My old 06 H3 Adventure saved my life in a head-on collision from a stolen U-Haul driven by a meth-head. I recently acquired an 09 Alpha Lux+Adv that I'm looking forward to taking to the trails up here. I saved a few of the good/rare bits from the old one to put on the new one. A Defelice...
Nope, I’m not there yet in my build. I’m aware of the problems you’re facing though, so I’m always researching and bookmarking stuff.
I’m still just improving the parts that need replacing. Eventually I’ll get to the lights.
Not really sure. I think I read that the OME leafs add 1.5 to 1.75”.
The Schwarttzy extended shackles do 1.25”
The high clearance leaf spring bolt plate adds about 3/8”.
So somewhere between 3.1 and 3.4 inches; I took out the extended shackles though so it’s more like 1.85” high now. Still...
I looked at them because I felt the same way; however, in the trim I'd want it is a lot of dough. Especially for something I'm just going to scratch up. I decided to run the H3 into the ground instead.
Late to this thread, but I thought I'd show what I got when I refreshed my suspension. Decided to get OME leafs, the Schwarttzy high clearance u-bolt plate and his shackles (pictured). It was way too high in the rear. The rear view mirror became useless.
I ended up taking out the shackles, but...
Well, the alternator crapped out on me the other day just as I was going to do the Whipsaw trail with a bunch of H1, H2 and H3 guys. Major bummer. I'm guessing it was weak and my winching practice gave it a death wobble. I've put in a new OEM one for now.
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