Steering/Suspension Issues - Newbie

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by wannabeH3:
i would like the 9000's which size do u get tho? the h3 is too new and they dont list it </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was just told from the place I ordered from, that they dont have Rancho shocks for H3 yet.I will just have to wait sorry for the tease. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...and they won't for a while. You have to go into a 4wheel parts center or 4X store and have them pop your shocks off to see how they mount and get their extended and compressed lengths. after this, it should be easy. that's what the first H2 guys had to do I believe. Man, it's been so long now, i cannot remember. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for info.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Simply upgrade the shocks and it will stop. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You really think just by changing shocks this will stop. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That is the number one item that controls the issue. Stock shocks generally are not going to be top of the line items. I have replaced the shocks on every 4x4 I've owned. I replaced the ones on my H2 with Rancho 9000s a little while back and the little choppy bumps disappeared. The response time for the "better" shocks is so much that it is like night and day and a shock replacement is the one thing that is going to take that chatter turn away.

[PARAGON]

Since the H3 shares so much with the Colorado/Canyon, contact Rancho ( http://www.gorancho.com ) and find out if the shocks cross-apply. I would thing the mounting and everything would be the same. Travel might be the biggest problem.

[Hummertech]

Listen to Paragon, he always gives good advice.
One other thing to check is the tire pressure.
They come overinflated big time from the factory, and you'll probably notice a much nicer ride with the tire pressure set correctly.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by wannabeH3:
i would like the 9000's which size do u get tho? the h3 is too new and they dont list it </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was just told from the place I ordered from, that they dont have Rancho shocks for H3 yet.I will just have to wait sorry for the tease. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...and they won't for a while. You have to go into a 4wheel parts center or 4X store and have them pop your shocks off to see how they mount and get their extended and compressed lengths. after this, it should be easy. that's what the first H2 guys had to do I believe. Man, it's been so long now, i cannot remember.

[FormerJeeper]

Rayenent,

I drive between SF and SJ on I280 and I101 everyday and don't have any issues.

BTW, Rancho shocks are not the best in the world.
Bilstein or Old Man Emu Remote Resevoirs are the best I've put on a vehicle (and yes I've had RX9000s with and without the air supply several times and they are an 'average' shock at best).

-C

[GrimReaper]

Well it is an offroad truck... :-)

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by First Hummer:
I guess I should ask, if by changing the shocks will it affect my warranty. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>No, shocks are not something that will affect a vehicle's warranty by the mere fact of replacing them. It would be akin to replacing your tires affecting your warranty. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am going with the Rancho rsx instead.

[Waiting on my Black H3]

Has anyone had this happen with the standard suspension??

[timgco]

I agree with Paragon. But also I think the stock tires are aired up way too much from the factory. We aired our down a little and this helped. Ranchos are next though.

[rayenet]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FormerJeeper:
Rayenent,

I drive between SF and SJ on I280 and I101 everyday and don't have any issues.

BTW, Rancho shocks are not the best in the world.
Bilstein or Old Man Emu Remote Resevoirs are the best I've put on a vehicle (and yes I've had RX9000s with and without the air supply several times and they are an 'average' shock at best).

-C </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I experienced those bumps going south on 280 in the middle lane around the Serramonte exit and on the 280 to 101 transition in San Jose.

Another time was in the slow lane going north on 280 exiting the Sneath Lane and San Bruno Ave exits.

I haven't had those jolts lately because I don't travel the same routes everyday, but I'm going to keep better tabs on exactly where they happen and go around and attempt them again.