H3 suspension shocks

[Tina Klanac]

I would like to know what kind and brand of suspension shocks (rear and front) are best for hummer h3, year 2006, which I have lifted for 2.5"?
Thanks for your help,
kind regards

 

[K0PIR]

Hi Tina, I have Pro Comp es9000 shocks. You can find them in just about any auto parts store online. I don't have the part numbers readily available, but I can get them if you want. I got them because other people like them and they aren't too expensive. I like mine, they ride good. If you do a search you'll find lots of threads on shocks. Good luck.

Rich - K0PIR

 

[jphh20]

I'm running bilstein 5100's and very pleased with them. My rig is an 06' H3 35s, torsion bars cranked to 23.5", 1" body lift and Schwartzy rear shackles. Prices are around $75-$80 per shock.


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[ironwulfenn420]

I actually bought rancho nitro 8000 's all around and like these pretty good with 2.5-3" daystar leveling kit installed
And they cheap too!!

 

[Pappibri]

I had the Pro Comps for awhile, but I did not like them so I took them off and went back to the stock GM shock which rides better. I kept the Pro Comps for trail spares. But if you have any lift on it, you definitely want to go with a longer shock. Stock and leveled with a 1 inch bodylift you can get away with stock shocks with the Hunner nut trick.

 

[RazorbackH3]

I had Pro Comp ES9000's for about a year (25,000 miles) and when I took them off, because of the harsh ride, they were puking oil everywhere... Now I'm running Bilstein 5100's and am extremely happy with em'... Plenty of travel when flexing and can easily handle whatever I put them through.

 

[RamRod]

I had Pro Comp ES9000's for about a year (25,000 miles) and when I took them off, because of the harsh ride, they were puking oil everywhere... Now I'm running Bilstein 5100's and am extremely happy with em'... Plenty of travel when flexing and can easily handle whatever I put them through.

from what I have heard from other members over the past few years on this forum, the Bilstein 5100's are the best option for a non-rancho rig just like RazorbackH3 said

 

[GoBlueHummer]

A 3rd for Pro Comps suck. I've got about 30k on the ES9000 and one is puking. I just received my Fox 2.0 in the mail today. Bilstein's on the front which I have liked.

Not trying to thread jack but there are too many shock threads up already.......

The FOX 2.0 came with the bar installed on the body end. Installation instructions say most FOX shocks are designed to run body side up but does not specify. Can I run these with the body up?