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Old 02-20-2010, 01:01 PM
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Hey guys,

If any of you read my previous thread, the compressor on my H2 went, and rather than commit to a costly repair of the air suspension system I'm going to be swapping out the airbags for coils. I'm buying the Strutmaster conversion kit which I hear is pretty much the best way to go.

http://www.strutmasters.com/Hummer-H...t-p/-h2-r1.htm

Anyways I was planning on installing some 1.5" - 2" spacers along with the coils to give it a bit more clearance. As I'm sure most of you know that 2003-2005 H2's have a 77.8" height, and 2006-present H2's have 79.2" height. This was because of slightly longer springs (or so I've been told) GM implemented for the 2006 model year.

Here is a picture of the spacers;



So anyways, what I want to know is if I get this conversion kit, will these spacers be able to be installed without having to purchase longer shocks? I mean it's only 2 inches, but I'd just like to be sure.

Any insight would be great! thanks!
 
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Old 02-28-2010, 07:27 PM
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So nobody knows anything about these at all? Nobodies tried it?
 
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Old 03-01-2010, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Random-Hero-
So nobody knows anything about these at all? Nobodies tried it?
Given the length of time since your first post, I'd say no.
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 10:46 AM
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do you get that swap done? i just got the coils and have some questions if you did it yourself
 
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Old 04-01-2012, 11:28 AM
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I don't get the question... what do you want?

Did you put a 2006+ shock on? Are the new springs new? did you use 2006 springs or 2003 ones? What is the part number for a 2003 shock vs a 2006 shock? what is the part number for a 2006 spring vs a 2003 one??

I'm not buying any of the stuff that you originally posted.... I've never heard that one year sitting 2 inches higher than another year before I read this...
 
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Old 04-03-2012, 11:51 AM
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I know as a general rule of thumb that if your raising or lowering 2 inches or more that its a good idea to get a shock or strut that is longer so they dont bottom/top out constantly. The hummer on the other hand (if it had the air suspension on the rear) was already set up to raise itself 4 inches so if the shocks are the same as the non-air rear end hummer then I'd say your perfectly safe.
 
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Old 04-07-2012, 05:45 PM
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I just did a conversion using GM oem coil springs and skyjacker hydro 7000 shocks for my 03 h2. It honestly rides real bouncy. Like if I hit a speed bump the rear feels like it wants to come off ground. I feel every little bump on road. Rear bounces. I'm trying to find anything that works. Will spacers work?
 
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:28 PM
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great comments, how did the install work out for you?
 
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:09 PM
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I don't know all the specifics but generally speaking if the rear is bouncing then Replace your shocks. Maybe try a stiffer shock?
 
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