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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 2:53:03 PM

Raffi76

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I have to say I dont like how they look with the 35s, way too big for my taste :) ...... I wouldn't mind putting on some chromes and low profile tires on mine :D

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 3:22:09 PM

Dennis

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Hi all, I adjusted my T-bar 2-1/2 turns (clockwise). Very easy , Floor jack under front end crossmember, Get front tires off the ground. Mark the adjustment bolt located under driver and passen. seat area (under truck) I used a Sharpie and marked bolt and surrounding metal with a line. 2-1/2 turns is a inch and a quarter lift. Its not quite level but the stinkbug look is gone now. Put it on my buddies rack and checked front end. Didnt even bother adjusting anything. Very slight diff. My ProComps 315/75R/16's (35's) fit with a slight rub on sway bar on full right wheel lock. Heres some pics of how it looks now. Dark night shot is a buddies rig with stock 31's. Sorry about the shot , but you can see the difference kinda. Hope this helps.... See ya

Nice looking rig..Those skins are monsters though

, I'd see why you had to jack it a bit..Like Dilio, does it affect the ride and power pull much?...What else have you done to it in the way of power ehancement?

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 5:26:39 PM

StarsnBars

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Didnt really notice a difference in take off but I dont mash it much. I put a Magnaflow exhaust on it but no air intake upgrade yet. Heres a couple more pics. Factory 33's next to the new 35's

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 8:37:46 PM

dilo2001gt

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The tires are much wider they fit the factory rims ok
looks like those mud flap will do you no good now

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 9:01:52 PM

StarsnBars

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Yea, the rims were no problem, and yes the mud flaps pretty much dont do much. They deflect alittle. Im looking for some fender flares. I called Bushwacker a couple times and they said they dont have anything in the works for the H3.

Ill tell ya those Extreme's really do a job in the snow and off road. Did a trout fishing trip a week ago and got into some pretty extreme wheelin. The H3 is truly amazing. Kinda forgot why I went fishing. It was mostly workin the trails and seeing how dirty I could get my rig.

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/17/2006 9:10:25 PM

dilo2001gt

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i think my next project will be the 35 i glad the fit the factoy rims

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 2/19/2006 1:49:05 AM

skeeet

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Can you still mount the spare tire on the back? Does anyone make a 34" tire and how would that work on a stock suspension H3? I think BFG makes a 295-75-65 and that should be a 34" right?

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/11/2006 11:09:25 PM

nascar 17

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I really want to turn my torsion bar like you did.But all the 4 wheel drive shops aroundhere in dallas ftworth say DONT DO IT.They all say it will be a rough ride and ride very bad.they are not tring to sell me a lift or leveling kit instead of this. they all say it will wear tires bad and quick and i will regret it later.what do you think is it a rougher ride then before you did it ? matbe just a little? bit or lot ?do you still have the turning radius that you had ? you know these h 3 really turn around sharp on a 180 turn.any one else tried it yet ? what to do to do or not to do ?i really dont want to spend the 499 on a leveling kit or the 3000 on a 4 inch lift help from any one else who has tried this thanks.

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/11/2006 11:25:24 PM

Dennis

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I really want to turn my torsion bar like you did.But all the 4 wheel drive shops aroundhere in dallas ftworth say DONT DO IT.They all say it will be a rough ride and ride very bad.they are not tring to sell me a lift or leveling kit instead of this. they all say it will wear tires bad and quick and i will regret it later.what do you think is it a rougher ride then before you did it ? matbe just a little? bit or lot ?do you still have the turning radius that you had ? you know these h 3 really turn around sharp on a 180 turn.any one else tried it yet ? what to do to do or not to do ?i really dont want to spend the 499 on a leveling kit or the 3000 on a 4 inch lift help from any one else who has tried this thanks.

I think I also agree..Like a I posted in another thread....if GM intended for the Butt to be raised like a cat in heat..well so be it..Besides that means you'd have to realign the headlights and stuff..

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/12/2006 10:00:04 AM

dilo2001gt

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I really want to turn my torsion bar like you did.But all the 4 wheel drive shops aroundhere in dallas ftworth say DONT DO IT.They all say it will be a rough ride and ride very bad.they are not tring to sell me a lift or leveling kit instead of this. they all say it will wear tires bad and quick and i will regret it later.what do you think is it a rougher ride then before you did it ? matbe just a little? bit or lot ?do you still have the turning radius that you had ? you know these h 3 really turn around sharp on a 180 turn.any one else tried it yet ? what to do to do or not to do ?i really dont want to spend the 499 on a leveling kit or the 3000 on a 4 inch lift help from any one else who has tried this thanks.

LEVELING KIT IS $160 and if you have some one do it with the alignment and they do the headlight $120. I think it worth it, it rides a little harder but not much i had it for 6 month now tires are fine but it depend on what you like i knew just like a lift kit it will ride a little harder you get use to it. They do sell a leveling kit with a add a leaf to give it that slant look to put bigger tires on but it not level but a lot of people like that look.

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/12/2006 3:46:40 PM

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Where did you find a leveling kit for 160 ? I cant find one for that much? I can only find one at stalion for 499.00 Is the ride diffrence worth it ?i cant find anyone else who sells the leveling kit around here.i wander if if turning the torsion bar is a bad idea ?and where did you get the leveling kit for 160 ? how much labor did thet charge you to put it on ?

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/12/2006 5:36:37 PM

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Where did you find a leveling kit for 160 ? I cant find one for that much? I can only find one at stalion for 499.00 Is the ride diffrence worth it ?i cant find anyone else who sells the leveling kit around here.i wander if if turning the torsion bar is a bad idea ?and where did you get the leveling kit for 160 ? how much labor did thet charge you to put it on ?

This is not the one but write the seller and tell him you looking for just the leveling kit he usally has one on but probaly
sold it he makes them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-hummer-h3-2-lift-leveling-kit_W0QQitemZ8044738092QQcategoryZ33585QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem THIS ONE HERE GIVE YOU THAT SLANT LOOK

I have mine it's great it lift the front 2in or a little lower if you want where are you from if you live in mass this is a good place he did mine http://www.wyldchyldcustoms.com/

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/12/2006 5:58:15 PM

nascar 17

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I want the one that makes the frount level withtthe back.

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RE: TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT - 3/12/2006 7:37:36 PM

dilo2001gt

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YA JUST WRITE THAT SELLER AND TELL HIM WHAT U WANT