I've searched this and other forums to no avail - while there are many who level the H3 for performance and aesthetic reasons, and given the leveling is an adjustment of factory equipment, why did the H3 leave the assembly line without being leveled out?

 

It has better stability with the slight downward rake.

 

Slightly better fuel mileage also.

 

I suspect it's also so when the cargo area is loaded to max weight or towing something heavy the rear doesn't sit lower.

 

My suspicion as well, in fact, considered it thoughtful engineering. Any load on the back of my Montero from camping to towing sent low beams into eyeballs.

That along with a bump in fuel efficiency and stability, I don't see the need to alter its geometry outside of some 35s.

 

I run 35's without leveling. Trailering a boat I didn't want to level it since it wouldn't be level while towing.

 

This has been answered before. Two things: 1) NHTSA bumper height rules... so you H3 bumper lines up with most passenger vehicle bumpers in the event of a collision; and,: 2) fuel economy. Raise the front end 1.5" and you knock MPG by nearly 1.

 

Same reason they do it on NASCAR cars.

 

Cuz most of GM's designers grew up in the 70's when moustaches and a raked out look from big rear tires were kewl. Since you have to run matched tire sizes on the H3, they cheated and dropped the front to get that vintage, buff look. Now you know. ;P

 

The rake does improve stability alot when going at high speeds since the wind pushes the truck down and as a result more traction on road.