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Old 04-26-2006, 01:51 PM
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I think the H3 handles great on the hwy and mountain roads.

I pushed it hard thru the turns comming over Angeles Crest Hwy. from Palmdale and wow it is great.

No lean and very controled. And I had about 30 psi in the tires.

Maybe the 4 wheel drive helps pull the front end through the turns?

But then compared to a Jeep with a soft suspension and anti-rock swaybar any thing would seem to handle well.
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I find it handles great in the hills, but it takes a bit of engine work to go through the hills, especially on extended vertical climbs.
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hey dan , i think they are great on the highway for being so capable off road their great
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key words - 'compared to a Jeep'
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I agree with the good handling.

However, I do have 1 major handling issue. My front end "skips" over bumps if I hit a bump while turning. And I mean like nearly changing lanes jumping, if I am doing over 50 mph and hit a small pothole mid turn. Maybe over inflated tires?

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Mine jumps lanes as well when turning and hitting pot holes. Kinda scary when it happens especially for the car next to me. I do have alot of air in the tires, maybe thats it???
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The kicking/jumping of the rear end as described when turning over bumps is typical of a live (solid) axle rear end.

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Yeah, but it's the front end that does it.

I plan on checking the air pressures today.

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