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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Olds
The Rough Country "lift kit" (bwaaahaaaaaa) cannot change the front max of 23.5"...... GM key or any other brand, still puts the max at 23.5".

Do not bother with front diff spacers,,,, H3s are not a GMT 355, bad idea...... it's all been done before.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Sooo.. the concensus is that there is NO solution? I'm seeing all you guys have levelled H3's... is your rear at 24.5"?

Hmm..
 
Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TAINTER
X2 to all of that.
I and several others had been running the diff spacer and its flawless, There are even pics from others who were skeptical and they said almost stock axle angles. Perhaps you enlighten us why this dosnt work, I have 30K flawless miles now with it just as others have. For 50 bucks it simply drops the diff down one inch correcting the angle.
 
Old Nov 3, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SYNERGY of Sparta
Sooo.. the concensus is that there is NO solution? I'm seeing all you guys have levelled H3's... is your rear at 24.5"?

Hmm..
Yes, more or less depending on normal variation and wear.

Here's what bugs me tho, the roofline and the door sill lines are not parallel. You level at the bottom, measured at the fenders and the roof still has a fwd rake. I don't care anymore, do a SOA with a stock front height for a unique stinkbug look.
 

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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by byeatts
I and several others had been running the diff spacer and its flawless, There are even pics from others who were skeptical and they said almost stock axle angles. Perhaps you enlighten us why this dosnt work, I have 30K flawless miles now with it just as others have. For 50 bucks it simply drops the diff down one inch correcting the angle.
I'm cross-linking since most of the active members here are on the other sites as well, ban away...

From 357 days ago...
Opinions on H3 Differential Drop Spacer

From 20 months back, note the last post. "Yes it has"
https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...nd-lift-27243/

06 H3's build thread - Page 3 - Expedition Portal
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rsc
I'm cross-linking since most of the active members here are on the other sites as well, ban away...

From 357 days ago...
Opinions on H3 Differential Drop Spacer

From 20 months back, note the last post. "Yes it has"
https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...nd-lift-27243/

06 H3's build thread - Page 3 - Expedition Portal
Thanks RSC, I didn't have time to look up the negatives at this time and frankly it's a waste of time with him. He states that "several others had been running the diff spacer and its flawless" with no back up or crossposts form these "several others" nor pics of these "others". When clearly asked to produce these "several others" he says to contact the manufacturer. A Lost cause.
 

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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TAINTER
Thanks RSC, I didn't have time to look up the negatives at this time and frankly it's a waste of time with him. He states that "several others had been running the diff spacer and its flawless" with no back up or crossposts form these "several others" nor pics of these "others". When clearly asked to produce these "several others" he says to contact the manufacturer. A Lost cause.
Suspension Maxs sells the spacer kit. They have them installed all over. do what you want my axle angles and near stock at 24 in. No issues at all, There is another link and discussion with pics of others who also were Skeptic however installed them and afterword said they do work great, Do your own search for that thread , I could care less who argues with ignorance. You install them and then you will have some knowledge how they work , till then many of you are simply internet quarterbacks.
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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I looked into it about 2-3 years ago and while the half shaft angles are great, I wasn't exactly excited about the increased angle of the drive shaft at the diff and t/c. It may work with some other work at the crossmember but then why not just get a 4" lift?
 
Old Nov 5, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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This is the kit I was speaking of.. http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-920.html .

I'm now under the assumption the "suspension" kit is simply replacing the torsion keys and nothing more. Is this accurate? My disparity is very noticeable in the fender gap over the tires. The back has a huge area and the front is noticeably less. Almost every poster has pics of their truck that LOOKS way more level than my ride.

I'm not automobile-mechanic inclined so I have no arguement, just want to know which options I have. I would like pics of your trucks and the options you have PLEASE. I want this done/resolved by next weekend.
 
Old Nov 5, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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First of all the Rough Country kit is nothing more than a waste of money.

I think most of us have at least some spring sag. I know that I do, but I also carry about 100 lbs of tools and equipment in my truck most of the time.
I have Samco 2" extended shackles on the rear springs, which translated into about a 3/4" increase at the rear axle area.
I also have a 1" body lift.
Here's a picture of mine, just remember the weight I carry. It's pretty level.

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