|
|
06-21-2006, 08:13 PM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Lift kits
I was thinking about getting a lift for our H2. What kit is recommended? What tire and wheel combo and offset? Will I need to modify the fenders? Will the gas mileage drop? What about wind noise? Can I do it myself, or are some kits harder to install than others?
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope they haven't been asked before.
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-21-2006, 08:16 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chapin, South Carolina
Posts: 1,943
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Dork.
|
06-21-2006, 08:36 PM
|
|
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 6,358
|
|
Re: Lift kits
__________________
I don't care about the "Jeep thing" as long as my mail is on time!!!
Slate Blue H3 Adventure w/sunroof, Monsoon/NAV, DVD and marker lights
|
06-21-2006, 08:55 PM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
I could probably use the hand in my avatar, but would like something more solid.
Could I get 44's under with a 6" lift? Anyone tried that?
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-21-2006, 09:23 PM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by sfox
YES, in fact, with 6" of lift, 53" michelins are even possible.
S
|
I guess that depends on your perspective.
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-21-2006, 10:04 PM
|
|
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: WI
Posts: 1,812
|
|
Re: Lift kits
You installed a CB in your truck right? If so you can totally put a lift kit on, the difficulty is pretty much the same. Oh and well you have all the front end components off I would reccomend doing a solid front axle conversion, it only takes about and extra 15 minutes to install. Good luck Ken.
__________________
1997.5 Black Slantback
The Sole Remaining God Father
-007=
|
06-21-2006, 11:08 PM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Thanks Carey, that's the type of info I'm looking for.
So should I go with the Big Mac lift or the Whopper? It's really confusing.
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-21-2006, 11:32 PM
|
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: 8 Miles High
Posts: 725
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Only use the Whopper with the fufnik linkage. If you are not planning on that, stay with the Big Mac. 63" Pro Comps will fit with only slight modifications. Remove that big U shaped rod, it goes from one front wheel to the other. Not sure what it does, but it's not needed. While you are down there with the front end off, you ARE installing the solid front axle right, cut those long bars that are behind each wheel. A 6" cut is recommended. Pro Comps fit with no problem. Looks great in the mall parking lots. Curbs and speed bumps are no longer a problem. Shopping carts crumble with ease.
Enjoy.
|
06-21-2006, 11:42 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,247
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by KenP
I guess that depends on your perspective.
|
OUCH!
I really want some of those 53" XZLs or XML or ZTL or PHTZLMTPEA>.>>>>>>........... whatever they are.
That's the main reason I want to get an old duece+.5 or 5-ton.... just so I can slap six of those babies on. I can get a set of six for about $750 delivered.
|
06-21-2006, 11:55 PM
|
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: 8 Miles High
Posts: 725
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Can you share where they are available from? They were backordered everywhere last week.
|
06-22-2006, 12:32 AM
|
|
Hummer Authority
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: WI
Posts: 1,812
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Whopper. The name speaks for itself Ken. Since, your going to be doing some really hardcore off roading I would reccomend wrapping the yolks of your U-Joints with plenty of hurricane tape. This way if you break one on the trail it will hold up long enough for you to finish your wheeling trip and drive home. That stuff has bailed me out tons of times.
__________________
1997.5 Black Slantback
The Sole Remaining God Father
-007=
|
06-22-2006, 12:35 AM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,247
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldHiker
Can you share where they are available from? They were backordered everywhere last week.
|
United States Government
|
06-22-2006, 01:01 AM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
We are going with the solid axle. Next time in Moab we're planning to jump the second dip on Escalator and maybe try to fly off the top of Tip Over.
The 53's are the way to go, I think in the XTL-XTREMME Series. Can you get those, Paragon? They're new, but if you can help, please let us know.
Carey, we plan on wrapping the entire driveline with the Hurricane Tape. It will add much needed structural integrity for flying off those bumps. We also plan on wrapping the whole truck with so if I screw up, all the pieces should be easier to find.
OldHiker, the 63's are a tad to large for this hard core wheeling extravaganza we're building. We need maximum articulation. However, we will be cutting out about 6" of those long bars you were talking about. Thanks for the tip. We wouldn't have caught that.
The engine, btw, is going to be a 697 cid built by KFC. I heard these chicken engines run like grease.
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-22-2006, 01:06 AM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,247
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by KenP
The engine, btw, is going to be a 697 cid built by KFC. I heard these chicken engines run like grease.
|
Maybe consider a diesel and you can run on chicken grease.
|
06-22-2006, 02:09 AM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by PARAGON
Maybe consider a diesel and you can run on chicken grease.
|
Oh it's a diesel alright. Runs on bio-chicken grease.
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-22-2006, 04:42 AM
|
Hummer Expert
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: 8 Miles High
Posts: 725
|
|
Re: Lift kits
If you run the conversion factoring model on the chicken grease and turn it into chicken soup, not only will it cure all your mechanical problems, it will double the torque!
|
06-22-2006, 05:11 AM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
That pleases me. We may have to look into that option, but we're still concerned about the getting the right wheel setup. I think we need a 13.5" offset. Can anyone help on this?
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
06-22-2006, 05:01 PM
|
|
Hummer Guru
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Frequently somewhere else...
Posts: 2,092
|
|
Re: Lift kits
No, the 13.5" offset won't work. You'll need to run a 13.5625" offset. Otherwise you'll run into interference from the frammis capacitor relay and this will prevent you from making the bio-chicken diesel conversion.
__________________
Rob (Ipedog - Say "Ip-E-Dog")
Black Sheep HUMMER Squadron
|
06-22-2006, 08:09 PM
|
|
Hummer Messiah
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 37,474
|
|
Re: Lift kits
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ipedog
No, the 13.5" offset won't work. You'll need to run a 13.5625" offset. Otherwise you'll run into interference from the frammis capacitor relay and this will prevent you from making the bio-chicken diesel conversion.
|
Damn, I knew I was going to have problems with that. I wonder if we can convert the frammis, to a lubristat?
__________________
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."---Thomas Jefferson
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:36 AM.
|