Got the Truxx leveling kit..but....

[NewHummerGuy]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

I am about 1/2 inch higher in the front. If I go ahead and get these shackles will the truck need another alignment?

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

[YANKEES31]

It is pretty noticable

[Big Dad]

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

[H3slate]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

I am about 1/2 inch higher in the front. If I go ahead and get these shackles will the truck need another alignment?

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?

[sattv]

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?

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by sattv

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?

Exactly. What are the specs.

[sattv]

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

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by sattv

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

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



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.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by H3slate

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?

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

[YANKEES31]

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

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

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

Dude man,

Throw a level on that driveway! That looks righteous!

[Big Dad]

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

[YANKEES31]

No it is an "X"

So you think the shackles will right it?

[Sewie]

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?

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.

[Sewie]

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

[YANKEES31]

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?

[waynesoffroad]

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!

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Sewie

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.

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.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by waynesoffroad

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!

I didn't crank my "T" bars.

[H3less]

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