What lift to get?

[NCBound]

Well we want to lift the H2 already and was wondering what lift does everyone run? We want a 6 inch lift and leaning toward Fabtech or maybe the new CST lift. Also any recomendations on tires, size and width. Want to make the H2 stand out in a croud. Thanks in advance.

[blockrockin]

i would go with the fabtech lift.. alote of people seem to have them, without any problems... and probably a 38 " x 13.50 tire or something close to that.. and you probably wanta get the steering stabilizer also. good luck

[HummBob]

Ground Force Lowering Kit....OH, LIFT.....Nevermind

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by blockrockin

fabtech lift.. alote of people seem to have them, without any problems...

I don't really agree with that. Everyone I know with a Fabtech lift has all sorts of what I would call "problems", primarily in the front end - tie rods, steering components, etc. I don't think it's Fabtech specific, just that lifts in general create a ton of unnatural/unintended wear on components which means a lot of down time and a lot of $$ ongoing.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I don't really agree with that. Everyone I know with a Fabtech lift has all sorts of what I would call "problems", primarily in the front end - tie rods, steering components, etc. I don't think it's Fabtech specific, just that lifts in general create a ton of unnatural/unintended wear on components which means a lot of down time and a lot of $$ ongoing.

I agree, IFS in general wears out faster with bigger tires and a lift. I also think that 15.5 inch wide tires look great but have way too much grip. It also depends on if your going to off road your Hummer after you lift it.

BTW, Cognito sells a 7" lift. I know guys that run them on the GM full size pickups with larger size tires without any trouble.

NCBound, go to the tech section and search on lifts. That's a good place to start.

[timgco]

I guess it reall depends on your attentions with the lift.

Standing out in a croud purpose? What does that mean?

Off roading? Daily driver? Highway driving long distances?

If you plan to do a bit of hwy driving, you may want to stay with a smaller tire and not a really wide tire.

I have the Rnacho 4" lift on mine. It sits closer to 6" than it does the 4" though. I have 37 13.50's on it. When parked next to a factech with 38's it looks a little smaller, but park it next to a stock one and it "stands out/up a little."

AS for daily driving the lift feels close to stock, but it does sit up higher, so highway driving isn;t the best on those hwy MTN roads... or when it get's windy out.

The sider tire you go with, the more it will grab off road and the grooved roads as well. That's the advice 4WP denver gave me when selecting this lift/ tires.

See if you can find a local member from this board or anther one that can take you for a rid in their lifted rig before you drop the money. Some lifts cannot be put back to stock without some metal fab work and some welding. Rancho is one of those.

Good luck.

[KenP]

We've got the Fabtech with 38x15.5's, but I'd probably go with 13.5's if I did it again. The 15.5 is alot of weight swinging around out there.

[aj_111_78]

There is alot more involved when lift your rig than a lift kit and tires. I went with super lift myself. You will need to look at regearing, steering, and reprograming your speedo at the bare minimum. Brakes could also become an issue. just a few things to think about from someone who had to lean the hard way.

[NCBound]

I was only asking if there was a better choice on lift kits that you guys have ran. We are no stranger to lifted trucks and all they involve. Yes you always have to consider gearing, comp adjustments and drive line angles when ever you lift a vehicle but we are new to the GM IFS world and was just trying to get some real world feed back before we get too deep into which lift to persue with this H2. Here are a few of the lifted trucks we have and/or had over the last 10 years or so:

1997 Expedition





1978 Bronco




2003 F-250




Anyway as you can see we have always had Ford trucks/vehicles and we have diverted to the "dark" side with the H2. We really do love the new truck and only want to raise this one for the truck show this summer in PA. (We have been going to Bloomsburg for the last 4-5 years to the 4X4 Jamboree they host every summer). I don't know if anyone else would like to go this year as well but it would be a great time to show case the H2s. There are humdreds of other trucks there and I don't think we have seen any one with an H2 there. (There have been a couple of H1s and the Army has had a HUMMVEE there as well.) Let us know if anyone might want to attend this year and show up with a few H2s at the Jambo.

[ROX]

Another Ford person! It's okay to admit it.

[NCBound]

Ford has been berry, berry, good to me...... lol