H2 and SD photoshoot.

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by charles06

but guys like you crack me up....

But I have to agree somewhat... it makes no sense...the stretched sidewalls on the SD....

When I built my rock-crawler, it had 16's. Did I just show my age?

Judging by your huge Fox sticker and your pissin and moanin while you agree with me, I would guess you are about 16. Look, I know the "poser" word hit close to home but no need to get all butt hurt--it will be ok. Now I digress, and would love to hear about this rock-cralwer you "built"....seems like a tall tale for one who needs help installing a cosmetic fuel door.

[charles06]

Haha. That was pretty good. I see you've been doing some research. But the guess at age is way off. Wish I was still 16, though. Part of me would like to continue this discussion, the bigger part knows when to move on. This has probably gotten a little more heated than either of us wanted. I'll be the first to apologize.

And I'm not "pissin and moanin" about anything. I've just seen too many instances where someone posts a picture or topic, and someone posts a negative comment. It makes people not want to post. Believe me, I've seen MUCH worse than above, but I don't say it. Like everyone's mother has said, "If you don't have anything nice to say"...

BTW, I see you're from FL as well. I live in Windermere (Orlando). Are you close to that? We should meet up sometime. I'll pose, you get dirty. Haha

My 1993 4Runner that was built for rock-crawling was sold several years ago. Sold it when I moved to Florida as there are no rocks, and it had 125,000 miles on it. It had the following mods:

All-Pro Solid Axle Swap w/1985 Toyota Axle
Rear Leaf Spring Conversion (easier to build than coils)
High-Steer crossover system
Detroit Lockers front and rear
Long Travel Bilstein 7100 series shocks on custom shock hoops
Manual Hubs in front
4.88 Gears
Weld on "nerf" bars (whole truck could be jacked up from these bars)
All-Pro rear bumper
Bars around rear fenders that connected bumper to "nerf" bars
Fiberglass fenders and hood
Headers, exhaust, intake
Toyota Racing Development 11" clutch

[Bimmer9938]

I never take my Hummer off road, and not ashamed to say it. I originally bought it to tow a show car and never ended up buying a car trailer. If I was shopping for a truck to take off road, I would go for solid axle, I'm not going to lie.

[charles06]

I agree. IFS's are too expensive to build right. That 4Runner I built won the only rock-crawling event I entered it into. Sadly, it's hard to find competitions in Ohio, where I'm originally from.

However, my Hummer has also pulled some folks out of the mud. My 4Runner would've owned it, though.

[Bimmer9938]

I also got a 2001 (last year built) Jeep Cherokee XJ, with Rubicon Express 4.5" lift. If need to go off road, I'll take that.

[charles06]

Nice. Post some pictures of that!

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by charles06

My 4Runner would've owned it, though.

I believe this to be ignorant. Not your fault, as you have never wheeled your H2 but you really should see what others have done before you assume this. Do not discount your truck, instead go give it a whirl and your Hummer owning experience will change vastly.


BTW, the King of the Hammers was won this year by an IFS rig.

[guruerror]

I like to wheel...

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by Bimmer9938

I never take my Hummer off road, and not ashamed to say it. I originally bought it to tow a show car and never ended up buying a car trailer. If I was shopping for a truck to take off road, I would go for solid axle, I'm not going to lie.

There's a first time for everything...the apocalypse is right around the corner (2012)...there'll be plenty of off-road opportunities then, I would imagine. Lol.

[charles06]

Maybe John Cusack could be his co-pilot.

[Boss Hoss]

ANNOUNCEMENT: TO EVERYONE WHO HAS NEVER WHEELED THEIR RIG, AND WILL NOT WHEEL THEIR RIG, YOU ARE CHEATING YOURSELF THE FULL ENJOYMENT OF OWNING A H2!!!!


