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Old 11-24-2015, 07:09 PM
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So I want to level my H2 and not sure where to start. I don't want a lift kit or bigger wheels so is there a way to level this beast without major work?
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 10:44 PM
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You should just be able to crank up the torsion bars. Find a reference point on each side. Some members have used the fender flares, wheel well, door handles, etc.

Also don't always expect to do the same amount of turns on each torsion bar, one side may be further worn than the other and have lost some of its tension.

You can also install new torsion keys which are indexed to prevent from cranking the bolt on the torsion bars. A little more involved but usually the better route to go.
 
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Old 11-25-2015, 01:01 AM
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Someone correct me if i am wrong, but the keys that Lojac is referring to can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I believe these are the "green" GM keys. I've just ordered a pair myself to do this exact task.
 
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Old 11-25-2015, 03:57 PM
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Thx LoJac963, My beast is very close to perfectly level.
Interestingly, back passenger side still sits approximately 1/8" higher than the other 3. It only has half a tank of gas so I'm confused. Any ideas?
 
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Old 11-25-2015, 03:58 PM
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O' and I only tightened the T-bars on it.
 
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Old 01-19-2016, 06:33 AM
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Anyone get different gas mileage after leveling their H2? Maybe a coincidence, but it seems I've lost approx. 3 mpg. Doesn't seem right.
 
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Old 01-19-2016, 09:39 AM
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I didnt notice any difference to be honest and i had a fair old rake on her before she sat upright.
 
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Old 01-19-2016, 11:10 AM
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What kind of gas mileage were you getting before?
Where did you test?

If I drive on 417 from Aloma Ave to Orlando Intl Airport and back at 70 mph on cruise control, I get about 16-17 mph

*thats if when I zero out the MPG thing on the dash.
*I should use Torque or DashCommander on my phone to get other readings


and for the record I get about 11-12 mpg in the city
 
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Old 01-19-2016, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by atari800
What kind of gas mileage were you getting before?
Where did you test?

If I drive on 417 from Aloma Ave to Orlando Intl Airport and back at 70 mph on cruise control, I get about 16-17 mph

*thats if when I zero out the MPG thing on the dash.
*I should use Torque or DashCommander on my phone to get other readings


and for the record I get about 11-12 mpg in the city
Here in moscow it's measured in how many liters per 100km.
I got 23.9 before, it's still the same. It varies between 23.9 and 24 depending on how hard i push it, but i've not gone through a whole tank yet as i did it very recently.
 
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Old 01-19-2016, 12:38 PM
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Just for clarity
23.9 liters per 100 km = 9.84 miles per gallon

I am thinking my on board MPG is inaccurate now

right now, 3/4 of a tank with only city driving it shows 11.9 mpg
I will take on a ride on the highway soon and report
 


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