Leveling Kit - Who's Gonna Be The FIRST?

[kacyk]

2" Leveling Kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-hummer-h3-2-lift-leveling-kit_W0QQitemZ8005349940QQcategoryZ33585QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem)

[kacyk]

2" Leveling Kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-hummer-h3-2-lift-leveling-kit_W0QQitemZ8005349940QQcategoryZ33585QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem)

[x-humm]

And don't take Paypal so you are on your own....

[JohnB.GWU.]

No Paypal...I wouldnt even bother bidding.

[kacyk]

Payment aside, there's a lot of talk about H3 owners not liking the "stink bug" rake on the truck but aside from a ligf or torsion bar adjustment, this seems like a cheap alternative.

[HummerNewbie]

I would be curious what it would do to your warranty. As far as payment, I prefer PayPal but do know people that no longer accept PayPal due to problems getting their money from them.

[MxHonda]

All the torsion keys do is twist the torsion bar...Just like turning the adjustment bolt. They are only good if you run out of adjusment by tightning the adjustment bolt all the way, which on the H3 would be over 10 turns. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

[Jake]

all it's gonna do is increase the preload on your torsion bars........just like tightening them.......causing ball joints, sway bars, ect....to wear out prematurely.....and limit your suspension travel causing a rougher ride......

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jake:
all it's gonna do is increase the preload on your torsion bars........just like tightening them.......causing ball joints, sway bars, ect....to wear out prematurely.....and limit your suspension travel causing a rougher ride...... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If it was suppose to be level in first place dont you think Gm would have done that.I dont get the hole leveling thing sorry maybe its me.The truck looks sweet as it is.

[trebor]

By leveling the frontend you will change the center of gravity effecting your incline and off camber climbing abilities. Possibly causing vehicle to roll in situtations that it would not normally have a problem.

[Hummie3]

I asked my dealer if they could adjust the torsion bars to where they beleived would be a safe level and would not void the warranty. They were able to get within 1 inch differance to the rear. I also added the Bridgestone 285/75r-16 REVO tires a little more aggressive that stock. They charged me $175.00 for the adustment and wheel alignment. The ride feels about the same and looks alot better.

[humdoug]

Do you know how many full turns the dealership made to the tortion bar bolts?

[RIC-H0]

Re indexing your torsion, has been a way to lift the front end for many many years now. It will not increase your roll over your potential, and does not really affect the ride much. I've actually installed them on many 2500HD trucks, and the guys have been very happy with the results. You install the "Green Keys" and can actually leave the torsion bars at the same factory setting as before. You may continue to crank up your torsion to get a little more height if desired. The wear and tear on front end parts may be a little more, but not anymore detrimental than doing any serious offroading.
IMO

Ric(-)H2

[humdoug]

Can you forward a link showing the "green keys" or give some idea on how much adjustment is to much?

[RIC-H0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by humdoug:
Can you forward a link showing the "green keys" or give some idea on how much adjustment is to much? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The "Green Keys" are just a name for what GM call the re-indexing part. A green Key for the H3 would be something like what is listed on the 1st posting to this thread. I would try a google search for H3 Green Keys, and see if that helps!

Ric(-)H2

[Mike of Iowa]

The dealer in Des Moines Iowa did the torsion bar adjustment for me. 2 turns. Looks much nicer. No ride differnce at all. Does not void the warranty. they really liked it too!.

I'd like to know what the difference in the adventure package is regarding the suspension.

Mike

[humdoug]

I ordered the exact 2" leveling kit from the e-bay site. They stress it takes 21 days from the order date before shipment since it is a cast part. I'm still waiting since I only ordered them 1 week ago. I did adjust the torsion bar bolts 2 turns clockwise and did get 1 1/4" of lift. It still needs an additional 1" to have it leveled off but most posting in the forum are warning not to go beyond 2 turns. I talked to a service person at Lynch Hummer in MO and he turned his bolts over 10 times on his Colorado with no problems after 1 year. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Scared to go that far!

[Hummie3]

I was told it was approximetly 2-2 1/2 turns.

[RIC-H0]

Don't think you can make 10 full cranks on the torsion bolts. He may have made 10 quarter turns, which would still be quite a bit!

Ric(-)H2

[Hummie3]

I also ordered the leveling kit but since the factory adjustment looks pretty good. I most likely won't install them.