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04-02-2008, 11:48 AM
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Re: Unbelievable
whats the differance between using a leveling kit,and cranking up the torsion bars?
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04-02-2008, 04:08 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
I'd be a little upset about the fact that you had a GM dealer perform the install and now they are not working with you on the repair. I talked to my local dealer and when I asked about a lift they said "as long as you order it and have it shipped here and let us install it for you, it won't void any warranty work." I haven't done it yet, but I would hope they are being honest with me.
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04-02-2008, 05:21 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
My dealer told me the same thing. They even had one on the lot with the readylift installed for sale. But they wanted $900 for the level kit! So I just cranked my t-bars, bought nicer(imo) wheels and tires, and saved myself $2400 by doing it myself by the time you add in the cost of the wheels/tires/level kit they had. Park the two trucks next to each other and they look identical height wise.
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04-02-2008, 05:54 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
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I'd be a little upset about the fact that you had a GM dealer perform the install and now they are not working with you on the repair.
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Exactly!  That's why I originally had the dealership crank my t-bars and install my 35's. Sure I paid more, but they never gave me crap on warranty issues.
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04-02-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by homeboy
whats the differance between using a leveling kit,and cranking up the torsion bars?
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The kits usually have re-indexed torsion bar keys (the part you adjust) and some have shock extension brackets. All the keys do is change the amount of adjustment you can make. They're not necessary as there is enough adjustment with the stock keys to get the front end level.
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04-02-2008, 07:59 PM
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To add to what Sewie said, the kits with the shock extension brackets require you to crank a minimum amount so your vehicle sits high enough so you aren't riding on bottomed out shocks. This "mimimum amount" is actually a lot on the H3 due to the design of the lower shock mount design.
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04-02-2008, 08:05 PM
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To add to what Sewie said, the kits with the shock extension brackets require you to crank a minimum amount so your vehicle sits high enough so you aren't riding on bottomed out shocks. This "mimimum amount" is actually a lot on the H3 due to the design of the lower shock mount design.
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04-04-2008, 12:47 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
how would you check your front axles?can you reach down there and grab hold and check for slop?
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04-04-2008, 02:35 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
Talk to an attorney yet?
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04-12-2008, 02:39 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
yankees anything ever get resovled?
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04-12-2008, 05:13 PM
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Re: Unbelievable
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Talk to an attorney yet?
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And some people wonder why certain dealerships don't touch aftermarket suspension parts... |
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