H3 A mild lift 2-3in?

[spillKill]

Hey guys I'm looking into doing a little lift in the h3
Now I'm looking at this set up
http://www.roughcountry.com/hummer-h3-lift-kit_920.php
its not too expensive or complicated that I would have to get someone to install for me
but here's my question is this a good set up? Is there better? And what are you guys running?

 

[Ron46]

I dont think it is worth it, just level the front end of your truck and add extended bump stops from trail duty. That is what I am running and I also have blistiens shocks in the front. If you want to lift the rear a little buy better extended shackles, those don't look to strong.

 

[Hans3T]

That kit is a waste of money. Crank you t-bars and get the new front shocks and bump stops Ron mentioned. That's a good use of the money!
You can also get extended rear shackles if you want the rear to sit higher.
Is it a 4" lift? No, but the bang for the buck is pretty good.

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[4508js]

I don't quite understand how that spacer works the way they installed it. It looks like it is more like a bump stop, just stopping the bolt from going in any further. I'd rather buy new torsion keys if I wanted more lift then the cranked factory keys.........my addition might be wrong but if 23 1/4 is the highest the factory keys should be cranked then you should be able to crank them to 23 1/4 and measure the bolt, then buy a set of aftermarket 2" keys and crank the bolts to the same lengths. Making the front end 25 1/4" but everything should still be at the same angles as before right ? Get some trailduty extended bump stops Then buy some 2" shackles for the rear........I think that's what I'm going to try anyways

 

[spillKill]

thanks guys
i think im just gonna do a tbar crank and shackles!

 

[Ron46]

Don't buy the keys, they are a waste on money, and you never want your front end at 25". The highest you should go is 24" when leveling it, but its more comfortable at 23.5 to 23.25

I don't quite understand how that spacer works the way they installed it. It looks like it is more like a bump stop, just stopping the bolt from going in any further. I'd rather buy new torsion keys if I wanted more lift then the cranked factory keys.........my addition might be wrong but if 23 1/4 is the highest the factory keys should be cranked then you should be able to crank them to 23 1/4 and measure the bolt, then buy a set of aftermarket 2" keys and crank the bolts to the same lengths. Making the front end 25 1/4" but everything should still be at the same angles as before right ? Get some trailduty extended bump stops Then buy some 2" shackles for the rear........I think that's what I'm going to try anyways

 

[JDstagg]

OK So I have a question for you guys in regard to this. I bought this H3 a month ago and I parked next to a stock one at my shop and noticed mine sits with less rake and higher than his. I noticed this while parked next to several others too. Is the measurement of 24 1/4" a good idea that the truck is not stock height? Also what else should I look for while Im crawling around under it? The shocks look stock, could it have been lifted and they just left them in there. I am trying to clear up some questions I had about the H3 since it seemed to sit higher when I bought it and there were 265 Atric Altimax (yes snow tires) installed on it. What size tires could I run comfortably if it is lifted?
Sorry for the hijack.
JD

 

[arkalpha]

JD, I have my T bars cranked and it sets perfectly level. I'm running 35" Kuhmos on 17" wheels. It stll rides great and has not rubbed once.

 

[telemike]

Set the height at front from 23-23.5". Any higher puts too much stress on front end. You can run 285/75R16 (33") tires no problem. Stock shock length wil be ok as all you doing is moving the stock ride position in the H3's wheel travel (does not change when ajusting torsion bars). Hunner has noted that the stock length limits droop, so you can add a 1/2" hex nut to the stem or buy longer Bilstein shocks.

Other tire size options:

305/70R16 (33")
315/75R16 (35")

 

[Schwarttzy]

Here is what I'm doing.

1. Bought some 35" tires, 315/75r16 to be precise
2. Bolt on 2" Longer Shackles, with my High Clearance Leaf Spring mounts
3. Level out the front end to 23.25" and get an alignment too.
4. Crack open a beer.

 

[JDstagg]

Ok I just took some measurements and it does look like the front end was cranked to 23.5. I measured from hub center to fender and that what I came up with. I talked to a buddy of mine and he may end up giving me some 35's off his JK and then all I will need is rims.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Awesome!

 

[Cajun_Tiger_Hummer]

im gonna catch hell for this but im leveled at 24.25 for almst 2.5 years with no problem. My truck sees mud, a lot of it on a daily basis during duck and deer season. im still going strong.

 

[amrg]

im gonna catch hell for this but im leveled at 24.25 for almst 2.5 years with no problem. My truck sees mud, a lot of it on a daily basis during duck and deer season. im still going strong.

Hows the ride quality? Are u using bilsteins? Extended bump stops?

 

[AlaskaDan]

I raised mine 1inch for $100. Hockey pucks. Took 1 hour.