reindexed torsion bar keys.. do they work?

[DeLeon]

Hey guys, I know this has been already discussed but I can't find the information that I want in previous posts... basically I want to level my h3 and I've been told that if I use the reindexed torsion bar keys the ride would not suffer at all... have you guys tired those reindexed torsion bar keys before?

Do you know if they really make a difference or should I just go ahead and lift the front by doing the torsion bars without those bar keys?

Here's the link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-chevy-colorado-canyon-2-lift-leveling-kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQitemZ8075009 060)to the ones I want to buy:

[wannabeH3]

i dont know what those things are but i did two turns on my existing tortion bars and the ride is level, comfortable and best of all was free!

[HummBebe]

Just because they are for the Canyon/Colorado, does not mean they will work for the H3. I would guess that they won't.

Most parts for the H3 have nothing to do with the Chevy/GMC platform.

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[DeLeon]

Just because they are for the Canyon/Colorado, does not mean they will work for the H3. I would guess that they won't.

Most parts for the H3 have nothing to do with the Chevy/GMC platform.

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The guy that is selling them told me that they are the same (they already installed those in a hummer h3)... so I'm sure they would fit, my question is... do they work? or should I just rise the front without them?

Thanks!

[HummBebe]

The guy that is selling them told me that they are the same (they already installed those in a hummer h3)... so I'm sure they would fit, my question is... do they work? or should I just rise the front without them?

Thanks!

OK, well, then if they DO work. I would do it. I have mine turned 3 full rotations. There is a little bit of loss in ride, but it just rides more like a truck.
If they DO work, per "DeLeons" recommendation, I will try them as well:D

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I raised the front end on my old Blazer ZR2, and the extra tension killed my upper and lower ball joints inside of 2 months.

How is the front end of the H3 set up? Could the same kind of thing happen?

[HummBebe]

Is the ZR2 IFS ir Straight Axel?

[Wisha Haddan H3]

It's an IFS, and that's about all I know about it. The H3 has an IFS too, but I just wonder about wear on the front end.

[Sewie]

There have been a ton of threads on these things. Some have expressed the same worries about the ball joints, others claiming no problems.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6465

[DeLeon]

Save your money and turn the torison bar and it works and its free like someone said and mine looks good i guess and it does ride great also. why spend money on it. the people who sell them will tell you need them but listen to the people on here who have turn the torison bars like we all have done.Then put you some 35 tires on.

How many rotations did you turn yours? That's what I want to do.. level the front and put a set of 35" Toyos... I will turn the torsion bars, what I want to do is if the reindexed keys would take some stress out of the suspension parts (ball joints, etc.)

Thanks for your replies!!

[NEOCON1]

decide if you want to just go 2 turns like i did or 3 turns like Bebe a little more extreem . mark the side of bolt and washer with small dot make your turns clockwise and stop when dots are lined up . front wheels need to be in the air so jack up the front , the adjustment bolts are right under the rear seats if you are laying under the truck facing up . get an alignment check after a couple hundred miles , this allows the bars to settle some .

the indexers are a waste of money

[NEOCON1]

Just because they are for the Canyon/Colorado, does not mean they will work for the H3. I would guess that they won't.

Most parts for the H3 have nothing to do with the Chevy/GMC platform.

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i think bebe is correct we are heavier than them lil trucks :eek:

[Idaho-Hummer]

decide if you want to just go 2 turns like i did or 3 turns like Bebe a little more extreem . mark the side of bolt and washer with small dot make your turns clockwise and stop when dots are lined up . front wheels need to be in the air so jack up the front , the adjustment bolts are right under the rear seats if you are laying under the truck facing up . get an alignment check after a couple hundred miles , this allows the bars to settle some .

the indexers are a waste of money

Do you turn both of them clockwise? and how much does one gain from giving then 2 turns clockwise?

[NEOCON1]

yes both clockwise . i got about an inch and the 35's get you another inch . people that did three turns got about 1 and a half inches :cool: but each truck sets a little different . just turn both the same amount dont worry about making them even . most seem to have a little less travel on drivers side . mine did before and after . its no big deal :D

[Idaho-Hummer]

Thanks, NEOCON1.