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MP3 -> Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 10:22:56 AM)

Hello everyone.  This is my first post, as well as my first hummer.  I have had my H3X (lux) for about a week already and I am really anxious to put a leveling kit with some 33" mud tires on 18 inch chrome rims.  However, this is the first time that I have ever done this to one of my vehicles.  The ride on my H3X is so smooth and I am kinda skeptical that the upgrades might mess up that smooth ride.  Can anyone please offer some advice as to whether they have had experience with this?  Also, if the hummer dealership can do the upgrades for me or if a place such as truckers world is safe enough to upgrade my vehicle without messing things up?  It is really to sweet of a ride to mess up.  I know that the upgrades would make it look sick, but is it worth it. Thanks.

  
SarGuy33 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 1:32:14 PM)

Hi MP3..

I just had 4 Wheel Parts install the Ready Lift torsion keys. It lifted the nose about 2 inches to about 24.25 from wheel center to fender lip (IIRC).  Absolutely no change in ride characteristics that I can tell. Looks better and should allow 35s if I so choose.

By the way,  I bought the kit at the 4WP truck show for about $185. They have pretty good deals at these shows and I think they have stores all over the country. I negotiated the install at $268 including the alignment.  They say the install is easy but I would have found a way to screw it up.

Good luck with your new ride

MP3 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 3:28:48 PM)

Thanks alot SarGuy33.  I really appreciate it.  The business that I am wanting to have install my leveling kit also stated that it would need some shocks to keep the smooth ride.  Is that necessary or are they just trying to get more money out of me?  Also, if I do recall they also stated that this would be the first hummer that they lift in their store, however, they are really good at what they do in lifting a trucks.  A couple of dealerships in town send some trucks off the lot to get lifts and tires.  What do you think?  If you don't mind me askin.  I really appreciate all of your feedback and others.

Thanks

bmbenear -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 4:02:55 PM)

I used the Truxx lift kit which includes shock extensions to take care of that issue. I lifted mine 25" and really like the look and the ride difference is not noticeable.I have the Adventure package with 33's and no problems. Total price installed was about $300. Good luck.

MP3 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 5:56:25 PM)

Thanks, I really appreciate it.  Does it give a noticeable lift?  Did you just take it to get done at a nearby garage and if so, had they had experience on lifting hummers or just trucks?  Once again thanks for the advice.

novasaigo -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/12/2007 10:34:36 PM)

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ORIGINAL: MP3

Thanks, I really appreciate it.  Does it give a noticeable lift?  Did you just take it to get done at a nearby garage and if so, had they had experience on lifting hummers or just trucks?  Once again thanks for the advice.


I have a 2007 H3. I had a friend named Brian near Atlanta GA put on my readylift leveling kit. Took him less than an hour then a front end alignment. The ride is smooth and the lift looks great. I've driven at 95 on the hiway and offroading at the Hummer Happening in Atlanta GA. It handles fantastic.

Brian told me that I could use 35" tires with some offsets if I keep the stock rims, I do like the stock rims too.

hummer08 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/13/2007 5:20:39 AM)

Would you happen to be talking about Brian Moore? I was also at the Atlanta Hummer Happening. I work at Capital Cadillac Hummer in Smyrna and live out by the mall of georgia. Where are you located about? I will hopefully be picking up an Alpha soon and I am looking for some other hummer owners to go off roading with.

Here are a couple pictures of the H2 i was driving.

[image]http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/2110/h2pic1.jpg[/image]

I promise you  behind that gaint wall of mud there is a H2. [;)]

[image]http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/2110/h2pic2.jpg[/image]

The aftermath... it was pretty watery mud so it didnt really stick.
[image]http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/2110/h2pic3.jpg[/image]

SarGuy33 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/13/2007 11:44:43 AM)

MP

The Ready Lift kit comes with a small spacer for the front shocks.  I kept the original shocks (Adventure package gas shocks) and they work fine on the road .  I have yet to take the 3 off-road after the install but suspect the suspension will behave is it did before. I may go out Sunday to get dirty...if I notice anything, I'll post it here.

BTW, the photo that is part of my signature is pre-lift.  The front now sits about 2" higher

MP3 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/13/2007 9:46:51 PM)

SarGuy33

I am sold by what you and eveyone else is saying about the leveling kit.  I am definitely doing it.  I will be looking for your post on how the ride was for you.  What brand of tires are you riding on and do they make alot of noise on the highway?  Those in your picture look pretty mean.  Thanks. 

Thanks to everyone for all of your advice.  I am pretty much sold from what you are all telling me.  Gonna plan to do this by the end of the week.  If you have anymore advice, maybe on brand of tires and other performance upgrades, please do share.   

novasaigo -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/14/2007 1:02:32 PM)

He is Bryan McCravy of Extreme Off Road in Douglasville Georgia. 770.949.5757

I currently live in Morrow GA I may soon be moving to Atlanta again.
I am definitely looking for some more offroading with other Hummer owners.

[image]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/5662363/11244844/236814004.jpg[/image]

Look in the Photo Gallery for "Nova Saigo's Hummer" for the pictures of my H3 at the event.

This is a picture of my H3. I attended the afternoon event. Notice the sh*t eating grin?
[image]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/5662363/11244844/237049291.jpg[/image]

hummer08 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (7/14/2007 8:03:19 PM)

Yeah i was at the morning event. Lou Sobh video taped us taking that H2 through that hole when we threw up the huge wall of mud and at the recent hummer dealers meeting for the southeast they showed the video of us to all the dealers. I test drove an aplha today and an alpha with a locking rear is coming in next week so that may be my alpha [sm=shades.gif]

07TacticalH3 -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (8/14/2007 8:52:33 AM)

Hello.....Looking to see any other pics of the leveling kit installed on a H3.  Thinking of going this route with the Ready Lift kit....hear better things about that one.  Who knows maybe im wrong but.....Thanks

Also where can i find the ready lift kit?.....

Doc Olds -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (8/14/2007 10:27:21 AM)

E bay has it all............               http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ready-LIFT-Hummer-H3-Suspension-Leveling-Kit_W0QQitemZ320146723663QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Consider also  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2007-Hummer-H3-3-lift-leveling-kit_W0QQitemZ280141488109QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or, just adjust the torsion bars and forget the keys   http://www.hummerforums.com/m_2595/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

novasaigo -> RE: Asking advice on H3 leveling kit (Please) (8/14/2007 4:57:49 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: 07TacticalH3

Hello.....Looking to see any other pics of the leveling kit installed on a H3.  Thinking of going this route with the Ready Lift kit....hear better things about that one.  Who knows maybe im wrong but.....Thanks

Also where can i find the ready lift kit?.....


Here you go.
With the lift I can back the trailered chopper into my garage with more visibility.

[image]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/5662363/11244844/271735032.jpg[/image]

You can find the kit at www.fatbobsgarage.com

  

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