H3 with Rough Country 5in lift and 37's

[Ricky]

This was built by Rough Country Suspension out of dyersburg,TN they bought this truck new to build the lift for it, in the first picture the guy on the left is the one who designs and builds the lifts, the one on the right is the one who sells them.. Two REALLY nice guys and the kit is very well made, it is a 5" lift with 37's all the way around, truck looks incredible.. the kit is 100% bolt on and ALL THE FACTORY accesories will work with it, he said he wanted everything to still work and it does! AWESOME job by these guys if i ever lift a truck i will be getting it from them! lemme know what you think or any questions me or bbyhmr can answer them








The truck CLEARED THE H1 side of out track!! the H2's cant even make it over that!!!











CHRIS's (bbyhmr) H3 on 35's

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Operator24:
Another question to throw out there...

I'm trying to figure out if you'd have to change the locker out for one that accepts a higher ratio gear OR if you're currently forced to get a set of "thick gears" made (maybe some already exist?) to regear an H3.

Is the rear locker in the 10 bolt rear axle an EATON model of the elocker? I could look up the model and see where the carrier gear break is and figure this out if I knew the model rear locker thats in the H3s? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The differential is a newer variant of the Eaton 10 bolt. It doesn't use legacy gear dimensions. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

So, what about adding a front E locker?

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NEOCON1:
how about a shot of it next to a H2 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I bet the roofline sits higher.

[NEOCON1]

well thinking i will do wheels and 35's now and wait to see when lift comes available .

[NEOCON1]

Man that looks great how do you think it would look with 35's ? Do you think there would be too much room in wheel wells with 35's .

[humvee]

On page 6, bottom of the page, (35 Mickey Thompson tires) are pictures of my H3. Lock to lock no rubbing at all. Also go to (find) and type in 35 inch tires and you will see discussion on this subject.
If I remember there is about An inch clearance turning both ways at full lock. I do have the torsion bars cranked about 1 1/2 inchs. They will fit without doing so though.

[hmer]

why can it be like this out of the factory

[nmikes]

Also about the front locker... will the half shafts be strong enough for this mod? Also nice winch setup... read up on that winch and they say its submergible... very cool.

[Rhyno]

I want a lift 2!

[HummBebe]

Mickey Thompson 35's

You mean this one ?

[humvee]

I have had 35's on for some time now and don't have any problems with pulling the tires. I did call Rough country to get the scoop on their lift and I was told that the 37's do make the tranny shift a little more than normal due to the size.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BbyHmmr:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jacob:
That is one sweet-ass lift kit...it's about time we saw a truly functional rig! I personally like it much better with the stock rims...leave the "Bling" for the mall rats. Looks way superior to Rancho's kit. Does anyone have the actual tire size that's on there? I bet some 315/75/16's (35's) would be enough. What do you guys think? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That is exactly what I have on mine right now and I am going to leave them on when I lift it. I am the guy with the stock height H3 w/ 35s in those pics. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I sent you a PM.

[DeLeon]

Hey guys... I see there are at least 10 people interested on the RC lift, I will try to call them or email them tomorrow and see if they can offer a good discount for all of us interested, I will keep you guys posted!

[UNOMYFLO]

Hey a quick question is the 2 grand cost quote with rear add-a-leavea or the new rear leaf spring packs?
I would definately stay away rom the add-a-leaves...


let me know

thnx.

[Killer]

Personally I would love to see an H3 with the Rough Country lift and 35's...I'm still skeptical about the 37's.

[timgco]

Great pics guys.

Questions/ cocerns.

1st I just want to say it looks great!

1) What parts come with the kit?

2) my concern is the factory rim width of 7.5" and 12.50 wide tire. i though you had to run at least a 8" wide rim to run a 12.50 wide tire. ???

3) What do you use for shocks?

4) How does it ride vs stock?

5) Did those 37's hit the fenderwells or airdam in the front?

6) How did Chirs fit the 35's on his truck without lifting it? How much do they stuff into the fender wells?

[Operator24]

Another question to throw out there...

I'm trying to figure out if you'd have to change the locker out for one that accepts a higher ratio gear OR if you're currently forced to get a set of "thick gears" made (maybe some already exist?) to regear an H3.

Is the rear locker in the 10 bolt rear axle an EATON model of the elocker? I could look up the model and see where the carrier gear break is and figure this out if I knew the model rear locker thats in the H3s?

[DeLeon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BABHUMV:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DeLeon:
Hey you guys, it seems like you like this kit as much as I do... do you think we could get a group discount for the forum members?
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
After seeing these pictures, I would be up for being part of the group buy on the kit. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great! so... who else would be interested?

[tmiller]

I will try one also.

[Ricky]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NEOCON1:
Man that looks great how do you think it would look with 35's ? Do you think there would be too much room in wheel wells with 35's . </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

might look a lil small but prolly still look good!