Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

I am amazed you can even notice a 1/2 inch variance just by looking at the truck.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

It is pretty noticable

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

1/2 inch? Either crank it down or take it back and tell the install to crank it down for you.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

You should maybe try turning down the torsion bars first, there is definitely nothing wrong with taking the bars back down a little.

When you adjust the torsion bars you should get an alignment, but adding the shackles should not reguire an alignment.

Thanks for the explanation Big Dad, if you are in the right neighborhood, you can get over a hundred trick or treaters, which makes for a busy night.

Yankees31, how about some pics and measurements of your truck?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

My problem is ARE the fenders a good leveling point (they flex) I have been measuring from the frame to the ground maybe this is wrong? maybe not?
But who is to say the fenders are the same height on both sides?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Exactly. What are the specs.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

So should I purchase a Truxx kit or just extend the shocks and crank the bars?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Well, I'm an educated man, private University type...the person you want to consult with is...CollegeSucks! JK!

:jump:

Actually you'll want to do a forum search and figure that out on your own. There are many postings concerning the pros and cons of torsion bar and level kit.

You'll find that some fenders are at different heights which I equate to improperly cranked T bars. MHO.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Sorry about being long winded...my fricken brain is drained.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Pic is a little blurry but you can see what I am talking about

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Dude man,

Throw a level on that driveway! That looks righteous!

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

It looks like more than a half inch though. Is it an Adventure model?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

No it is an "X"

So you think the shackles will right it?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

How is an AAL any less "ghetto" than a shackle lift? And you'll likely end up with a crappy ride. Custom springs would be the best option for lifting the rear (aside from a SOA ;) ) but would cost much more than either AAL or shackles.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Don't even mess with the rear yet. Just crank the t-bars down a couple turns.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Just curious why wouldnt you mess with the rear. I figured the easiest fix from what I read would be just to add the new shackles. If I bring the front down then another alignment will have to be done..right?

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

The front end is not going to settle. The only time that it would settle is if you changed your torsion bars. If you have had your h3 for a while the springs are already settled. For the rear all you need is a set of Jeep YJ lift shackles. They are much cheaper and do the same thing. For you guys calling it Ghetto, What do you think your doing buy cranking the torsion bars up!:giggling:

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

I posed the question, e.g. "Wouldnt...."

Originally Posted by Big Dad
Wouldn't a "better" alternative to installing shackles be found in adding a leaf or having modified (I believe-arched) leaf springs installed?


But uh, let me get this straight...add a leaf is as ghetto as installing a shackle?

How so?

What about arching the springs? It don't cost that much. Is that ghetto also? If so, why?

What exactly do you mean by custom springs?

Lastly, SOA?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

I didn't crank my "T" bars.

Re: Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....
 

Just throw a 9000lb whinch on the front and she will be sitting pretty!