Buying an 03 h2....Need help with the 4x4.

[HumminNBoatin']

Keep looking man you will find one. Just a couple of tips on the h2. especially since you are looking at higher mileage older units. Some of these tips could help you negotiate better.

1. Check out all the front end linkage. Odds are its all shot unless it has been recently replaced. So Pitman Arm, Idler Arm and tie rods. Also ball joints.

2. H2's are know to eat hubs as well. Hubs are easy to replace but expensive. so check them.

3. If you hear weird groans or rattles get under the truck odds are the skid plates are bent up from offroad use. The ladder style one will press up against the exhaust ( usually making groans and squeeks) and the small one under the trasfer case will bend and touch it causing rattling sounds.

4. Check the air springs in the rear for cracking. They dry rot if you see cracks they are leaking or close to leaking. They run about $150 each.

5. Go through all the gear selections and make sure they work. Also check the rear locker and make sure it works. Just come to a complete stop and make sure the truck is in 4lo lock before trying to engage it. Odds are the locker should be fine unless it was badly abused. However most of the rear lockers on H2's never even get used.

I hope this helps man.

[HummerJim]

Great tips! I'd ad one more on higher mileage H2s: pull the dipstick on the automatic transmission and smell the fluid and look at the color. If it smells burnt or is grey or black, they've probably never changed the automatic transmission fluid, which also means they've probably never changed the transfer case or diff fluids. Ask for some documentation on the fluid changes.
As for the antifreeze, I've known H2s to go 6 years with the same antifreeze and no water pump or radiator problems, but I wouldn't recommend it. If the color is green or yellow gold on the antifreeze, they've changed it. Reddish or orange???

[love dodge]

Something is goign on with the h2's man..I just found another one..It's an 03 with the options that i want and the guy just broke the t-case of it...Weird i know...He says thats no power going to the front wheels,and the truck now is a 2wd so i guess t-case..
Is it expensive to have it rebuild?

[HummerMann]

YES!

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Gang really good tips. It is great to see you young whipper snappers taking the time to learn this stuff. ;o) I'm just a real young 53 except where my health is concerned. Been 1 full decade battling health and no insurance has kept me depleted of funds or I would own 1 of each style Hummer from H1 to the newest HX/H4. But very proud of the H2 rig I have and hope never, God willing, to let go of it.

I would add one more tip and it is rare but, the electricty may not be getting to switch so you can change range. I would pull fuse cover and check then take center dash off with simple test light to figure it out if owner would allow or just take it to a dealer or Chevy dealer. By now Chevy should be up on most things Hummer. My Hummer dealer and Chevy have been on same lot just on each end of property. I think now the Hummer Dealer is just sales if that anymore. All service is done at Chevy with the guys who dealer has sent to certified training. Hopefully they are not just fake's. He He He

TAZ

[love dodge]

Originally Posted by HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

Gang really good tips. It is great to see you young whipper snappers taking the time to learn this stuff. ;o) I'm just a real young 53 except where my health is concerned. Been 1 full decade battling health and no insurance has kept me depleted of funds or I would own 1 of each style Hummer from H1 to the newest HX/H4. But very proud of the H2 rig I have and hope never, God willing, to let go of it.

I would add one more tip and it is rare but, the electricty may not be getting to switch so you can change range. I would pull fuse cover and check then take center dash off with simple test light to figure it out if owner would allow or just take it to a dealer or Chevy dealer. By now Chevy should be up on most things Hummer. My Hummer dealer and Chevy have been on same lot just on each end of property. I think now the Hummer Dealer is just sales if that anymore. All service is done at Chevy with the guys who dealer has sent to certified training. Hopefully they are not just fake's. He He He

TAZ

Thanks a lot guys for all the replies...very much apreciated...i just got mine yesterday and its a 03 black wit adventure package...love it so far...