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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MxHonda:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by evomind:
i want to know why they didnt make it level from the factory?
is there a reason? i cant believe it "just happened" that one side sits 2" lower than the other. (front to back). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
In one of the H3 advirtisments, it states "your passangers wont even notice" talking about hard braking. I think the front is lower because:
1) when braking, the stock setup rests on the bump stops and does not allow the nose to dive.
2) because of the limits on range of motion with IFS, they needed to keep the ride in the middle of the suspension range of motion. This alone forced them to use the lower front ride height (they would have had to redesign the frame/IFS mounting like the lift kit companies will do). If you crank up the front too much, the range of upward suspension motion is decreasd. This causes the shock/suspension to "top out" an reach the upper limit when the front becomes unsprung. (clear as mud?) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sound way better than "this is so girls buy the trucks."
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I was have decided to use the re-index keys as well as torquing the torsion bars, I will probably also replace the stock bump stops with possibly some energy suspension ones to compensate for the nose dive breaking issues. I think this will hold me over until the actual lifts become available.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MyxH3:
I was have decided to use the re-index keys as well as torquing the torsion bars, I will probably also replace the stock bump stops with possibly some energy suspension ones to compensate for the nose dive breaking issues. I think this will hold me over until the actual lifts become available. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Rancho's 4" is ready to order now and will ship on the 16th. If you plan on lifting, Id just wait. SEMA is on Nov. and I'm sure there will be other lifts there also.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MyxH3:
I was have decided to use the re-index keys as well as torquing the torsion bars, I will probably also replace the stock bump stops with possibly some energy suspension ones to compensate for the nose dive breaking issues. I think this will hold me over until the actual lifts become available. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Rancho's 4" is ready to order now and will ship on the 16th. If you plan on lifting, Id just wait. SEMA is on Nov. and I'm sure there will be other lifts there also. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
how much will it sell for?
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While picking up our H2 today, an H3 came in with ride problems. The owner said that when going over the crest of small speed bumps and such, the truck would "bang" down.
It turns out that after raising the front 1 1/2"'s with the torsion bars the front end was seriously pre-loaded. Things just snapped shut when going over the bumps.
He decided to leave them the way they are and live with the banging.
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BTW, the truck looked good. But he may have overdone it.
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The ride quality with 2 turns is the same as stock and raises the front to be within 1" of the rear.[/quote]
MX,
My wheels came in so when I get back to Seattle on Saturday I will have them put on my 35/12.50-18 mud tires. I plan on having them turn the torsion nut 2 times (as you ended up doing). Before I go ahead, however, do you still feel that the ride is the same without any ill effects? Thanks, Kacy
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I was wondering the same thing 
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by evomind:
i want to know why they didnt make it level from the factory?
is there a reason? i cant believe it "just happened" that one side sits 2" lower than the other. (front to back). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The real reason that most trucks sit higher in the rear is so that when you put a load in it, it isn't draggin a$$.
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any updates if it will be safe to lift the front with two turns?? Will the alignment be needed?
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11-20-2005, 01:18 PM
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I turned mine 2 times about 3 months ago. I've gone 6000 miles on and offroad since, and no problems. I didn't realign and the tires look good. I have rotated them though.
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I followed your adjustment method. I have now 13,000 miles and no problems. Just don't go over 2 turns.
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11-20-2005, 10:43 PM
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with 2 turns can you notice the diffrence in hight?
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11-20-2005, 11:15 PM
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I had the shop crank it up 3 turns. I highly recommend not exceeding 2 turns. The ride, even at 3 turns is sufficiently compromised. Give it 2 turns and some miles to settle in. I think you'll like the the balance of ride and looks. Most of all, replace those skinny tires with something meaty!
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THANKS for the info!!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MxHonda:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3Lady:
which way did you turn it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Righty tighty Lefty loosey...counter clockwise to lift, clockwise to lower. 
I will report back tonight on ride quality. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
So which way is it? I've read from other posts that CLOCKWISE raises it.
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CLOCKWISE!
I adjusted mine on Monday(2/6/06) 2.5 turns, looks AWESOME! rides great!
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Easy does it, just a couple of turns is all it needs. Even at two turns the ride quality is suffers (stiff).
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I raised mine two turns this weekend and I looks a lot better. I don't know if it is my imagination or not but as Kacyk said, I believe the ride suffered slightly.
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Adjusted mine about 2 weeks ago, 2.5 turns. Have not noticed any real difference in the ride.
very easy, well worth the effort!
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