Soft Top Question...

[Agriv8r]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

I could take my trucks top off in less then 5 minutes and have it back on in ten or so, by myself. Other people report that it takes a half hour, guess it depends on the person.

these are good times (5off 10 on) once you get used to it....

[usetosellhummer]

I never did it in under 15 min. and worked up a big sweat doing it. You will die in the summer with a open top in Vegas. In winter you can leave it off out there. FYI no security and it is very exspensive to replace so be prepared to patch. I personally loved the Open I drived as a demo, my wife did not like it.

[hummerfreak]

usetosellhummer:

Very good points. Its taken years to convince my wife to let me buy one, the last thing I need is for the rig to get vandalized, or worse, stolen.

[usetosellhummer]

If and when I get a used H1 (green light given by wife but no cash now)
I will get a wagon or older cab with small bed. try to get the later model years that provide tt4, improved ac, and turbo.

[ssgharkness020147]

Maybe its just the diehard H1 owner in me, but I have to disagree with you on the TT4. Its just another thing to break, albeit on slick roads it would be nice, but my affection for TT4 ends there. The sensors can get gummed up (with relative ease) causing warning lights. Additionally ABS off road can be an enormous liability, you will find that most hardcore off road H1 owners with TT4 have disabled the ABS or installed a switch to do so. If you get a TT4 truck and wheel it I would really suggest being able to turn your ABS off when off road.

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

If and when I get a used H1 (green light given by wife but no cash now)
I will get a wagon or older cab with small bed. try to get the later model years that provide tt4, improved ac, and turbo.

[hummerfreak]

So ssgharkness020147-

I assume you prefer the BTM method? Whats the difference between the two in an offroad senerio? My purchase of an H1 will be offroading, so I really would want whats best for that. and how easy is it to install that switch you mentioned?

[usetosellhummer]

True, TT4 can be a bitch and the sensors are up for a good clog or crack. I enjoy both. if you go older think of a a rear air locker? I had a 98 with air lockers that was a real bad a$$. BTM is a mind fu*k sometimes but works just fine. My little 3 with the locker hangs well with big boys