What shocks are you running? My H2 is leaning...

[2007HummerH2]

Just curious what aftermarket shocks you are running? I'm thinking about changing mine out.....seem kinda weak even though the 2 only has 40K on it. The truck came from Miami, so I don't know how the roads are down there, but it was also in Troy, NY....and those roads are terrible! Thinking they wore out way before their time.
I also noticed when in the garage that the rear passenger's side is lower than the driver's side. It's a noticeable difference. The front is fine. Could it be the rear spring or most likely a shock?

 

[MessiaH2]

My shocks lasted until i put on my lift at 155K (which is ridiculous but whatever, i will take it) or something but i do have AIRBAGS in the back. I would say if you have air you should look at those adjustments first as i have replaced some parts there through the years.

The shocks i have now came with my Fabtech kit so i never really even paid attention because i was just happy getting the lift kit on..LOL

Hopefully one of the guys that run out in Utah will respond, they do some cool rock climbing trails from what i hear and I would think they got their **** together for it. Good luck.

 

[2007HummerH2]

I do not have air suspension in this H2.....just a lux edition.

 

[MessiaH2]

don't say Just, its probably a lot cheaper to maintain then the air ride...LOL

I was going to add extra shocks but really did not want to drive a brick so i stayed with one shock per wheel. It ended up being the right decision for me as this is my daily driver and i really don't do any rock climbs or get too twisted here in South Jersey. Mostly just muddin', not really high impact, just gear it right and give it juice!

 

[twinmill28]

Still on the factory set at just over 60K---but that's due to a massive budget deficet in our household right now.

I learned alot about cranking t-bars and replacing the shocks on my 3, I'm pretty sure when I replace these shocks it'll be for a factory set or something like a good pair of Monroes, nothing dramatic, just reliable.

 

[2007HummerH2]

don't say Just, its probably a lot cheaper to maintain then the air ride...LOL

I was going to add extra shocks but really did not want to drive a brick so i stayed with one shock per wheel. It ended up being the right decision for me as this is my daily driver and i really don't do any rock climbs or get too twisted here in South Jersey. Mostly just muddin', not really high impact, just gear it right and give it juice!

I have had both styles of H2's in the past....I love the air ride ride, but to many issues with the system. This one just feels so soft and bouncy compared to what I'm used too.
Still have to get it aligned too. The last owner had it aligned at the dealer, and well they didn't get the steering wheel straight.....

 

[MessiaH2]

I have had both styles of H2's in the past....I love the air ride ride, but to many issues with the system. This one just feels so soft and bouncy compared to what I'm used too.

So you are saying that the air ride was firmer?


Still have to get it aligned too. The last owner had it aligned at the dealer, and well they didn't get the steering wheel straight.....

Dude, that would drive me crazy.. my OCD would make me not drive it...LOL

 

[PCH2]

We have had the Bilstein 5100's on our H2T and our H3 and loved the ride and they did great in Moab. We are updating our H2V and going with the 5100's again.

 

[twinmill28]

Ours has the air ride and it seems to be a pretty awesome ride, and really nice when towing the trailer. I'd test driven a non-air ride SUV, same year and close to same miles, it seemed a bit harsher, not as refined. I could certainly tell the difference.
As for that off center steering wheel---oh yeah, OCD would be in overdrive and that sucker would be in to get fixed ASAP!!

 

[Zach]

I am running the bilstein 5100 also. Great shock and not too bad of a price. OEM aren't cheap

 

[2007HummerH2]

I'm waiting for my alignment appointment. I have one guy that I bring it to, and it will come out perfect when he's done. Dealers are just butchers to our h2s.
It's sitting in the garage right now......I drive my JK Rubicon for a DD.
Thanks for the advice on the bilsteins. I thought they would be to soft for the H2....but will look into them some more.

 

[MessiaH2]

Ours has the air ride and it seems to be a pretty awesome ride, and really nice when towing the trailer. I'd test driven a non-air ride SUV, same year and close to same miles, it seemed a bit harsher, not as refined. I could certainly tell the difference.
As for that off center steering wheel---oh yeah, OCD would be in overdrive and that sucker would be in to get fixed ASAP!!

Twin,
I feel the same about the ride. My first test drive in 2003 was NO AIR and i thought it to be stiff and awkward but i had so many things going on with the test drive that it was easy to overlook. Fortunately when i found MessiaH2 it already had Air and I could tell the ride was better. I was worried about towing but that went out the door on my first tow. Surprisingly the AIR is better all around in my opinion EXCEPT for the maintenance and stuff i had to fix...LOL But i am going on record to say worth it. I have put over 150K on it and still the most comfortable vehicle/ride i have ever been in.

How about this fact - I was worried i was going to lose my comfy ride with my 6" Fabtech lift...NOT i swear it rides better which i NEVER thought i would say. I was on turnpike the other day running 80MPH and could take my hands off the wheel, not a shimmy, shake or vibreation! LOVE IT!!!

 

[twinmill28]

I'm waiting for my alignment appointment. I have one guy that I bring it to, and it will come out perfect when he's done. Dealers are just butchers to our h2s.
It's sitting in the garage right now......I drive my JK Rubicon for a DD.

Wow, that's really too bad, couldn't you explain this to your alignment guy and get him to do an emergency alignment for you? :wink:

 

[tomp]

It's probably leaning due to coil spring sag. Disconnect one end of each rear shock, raise rear of vehicle up until coil springs come out easy, place them side by side and check height. Swap them and see if opposite side leans. Please be aware that each coil spring has a different part number for left and right side. They are like this due to weight of fuel tank, engine torque, etc. They are not the same height even when brand new, so the best way to check to see if they're the cause of your leaning is to swap them to check, just don't forget you need to sway them back

 

[2007HummerH2]

what part numbers are the 5100 series bilsteins for the H2? I found a couple different #'s for the H2, and just want to make sure I get the right ones!

 

[twinmill28]

"My H2 is leaning"

I got to thinking about this a little bit---did your deuce grow up on the wrong side of town?
Sometimes vehicles can get a "ghetto lean" and that's just the way they're going to be........it makes them look thug

 

[2007HummerH2]

"My H2 is leaning"

I got to thinking about this a little bit---did your deuce grow up on the wrong side of town?
Sometimes vehicles can get a "ghetto lean" and that's just the way they're going to be........it makes them look thug

Ha Ha!
Hard knowing....I know it grew up in Miami, FL, and then went to Rensselear, NY (went to college there)......
So yeah it did grow up on the wrong side of town!

 

[Big2dabank]

I ran the rancho adjustable shocks for a couple years then sold them and went back to stock, while I am working on various suspension mods. The ranchos we're great and I could dial them in depending on how I soft wanted the ride.

 

[Humvee21]

Does anyone have the P/N for the OEM shocks? Also, what would you recommend for better ride quality? My H2 is coming up on 90k miles with its factory set of shocks and I am wondering if it should be replaced or not. Also wondering about the springs as well? This H2 has been wheeled only a handful of times and never been on anything serious. 99.99% street driving.

 

[Renagade132]

I'm actually considering Foxes with the additional air chamber reserves, it's either these or the Bilsteins 5100's