Rancho shocks
- Waldo
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Re: Rancho shocks
You really don't need to buy a leveling kit at all, cranking of the o.e.m torsion bars 2-3 ties can get you to 24" axle nut to bottom of fender to clear 35"s with ease, just need longer shocks.
- Sugarphreak
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Re: Rancho shocks
My Rancho lift came with bump stop extensions... I don't get any nose diving at all. You can also set up the adjustable damping up to around 7 or 8 so even at high speed it will be solid when you brake, then soften it for off-road later.
It should be noted that in the H3, the A-arm actually is in contact wtih the bump stop in stock format when it is just sitting. There shouldn't be a huge gap between it and the bump stop.
It should be noted that in the H3, the A-arm actually is in contact wtih the bump stop in stock format when it is just sitting. There shouldn't be a huge gap between it and the bump stop.
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Re: Rancho shocks
Rhino has sat on his bump stops on the front while pulling Tanky an H2 out of a snow field with a 45 deg offset. Rhino was anchored by another H2 and an H1. winch is a 10.500lb unit.
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- AllenAventador
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Re: Rancho shocks
well i m reading what truxxada sent me and it says using stock shocks is fine. should i trust it or no? i already ordered the shocks, so should i just go ahead and instal them before i get the shocks?<a href="http://www.gstyle4u.com/.sc/ms/dd/H3%20 ... 6%20H3T</a> thats them also bought them from there.
- Archngel
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Re: Rancho shocks
I guess they can be trusted, I have a H3 Alpha 2010 running 315-75/16 and all i did was crank the torsion bar to level it.
I still have the OEM bump and they are about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch from the A-arm.
Never had any problem with them and i still have the OEM shock on all 4 corner.
In emergency breaking the nose dive is very minimal.
So depending of your use, +++ off roading or +++ highway or street use, your shock can do the job,
if you plan to use your H in more extreme condition, it could benefit the newer, longer shocks.
I spend most of my time on highway so the OEM worked fo rme, and they did pretty good off road as many here can testify as i've been to places where the biggest and baddest have been.
I still have the OEM bump and they are about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch from the A-arm.
Never had any problem with them and i still have the OEM shock on all 4 corner.
In emergency breaking the nose dive is very minimal.
So depending of your use, +++ off roading or +++ highway or street use, your shock can do the job,
if you plan to use your H in more extreme condition, it could benefit the newer, longer shocks.
I spend most of my time on highway so the OEM worked fo rme, and they did pretty good off road as many here can testify as i've been to places where the biggest and baddest have been.
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White 10 H3 Alpha, Black on White, Adventure, Toyo Open Country MT 315/75-16,
Front and Rear lockers, Under Body Armor, Rocker Protector, T-Max12000, Gobi Stealth Rack
<p class="bbc_center">White 08 H2 SUT Luxury on BF K02 AT 37x12.50R17 with Rancho 9000 serie
<p class="bbc_center">the rest is on the works
White 10 H3 Alpha, Black on White, Adventure, Toyo Open Country MT 315/75-16,
Front and Rear lockers, Under Body Armor, Rocker Protector, T-Max12000, Gobi Stealth Rack
<p class="bbc_center">White 08 H2 SUT Luxury on BF K02 AT 37x12.50R17 with Rancho 9000 serie
<p class="bbc_center">the rest is on the works
- AllenAventador
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Re: Rancho shocks
That's awesome arch!! Thank you! Will have them installed tomorrow
I will be in the new Gm dealer on sources (formerly plaza hummer, they moved there) hope to run into you guys there.
PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.

PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.
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Re: Rancho shocks
[quote="AllenAventador"]
That's awesome arch!! Thank you! Will have them installed tomorrow
I will be in the new Gm dealer on sources (formerly plaza hummer, they moved there) hope to run into you guys there.
PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.
[/quote]
Did someone fail to noitce the Biggest Hummer Club Event of the Year is taking place Here in Quebec Next Week???
Check it out in the Events Section! And Sign up Quick!!!
That's awesome arch!! Thank you! Will have them installed tomorrow

PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.
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Did someone fail to noitce the Biggest Hummer Club Event of the Year is taking place Here in Quebec Next Week???
Check it out in the Events Section! And Sign up Quick!!!
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and a season for every activity under the heavens:
3b - a time to tear down and a time to build,
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Re: Rancho shocks
[quote="AllenAventador"]
That's awesome arch!! Thank you! Will have them installed tomorrow
I will be in the new Gm dealer on sources (formerly plaza hummer, they moved there) hope to run into you guys there.
PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.
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suppose to go there on the 15th 0700,
That's awesome arch!! Thank you! Will have them installed tomorrow

PS it would be great if we can have a hummer gathering in montreal. All the others were either in ontario or in the US.
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suppose to go there on the 15th 0700,
<p class="bbc_center">Wake up , it's off road time.
White 10 H3 Alpha, Black on White, Adventure, Toyo Open Country MT 315/75-16,
Front and Rear lockers, Under Body Armor, Rocker Protector, T-Max12000, Gobi Stealth Rack
<p class="bbc_center">White 08 H2 SUT Luxury on BF K02 AT 37x12.50R17 with Rancho 9000 serie
<p class="bbc_center">the rest is on the works
White 10 H3 Alpha, Black on White, Adventure, Toyo Open Country MT 315/75-16,
Front and Rear lockers, Under Body Armor, Rocker Protector, T-Max12000, Gobi Stealth Rack
<p class="bbc_center">White 08 H2 SUT Luxury on BF K02 AT 37x12.50R17 with Rancho 9000 serie
<p class="bbc_center">the rest is on the works
- AllenAventador
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Re: Rancho shocks
I shall check it out, thanks polar 

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Re: Rancho shocks
I just saw the event and it's kind of far for me, kind of hoping it was an evening thing
my alpha isn't even armed with rock sliders or arb front bumper ( they tried to over charge me for them here at federal mufflers 1500$+ not including fog light indicators kit or winch) so I just said no.

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