Front End Lift Followup
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 9:55:49 AM
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Gunner_45
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FYI:
I just had mine leveled as well and love the new stance but hate the pot-hole/speed bump jounce. Other than that
issue, it feels just the same as before if not better. I just ordered some new shocks from Cognito Motorsports that
are made just for torsion bar lifted H3's. If they make it in and I can get them installed before I have to go back to
work on Wednesday I'll let you know how effective they are.The cost of the shocks is still less than the Ready Lift
and you wont have to do a second front end alignment. If you can wait a couple of days to see if theses new shocks
cure my rough ride, then perhaps you wont have to spend more money to re-do what you have already done.
BTW: I spoke to one of the guys at Ready Lift some time ago, and he said the kit would come in around $250.
Unlike the Truxxx kit ($400+) , these keys are forged instead of welded together and the shock extensions are top mount instead of bottom.
Tomatoes, tomatos, Potatoes, patatos............Whick kit is best.
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 11:13:22 AM
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dilo2001gt
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This company sells BILSTEIN SHOCKS for the two in lift that's what i bought.
I already had the new keys
Danny Cramer
CCM Offroad Products Inc.
805-464-0505
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 11:25:05 AM
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Gunner_45
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quote:
ORIGINAL: dilo2001gt
This company sells BILSTEIN SHOCKS for the two in lift that's what i bought.
I already had the new keys
If you were starting from scratch, would you go with the keys again or just the crank and shocks?
Also, how do you like the shocks and how big a difference did they make?
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 12:04:58 PM
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bmbenear
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Let me know if the shocks work. I rather spend the money on other upgrades. Thanks.
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 1:03:20 PM
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MarkM
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Hey BMBEBENEAR,
Careful on cranking the T-bars all the way up. I've heard some folks that did that and busted halfshafts from too much turn. Not not sure if the two are related but these people went through two halfshafts before dealer noticed the T-Bars cranked all the way up.
I havent hear any news on those leveling kits they sold on ebay or if they are any good or not. I'd be curious to see this new Ready Lift you are talking about. Website?
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 2:40:43 PM
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bmbenear
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I put a level under the frame, its level front to back on level ground. The guy at the frame shop says he lifted both sides to the max backed off about a half turn then lowered one side a bit more to level left to right. I looked under vehicle and it looks like the swing arms are about an inch from touching bumpers. Think I should back off torsion bars a turn or two?
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 3:03:08 PM
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MarkM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: BMBEBENEAR
I put a level under the frame, its level front to back on level ground. The guy at the frame shop says he lifted both sides to the max backed off about a half turn then lowered one side a bit more to level left to right. I looked under vehicle and it looks like the swing arms are about an inch from touching bumpers. Think I should back off torsion bars a turn or two?
I did two turns from stock settings. Rides great, and I havent had any problems wheelin either. I'm not saying you'll have problems with the settings you have now, but i did hear folks busting halfshafts and all they did different was torque the t-bars all the way. A lot of folks here are more knowledgeable in wheelin and what not then me. Maybe they can chime in with their opinions.
Two turns will raise the front a bit, however, my ride still isn’t level but I’ve learned to deal with it.
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 4:04:07 PM
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dilo2001gt
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I had the new keys installed for over a year now no problems.
The shocks are great they make up the 2in The truxx kit gives you a adapter for you shock no to sure how sturdy that is.
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RE: Front End Lift Followup - 1/8/2007 4:58:07 PM
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MarkM
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just went to bilstein.com and didnt see this shock set.
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