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Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/18/2006 5:39:46 PM

mln2963

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Saw this in a review- "If you decide to buy one, heed this warning. Have the DEALER do this step before you take delivery of an H3!!! Have them adjust the front torsion bars 2.5 turns, then do an alignment (which is generally done as part of the pre-delivery staging anyways). This modification will give you the benefits of a level looking truck, a small modest increase in ground clearance (to about 10 inches from 9.1), and a slightly firmer ride and steering feel. The best thing - it's a mod that's covered under warranty, since the dealer performed the modification."

Does this guy know what he's talking about? Would you reccomend this?

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/18/2006 5:56:37 PM

07H3

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CAN YOU POST A LINK TO THAT REVIEW? LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR DEALER SAYS WHEN YOU GO TO BUY YOUR H3 ON THE 19TH. ALSO TELL US ABOUT THE GMID PURCHASE -COST OF H3 AND DISCOUNT- GOOD LUCK

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/18/2006 7:23:23 PM

Linus Gump

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Well, one thing I can point out that may be a flaw in the idea, only because his statement isn't completely factual, it the increase in ride height only adjusts the front ground clearance. Before I turned mine, I measured the rear axle under the differential, and under the lowest part of the IFS center cection and both measurements were 9.5 inches. So a couple of turns will increase the front to something close to or exceeding 10 inches, but the maximum clearance is still 9.5.

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/18/2006 10:02:49 PM

importkiller

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I turned mine 2.5" each side and it looks much much better now IMO. Much more level. I don't see how turning it yourself would void any warranty's though. If something breaks I would love to see any dealer prove that you didn't take delivery that way.

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/18/2006 10:55:04 PM

Dennis

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I opted after much soul searching to leave mine factory...I like the ride I get now and don't want to mess with it...Not that I don't think cranking the front end up a little would hurt anything, I just like the raked look myself.

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/19/2006 12:19:03 AM

importkiller

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Ya know, I have not noticed any ride handling difference at all after I turned the tortion bars, maybe it's just my big arse...lol.

BTW, Dennis...was that email I got from you? My email server didn't tell me what email addy it was from for some strange reason.

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/19/2006 12:49:09 AM

mln2963

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Here's a link to that review-
http://www.epinions.com/content_234550169220

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RE: Front torsion bar adjustment - 6/19/2006 8:40:22 AM

dilo2001gt

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I put a leveling kit in mine well worth no ride differance.Do it again in a heartbeat Now i see H3 with out them and i said the other day i would not buy one again the way it slopes im so use to mine being leveled. I just put 35in tire on and still have plenty of room to go bigger. I love everthing about it i guess that why people do differant thing to there truck to make it feel special to them.