Picking up a nice used H1 2001 36,000

[pdxhummerguy]

If you are interested check out my 02 I am looking to sell on the post 2002 thinking of selling.

Bryan

[JustinOK]

Just because you have a "Z" engine, it doesn't mean it wasn't replaced. Call Lynch HUMMER. They can tell you if the engine was possibly replaced.

[Alan06SUT]

Don't get afraid of a 2001 model year, most all of the issues were worked out in the mid 90's. A 2001 is nearly identical to a 2003 for a good bit less $$$. Lockers cost $1500 installed each ( if you really want them). Many say the best year for offroading is the 1997.5 it has no TT4, 6.5TD, updated air, Torsen I diffs that are easier to BTM than the Torsen II that came with the TT4 trucks. But, after wheeling with all years, they all are simply amazing and very similar in capability regardless of if it came with lockers, torsen II, etc. I like the 99-01 years right now because you can find one for a steal and I bet they have hit bottom as far as depreciation.

[NoMoGMPG]

Hmm, I have 100k with the "Z" VIN code. No issues.

I would not tow with the H1 unless it was flat, since its GVW is 10,300 and my wagon is a tick under 8k already. The brakes are not really meant for stopping more than that. You can do it, but there are better options.

TT4/ABS, when operating properly, is good for about 95% of offroading, and great for on highway. Anything over a 4+ trail, lockers are the ticket. I've been on nearly every trail in Moab, save Pritchet Canyon, using just TT4, and it can be done just very difficult. Lockers made them easy.

Geared hubs seals need replacing at 20k intervals? Huh?

Brakes expensive? Huh?

Power steering box clamp? leaks? Huh?

Steering components, definately! Idler, pitman, even ball joints.

[BigKofJustice]

Originally Posted by NoMoGMPG

Lockers made them easy.

Geared hubs seals need replacing at 20k intervals? Huh?

Brakes expensive? Huh?

Power steering box clamp? leaks? Huh?

Steering components, definately! Idler, pitman, even ball joints.

If I had a TT4 truck the very first thing I'd buy for it is lockers, I just don't like trusting the computer tto decide when it should activate or not. I've seen TT4 trucks get damaged more because you had to goose the gas more often when you are on tough rocks or in tight spaces before the TT4 decides to engage. BTM isn't as good as an option as it is on the 92-98 trucks because they changed the bias ratio on the diffs on the TT4 trucks [although the ones with the Eatons are different I believe].

Yeah but with the rest I agree, not expensive. My Geared hub seals were fine at 80,000 miles, it's about 40$ in seals and about 2 hours of work to replace my seals on a hub, less then that if its just a spindle seal.

Brakes are super cheap, only thing thats the pain is the rear calipers, the newer trucks from AM General [HMMWV] have a new Caliper design with quick release tabs for the pads, you can do a brake job in the field in 10 minutes according to AMG.

Leaks are cheap to fix, just carry silicon tape and a bunch of hose clamps.

Steering parts you can get in a kit for a few hundred .

If you use it as its meant to be used, then you'll have to replace parts, thats normal wear and tear. If you just want to street queen an H1 most of the components will last a long time with proper maintenance.

Unfortunately many trucks aren't properly maintained. I brought my truck from a guy who had a few, and knew them well so I know my truck was properly maintained for years.

[Little General]

Bought my H1 from an auto dealer that got it from Fla. Car Fax showed it had been to Dew Hummer every 3000 miles. It had 46,000 miles and yes it had an oil change every 3000 miles but never any other fluids were ever changed. It did have new brakes and new GSA tires ( wth run flats ) but still needed some work. Bought all syn oil and did all fluids on a Saturday Morn by myself learning as I went. I spent probably $700 to fix everything and have enjoyed a year of no problems. I love my 2001. The first thing I would do is gut the cat and put on an exhaust with no muffler. Sounds great with the turbo whistle and seems to get up and go better. With the economy the way it is there should be some killer deals on very good H1 s . If I were buying , I would buhy from a Hummer Club member or one of the guys off this or Hummer network site. We keep our trucks in good cond and if we sell, we want them in good homes.