RANCHO pics

[timgco]

I found these on another site.
... thought I'd share.

[timgco]

I found these on another site.
... thought I'd share.

[timgco]

one more

[hummer dude]

yes this car is the ARIES SEMA PROJECT

[Webb70]

Damn, that looks nice....

[timgco]

now all it needs are extended flares.

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by hummer dude:
yes this car is the ARIES SEMA PROJECT </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

How did you know this? Do you have more pics or info on this rig?

[kacyk]

The H3 just looks "right" with a lift. No more crouching bug look!

When I bought the H3 I asked the salesman to work the lift into the deal. He told me that a lift would void the manufacturer's warranty on the complete drivetrain. Is this true?

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kacyk:
The H3 just looks "right" with a lift. No more crouching bug look!

When I bought the H3 I asked the salesman to work the lift into the deal. He told me that a lift would void the manufacturer's warranty on the complete drivetrain. Is this true? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's really up to your service manager. the susp. parts will loose their warranty. They may say other things with larger tires. I would say to talk with your service manager and if he sais go ahead, have him put it in writing just incase. Good luck,
Tim

[jp's-h3]

Sorry folks, but the wheels are way to big!
I think it looks funny, to much bling. It's a 4x4 not a lowrider
Maybe 18" wheels, but no bigger.

[felsmann]

I'm with jp on this one, 16 or 17 is the largest rim I can take.

[KenP]

That is the best looking H3 I've seen. I want one. Just with smaller wheels.

[kacyk]

I'm with you guys, it needs "meatier" tires...say 35/12.50-18 Toyo Open Country Mud Tires! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

The boys at Les Schwab tire are putting on a set with the right off set on my wife's rig this Friday to see if the 35's will fit without a lift. If it does, I'll order the MKW M18 wheels that I like. Can't wait!

BTW, the back end looks stock. Can one do a suspension lift only in the front? I'm not talking about torsion key's either. I think a proper lift only in the front will make a world of difference. Look at the pic again, the back doesn't look lifted at all.

[MyxH3]

Looks like it needs an alignment and some proper offset wheels with Some nice 35" tires.

[tacocat]

Why do people have to take one of the most capable stock 4x4's and make it into a lowrider. Kinda reminds me of the Suzuki Samurai days.

I am glad the H3 comes stock with 16" wheels(I miss 15") that look decent.

Is it just me or does all that chrome and the big wheels make it hard to visualize? It's kind of distracting to me. A blacked out H3 wit 16" wheels would really show off the lift.

[hummer dude]

new pic

[tacocat]

Looking MUCH better, but the wheels are still too big IMO.

I don't prefer chrome on TRUCKS (except the grill), but it looks much better when the mirrors are left black and only the door handles are chrome.

I can see the increased the heigth, but I think the wheels an tires are creating an optical illusion for me.

[HummerNewbie]

Damn I like it! Loose some of the chrome and smaller wheels/bigger tires and you have a winner in my book.

[bparker]

Dang that looks familar!

http://www.bpteck.com/stuff/Myh3/Helos/DSC00323_small.JPG

[H3 Guy]

There is an obvious difference in ground clearance.

[Vincent]

Hummer Dude, It looks like you lifted the front by about 4 inches. The top of the tire is 1/2 way down the bumper and it lines up perfectly with the bend in the door panels, matching the back tire. It looks more balanced.

Where did you get the H3 logo with the circle around it? It matches your wheels.

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new pic </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[H3 Guy]

Its Rancho's kit. 4" in the front and 3" rear. I agree, it looks better balanced.

[MyxH3]

Saw it listed on http://www.h2parts.com for 2495.00 Thats Lynch Hummers site. I would imagine the price will drop a bit once main stream parts places like 4wheelparts and a couple others start stocking them.

[cheappc.com]

i like bbarkers ride better, what are the size of those rims bbarker? and also did you lift the h3?

[killian]

Info that I found...



The off-road suspension experts at Rancho® are proud to introduce the industry's first suspension system for the Hummer H3. This world-class technology allows H3 owners to rival the off-road prowess of Rancho-equipped H2 models.

This evolutionary new package allows customers to upgrade to 37-inch tires *. Among the many exclusive features is a state-of-the-art Rancho/Realift™ torsion bar relocation technology, which eliminates the need to relocate the factory torsion bar cross member - doing away with the need to cut and weld.

