Rear Squat on Air Suspension

[Anthony]

kayck, Could you please post a pic of the fixed vehicle. I think mine is off and has been since day one. I almost did not opt for the air susp because I thought this was how all of the air susp equiped trucks were supposed to be.

[Anthony]

here is mine

[Anthony]

sorry, that worked out well?

[Anthony]

While we're talking about suspension, anyone else hear a creaking noise when they step on the side step getting into their truck? Before you get too far, I weigh 190.

[dochummer]

Thanks paragon. I know it's been listed before...but what is the correct D height measurement as well as Z height measurement?

Anthony, do you have another pic? Can't quite see your vehicle completely

[PARAGON]

Oops, sorry. Info doesn't do much good without that. Let me look it up.

[PARAGON]

<H1>Trim Height Specifications</H1>
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Suspension</P></TH>
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Z Height</P></TH>
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D Height</P></TH></TR>
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Trim Height must be verified and adjusted before aligning the
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With RPO ZM6</P></TD>
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122mm (4.8in) ±6mm (0.24in ) </P></TD>
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132mm (5.2in) ±6mm (0.24in ) </P></TD></TR>
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Without RPO ZM6</P></TD>
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122mm (4.8in) ±6mm (0.24in ) </P></TD>
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140mm (5.5in) ±6mm (0.24in )
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[dochummer]

Here's a semi-side shot of mine. Front Left is 9 1/4" and Rear Left is 7 7/8" - from top of tire to fender trim. To me, it looks off....

[dochummer]

While i'm at it, anybody have suggestions for cleaning the wheel well? Armor-all?

[kacyk]

Anthony,

I sold the Pewter H2 so I don't have any pics of it after the fix. Unfortunately they wouldn'y fix the new H2. I'm planning on taking it back to the original service advisor that fixed our fist H2 under warranty.

[kacyk]

I found this pic and it was after the fix...but it's not really a good angle. Actually, it still looks like it's squatting! The side steps will angle down in the front after the ride height is adjusted down in the front.

[Anthony]

Here is a pic of the day after we picked it up last year. One of the only ones I have on this computer. Sorry it's so large.

[Anthony]

At this point I'm thinking of lowering the front to make it look better, but that just seems counter productive. First time the skid plate hits something I'm going to think twice about lowering a hummer.

Is there any way to adjust the air susp to stay up an inch higher? could there be a computer adjustment or program to do this?

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
While i'm at it, anybody have suggestions for cleaning the wheel well? Armor-all? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>When the dealer washes my truck, my wheel wells come back clean and black. I know there is some stuff you can spray to "renew" the wheel wells for when you are going to sell, but I am really not sure what process the dealer uses. My wheel wells look like new every time.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Anthony:
At this point I'm thinking of lowering the front to make it look better, but that just seems counter productive. First time the skid plate hits something I'm going to think twice about lowering a hummer.

Is there any way to adjust the air susp to stay up an inch higher? could there be a computer adjustment or program to do this? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, I guess you could make some adjustment to the little arms for the sensors in each rear wheel well. Not sure if anyone tried this.

[dochummer]

I thought someone had previously said there was, but there was no verification. I was told by my non-local hummer dealership that my air suspension would probably have to be replaced. I'm sitting about 1.5" lower in the back as compared to the front....

[Anthony]

Measured mine yesterday. 9.5 front and 8.25 in rear. Does that mean mine needs replaced? or just adjusted?

[dochummer]

Here's an idea, how about if I just throw 37's on the rear and leave the front with 35's? I'm guessing it'll probably really mess up the drivetrain or something...