How to Adjust Torsion Bar on Hummer H3 - How to Level Hummer H3 by Lifting Front

Hummer H3 Torsion Bar Adjustment or How to level H3 by Lifting Front
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[@CarlosContreras-up9on]

do you known why after i crank the bars it goes back down after i drive it around? i have the rancho lift kit, in the back in have 27" and i cranked the front to 27" but after driving it i noticed that it went back down. Do you know why this happened?

[@alerumba]

Hi I did the torsion on my new 35 tires and it seems good .. but now when I drive the steering wheel shake.. that mean I need an alignment? Is that normal

[@NewRoad]

It might shake due to several reasons - but for sure it it is good idea to do alignment after you raised it? How much did you raise it?

[@simarbhangusingh2192]

Hi, your video is really helpful and straight. I am thinking of raising my hummer, my question is can you keep same height i.e. from centre of the wheel to lip of fender for all 4 tires or I need to keep front ones little bit lower than the rear ones. Thanks in advance.

[@NewRoad]

Hi, theoretically you can - but I have not tried and would not advise. The highest I would suggest to go is 23.5 inch. In any case, the more you lift the front of your H3 - the more stress you put on CV Half Shaft and other components. In my opinion - it is only good to lift the front for off-roading purpose to even-out ground clearance.

[@mikeflo8903]

Great video! I’m looking to level out the front axle to the same clearance as the rear on my H3T. Have you experienced replacing the front cv shafts sooner than normal due to modified lift?

[@NewRoad]

Theoretically, if you level it - it should wear sooner. From my 9 years of owning the truck experience - I had to replace CV shaft only once due to bad decision in off-roading. If I used my winch instead of having H1 yanking me from deep mud/boulders hole - I would still drive my OEM passenger-side shaft :-). My driver side is still going strong after 9 years (touching the wood). I have leveled my truck about 7 years ago. Keep it under 23.5inch and you'll be fine.

[@liamkneeson8866]

@@NewRoad thanks

[@alerumba]

Hi I put my 35 yesterday and it rub just a little in the fender.. I will try this tomorrow .. in by any chance I don’t like how it feel .. can I reverse ? If so ? What is the standard measure? Thank you!

[@NewRoad]

Yes, you can reverse it. To be honest, I don't remember factory measure. If you remember how many turns you made - you can do the same in reverse. BTW, I found optimum setup to be 23 and quarter, that's what I currently have. I also have a bit of rubbing

[@alerumba]

@@NewRoad Hello, thanks for replied... I lift it to 24 and a half... will i be ok? that size is perfect to avoid any rubbing. I test it and i feel it drive just fine... let me know or should i down to 24

[@NewRoad]

I would not recommend higher than 23.5 - you might have problems with CV shafts. Especially if you run after market CV, they go bad really fast. Try 23.5 and see if you like it. I used to run 23.5 and never had problem - but still didn't like how steering felt, so went a little bet lower to 23.25

[@EDGAR15ish]

Just get a 4 inch lift it will look more insane than messing with the torsion bars

[@alerumba]

@@EDGAR15ish there is not any for the h3 anymore....... just leveling kit and body kit...

[@rudolf88]

Great video. That tires 315/75R16? They were on truck before you level?

[@NewRoad]

Thank you. Yes to both questions

[@black07rr]

Picking up a red 08 h3 tomorrow, this will be the first thing I do👍🏼

[@NewRoad]

Don't go higher than 23.5in. I would suggest to change all fluids as well - since you don't know what previous owner did

[@black07rr]

They just picked up and took it back to dealer this morning, last night it went into reduced power mode and cel came on, but it’s under full warranty up to a complete new motor and drive train

[@lloydharry]

torsion bolt on drivers side aligns both from wheels up/down ?? .. or is there another bolt on opposite side that needs same adjustment ?

[@NewRoad]

There is another bolt on opposite side - you have to do both, and same number of turns

[@lloydharry]

Humman Off-Road thanks

[@randynowak4994]

If I replace the torsion keys, will it still put stress on the other parts of the front end? CV axle etc

[@NewRoad]

Yes, it would - since the CV angle is changing. BTW, you don't need to replace torsion keys - you just crank your existing. My advise is to follow the video and crank it to 23 and quarter. I drive with this heights for 10 years with no issues.

[@brodymiller9015]

Does your hummer still ride well? I heard cranking the torsion bars puts more wear on them and could break them. How are they still holding up?

[@NewRoad]

Runs like new (knocking wood), I keep it at 23 and quarter

[@hotroderic8318]

Do have to turn the bolt clockwise to raise the front or counterclockwise ?? Please advise thanks

[@NewRoad]

To raise you will have to turn clockwise.

