability is a set of Wheels & Tires. We have a huge variety of different Duramax LLY wheels and tires available that can help your Duramax LLY turn some heads both on and off-road. We have a bunch of Duramax 17" wheels, Duramax 18" wheels, and Duramax 20" wheels available in different widths, offsets, backspacings, designs, styles, and finishes so that you can find the perfect look and feel for your Duramax build. When it comes to tires, we carry more than a few Duramax 35" tires and Duramax 37" tires that will get your Silverado or Sierra a tough look, more ground clearance, and greatly improved traction. We have all-terrain tires, hybrid terrain tires, and mud-terrain tries available so you can find the perfect balance of on-road ride quality and off-traction for your heavy-duty truck's application. 

FAQs about the 2004-2005 GM 2500 & 3500 HD Duramax Diesel engines and trucks

What are the stock horsepower and torque ratings for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD Duramax?

The 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 (LLY) in this generation produces 310 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque, offering strong performance for towing and hauling.

What is the largest wheel and tire combo that can be run at stock height for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD?

The largest tire size that can be run at stock height is generally 33 inches on 16- or 17-inch wheels. For 35-inch tires, a leveling kit or minor trimming may be required to avoid rubbing, especially on 4WD models.

How reliable are the LLY 6.6L Duramax engines?

The 6.6L Duramax LLY is reliable, though it can suffer from overheating issues, particularly when towing heavy loads in hot climates. The Allison 5-speed automatic transmission is highly regarded for its durability and towing capabilities, handling heavy loads well.

What are the fuel economy estimates for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD Duramax?

Fuel economy for these trucks generally falls between 12-17 MPG, with highway driving providing the best results. Towing or off-road driving can reduce fuel efficiency to the lower end of the range.

What are the towing capacities for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD Duramax?

The GM 3500 HD can tow up to 16,700 pounds with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch, while the 2500 HD has a maximum towing capacity of around 12,000 pounds, depending on configuration and equipment.

How easy is it to get more power out of the 6.6L Duramax engine?

The 6.6L Duramax LLY responds well to performance upgrades. Adding diesel tuners, cold air intakes, and exhaust systems can increase horsepower and torque. More advanced modifications, like turbo upgrades and injectors, can provide significant power boosts for serious performance enthusiasts.

What lift kit options are available for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD?

Lift kits for this generation range from 2.5-inch leveling kits to 6-8 inch suspension lifts. Brands like Cognito, BDS, and Zone Offroad offer kits that improve ground clearance and off-road performance while allowing for larger tire setups.

Are there any known weaknesses in the engine or transmission of the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD?

One known issue with the LLY Duramax is potential overheating under heavy loads or in high temperatures, often due to a restrictive turbo mouthpiece. This can be resolved with aftermarket cooling upgrades. The Allison 5-speed automatic transmission is robust, but regular maintenance is important to prevent issues under heavy towing conditions.

How capable is the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD for off-road use?

With the Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes skid plates and off-road suspension, these trucks are capable of moderate off-roading. For more extreme conditions, aftermarket lift kits, off-road tires, and differentials will greatly enhance off-road performance far beyond the factory options.

What is the payload capacity for the 2004-2005 GM 2500/3500 HD?

The GM 3500 HD has a maximum payload capacity of 4,300 pounds, while the 2500 HD can carry up to 3,200 pounds, depending on configuration and equipment.