So I just installed a Ready Lift leveling kit onto my H3, and I'm wondering why I even bought the kit.

We all know you can simply level the truck by tightening the bolt through the stock torsion key.

All this does is pull the torsion key down, rotate the torsion bar, and ultimately lift the front end.

Now, all the Ready Lift kit (or any kit I would assume) does is rotate the torsion bar by indexing the set of teeth that grab the torsion bar; which is absolutely no different than simply rotating the bar by tightening the bolt on the stock torsion keys.

Maybe I'm missing something here, but it seems like I've been screwed.

 

sorry to have offered my opinion. it may not be politically correct . . . . . . therefore it's been deleted

 

When I had my keys turned up for free at the Hummer dealer, they turned the keys as far as they would go and my truck was still not level.

The TruXXX kit keys is turned a bit on the inside to turn the torsion bars further to acheive a level stance. The difference was about an inch and a half more.

 

It was my understanding that the truck could be completely leveled with the stock keys.

If this is not the case, then I understand the point of buying a kit, otherwise, I'm still confused.

Shortbus, you aren't going to offend me, so shoot me a PM if you have some input.

 

I initially had my t-bars cranked to level the truck off, and also to accommodate the 35's I threw on. Appearance-wise the H3 looked awesome, Ride-wise I was bouncing all over the road, got kind of dangerous at higher speeds. So I picked up the Truxxx leveling kit and it level off the H3 but retained the stock ride. Overall, I'm very pleased with the kit. The only bummer about the whole experience is that I paid twice to have the truck aligned=( once after cranking the t-bars, and a 2nd time after the kit was installed...

 

I also have the Readylift kit. Did you use the shock extensions it came with?? If so how is the ride?

Did any of you truxx kit guys use the shock extensions?

I opted to get new shocks that would fit without having to use the extensions, the shocks I got are a little on the soft side, their a nice ride on the road but I get a little front end dip when I brake and for off roading they are a little soft. I am about to replace them but I am scared that the next step up in stiffness may be to stiff....wondering if I should of just used the extensions.

I have been looking everywhere for adjustable shocks but nobody makes them for a leveled H3[:@].

 

I am about to get the Truxx kit. I am glad to hear you liked it.

 

I had the Truxxx keys taken off and put on the ReadyLift keys because the Truxxx keys had welds that were cutting into the nut and causing lots of noise when driving. I like the idea ofthe ReadyLiftone piece key like the factory keysinstead ofthe Truxxxwelded keys.
Besides $230 is a better price than $400.

It was an expensive lesson having to have two alignments, but I am happy that I changed the kit. I used the extensions that came with the kit and the ride is just as smooth as it was before I had the truck leveled.

 

I didnt know the truxx were welded....and more expensive..that makes a whole lot of sense.

I'm glad I went for the Readylift kit.

I am tempted to put the stock shocks back on with the extensions. Thanks for the info!

 

I noticed in your photos you had stock rims. Are those 35's on stock rims? If so did you need a spacer to keep them from rubbing when offroading?