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Old 08-28-2013 | 02:18 AM
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Default 2008 Hummer H3 Rough Country Leveling kit help!?

Hey everyone. I could use some help. I paid 70$ for the 3 inch Rough Country leveling lift kit. To pay to have someone else install it is like 150$. I wanna do it myself but don't really know how. I have every tool required and an extra set of hands if needed. How hard is installation of this lift and should I just suck it up and cut my losses and have it done for me? Thanks for the help! Much Love!

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Old 08-28-2013 | 05:38 AM
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Search here. You just need a 27mm socket and adjust the front torsions to 23.5" hub center to fender MAX. Then get an alignment. Add Trail Duty bump stops.

You don't need the kit.
 
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Old 08-28-2013 | 07:00 AM
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Take the kit back and do what Telemike just said. No need for the rough Country lift. Your hummer was built so that you can level it without having to buy anything
 
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Old 08-28-2013 | 07:14 AM
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That the great thing about Torsion Bar suspension... Did the same thing with my '03 Avalanche when I got it, and did the same to my '95 Tahoe... I may have to do this to the wifes H3 too... lol
 
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Old 08-28-2013 | 07:49 AM
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A 1/2" drive breaker bar and 27mm socket is all you need to turn the torsion bar bolts. Measure from center of the axle shaft to the wheel well. Do not exceed 24". 23.50" is max for safe CV shaft and steering angles. Stock should be 22.50". No adjustment to the rear needed. Adjust to desired height, drive around and work the suspension. Re-measure and adjust until it settles where you want it. Then get an alignment.

https://www.trailduty.com/product_in...0ee2f9d53aa9df

Trail Duty Hummer H3 Extended Front Bump Stops
Two Sizes: +1/2" and +1"
If you have leveled the front end of your Hummer H3 by adjusting the torsion bars, you may well notice that you suffer from front end dive when braking and excessive suspension movement.
The Trail Duty Extended Bump Stops will cure this problem. Available in two sizes, +1/2" and +1", these poly bump stops will help prevent nose dive and reduce excessive suspension movement.
Important: The best way to assess which bump stop size is suitable for your vehicle is to measure the distance between the existing bump stop and the lower a-arm, (after adjusting the torsion bars). Ideally you want the new bump stops to have small gap, 1/8" - 1/4". It is important the new bump stops are not resting on the a-arm or supporting the vehicle weight.
The +1/2" bump stops are recommended for most applications. +1" are not recommended for off-road use.
 
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Old 08-28-2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. H3
...I paid 70$ for the 3 inch Rough Country leveling lift kit. You paid $70 too much
I wanna do it myself but don't really know how. How hard is installation of this lift... It's easy to do the torsion bar adjustment. Takes all of about 20 minutes to do.
Read this: https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...ics-how-11428/
 
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Old 08-29-2013 | 04:52 PM
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Done what telemike said on 2 different H3s. The fastest and cheapest way to level your truck, takes 30 seconds with a power tool and someone standing with a measuring tape at the wheel.
 
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Old 08-30-2013 | 12:51 AM
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Don't forget to get an alignment a few days after the leveling or you will chew through your tires!

You may have to level it twice once the first "leveling" settles. Then get the alignment.
 
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