I dont wheel my truck every day, and really its been a long time since I have but wow what an experience it is! It is amazing to guide your truck through obstacles that you had no clue that your truck was capable of. The adrenaline pump when approaching an obstacle is similar to when you are lining up to drag race. The jitters after you OWNED the obstacle is simiar to after whipping the other car in a race. It is a rush and awesome to really know what your truck can do.

This does not mean abusing your truck--most of it can be done with hardly spinning a tire. Go out and do some simple trails and you will see what I mean. Your vision will get bigger and you will want bigger obstacles but you will experience what I am talking about. Again, this can all be done without abusing your truck. You would have no idea where my truck has been if you saw it in a random parking lot. Not wheeling your H2 is like having a hot chick for a wife or g/f and not throwing her the bone. Sure, she looks nice to have around and all your friends get to see this hot chick with you and you look cool and all, but.....

I have taken my children with me on most of my escapades and what precious memories have been built. My 7yr old son was riding shotgun with me when we ran slick rock at Tellico To this day Allen, myself and my son are the only Hummers to tackle Slick Rock. One trip it was myself and 4 kids(my two and their friends) in my truck with a big group of FJ cruisers. What a field day we had! When waiting for other trucks to gothrough obstacles the kids were playing tug of war with the tow rope. When we are going through an obstacles the kids were buckled down and screaming to the top of their lungs in excitement! Great times!


Bimmer, Sir Charles has spun this around that i dont like your posing @ss or your rig but this is not accurate. I genuinely desire other H2 owners to have the oppertunity to share the experience I have. If you go through my post youll find one of my fav H2s was Albies which is almost identical to yours. Rockstars had just come out, he was runing 40s and the black grill completed the package. After I saw his truck i realized i wanted to change from chrome to black. I went out and got a black grill, but never got around to the rims.

[gets off soap box]

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

ANNOUNCEMENT: TO EVERYONE WHO HAS NEVER WHEELED THEIR RIG, AND WILL NOT WHEEL THEIR RIG, YOU ARE CHEATING YOURSELF THE FULL ENJOYMENT OF OWNING A H2!!!!


I dont wheel my truck every day, and really its been a long time since I have but wow what an experience it is! It is amazing to guide your truck through obstacles that you had no clue that your truck was capable of. The adrenaline pump when approaching an obstacle is similar to when you are lining up to drag race. The jitters after you OWNED the obstacle is simiar to after whipping the other car in a race. It is a rush and awesome to really know what your truck can do.

This does not mean abusing your truck--most of it can be done with hardly spinning a tire. Go out and do some simple trails and you will see what I mean. Your vision will get bigger and you will want bigger obstacles but you will experience what I am talking about. Again, this can all be done without abusing your truck. You would have no idea where my truck has been if you saw it in a random parking lot. Not wheeling your H2 is like having a hot chick for a wife or g/f and not throwing her the bone. Sure, she looks nice to have around and all your friends get to see this hot chick with you and you look cool and all, but.....

I have taken my children with me on most of my escapades and what precious memories have been built. My 7yr old son was riding shotgun with me when we ran slick rock at Tellico To this day Allen, myself and my son are the only Hummers to tackle Slick Rock. One trip it was myself and 4 kids(my two and their friends) in my truck with a big group of FJ cruisers. What a field day we had! When waiting for other trucks to gothrough obstacles the kids were playing tug of war with the tow rope. When we are going through an obstacles the kids were buckled down and screaming to the top of their lungs in excitement! Great times!


Bimmer, Sir Charles has spun this around that i dont like your posing @ss or your rig but this is not accurate. I genuinely desire other H2 owners to have the oppertunity to share the experience I have. If you go through my post youll find one of my fav H2s was Albies which is almost identical to yours. Rockstars had just come out, he was runing 40s and the black grill completed the package. After I saw his truck i realized i wanted to change from chrome to black. I went out and got a black grill, but never got around to the rims.

[gets off soap box]

Seriously though, Boss Hoss, I'm right there with you. Moab and this truck opened my eyes...it is a truly remarkable machine.