H3T Alpha Torsion Bars on a Base 3.7L H3T

[Bigunit]

Has anyone with a base 3.7L H3T replaced the torsion bars with the stiffer H3T Alpha torsion bars? Any feedback or opinions? I have a set and am ready to swap them out.

 

[Hunner]

No but I went from an 06 I-5 adventure stepped into an 08 Alpha Lux Offroad and drove it home, cranked up the torsions to 23 1/2, stuck on the winch and brush guard, went to Superlift Offroad Park that day and led a Hummer Happening for the local dealer. The front did not drop as much as the 06 when I added the winch and brushguard and I did not have to crank up the torsions more after doing so like I did on the 06. It supports the added weight better. It was my understanding the original purpose was to compensate for the V8 and cast iron diff.
It makes a big difference to me. The front end felt firm and did not bounce around as much. Hard knocks, it absorbed the extension and recovered quickly. The shocks were of course new as well but the difference is significant. You will feel more in control of your steering as well.
What are you waiting for?? lol

 

[06 H3]

I plan on doing that. From what I heard its what hunner described let me know how it goes

 

[alrock]

I thought you already swapped them out. Of course my recollection of that event was probably fueled by Bud Light.

 

[Bigunit]

...or tequila! No, haven't swapped them out yet. When will you be coming to Tucson again? I'll wait until the next time you will be in town! :bar:

 

[alrock]

Saturday, according to Cotilo.

 

[Bigunit]

Yep, looks like we're hosting a wine and tequila tasting party at our place! Cotilo found some wine kindofasewer (I think that how you spell the word for "wine expert") to come & do the wine tasting part. Our neighbors, who you have met, are in charge of the tequilas. Should be fun! We probably should shoot for getting the T bar swap done before the glasses get poured! :drink:

 

[alrock]

Deal. Plus I have some unclaimed 18 year Scotch I found in Moab

 

[jakesz28]

I thought we finished that bottle.

 

[alrock]

We found another one left behind by an early departer (or so he claims )

 

[spillKill]

I know this is an old post but is there a write up on replacing the torsion bars and also where can I find a set of alpha bars?

 

[06 H3]

http://store.gmpartshouse.com/parts...teid=214638&vehicleid=1441263&diagram=GS06185

12 and 13...Damn 96 bucks!

 

[jakesz28]

$200 bucks. That would be worth trying.

 

[SickStringC]

Wonder how difficult it is to swap. I've already been thinking about bilsteins or ranchos in front and an add a leaf in the rear to stiffin things up. The front feels a little like an old cadillac on the highway w/ the lux t-bar cranked.

 

[alrock]

Easy to swap. Jack the front end (makes it easier with the weight off of the tires), undo the torsion bar bolt, slide the torsion bar back and remove.

 

[auggie mathis]

We swapped them out a while back and it took about 30 min. Its a easy swap and it stopped the sagging in the front .

 

[Mr_Rich]

Do you need a special tool to hold the pork chop while you remove the adjusting bolt? I'm sure it's required on my '89 K1500, but that's a slightly different setup.