[@hotroderic8318]

Thanks a million... your awesome!

[@NewRoad]

@@hotroderic8318 You are welcome and good luck with the project!

[@maykelelmango]

yes how many orchards do I give the nut

[@libralongstroke]

ON MY 06 H3 WHEN I CHANGED MY LOWER CONTROL ARMS I TOTALLY MESSED UP TORSION SETTINGS DO YOU HAVE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS

[@NewRoad]

I would suggest to adjust so you have 23.25 inch between wheel center and bottom of fender - as shown in video

[@libralongstroke]

@@NewRoad THANK$ GREATLY

[@godzcr8tion]

Could this also be done without lifting the truck with a jack? Mine is raised already and yes I have replaced my CV joints twice already and upper controls arms 3 times and there is also popping on my steering wheel when I turn. This didn’t happen right away but over time. My mechanic lifted to high I suppose. I’m going to drop it. I’ve also notice that the front is sitting higher than the back.

[@NewRoad]

I haven't tried it without - so not sure. You problem might be related to too much lifting the front. I don't recommend going higher than 23 and quarter.

[@CortezJacob]

Would doing this require a tire alignment?

[@NewRoad]

Ideally yes, otherwise you wear more on one side

[@Humman135]

You have a lift kit? What is your distance between the striker and the lower lever? I for some reason on the whole car shakes irregularities, torsion bars dropped, but remained shaking, I can not understand what is the reason!

[@NewRoad]

+Humman. I don't have a lift kit. But I did manage to raise it at least 3 inch (7.62 Centimeters ) by putting 35 inch tires, lifting front-end as shown in this video, and installing high clearance leaf spring mounts and extended shackles. Sorry, what do you mean by 'striker and the lower lever'? If you mean fender edge and center of the wheel in front - it is currently at 23.5 inches (59.69 Centimeters)

[@Humman135]

Tell me, are your front shock absorbers elongated or not?

[@NewRoad]

No, I didn't put any special extended shocks. I had my original OEM shocks when I first cranked torsion bar and then put Fox Performance 2.0 - but I don't think those are extended either: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjOlqh4f5ukeZI

[@lloydharry]

brand/website of leaf mount & and shackle you recommend ?

[@NewRoad]

In most cases I recommend to go with OEM parts. Usually I buy my parts from rockauto.com or amazon

[@lloydharry]

NewRoad but you mention you put a shackle and mount on rear to lift... wouldn’t that be aftermarket ??

[@NewRoad]

@@lloydharry My bad... if you want to go with extended shackles (kzbin.info/www/bejne/boSvcn-iqrJoocU) and High Clearance Leaf Spring Bolt Plate (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4m7mK1oj9x0l5o) - you can buy from schwarttzy.com/

[@njmaniaci]

Great video. Thanks. I was told by an auto shop a year ago to pay attention to the lift because it would settle from driving. I lifted it to 23.5 assuming it would do so. 1 day later it appears to have started to drop again. I checked the bolts and they haven't moved and are still lined up from my markings. I can tell ot dropped because I uad a gap heyween the control arms and the bump stops, and there isn't one now. Anyone have any idea?

[@NewRoad]

It does goes down after you drive and hit few bumps... just lift a bit more, but my recommendation is 23 and quarter. I found that it looks good and ride quality is still good, + less stress on CV shaft

[@njmaniaci]

@Newroad thanks, I will shoot for that recommendation. Will have to regularly adjust the bars to oeep the ride height?

[@tmoneybme]

Did raising your hummer by the torso keys ever put any ware on your back end

[@njmaniaci]

@tmoneybme so far no. Pretty much all the research I've seen Indicates that as long as you only go 2-2.5 inches you'll be fine. The only thing I can say, is that like me if you get a used h3 you may have some surprises when it comes to repairing things if the prior owners beat the hell out of the vehicle before selling it or trading it in.

[@sivispacemparabellum7633]

So my driver side was sitting at 22.5 and passenger at 23.5. I did 1 full turn, it brought the driver side at 23. So I did 1 more full turn and it didn't move. Did another full turn and still nothing. Any clue as to what is going on?

[@NewRoad]

After each adjustment you have to lower vehicle and drive around with few abrupt stops and then measure again

[@reneluna249]

I have my h3 a 3 inch lift kit and now the axels boot are ripping. What should I do ?

[@NewRoad]

I guess you will need to replace CV shaft: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Wrf4Jpprudl9U

[@BigMoneyPile]

Where did you get this song from? I heard this once, years ago, and never heard it again until now. Funny how the world works, if I hadn't of randomly bought a Hummer the other day and then searched you tube to try and learn how to level it; I would've never heard this song again.

