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Originally Posted by cestwick
I just read the Truxxx report and while most of it is true that style of torsion key is not used in the H3. The H3 has a key bolt twice as big and doesn't force the end of the key up as in other gm's, It pulls the key down as you tighten the bolt. One thing I have noticed with the H3 is as you tighten the torsion bars the ride ends up getting rough...This is happening because the shock is "topping out". I cranked my torsion bars up 7 or 8 turns and untill my extended BDS shocks get here shimmed the shock lower in the mount so it is not "topping out. I also built a set of rear shackles that are 2 1/2 inches longer then stock to raise the rear and inch or so to match the front. In this pic I have the H3 with 315 Coopers, torsion bars cranked and shackles installed.
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I believe everyones concern is wanting to know the "acceptable limit" a torsion bolt can be turned without premature damage to connecting parts or the torsion bar itself. We (H3 owners) don't have any long term studies or verifications. I believe most, like me, are just winging it and scared to go beyone 3 turns. You went 7 or 8. For some this may be risky, others acceptable.
Please give some addition information:
How long ago did you do the 7 to 8 turns ?
How is the current ride and do you believe it will be better with new shocks?
Anticipate any wearing problems?
Other concerns?
I purchased the Truxxx kit and it gets installed on 8/2/06. I'll provide feedback and photos.
Thanks for the input of the Truxxx report.