Dealer adjusted front torsion so that the vehicle is balanced

[Michael1]

Originally Posted by dchou1107

Do i need an alignment? I read that people are recommending an alignment. I have 22" on the H3 currently. The dealership charged me $50 to balance and rotate, isnt that expensive? Can i take my hummer to any other place for alignment?

I would get an alignment if you changed the suspension height. The static suspension geometry is going to change a bit.

$50 is probably about par for the dealer, but probably a bit higher than a tire store (I'd expect $30-40 - not a huge difference). Quality is more important than the difference in price to me. I hate bad balance jobs.

I don't see any reason why you couldn't take it to an alignment shop, as long as they do it to specs.

Michael

[Ipedog]

My dealer gets $90 for an alignment, so $50 sounds good to me. Firestone offers a lifetime alignment service for $180-200 I think, which is a good deal if you're going to wheel your truck.

[HIHUMMER]

I was advised to give my truck some time to "settle" after adjusting my torsion bars. Time was in the equlivant of about 100 miles.

But hey..you could always blow a differential (or two) and the dealer will give you an alignment for free.

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by HIHUMMER

I was advised to give my truck some time to "settle" after adjusting my torsion bars. Time was in the equlivant of about 100 miles.

But hey..you could always blow a differential (or two) and the dealer will give you an alignment for free.

And in my case (and probably yours) all new rotors and brake pads

[humdoug]

How many turns of the tortion bolt did the dealer make?

[dchou1107]

dealer made probably 3 turns to lift the front so that the truck is level. the ride is terrible now especially with the 22". i had the dealer drop it back to stock. Adjusting the torsion is not a good idea at all in my experience

[humdoug]

Originally Posted by dchou1107

dealer made probably 3 turns to lift the front so that the truck is level. the ride is terrible now especially with the 22". i had the dealer drop it back to stock. Adjusting the torsion is not a good idea at all in my experience

The dealer may have gone too far with your adjustment. Try another adjustment yourself but only 2 clockwise turns (make sure you jack up the front end and the front tires are off the ground). Don't forget to mark the bolts so you know how many turns you made. Oh yea, you need a 1 1/16" socket.

Most H3 owners that adjusted the torsion bars went 2 to 2 1/2 turns. Not many went to 3 or over.

[hmrlvr]

Originally Posted by HIHUMMER

But hey..you could always blow a differential (or two) and the dealer will give you an alignment for free.

HA HA !! you so funny