Off Roading in your HUMMER - Tech

[Bebe]

So this thread will be the basis for topics to get this section off on the right foot. I will start as many of these topics as I can , and or have the technical ability too, and some of the other owners are welcome to start some too.

H1 stats/technical specs:
H2 stats/technical specs:
H3 stats/technical specs:



First things First, you will need to start with the basics

Rocker Protection

Under Carriage Protection

Trail gear

Take a 4-wheel drive safety course - if one is available in your area.

HUMMER happenings

Join the Blue Ribbon Coalition and Tread Lightly

Watch Pirate 4x4 for upcoming events and trail runs in your area. Get ready to get out there and wheel!!!



Next level modifications …

H3’s and 35” tires, H2’s and 37” tires, H1’s and 40” tires

Torsion Bar lift H2, H3

Extended Shackles H3

Sway bar disconnects – front and rear H2, H3



When you are ready for more…

Heavy Duty Torsion bars H3

Aftermarket shocks H2, H3

How to increase payload H2, H3

Lift kits? Can you wheel with them?

Bolt on upgrades H1, H2, H3

Winch Bumpers

Winches

Brush Guards

Sliders (real ones)

Roof Racks

Roof Ladders

Rear bumpers

Jerry can mounts

Wheels

Tie rods

Front differentials

T-case drop?

Gearing

Off road lighting

GPS/Navigation




The 4 different sports within off roading:

Rock Crawling – big rocks like the Rubicon, Tellico, and Moab

Desert Racing – Leisure Town/Parker/Terrible Town/ Baja

Trail riding – Fire roads, dispersed camping, hunting, fishing

Expeditions – rolling out from one end of the continent to the other



Please pick one of these subjects up as an ice breaker….go ahead don’t be a wuss

We will not be discussing any type of bling here

[LRDisco]

Originally Posted by Bebe

When you are ready for more…

Tie rods

I'm glad I spotted this thread because I had a question about H3 tie rods:

Can you upgrade them with H2 stuff? Actualy, is there anything mechanical on the H3 that can be interchanged with H2 stuff? (beefier CV joints, etc.)

And if this is too low tech, just point me towards the right forums/sites and I'll do my own reading.

Originally Posted by LRDisco

I'm glad I spotted this thread because I had a question about H3 tie rods:
Can you upgrade them with H2 stuff? Actualy, is there anything mechanical on the H3 that can be interchanged with H2 stuff? (beefier CV joints, etc.)

Next to nothing can be swapped easily between H2s and H3s, they are on completely different platforms.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by Alec W

Next to nothing can be swapped easily between H2s and H3s, they are on completely different platforms.

doesant your short side wiperblade fit on our long side
???????

[92lilredyj]

With the Torsion Bar level lift on a H3 do you need new shocks? I see some kits come with shock extenders and some don't.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by 92lilredyj

With the Torsion Bar level lift on a H3 do you need new shocks? I see some kits come with shock extenders and some don't.

You can get by without them, but you'll likely end up topping out the shocks. Cognito makes a modified Bilstein shock for the H3's with a t-bar lift. I've got them and they improve the ride significantly.

[Timgco]

I think the older H3's and non-Alpha 08's need a new an improved front diff.

H3: Hunner's skids are a good add on also. Those lower rear shock mounts tend to get pounded...at least mine did until I put those on.

H2: Fabtech Tie rods, Idler/pitman support. Superchips or Hypertech Programmer (this is good for trouble shooting and clearing DTC's while on the trail if needed).

H1: not sure...didn;t have it long enough. I have seen a couple H1's with some pretty bent up UCP protection and bashed factory rocker panel guards though. ...that may be a good starting point.

[Bebe]

Welcome Timmay

[DarrenBoddy]

I'm looking to purchase rock sliders for a H1 and can't find any "real ones" out there but have seen a bunch on used vehicles...any ideas?

[Bebe]

I know of a couple of guys you can try - send me your e-mail address via PM and I'll get you the info.