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Bilstien shock question   Printable Version Hummer >> Brand Reviews >> Drivetrain Area >> Suspension >> Bilstien shock question Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Bilstien shock question - 2/9/2008 9:06:01 AM    Tinseast Posts: 23 Joined: 9/22/2006 Status: offline I did the T-bar adjustment about a year ago. Installed the bilstien front shocks.  Numbers from the center of the hub to fender lip were 24 3/4" rear and 23 3/4" front.  I store a lot of weight in the rear (tools and such) so now my rear measurement is 24".  I backed off the T-bars on the front but the front end will not drop below 23 1/4".  Does this mean the vehicle is resting on the shocks and not the T-bars? Should I put the factory shocks back on?                                                           Thanks Post #: 1 RE: Bilstien shock question - 2/10/2008 10:38:00 AM    TheGunnyRet Posts: 293 Joined: 11/21/2007 Status: offline Your T-Bar adjustment has nothing to do with your shocks. The T-bar (Torsion) adjustment moves the Lower A-Arms up or down. When you adjusted your T-bars you moved the A-arms down thereby lifting the Vehicle up i.e compressing/relieving your springs. Your suspension is resting on the Springs. Your Shock does as the name states "absorb shock" and have nothing to do with height adjustment. Changing your Shocks back to OEM might change the height if they are worn out or you put the wrong replacements in or are they equivalent replacements. Oh, did you drive it around after your adjustment or just go back and measure? Your suspension needs to settle in if you make adjustments to it when it comed to T-bars, I have had a few Dodges and they have used Torsion Bar suspensions for years and still do on there P/Us. _____________________________ H3--Black--2007.5 (in reply to Tinseast) Post #: 2 RE: Bilstien shock question - 2/10/2008 2:22:25 PM    Sheriff Posts: 45 Joined: 11/28/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: TheGunnyRet ......Oh, did you drive it around after your adjustment or just go back and measure? Your suspension needs to settle in if you make adjustments to it when it comed to T-bars...... This would be my guess also. Make sure you ride around a little. You need to flex your suspension and then check your height measurements. _____________________________ Mark 2006 Victory Red H3 Magnaflow Catback Exhaust, K&N Filter, Leveled w/Stock Keys, Bilstein Cognitos (in reply to TheGunnyRet) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Hummer Forums >> Brand Reviews >> Drivetrain Area >> Suspension Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [Hummer Forums - General] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - - - Sports Discussions - - Sights N Sounds - - General Hummer Talk - - Ride of the Month - - Meets, Events, and Shows [Hummer Lineup] - - Hummer H1 - - Hummer H2 - - Hummer H2 SUT - - Hummer H3 - - - - H3 Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - Head and Valve Problems. - - Hummer H3T - - Hummer Concepts [Brand Reviews] - - Audio Visual/Interior Modifications - - Detailing - - Drivetrain Area - - - - Intake, Headers and Exhaust - - - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - - - PCM & Fuel Systems - - - - Suspension - - Tire and Wheel [Sponsoring Vendors & Classifieds] - - AirDocIntakes.com - - Member Group And Special Buys - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds [Other] - - Hummer Forums Help & Suggestion Center

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