H3 Most common and reliable lift kit

[sonicstage]

What does everyone have? I’m going to be installing a 3-4 inch lift shocks, etc on a 2006 H3 and I’m not sure what’s best, so I’m turning to my community to actually talk to the people who have lifts.

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[amrg]

There is no true lift kit in the market for the H3 anymore. Rancho and tuff country suspended theirs long time ago.
Those lift shocks/torsion keys etc are nothing buy a waste of money. Shocks dont lift a truck and stock torsion keys allow the H3 to be levelled so no need for after market ones

Lift shackles will work on the rear for the H3 lifting it up to 1.5". The front can be raised up to 1.5" using the stock keys (aftermarket ones wont raise it further either) so you could couple that with rear shackles. But if you want nore either buy a used rancho kit off of someone or go SAS

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[cgalpha08]

What amrg said your options are basically this

1.) Torsion level, with some extended shackles in the rear
2. Find a used rancho kit online, craigslist, ebay, here.
3.) SAS
4.) Custom IFS = $$$$$

 

[Kick'n Dust]

As a guy that cranked his torsion keys and added longer shackles I am running 315/75-16's with only a slight rub at full steering lock on the sway bar. I am planning for 1” spacers for just the front wheels to correct the rub and return the track width back to normal after the torsion crank. I believe a 1" body lift can still be found also

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[Bowser-II]

Daystar still has their body lift at around $220 last I looked.


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[sonicstage]

Daystar still has their body lift at around $220 last I looked.


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I d never heard of Day star I will do my due diligence it’s very discouraging to know I am limited on my choices SAS is on the expensive side as well


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[amrg]

The daystar body lift is a great investment if you want to lift the truck without affecting handling

1. 1" higher allows bigger tires (37s on stock wheels)

2. 1" clearance between sliders and rocker panels, allows you to relocate rear bumper up 1" if you want for better departure angle

3. Looks better

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[sonicstage]

The daystar body lift is a great investment if you want to lift the truck without affecting handling

1. 1" higher allows bigger tires (37s on stock wheels)

2. 1" clearance between sliders and rocker panels, allows you to relocate rear bumper up 1" if you want for better departure angle

3. Looks better

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So a body lift v. A suspension lift I’ve always heard to do a suspension lift instead of the body lift is there a PC way to do this without ruining the integrity of the truck?


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[amrg]

PC way?

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[Enter Hummer]

The reason they say suspension as opposed to body lift is because there usually IS a suspension lift available (which leaves us out) and if you go too high with a body lift (3” plus), the body has enough leverage to fall off from the frame. A 1” body lift is perfectly fine and a lot of people have ‘em, but anything over 2” is kinda gambling depending on your driving.

 

[KaChowSRT8]

As a guy that cranked his torsion keys and added longer shackles I am running 315/75-16's with only a slight rub at full steering lock on the sway bar. I am planning for 1” spacers for just the front wheels to correct the rub and return the track width back to normal after the torsion crank. I believe a 1" body lift can still be found also
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Can you only use the spacers in the front?

 

[Kick'n Dust]

Can you only use the spacers in the front?

No I just don't want my tires hanging too far out the fenders. Also local laws limit that. I'm doing fronts only because when you change the control arm angle by doing the torsion crank you also reduce the track width noticably by about an inch. I have only measured with my eye, but I feel like it will look nicer adding the one inch back. With taller tires and 1" wheel spacers the instant center of the steering inclination should not cause too much bump or torque steer and continue to drive normal. On the rear this would not matter.

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[sonicstage]

No I just don't want my tires hanging too far out the fenders. Also local laws limit that. I'm doing fronts only because when you change the control arm angle by doing the torsion crank you also reduce the track width noticably by about an inch. I have only measured with my eye, but I feel like it will look nicer adding the one inch back. With taller tires and 1" wheel spacers the instant center of the steering inclination should not cause too much bump or torque steer and continue to drive normal. On the rear this would not matter.

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Bilstein B6 4600 Kit 4 Shocks For 06-'10 Hummer H3

Anyone you know or does anyone on here ride with these shocks? And also obviously it sucks that I can’t do a suspension lift and instead a body lift I could use these shock if I decide to get a 1-2 inch body lift? Just want to make sure I don’t end up buying shocks and then having to buy shocks again

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[amrg]

A body lift doesnt affect your suspension so it wont matter what shocks you get. The suspension is tied to the frame, while the body sits on the frame (which is raised in a body lift).


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[sonicstage]

A body lift doesnt affect your suspension so it wont matter what shocks you get. The suspension is tied to the frame, while the body sits on the frame (which is raised in a body lift).


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What shocks would be best for off roading purposes?


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[amrg]

I ran 5100s. On another truck I have 5160s (those are really good but costly)
Some run fox and really like them.


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[Kick'n Dust]

The only body lift kit I know of is only 1”, by Daystar I believe. This is also on my wish list, and at less than $250 why not? I'm running 315/75-16 mud terrain tires and did catch my left front inner fender a few times while playing on the trail. A body lift would probably help with this.

After doing the torsions cranked to an additional 2.5" of lift and 3" longer leaf spring shackles (1.5" of rear lift) the only place I rub 99% of the time is the front sway bar at very full lock. This is where 1" wheel spacers will be helpful.

I run the 2" extended length RS5000 Rancho shocks on the front and the standard length RS5000 on the rear. I've had them on the truck for four years now without a problem. Mine are the non-adjustable ones and they perform great off road at any speed the H3 should be put through. For on road I wonder if the adjustable RS9000 Rancho shocks could tighten things up bit and improve the H3's street manners. The Rancho shocks have a lifetime warranty btw.

For those serious about lifting your H3 I would suggest keeping the rear a 1/2" to 1" higher if you plan to carry any weight in the back or tow a trailer. Otherwise the soft flexible rear springs (great for off road) will have you riding low on the rear.

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[sonicstage]

The only body lift kit I know of is only 1”, by Daystar I believe. This is also on my wish list, and at less than $250 why not? I'm running 315/75-16 mud terrain tires and did catch my left front inner fender a few times while playing on the trail. A body lift would probably help with this.

After doing the torsions cranked to an additional 2.5" of lift and 3" longer leaf spring shackles (1.5" of rear lift) the only place I rub 99% of the time is the front sway bar at very full lock. This is where 1" wheel spacers will be helpful.

I run the 2" extended length RS5000 Rancho shocks on the front and the standard length RS5000 on the rear. I've had them on the truck for four years now without a problem. Mine are the non-adjustable ones and they perform great off road at any speed the H3 should be put through. For on road I wonder if the adjustable RS9000 Rancho shocks could tighten things up bit and improve the H3's street manners. The Rancho shocks have a lifetime warranty btw.

For those serious about lifting your H3 I would suggest keeping the rear a 1/2" to 1" higher if you plan to carry any weight in the back or tow a trailer. Otherwise the soft flexible rear springs (great for off road) will have you riding low on the rear.

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I just purchased the Day star 1 inch lift for the h3 I will post pics of before and after once it’s complete thank you to everyone who responded to my post

Always appreciate it


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