[@NewRoad]

It was long time ago, don't remember tbh

[@Hitman47451512]

Do you need a wheel alignment afterwards?

[@NewRoad]

Ideally yes, but I never did and no problem with either driving or tires wear

[@CarlosSanchez-rw9vx]

I have 35s on my h3 and rubs on turns will this help to stop rubbing on sides?

[@NewRoad]

Unfortunately it won't

[@DraccoKnightblade]

I'm noticing a really forward slanted stance on my 07 H3, think that the previous owner put the torsion bar down all the way? Would this level it out for me? As it stands, its a pain seeing street lights out the windscreen with the way the truck sits low in the front. Just had the shocks done on it so I know its not them. Would this work/help?

[@NewRoad]

Yes, it is exactly what it is for. To raise the front so the truck is leveled. Do not go above 23.5" to be sage.

[@DraccoKnightblade]

Thanks for the info! I've gotta go get an alternator swapped out tomorrow, I'll ask the mechanic if she thinks its in good enough condition to do so. Thanks for the info, appreciate it!

[@NewRoad]

You are welcome. It is very easy to do and easy to reverse back to original position. All the best.

[@zr2boss996]

Can I also lower it like that because I feel like my back is a lil higher than the front

[@NewRoad]

Yes, you can adjust lower or higher - just don't over do it

[@zr2boss996]

@@NewRoad thanks man what's what's the lowest I can get it cuz I put some off-road tires and rims and it lifted it by 2inc or 3inc so I'm trying to get it back down

[@twistedendurox4928]

You can not lower the back it is not torsion it has leaf springs

[@irvinglazos3855]

i lifted it but it makes a crank noise like when you drive ?

[@NewRoad]

Should not make any noise, you might have CV shaft problem

[@zerotolerance1261]

I’m get 35’s I’m worried about doing this tomorrow I don’t wanna mess it up

[@NewRoad]

Do worry - just make sure you don;t go higher than 23.5 inch. Try 23.25 first and see if you like it and drive for a while. Also, if you are using high-lift like me - use it on the side of the truck... not like in video.

[@121anz]

IS this an OEM feature?

[@NewRoad]

Yes, no additional installation or anything required, but don't lift it higher than mentioned in this video

[@121anz]

Thank you. It seem to say just consult your certified mechanic (hard to find since the car has ben long discontinued). Say I am mounting 34" tires, what should be the max high measured as the video explains? I would want to keep it as OEM as possible with no rubbing. Thx@@NewRoad

[@lvfreeAdventures]

@@121anz sorry for late reply, I don’t remember OEM measurement, but it does not depend what tire size you have - since you measure from center of the wheel

[@dustincary7182]

How long does it take to adjust the torsion bars?

[@NewRoad]

It takes me about 10-15 minutes.

[@devonross5825]

I cranked the left side 5 full turns and measured the driver side and passenger side and they were both at 23 inches without touching the passenger side, is it fine to leave it that way?

[@NewRoad]

Drive around for a bit and bounce front (bumps or brakes) and check again. I found that 25 and quarter is ideal for having truck stance looking good and keeping good ride

[@jessielaw1321]

This happened to me to after doing just one side for some reason the other side also went up to the same height I don't understand it.

[@Goodsxp]

We needed to hear your narration - not that dum friggrn drum mudic. Gezz

[@NWCPcbenchmarks]

26mm was too small

[@NewRoad]

H3?

[@SaltyNJ]

Just bought a 26mm doesn’t fit did a math conversation and 1 1/6” = 26.9875mm 🤷‍♂️

[@chupacabre8834]

i was told not to do this

[@NewRoad]

People do it for 2 reasons: a) a bit more clearance for off-roading, and b) for look If you are not after any of those 2 - don't do it

[@reggiec9102]

Why would you put your vehicle level. So guess what happens if you ever put a heavy load in the rear, or maybe tow a trailer? Think about it. there is a very good reason that the manufacturer puts the front lower than the rear.

[@NewRoad]

Ask any H3 owner who did it and they will come with perfect explanation - IT JUST LOOKS AWESOME!!!

[@CarlosContreras-up9on]

do you known why after i crank the bars it goes back down after i drive it around? i have the rancho lift kit, in the back in have 27" and i cranked the front to 27" but after driving it i noticed that it went back down. Do you know why this happened?

[@NewRoad]

It does settle a bit after - but should not go all the way back.. not sure how lift can impact the whole setup though