Torsion Bar Adjustment

[jp's-h3]

I know there have been quite a few posts about adjusting the torsion bars to minimize the rake
of the H3. I'm seriously thinking of making this adjustment. I know that I need to jack up the front end, turn the torsion bar adjustment bolts 2-2.5 times clockwise and that I need to have it alligned after making the adjustment (I have to do this before feb.8 to get the free allignment from the dealership).
for those of you that have already done this, what do you really think about this adjustment of the torsion bars? 2 or 2.5 turns?
It certainly looks better but, what about wear and tear. Is it a pretty easy adjustment to make. I'm a huge "Moab Freak" (off-road enthusiaste)I really am curious how this might affect wear and tear or performance?
Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[jp's-h3]

Well it's done!
I made the adjustment, 2.5 turns. Took it to the dealership for it's 7000 mile allignment and free detail.
It looks much better! and seems to drive the same. very easy! I deffinately recommend this adjustment!

[hmrlvr]

I've gone about 10,000 miles since I've done it and not noticed any problems on or offroad. Never to Moab though.

[BABHUMV]

Something occured to me. For those of you that have done the adjustment. What did it do to the headlight alignment? Is the oncoming traffic getting pissed?

[jp's-h3]

I made the adjustment myself (2.5 turns), did not tell the dealership when they alligned it, nor did they mention it! it looks much meaner, and drives nicely!

[humdoug]

I made the adjustment myself, lifted the front tires off the ground and turned the torsion bar bolts clockwise 2 1/2 times each. I waited for 100 miles before I had it aligned. One side was out a bit but not much.

GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[humdoug]

I thought the headlights being higher made for better visability. If they need adjusted down, there is a adjustment just behind the grill. it would be real simple.

[NM H3]

Just did mine 2.5 turns, and got about 1.5" of lift. Took all of 5 minutes. Looks much better.

[humdoug]

I have 1000 miles and no problems. 2 1/4 turns.

[Black H1]

I had the dealer go 3/4" under level from the rear and realign the old girl. I have not noticed any wind noise, but I live in SD and the only time the wind stops is when it changes direction.

[fourfourto]

I did not adjust torsion bars but I did buy a ventvisor sunroof deflector,it goes on with double sided tape(3m).It cuts wind noise down alot.

[HummerNewbie]

I have also heard mentioned that if you raise the front end and have a sunroof you will get some buffeting wind noise. You get the same noise if you open the sunroof past the point where it initially stops. What I do to get rid of it is crack the back windows maybe 1 inch. Has anyone that has adjusted the torsion bar and has a sunroof experienced this or tried cracking the windows to get rid of the noise? I know I am not going to like it raised if I always get this additional wind noise.

[TNTH3]

Is the free alignment standard from all dealers or a special from this particular one?

[StarsnBars]

I think I can see better now ( 2-1/2 turns ) Have had no one flash there brites yet. Very easy to do,, jack up the front end with a floor jack ,, get tires off the ground, mark the adjustment bolt with a marker and turn clockwise your desired turns. 2 turns is about 1 inch,, 2-1/2 turns about inch and a quarter. Theres pics on other posts that can help you too. Good Luck

[jp's-h3]

Any more suggestions?

[jp's-h3]

LET IT SNOW!

[humdoug]

I am curious about it too. I want to raise the front a little but don't want to effect the ride much if any. I am thinking maybe 1 to 1 1/2 turns would help the looks.[/quote]

Most are turning 2 to 2 1/2 with good results.

[humdoug]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Can anyone say for sure if this can potentially give the dealer a reason to decline any warranty claims? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I took mine to the dealer and told him I made the adjustment. I asked if it would become a warranty issue. I was told no. He also told me it looked GREAT.

[jp's-h3]

I highly recommend it, very easy and looks MEAN.
If your not going to lift it, it will also fit those 35's much better!

[jp's-h3]

I know there have been quite a few posts about adjusting the torsion bars to minimize the rake
of the H3. I'm seriously thinking of making this adjustment. I know that I need to jack up the front end, turn the torsion bar adjustment bolts 2-2.5 times clockwise and that I need to have it alligned after making the adjustment (I have to do this before feb.8 to get the free allignment from the dealership).
for those of you that have already done this, what do you really think about this adjustment of the torsion bars? 2 or 2.5 turns?
It certainly looks better but, what about wear and tear. Is it a pretty easy adjustment to make. I'm a huge "Moab Freak" (off-road enthusiaste)I really am curious how this might affect wear and tear or performance?
Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!