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

I had the same issue with the front being a little higher. Got those shackles from Samco and they did the trick. The stance was perfect and ride was better than with the front end higher.

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

You could put a air lift on the rear. It gives certain options...
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/p...Air-Spring-Kit

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

So the shackle solution isn't so cheesy? Ride's good? WTF? I've never used them and never heard anything positive about them. Aside from H3Slate 's comments.

"get longer shackles to raise it back up.

try here

http://www.samcofabrication.com/products/product_info.php?products_id=47&osCsid=50ce061e8b9 9e34712776123573ff564


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

I ordered a truxx kit yesterday ........I will see how it looks cause my front end is way low with 3 turns on the bars.........I figured I had no choice truck looks dorky jacked up like a stink bug:raar:

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

Another issue with add-a-leafs for the H3, is that with a spring-under configuration, you'll actually be decreasing your clearance at the u-bolts. I added shackles a while back, and along with some other suspension upgrades, the truck rides and handles better than stock IMO. Plus there is added articulation in the back - not much, but every bit helps. ;)

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

I said "yet". ;) Adding shackles is fine, but then you'll eventually want new, longer shocks in the rear. So why not just turn down the t-bars for now and see how it sits?

Now my real advice would have been to forget the truxx kit and just crank the t-bars and maybe add the Cognito/Bilstein shocks.

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

Yep. ;)

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

The Samco shackles are WAY overpriced. The ones I got are just as stong, provide more lift, and were 1/4 the price.

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

Are the front and rear fenders set at the same height in relation to the frame? They aren't on the H2, so this method doesn't work when it comes to leveling an H2. Not sure if the same applies to the H3.

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

Right. I agree. A few posts back (same thread) I provided him with some numbers that I measured on mine, since it "appears" level and I have the same install.


Hummer, Ford, Toyota...H1, H2, or H3...the method is, what it is. 24 1/2 - 23 3/4 = 3/4, I have found a difference of 3/4ths of an inch between the front and back "axel to fender" measurements. Meaning, when the vehicle measures 3/4" lower in the front, it appears level.


My point was, measuring the axel to fender distance might assist him in finding out how much space he would have to compensate for, in response to, his original question of "What can I do?". Hell, once he figures out how much higher or lower, the front actually is when it appears level it's a downhill, decision as to what to do. He could theoretically let enough air out the tires (front or back) to get a visual once he figures out how much "distance" he has to compensate for, in order to acquire the 3/4 inch difference. Obviously he would have to air the tires back up after trying to drive it again! But he would be well aware of how much money/effort to put into the discrepancy of "front too high!"

I hope that makes sense to you, I'd really like to get started on this bottle of "Friday Night" Scotch!

It takes to much effort to think, type, and communicate about thoughts from 2 days ago!

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

I had the same problem with my truck after the Truxx kit was installed. I also has some minor popping in the front end. There were some postings that explained that you could loosen the rear shackle at the leaf while on a floor jack, lower the rear and then tighten the bolt. This will probably give you that 1/2 inch. Some guys did it for the same correction. I just ditched the Truxxx kit altogether and purchased the Bilstein Cognito Leveling shocks. Yankee you can do one of the following:

Option 1: Crank down the t-bars a bit, about 1/4 inch, but u do not necessarily have to get another alignment bc the front end alignment should still be to spec.

Option 2: You can buy the rear shackles or the add-a-leafs to lift the rear, no alignment would be needed.

Option 3: Do the above on the stock rear shackles and get the 1/2 inch.

Here is a pic of mine with the Cognitos. Oh, and the front will settle in. I had to adjust my t-bars many times inbetween test drives. My front was sitting perfect at 24 1/4, I am now about 24 1/8.

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

Thanks for explaining that, after I read your first statement I was confused over the crappy ride thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewie I don't think either is ghetto. That was my point. ;) But they're both cheap ways of getting a little lift.

I'm curious as if Y31 tries Joe's method and even more curious about the results.

Keep us in the loop.

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

wasn't a heavy wench suggested earlier in this thread....:clapping:

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

You are correct sir!

As a matter-of-fact I suggested using a wench to solve this anomaly!

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

Well I ordered the shackles. I'll see if it does the trick and let everyone know

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

Here is a better pic

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

Does this make you feel any better Jared? This is my friends H3 with the ready lift. You can clearly see the front end is higher than the back.

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

Must be those Moto Metal 951's

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

Too Funny! I didn't even recognize that till you said it.

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

Well I ordered the shackles from Samco on Friday and the order is still in "pending" status when I log in. I emailed them and called them but got no response for each.

I think I am going to order the 35's now.