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Klint
02-11-2007, 07:10 PM
I want to put about 6in lift and 35's on. Who makes a lift that's not to much $$$:crying:
Klint
02-11-2007, 07:16 PM
I found this - http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/140402.html?mv_pc=froogle
which is a 4in is that 4in front and back? if so do I need or could I also get a leveling kit and add it on?:shhh:
Sewie
02-11-2007, 08:05 PM
I found this - http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/140402.html?mv_pc=froogle
which is a 4in is that 4in front and back? if so do I need or could I also get a leveling kit and add it on?:shhh:

No, there is more lift in the front than the back with both this lift and the Rancho. Also, depending on what backspace you have on your new wheels, you may have to replace them again with either lift.
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 08:49 PM
the tough country looks like a rip off on the rancho kit , you cant use stock wheels :(
Klint
02-11-2007, 08:51 PM
why is that, also I dont use stock wheels or tires...
Klint
02-11-2007, 08:52 PM
also we are talking about over $1000 dif so is it that big of a ripoff?
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 08:53 PM
i just checked the RC site . check out what it said for the H3 lift .

This kit is currently being redesigned.
Please check back here for updates or contact us, 1-800-222-7023.



RC = :OWNED:

remember when we all went nutz for this kit :giggling: ;)
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 08:55 PM
looks like the tough country is the same for a much better price :beerchug:
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 08:56 PM
heres the RC linky

http://roughcountry.com/hummer_h3.html
Sewie
02-11-2007, 09:59 PM
why is that, also I dont use stock wheels or tires...

The way the kits are designed you need a wheel with less backspacing, and sometimes increased diameter.
Klint
02-11-2007, 10:21 PM
tough country do they make something around the $1400 price range?
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 11:21 PM
you will need shocks with the kit , so check with 4-wheel parts they sometimes run free shock promotions with their lift kits . i think you found the most economical one available now . the rancho is probably the best available now . Keep shoppin !!!!
NEOCON1
02-11-2007, 11:28 PM
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/140401.html

this one has just the add-a-leaf for the rear ;)
Klint
02-16-2007, 07:11 AM
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/140401.html

this one has just the add-a-leaf for the rear ;)
So this is a good deal?
Steve - SanJose
02-16-2007, 07:41 AM
The way the kits are designed you need a wheel with less backspacing, and sometimes increased diameter.

Just curious, what's the reason for wheels with less backspacing on the lift kits?
Sewie
02-16-2007, 08:30 AM
Just curious, what's the reason for wheels with less backspacing on the lift kits?

Haven't seen one in person, but I'm guessing there's some clearance issues with the brakes and new knuckles due to some geometry changes. Here's Rancho's wheel guide for the lift from their site.

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Maybe someone with the lift can shed some more light.
subunix
09-18-2007, 11:12 PM
i just checked the RC site . check out what it said for the H3 lift .

This kit is currently being redesigned.
Please check back here for updates or contact us, 1-800-222-7023.



RC = :OWNED:

remember when we all went nutz for this kit :giggling: ;)

Yeah its still like that today
H3_ATX_BLK
09-20-2007, 04:40 AM
Ok What is backspacing? I know, I know berate me as you answer my question lol.
waynesoffroad
09-20-2007, 03:57 PM
I just installed a 4" Rancho on mine. Took me about six hours. The kit is really well made and rides much beter then it did when it was stock. I had to install a set of YJ boomerang shackles because I had clearance problems with my aftermarket hitch. It would have been fine with the factory hitch. With the extra lift from the shackles I had to crank the front trosion bars up to five inches. But you could get six if you wanted to. I'm running 35-12.50-18 Procomp Xtreme all terrains on 18x9 Moto Metal 955 with 4.52" of backspacing. You could run the stock wheels if you had some wheel spacers. http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o276/waynesoffroad/h3.jpg
waynesoffroad
09-20-2007, 04:04 PM
Haven't seen one in person, but I'm guessing there's some clearance issues with the brakes and new knuckles due to some geometry changes. Here's Rancho's wheel guide for the lift from their site.

36446

Maybe someone with the lift can shed some more light.

It's because of the spindles, The lip of the rim rubs on it. You would need bout a 1.5" wheel spacer to use the stock wheels.