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alrock -> Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 5:28:49 PM)

Finally got around to getting Cognitos and leveling the front end. I cheated and went to Total Auto Pros in Phoenix. They got me the shocks for $80 each (vs $85 at Trail Duty), 1 hours of labor at $85 and an alignment. They did a great job, knocking out everything in about 90 minutes including a road test. Did a couple of quick measurements and it looks like it's 24" from center of wheel to fender. Measured the sliders and the front is 1/2" lower than the rear over that 6' span so there's still a bit of forward lean.

I tried to do a comparo in one photo but my photoshop skills suck. New first, old second. You'll have to scroll to compare.
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Haven't notice a difference in ride yet, maybe a little less brake dive than before. Of course I've only put about 30 miles on so it's hard to tell. Nonetheless, it looks better!



  
josh1899 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 5:33:10 PM)

Looks great. [;)] Are you keeping the tires or getting bigger? Do you know off hand how much it knocked off your original alignment?

3hummers -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 6:18:46 PM)

Looks good. My guess is that bigger tires are in his future.

rhill20 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 6:26:21 PM)

Looks good! I have my numbers from when I did mine Josh if you need them.


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josh1899 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 6:35:56 PM)


quote:

I have my numbers from when I did mine Josh if you need them
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I may take you up on that. I'm going to do leveling/tires/alignment in march come bonus time.[;)]

alrock -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 7:22:37 PM)

yep, tires are next, maybe with the tax return. I have mixed feelings on the different sizes, may just do 33s as I don't like the extra weight/stress of the 35s. Didn't get the alignment numbers - just let them do everything while I ate my breakfast.

GOFASTER -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/29/2008 8:45:33 PM)

That looks great!

671H3 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 1:31:22 AM)

Looks really good leveled!

Muddydawg75 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 5:58:33 AM)

Nice look....

Doc Olds -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 9:39:48 AM)

Way to go Bro!!!  We will, of course, expect a ride update after a couple of weeks of driving.  [;)]

Nose dive while braking was one of my concerns, as is nose lift when you get in the gas a bit.  I would like to dampen those both down as much as possible.  Please give us some feedback later.  Thanks.

dmb7280 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 10:14:25 AM)

looks great, al!  nice job.  i'll probably follow your lead when it comes to having someone else install it.

Sheriff -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 12:45:25 PM)

About three weeks ago I leveled my H3 using the stock keys. I also ordered the Cognitos about the same time, but had a little delay in receiving the shocks. So I drove around a bit with the lift and stock shocks before installing the Cognitos. Unfortunately, I didn't do any real offroading during this time to provide any feedback. But here is what I noticed as far as highway driveability:

* Leveled and stock shocks: I noticed a bit more nose dive on hard braking and maybe a little more lift during hard acceleration. I also noticed a little more pronounced "feel" through the streering wheel on rougher pavement. No complaints on open highway w/ smooth roads.

* Leveled w/ Cognitos: There is a definite improvement in ride quality. The nose diving and lifting has improved. MUCH smoother feel on rough pavement.

NOTE: I did notice when I removed the old stock shocks that there was a little oily moisture on both shocks. Not bad, but enough that made me wonder if they were starting to leak a little. If this was the case, then there is no question that new shocks would be an improvement to my overall ride quality.

I am happy with the leveling and the Cognitos. I did all the work, so this only cost me $170 (cost of shocks). Now I am waiting patiently for my stock (265) tires to need upgrading!! [sm=drooldude.gif]

tnd2 -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 1:55:03 PM)

Looks great, thanks for the similar side shots.  Planning on almost leveling ours Sunday, just put the Cognitos on last Sat, and wondered how bad it would look leveled with the stock 33’s. We’re 24.5 in the rear and 21.75” on the driver’s side and 22” passenger’s side, so im thinking 23.5 or 24.

alrock -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 3:02:42 PM)

The FAQ writeup recommends 24.25 at the front but I feel that 24 is pushing it a bit for me. (I was about 21.25 before). It feels like I'm leaning back too much on acceleration but today's only day 2; I'll get more feedback soon. I'll have a buddy ride alongside in his vehicle and let me know how it looks. Maybe it's just my personal adjustment time and the truck is fine.

Yeah, my 32s looks small

SteveO -> RE: Finally leveled with Cognitos (1/30/2008 3:49:37 PM)

alrock,
Looks good, I have a question? I already had mine leveled Tortion bar adjustment and had the alignment. My question is.. if I get new cognitos installed, do I need to get another alignment?? 

  

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