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I just did mine last night, it took about 8 turns to raise it 2". This scared me alittle due to the fact that I kept reading everyone saying that they did 2-3turns. After 3 turns it raised the front alittle more that 1/2".
I drove around HWY and CITY afterwards and it seems fine, just need to adjust the headlights. I don't know if what I'm about say is actual or not, but I asked one of the service guys why they stick the *** up in the air like that and he said that it is so that they can stay competitive with MPG. apparently that little drop in the nose makes that much of a difference in gas mileage.

 

When I cranked mine it took 5 turns on the driver's side, 3 3/4 on the passenger, I used a 4' level on therockers rather than only a measurement (which varies by 3/8") and yea I did shoot ground elevations first to make sure all was relative. I initially thought the ride was slightly stiffer but since I did this a week after I got it I really can't say. As far as mpg I have noticed a 4% decrease.

 

Ok, I read every post known to man and finally decided before putting 35's on my H3 Alpha, to see if it can actually be leveled.
1. After 6 turns on driver side
2. After 7 turns on pass side
3. I gained several inched and have about 8" of fender clearance on the front and back all sides.
4. Get an alignment...you can see in the photos that there is now a negative camber to my tires....tires are crap anyway but tomorrow it goes in for an alignment ($59 and worth every penny)
5. Ride is a bit more noticed but at least the vehicle is not raked.
6. All you need is a jack (I used a board to keep my skid plate from getting scratched)
7. 1 1/16 socket
8. Marking pen (mark the head of the bolt so you know haw many turns you turned.
9. Tape measure (You probably do not want to raise the front more than the rear)
10. Enjoy a much better look and get some beefier tires.

I am running stock 18" wheels with 295 75 18's. Comparable to 31's. (I am choosing NITTO Mud Grappler's) Best price and performance level.

I like the look much better when driving...I actually had to adjust my seat to accommodate the new view. Many say buy Torsion keys....in my opinion pure waste of $200 that I could use on Bilsteins for the front but that is your decision. Not sure of the new travel but who cares....you are in a Hummer.

Now they look funny so judge your own vehicle and not mine.

 

Pics look great. I have the same wheels, no tires on them yet. I'm thinking of 35's as well. I spoke with a guy about 305/70/18 Nitto's. He said a 9 in rim is preferred over the 18x7.5. What specific size are you looking at? Thanx

 

Thanks.....35x12.5x18....Should be a pretty good match for the stock 18" rims.....I do a lot of sand driving at the beach so they will be aired down most of the time giving more base traction. Summit Racing has them for a great price and fortunately its within driving distance from home.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NIT-200550/

 

I also noticed that you have a cover over your spare. I assume you have the 18 with 295. I haven't searched the forum but it doesn't seem possible that a 35'' will fit as a spare.

 

35 spare will definitely not fit....I always carry a plug kit and can fix on the fly, also the depth of a 35 will not fit the factory holder anyway....Its a spare you use it accordingly to get you out of a sticky situation and get the 35 fixed or replaced......stock tire is going to stay where it is.....I also take it out each spring and fall and armor all it to death so it keeps the rubber from cracking.

 

Thanks for the link. I'm going to check them out

 

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