Adding a 2" lift

[partsguy]

What kinda mechanical (suspension)problems have you had????????

[OrangeCrush]

I didn't know a 2" lift was available. I thought the only way you get a few inches was with replacing the torsion bar brackets and cranking up the pressure. (which I don't recommend just for the record)

Mark

[partsguy]

OK adding any kind of lift what should you beaware of?

[H Duece]

I just ordered a 6" lift. Was told the only thing I'd need to be concerned with was getting a steering stabilizer too.

[partsguy]

What about idler arms and pitmen arms?? possible steering gear problems?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by partsguy

What about idler arms and pitmen arms?? possible steering gear problems?

steering gear seems to be an issue anyway.

Since these trucks are, at most, a little over 4 years old it's just now getting on the longevity scale. Looking at some of the HD pickups, it seems that the steering gear wears badly when the pitman and idlers do (which makes sense).

I have slop in my steering gear now and am looking to upgrade and possibly put hydraulic over. Of course, I don't have a lift but I have been running 37" MT/Rs.

Overall, the steering system, from beginning to end, on the H2 is weak. I don't know of one part aside from the airbag that is a positive.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by PhilD

Tie rods are going to be the biggest weak point, as you'll generally be running over size tires. You can and will break half shafts while wheeling, but that is an easy fix.
Not too many negative points really.

Phil, I am still wondering if running only the 4" list with 37' will still have your rig prone to broken half shafts. I haven't broken any on other H2's with 37's yet, but does the lift increase that chance and if so can you explain why?

Thanks.

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by partsguy

OK adding any kind of lift what should you beaware of?

Honestly, other than tie rod ends, I don't see any problems. I've put almost 30K miles on mine since I installed the lift and though I did have a vibration problem (I went round and round with pinion angles... you shouldn't have to make any changes... I had to)

Other than that, I can honestly recommend Fabtech's kit (fit and ease of installation is second to none... tech support sucks)

I'm sure enough of us have installed this kit to express the same satisfaction with the end results.

Mark

[JamesT]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Honestly, other than tie rod ends, I don't see any problems. I've put almost 30K miles on mine since I installed the lift and though I did have a vibration problem (I went round and round with pinion angles... you shouldn't have to make any changes... I had to)

Other than that, I can honestly recommend Fabtech's kit (fit and ease of installation is second to none... tech support sucks)

I'm sure enough of us have installed this kit to express the same satisfaction with the end results.

Mark