SUT mods

[Alan06SUT]

I keep my 35's on for the street and most weekend 4x4 use. I used to keep my 37's on for the street but they make more noise, and wear down quick compared to an A/T. When I go to an offraoding event I switch to the 37's. I still have not done anything w/ the 37's I couldnt do w/ the stock 35's, but its just easiers w/ the 37's and I dont bottom out so often.
I have never seen a lifted H2 conquer anything a stock height H2 couldnt but, I have seen/heard of many of them breaking...(more often than non-lifted H2's) if they are wheeled hard. IMO they are mostly for "looks". The cognito stuff seems very practical but I havent used it execpt for the pittman/idler kit that I have which works well. They seem to truly understand the GM IFS.

[flyin6]

Originally Posted by Alan06SUT

I keep my 35's on for the street and most weekend 4x4 use. I used to keep my 37's on for the street but they make more noise, and wear down quick compared to an A/T. When I go to an offraoding event I switch to the 37's. I still have not done anything w/ the 37's I couldnt do w/ the stock 35's, but its just easiers w/ the 37's and I dont bottom out so often.
I have never seen a lifted H2 conquer anything a stock height H2 couldnt but, I have seen/heard of many of them breaking...(more often than non-lifted H2's) if they are wheeled hard. IMO they are mostly for "looks". The cognito stuff seems very practical but I havent used it execpt for the pittman/idler kit that I have which works well. They seem to truly understand the GM IFS.

You sound like you know 4-wheeling

I must admit I want the lift about 50% just for the looks factor. I appreciate the added ground clearance of the rockers, but I would trade increased travel for lift any day of the week.

Perhaps the cognito UCA's and torsion bar keys with longer shocks might the be the best compromise out there.

Good discussion.

[Alan06SUT]

I agree, I am very tempted to try the cognito kit, but so far so good with the stock config and 37's on the trail, and back to 35's on the street. If I notice I am wearing out ball joints, or steering components, I may give it a shot, but I try to stick to the "if it aint broke dont fix it" motto. I was wearing out pittman idler arms before the cognito kit, and so far they have held up since.

As for looks, they definatley suffer when I put the 35's back on. No question! I am more 75% function 25% looks, so I just deal with it...barely! IMO a H2 with 37's and a two inch lift would look perfect! The cognito kit may just provide that look (along with true function). I don't know about out back though. I'm sure some spring spacers or modified air bags could level it out.