Rough Country Level Kit and Front Bump Stops

[cory9oh4]

2008 H3 stock suspension at the moment:

When installing this leveling kit is it recommended to also get the extended front bump stops? Does this kit effectively do the same thing as cranking up the torsion bars?

The kit I ordered is http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-920.html?gclid=CO79rPLN28sCFYQ8gQode1IB6w

If I do need the extended bump stops should I just go with the trail duty ones or is there a better set out now?


Thanks,
Cory

 

[4speedfunk]

H3's don't require any kit to level them. Just crank up the bars so the front fenders are 23.5" from the hub centerline, and get it aligned.
Longer shocks or extensions are a good idea. Extended bump-stops will help control nose-dive, which some drivers find to be a problem.

 

[cory9oh4]

H3's don't require any kit to level them. Just crank up the bars so the front fenders are 23.5" from the hub centerline, and get it aligned.
Longer shocks or extensions are a good idea. Extended bump-stops will help control nose-dive, which some drivers find to be a problem.

Dang... Just spent $60 for nothing... Should I still get an alignment after I install the level kit? It brings it up 2.5" front and 0.5" rear

 

[Pappibri]

If you do, go to Firestone and get their lifetime alignment. Usually can find a coupon online. If you wheel, or do your own front end work it will pay for itself

 

[cory9oh4]

If you do, go to Firestone and get their lifetime alignment. Usually can find a coupon online. If you wheel, or do your own front end work it will pay for itself

I'll have to check this out. Thanks!

 

[Vdawg1115]

I am running this kit on mine. True, you don't need it to lift the front but if you have it just do it. I don't run the extended bump stops and I don't mind. I do feel the nose dive but I heard the bump stops make it ride rough.

 

[Hopkins86]

What is the wheel patter on the 2006 h3 I'm also trying to fig out what back spacing and other suff do I need when installing the ranco 4inch front and 3 inch rear lift kit on my h3 I'm trying to fig out some rims that will work with that set up

 

[Ben]

I'm using stock rims with Motorsport 1.75 inch wheel spacer

 

[4speedfunk]

I ran 17x9 with -11mm offset with my Rancho. Worked good. Make sure you get them with a 4" (100mm) center bore.

 

[Hopkins86]

Hey speed. what is the bolt hole pattern and what rubber did u run on that rim that u told me about

 

[4speedfunk]

Bolt pattern is 6 on 5-1/2" (or 6 on 139.7mm). I have run 35"x12.50" and also 37"x13.50"...both BFG Mud Terrain KM2s.