Rancho® engineers also developed an ingenious two-piece cross member design that allows the installer to precisely relocate the differential - ensuring optimum suspension geometry and zero bump steer - without removing it from the vehicle. Our ultra-precise packaging of the cross member maintains maximum ground clearance; when combined with Rancho/Realift™ technology, this design substantially improves approach and departure angles. Also included with each kit is Rancho's Hummer-inspired skid plate armor to protect the front differential.

Installation of this system does not allow for re-use of OEM (factory) wheels.

* This kit was developed using a 325/60/R20 on 20x9" wheel with 5.0" of back-spacing. Use of the maximum tire size 37 x 12.50 will require some trimming of the front air dam/fascia & inner fender well for clearance. Rancho recommends using 4.5" of backspacing on 16", 17", and 18" wheels, 20" and above we recommend using 5.0" backspacing. Before installing any other wheel/tire combinations, consult your local tire & wheel specialist.

218 - The dealer installed "Under Body Protection Package" will not reinstall on vehicles equipped with a Rancho Susp System.

18 - The net raised height achieved with this system is dependent upon the adjustment of the torsion bars prior to installation. Example: If the Rancho System is listed as 3", but the torsion bars on a vehicle are adjusted to 1" over stock, the net raised height will be 2"

Shock Absorbers Sold Seperately.


RANRS6558B$2,495.00

[bparker]

20x10s

No lift all stock

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i like bbarkers ride better, what are the size of those rims bbarker? and also did you lift the h3? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[DDiablo1]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by hummer dude:
new pic </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Love this rig man... I have the same color I have to do soemthing about the high I need a lift and bigger tires..

[jp's-h3]

I would imagine that we have all heard of all of the probs w/ the Rancho Suspension.
It looks like Tough Country will be releasing their 5" lift soon and, it's supposed to be much better than the Rancho lift, it retains much of the factory specs and is a completely bolt on installation and, best of all it costs less! I'm glad I waited. At this point it looks like I'm leaning towards the purchase of the Tough Country lift w/ 35" tires and pos. an 18" wheel.

[Shawn from Angry Iron]

I'm with JP's-h3 and it looks like we will have the first kits around March first. ( taking pre orders now )I was able to look over the kit at the ORI show in Jan it really looks sweet. you can run 37" tires with no rubbing. Best of all the truck can be returned to stock at the end of your lease. Can be found in the H3 section of our web site.

[Sewie]

Is Tough Country any relation to Rough Country? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Shawn from Angry Iron]

Sewie

Correct I am refering to the Rough Country 5" Lift not Tough Country who by the way dose build some pretty cool stuff. But as far as I know not a H3 lift. Rough Country has been around for years building quality suspention lifts. I should have caught that myself.

[evomind]

ask some serious jeepers what they think of rough contry lifts...
what they say isnt pretty...
my offroad performance shop, attitude performance has nothing good to say abt rough country either.
fwiw

[Nefarious]

That's a good looking H3.

[DDWH]

:clapping:

[Desert Dan]

Try running 37" tires with the I-5 and our axles and front diff and see what happens. You would probably have to use low range around town.

In the picture of the Rancho kit it looks the the front crossmember piece hangs down below the front skid plate. Not good for hitting rocks.

[Sewie]

In the picture of the Rancho kit it looks the the front crossmember piece hangs down below the front skid plate. Not good for hitting rocks.

There is no rear skid (black one) since the crossmember has to be lowered. Also the OEM UCP will not fit with this lift.

[reddevil]

Is Tough Country any relation to Rough Country? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

So far only 3 companies make a suspension for H3 so far...Tough Country, Rough Country and Rancho.....I'll wait for Bab-Tech to make one berore I buy one.

[Steve - SanJose]

Big lift and 37 inch tires. Gutless, sloppy handling, but at least it would look good parked at the mall.

S.

[H3HUMMER]

Dang that looks familar!

http://www.bpteck.com/stuff/Myh3/Helos/DSC00323_small.JPG


Love those rims.

[JWSchmidt3]

Here's mine:

http://public.fotki.com/JWSchmidt3/2006_hummer_h3/

http://images18.fotki.com/v339/photos/1/19697/3898009/H3zP1010007-vi.jpg

http://images18.fotki.com/v330/photos/1/19697/3898009/H3zP1010001-vi.jpg

[NEOCON1]

Big lift and 37 inch tires. Gutless, sloppy handling, but at least it would look good parked at the mall.

S.

and dont forget the carnage to the front diff :iagree: