H3 2007 Hummer H3 loose front end

[GreatDaneHummer]

Thought I would try getting some direction on how to fix my front end. The issue is a slightly tilted truck to the right, (looking straight on from the outside at the front) with a loose steering. I did just get an alignment hoping that would at least help to get things lined and maybe get some feed back from the local shop. They said everything looks ok but I am not convinced. I have driven a lot of trucks and suv's in my time and it should not be sitting odd like this. Could it need new shocks? Maybe a ball joint is going? Any other Hummer H3 owners have suggestions of common front suspension parts that go bad fast normally? The truck has 55k miles on it and 30k of them where being towed around the US, so it really hasn't seen any abuse or even off roading for that matter.

Thanks!

 

[SedonaBound]

Did they check the R torsion bar? Seems to me that it would do that if the T-bar was bad, or maybe its rear mount bracket was broken.

 

[woodwardsh3]

crank up right torsion bar until level. then you might need to have the alignment checked

 

[Highatop]

Are you missin a bumpstop?

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

I bought new shocks for it and a leveling torsion bar kit. Afterwards I will get it aligned? Should take care of it yes? *Also a new front sway bar from Predator Motorsports.

 

[Highatop]

Pics would help...No need for levelin kit, keys? There are afew different ways to go on here. W/ levelin, comes more steps... Good luck

 

[cbetts]

If I recall, I seem to remember a few members having an issue with the rear spring not being loose enough to allow the truck to sit level.

 

[rsc]

If the spring leafs freeze up in the back, they will break. At first glance it looks okay, but a closer look shows that they have sprung up against the frame. Do you hear any clunks?

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

I will post up some pictures today. Rear looks ok, just the front end is off.

 

[GoBlueHummer]

So if I am reading correctly you have 2 issues, 1. sitting funny 2. feeling loose while driving. #1 like the others have said regarding the T-Bars. 2. If it is hopping a lot when going over highway bridge seams etc the shock replacement should correct the issue. Both times I've had an abnormally loose front end I've had a blown shock. It hopped pretty viciously to the side when i hit bumps at speed.