PROBLEM WITH COGNITO PITMAN/IDLER KIT

[Rhyno]

I have the same problem as SummitUp. Thanks for the post by the way!! I wouldn't have known there was a problem without it. I do not have the Cognito UCA's on my truck. The shop that installed my stuff is going to call Cognito and see what they say which will probably be the same as what they said to SummitUp. My shop will be looking into different options to fix this problem!!

[TXSUT]

Sincerest thanks for the warning and thorough explanation, SummitUp. I just recently had the Cognito kit installed, so now I have some checking to do this weekend. And Rhyno, thanks for adding in your knowledge as well...a second case of the same thing let's me know that I need to take this seriously.

It's funny, a person like me comes to this site thinking it's a safe bet to go with what's recommended, assuming most members here have expertise in all things Hummer. This kit sure came across as the next best thing since sliced bread, and I feel stupid for blindly running with the crowd.

[CONRAD II]

Originally Posted by TXSUT

It's funny, a person like me comes to this site thinking it's a safe bet to go with what's recommended, assuming most members here have expertise in all things Hummer. This kit sure came across as the next best thing since sliced bread, and I feel stupid for blindly running with the crowd.

Reflections of HUMMER life by TXSUT

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by CONRAD II

Reflections of HUMMER life by TXSUT

[SummitUp]

Update:

It appears that the probable reason for this problem is that there were variations in the castings of the the spindle/steering knuckles and or LCA's in certain production runs on the GM assembly line, resulting in the turn limit stops engaging in different relative positions on some H2's. This would also explain why some H2 owners experience significant tire rubbing on the stabilizer bar with stock tires at full left or right steering lock, while some owners don't experience tire rubbing even with 37" tires!

The stock tires on my H2 always rubbed at full lock, go figure...

[Metallic Red]

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP, I will keep this in mind for future install.

[JPrusinowski]

Thanks for the great info guys! This is unbelievable to me. Any word back from Cognito? I just purchased the Moog stuff and the Support kit (Cognito) to be installed shortly. Now I am concerned to say the least! I bought the support Kit from Norcal, I wonder if they are aware. I hope I can return if it does indeed turn out to be an issue. Glad know one got hurt as this is potentially very serious.

Thanks again, please keep us posted on your progress.

Jeff