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04-05-2007, 06:27 PM
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Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
All,
I have a 2003 H2 with only 46K miles on it...Now the delaer says that the Tie rod, Pitman and idler arm need to be changed and they are calling it wear and tear and not covered by my extended warranty..Its gonna cos me close to $1000 to get it fixed....
a) Should I cough up and pay for the fix?
b) get a 2007 model with the 4 year warranty and get back 2500 in rebates
c) wait for the 2008?
Is this a know issue with hummers? I have 20" wheels on my H2 and the delaer is blaming the oversized wheels for the damage...
I would appriceate your help
Thanks
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04-05-2007, 06:32 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
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Originally Posted by ducati996
All,
I have a 2003 H2 with only 46K miles on it...Now the delaer says that the Tie rod, Pitman and idler arm need to be changed ... Is this a know issue with hummers?
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Not that I'm aware of. From all I've heard, the stock tie rods are so strong they're nearly bomb proof.
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Originally Posted by ducati996
I have 20" wheels on my H2 and the delaer is blaming the oversized wheels for the damage...
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The only damage your 20" wheels have caused is to the collective reputation of H2 owners generally. 
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08-02-2007, 07:16 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
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Originally Posted by MarineHawk
Not that I'm aware of. From all I've heard, the stock tie rods are so strong they're nearly bomb proof.
The only damage your 20" wheels have caused is to the collective reputation of H2 owners generally. 
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Wait for the 2008 and ride out another 5k on your worn out stuff until then! It doesnt seem to be your DD anyway! Dont blame me though if your steering comes apart while doing 70 on the highway! 
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04-05-2007, 07:05 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
This is fairly common. More common if you offroad your rig.
There is also a 1550 dollar rebate now that they call a free sunroof, but it is also available if you dont get a roof. So there is more than just 2500....
the 08's will have a six speed.... It will not be the allison from what I hear... but.... the 397 HP would be nice, but til you drive the motor, and dont forget you are getting a first year tranny(most likely) and first year motor... The current 6.0 in its first years in the 2500hd had some issues with piston slap, and other cold start issues...
who knows. I bought an 07.... and I got just about 12K off the sticker with with the gm discount, dealer handouts, and rebates.
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04-05-2007, 07:06 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
=) I got the mud grappler Nitto Tires on it with huge threads...so its not gettho fab  with skinny tires....thanks for the feedback
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04-05-2007, 07:22 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
The wheels don't make a difference. I switched to the Fabtech tie rods and have never had a problem with them. The pitman/idler have to be changed at least once a year but 1K is butt rape. I probably pay half that or less each time.
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04-05-2007, 07:58 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
I just picked up my H2 today and had my Chevy dealer replace the idler arm, pitman arm, and install my Cognito idler arm/pitman arm support brackets, and install the Cognito idler arm pivot assembly.
Total charge parts and labor $351.50. I supplied the Cognito parts to them. They provided the stock replacement idler arm and pivot arm.
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04-05-2007, 07:59 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
And I paid 69.95 for a front end alignment which was needed after the replacement.
So $421.45 total.
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04-06-2007, 05:06 PM
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Re: Tie rod, Pitman and idler - PLEASE HELP
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Originally Posted by ducati996
All,
I have a 2003 H2 with only 46K miles on it...Now the delaer says that the Tie rod, Pitman and idler arm need to be changed and they are calling it wear and tear and not covered by my extended warranty..Its gonna cos me close to $1000 to get it fixed....
a) Should I cough up and pay for the fix?
b) get a 2007 model with the 4 year warranty and get back 2500 in rebates
c) wait for the 2008?
Is this a know issue with hummers? I have 20" wheels on my H2 and the delaer is blaming the oversized wheels for the damage...
I would appriceate your help
Thanks
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BS to the dealer. Last year I travelled cross-country and did some minor off-roading, then had issues. Brought it to a dealer that replaced them both, including ball joints at no charge under the GM Extened Warranty. I have 37" on mine.
Tell them to call GM. Or better yet, you call the person that sold you the extended warranty and let him handle it.
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