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03-11-2006, 02:21 AM
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I am approaching two years with my truck and thought it was time for a change. I looked and looked and other then anouther H2 nothing seemed close. So it got me to thinking if I wanted anouther. There are no real changes since I bought mine and the 400 HP will not be out until 2007. So much like my Jeeps I am going to buy toys for mine. I always wanted to lift it so I ordered and priced my lift project. I know this gets discussed all the time but I was hoping you guys might review my plan and advise if I am getting screwed.
Fabtech 6 inch lift $2195 Traiduty Just bought it so be gentle if I overpaid
Fabteck Tie Rods $200 and somthin Also already bought
Install $750 mechanic who has done my other lifts
4:88 gears $1000 dollars installed by Broward Powertrain
Toyo MT 38-15.50-20 475 each installed 4 week wait with 100 dollar deposit
Your comments are appreciated.
Al
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03-11-2006, 10:46 PM
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Yeah that looks like mine. My H2 was actually a late 04. Thanks for all your help. Just got the email saying my kit will go out shortly and be here in a couple of days. Its the tires that are going to hold me up now.
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03-13-2006, 12:22 AM
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Rancho makes a 4 inch lift if 6 is too much for your likes.
http://www.trailduty.com/products/rancho/lift.html
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03-11-2006, 02:45 AM
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Thanks Co Pilot I actually followed your install and knew you did not like the full steering replacement I.E. Pitman arm at first. Thats why I am going to stick with just the tie rods for now. I am so excited to get this done, and the only thing holding me back will the four weeks on the tires. They look to sweet to pass on though.
Al
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03-11-2006, 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the input. The tires did seem high. That was mounted and balanced. He also offered to trade in my current open country toyos. I have no storage and everytime I have kept tires they eventually became a workbench or dryrotted out. I will try to find a better deal though. I already have the hypertech programmer and have used it for the past year and a half. Its a good unit and like you said I will need it for gears tires etc. Down here in Florida breakage is not as bad as else where as it is almost all sand and mud. Someday I want to go out to Moab though. I have always had a light foot off road anyway. Comes from driving a Lifted Jeeps for many years. To much gas and you either roll or break the front Dana 35 U Joints. Thanks again for the feed back and Phil I love you competitive prices. Thanks
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03-12-2006, 01:10 PM
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That truck looks perfect. Thanks to all for the really helpful info. As far as 2" versus 6" I will refer to the immortal Dice Clay who said you either suck it or you dont suck it.... There is no in between. Go big!! 
Thanks
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03-12-2006, 02:49 PM
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PhilD,
You should know me better than that by now...gonna pick up an extra set of rims as well. Then it's just "hey, guys...gonna wheel this weekend. Please swap my tires out!!!"  LC |
03-11-2006, 02:33 AM
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That looks pretty good! I've been thinking about doing almost the exact same thing. The cost looks pretty reasonable.
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03-22-2006, 12:19 AM
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03-12-2006, 10:21 PM
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I installed the Warn winch a few weeks ago. Though I haven't had a chance to use it, it works great and looks fantastic.
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03-22-2006, 01:12 AM
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Your skid plate is isn't straight and the DRTY bumper kicks arse.
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It is now... 
And yes, no doubt that DRTY's bumper is better. It looks solid as hell and I know it comes with a bigger winch. The problem is I was trying to make it to Tellico (even though I didn't make it) and DRTY wasn't going to be selling any till later... (I'm too impatient)
... and for as much as I'll use the winch, it's not worth it to me to spend 2-3 times the amount I paid for Warn's bumper winch.
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03-21-2006, 09:54 PM
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KenP;
What about all of those left over gears though   is there a DRTY storage compartment for those
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03-12-2006, 12:08 PM
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Crush Regretfully I have 20 inch DK5 rims.When I first bought the Hummer I fought my offroad roots and thought I would build a street truck with off road capabilty. Now I need to be true to what I love and reverse that thinking. Unless your into stereos and small screens, street trucks get pretty boring quickly. Here are the wheels.
http://www.dkwheels.com/styles/detai...tyle=DK5&desc=
They have an industrial look which I prefered to the bling. Also do you think the 488 are too much. In hind sight would you have gone with them instead of the 456? Thanks 
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03-12-2006, 12:50 PM
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Crush Regretfully I have 20 inch DK5 rims.When I first bought the Hummer I fought my off road roots and thought I would build a street truck with off road capabilty. Now I need to be true to what I love and reverse that thinking. Unless your into stereos and small screens, street trucks get pretty boring quickly. Here are the wheels.
http://www.dkwheels.com/styles/detai...tyle=DK5&desc=
They have an industrial look which I prefered to the bling. Also do you think the 488 are too much. In hind sight would you have gone with them insteed of the 456? Thanks
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Wow, did you pick that word correctly... INDUSTRIAL... they have a very industrial, machine, heavy duty look to them... I think they'll look very cool on the truck.
I understand about the wheels. I've got through 3 sets before I finally ended up with these.
As far as the gears, if I were to do it again, I'd would have gone with 4.88's. I can't tell you it will work better but at least the rpm's would be a little higher at any specified speed and therefore allow you to speed up with mashing the shiet out of the gas.
Perhaps it's me. I sold my supercharged vette when I quit driving it cause I loved the H2 so much. Maybe that's why the H2 seems so sluggish, I was just used to it.
I just know that it's hard to maintain 75-80mph on the highway should you come upon any kind of hill. Like I said, perhaps the 4.88's would help.
HTH's,
Mark
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03-11-2006, 04:22 PM
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Oppps I meant Dana 30. Although I did end up bending a Dana 35 in rear propting the replacement of the whole axle with a Moser unit
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03-11-2006, 02:36 AM
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Al, we had the 6" fabtech done not too long ago. Same tires. I wheeled it for the first time today. It really makes a difference and it was a lot of fun.
After your install, it may be tight and awkward feeling- but it will work itself out and you will get used to it.
Fun fun!!! On the street, on the trail, it is like a toy. You will love it- congratulations.
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03-12-2006, 11:43 AM
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03-21-2006, 09:25 PM
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I installed the Warn winch a few weeks ago. Though I haven't had a chance to use it, it works great and looks fantastic.
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Your skid plate is isn't straight and the DRTY bumper kicks arse.
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03-22-2006, 04:54 AM
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And yes, no doubt that DRTY's bumper is better. It looks solid as hell and I know it comes with a bigger winch. <span class="ev_code_RED">It's solid and strong as can be.</span> The problem is I was trying to make it to Tellico (even though I didn't make it) <span class="ev_code_RED">Loser. You missed out.</span> and DRTY wasn't going to be selling any till later... (I'm too impatient) <span class="ev_code_RED">he's very particular about the sales</span>
... and for as much as I'll use the winch, it's not worth it to me to spend 2-3 times the amount I paid for Warn's bumper winch. <span class="ev_code_RED">Holy crap. The DRTY bumper is on par with the warn.</span>
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DRTY bumper rocks! If you can't get one, then go with the Warn. It's a good product.
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03-12-2006, 11:17 PM
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OC,
I'll be in your neck of the woods this week & the following one...Rock Hill that is. LC
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