Suspension Lift ?s, 37" Tires

I would love to hear from someone who has lifted their H2 in the 3-5" inch category, or has researched it a great deal. I go to Moab a couple of times a year, and although I have the rear air suspension, I need a few more inches to avoid scraping the frame on some of the more extreme trails.

I live in the Denver area, and my research locally leaves no shops that have lifted an H2.

Could someone provide input on:
1. What lift did you use, and what are your experiences
2. Are 37" tires truly a problem without a lift
3. Is the warranty voided by a lift
4. Does your dealership sell the SMA lift? My dealer doesn't "endorse nor sell" SMA's lift, although they happily distribute SMA's catalog with it in there.

I've looked into the Rancho, SMA and Full Throttle lifts. I want minimal lift, so won't consider the Full Throttle.

Thanks!

Hey how are you. I juat wanted to share a few thoughts I have through my own personal experiences ( two past lifted Suburbans and career training and employment at Four Wheel Parts Performance Centers). Rancho does make a lift for the H2 that is will be the best option in terms of durability, performance, and overall strength being that Rancho is the only IFS (independent front suspension) suspension kit that is built with a one piece subframe that is welded one piece making it the strongest in comparison to its competitors. Others are still good but many have many pieces that are bolted together to create a subframe which is not as strong when compared to a one piece welded subframe. Rancho never list kits over 4 inches due to liability and insurance but there kits usually lift around five to six inches depending on how it is set up. You will definately be ok with 37's but 37's without a suspension would not clear under full capable travel. Fabtec also makes a great suspension that they list as a 6 inch. They are a reputable company known to have great products. You make the call but if I were to lift my H2 I would go with the Rancho Kit in all black with they offer. Ten inch wide weld typhoons with new 37 inch Pro Comp X-terrain tires. Sick! That would be the setup without have to change gears, drivelines, and extensive steering components which is necessary when going bigger. Take Care

this is the fabtech

Thanks for the great info. I went to our local 4 wheel parts store and talked to them about the Rancho and the Sky Jacker. They thought I'd get about 3" total out of the Rancho 4.5" lift + 37s, and 4" total out of the Skyjacker 5.5". Sound about right?

Also, in your experience, did the lift change the smooth highway ride? The H2 is so nice at 80 mph on the interstate, and the wife would kill me if I changed that.

Thanks again!

Hi Shelle,

The lift kits should lift at least the amount they say. It does depend though on how it is set up. Because IFS lifts have torsion bars this means that the front height will depend on how much, if at all, the torsion bars are set. The rear is not adjustable. The pweformance that you are talking about at highway speeds is questionable. Understand from the beginning that it most liekly will not be as smooth running as it is stock but depending on how well the tires are balanced along with the alignment...they should be able to keep it running smooth. Lifted trucks and bigger tires always tend to be a little more bumpy and rough riding but thats a sacrifice you may have to make if you like the "ridin high" look and feel. The suspension will most likely handle better because the tires will be wider, bigger, along with a high performance suspensions. Good luck!

how much does the full throttle kit cost, with 44" tires?