Question for frequent wheelers

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by PhilD

But you ain't wheelin' a H2

It takes more talent to wheel an H2.

[BlueTJCO]

Talent...you have more doo-dads and buttons on there to help you down the road then some airplane cockpits

A rumor I heard is in 2009 GM is planning on the "Moab" edition H2 that wheels itself...


"But you dont drive an H2"......I know Phil, just thought I'd open my stinky mouth and chime in......

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by Mooncricket

A rumor I heard is in 2009 GM is planning on the "Moab" edition H2 that wheels itself...

For an extra $200 you can also add the auto-PIKE option.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Wow, a lot of responses. Thanks for the input.

I try to drive sensibly for the most part. I found that the group of H2's on Saturday at Paragon drove like maniacs as far as speed was concerned...

My UCP is bent up into the exhaust, and it has sheared off one of the engine exhaust manifold bolts, which I have to have extracted and then replaced. Has to be the rear most bolt, which I can't easily access myself. The bolts are $.79 each, but the job will probably cost me $200....

So far I've avoided body damage. I have smashed the rocker rail on the drivers side, and smooshed a bushing on the sway bar in the rear. I don't want body damage (though I suspect it's only a matter of time), but I don't mind if I bang up the protection because that's why it's there.

But I'll keep an eye on the IFS. I have a feeling that some of the components in there are in need of replacement. Otherwise, the other components seem to be holding up. My rear suspension squeaks, but I think that's from the lower shock mount getting dirty (there is a TSB on this I think?) and my exhaust rattles from the aforementioned UCP impacts. The steering at low speeds is making a noise at some points and causing the steering wheel to vibrate. And when I come to a stop, there is a rattle of about 2 seconds a few moments before I come to a complete stop. I'm going in for inspection shortly, so I guess I'll have them look at everything and see if there are any parts I can try to replace on my own with my dad helping me.

Thanks for the input so far!

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

I've had mine for just about 4 years. Almost $0.00 in maintenace thus far. I only have 35K miles, but I've got a lot of them offroad and no problems so far.

I am to conclude....good driver = $0.00 Damage

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

I am to conclude....good driver = $0.00 Damage

That would be a Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc logical fallacy.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

X2

You only ride around with FJ's and they suck... so there...

[KenP]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

I am to conclude....good driver = $0.00 Damage

No, he only drives on fire roads out there.

[OldHiker]

What can you expect? How much and what type of off-roading do you want to do? Fire roads will ding you with rocks kicked up by your tires. Mud pits will make a mess and clog up everything. Paragon greens will give you pin stripes and lots of bending of under carriage parts and brackets. The Rubicon will try to do the most damage. Of course, a rollover could result in death in Moab.

Damage is not optional when off-roading. It will happen. I have destroyed the front diff and transfer case. Much body damage, from stripes to dents and missing flares.

So it goes back to you and your personal limit. How far do you want to push yourself and/or your truck? What gets you going?

[ssgharkness020147]

IFS is gonna be the weakest link for you. But alot of the other wearable iteams can be avoided. If you dont you really need to grease your WHOLE truck before and right after every event. U-joints, ball joints, tire rod ends, carrier bearings, everything. You will significantly cut down on wear if everything is greased. This is the stuff that really will keep your truck out of the shop in the long run, and the not so long run.

I aslo change my diffs, t-case, geared hub fluids after every event.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

I aslo change my diffs, t-case, geared hub fluids after every event.

Dang..... And I thought Phil was obsessive about this.

[BKLYNH2]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

Wow, a lot of responses. Thanks for the input.

I try to drive sensibly for the most part. I found that the group of H2's on Saturday at Paragon drove like maniacs as far as speed was concerned...

Fast!
We were taking it easy with you guys. Pops does greens at highway speed.
I would make a statement as to the good fortune I've had regarding damage, but I don't want to jinx myself. as pops said most of this has to be expected. I try to take the perspective that if I can drive it home at the end of the day.

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by BKLYNH2

I try to take the perspective that if I can drive it home at the end of the day.

Easy for you to say.

BKLYN was the MacGyver I mentioned earlier in this thread.



Did you win that snowboarding thing?

[SnakeH2]

Originally Posted by BKLYNH2

I would make a statement as to the good fortune I've had regarding damage, but I don't want to jinx myself. as pops said most of this has to be expected. I try to take the perspective that if I can drive it home at the end of the day.

To late

[BKLYNH2]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

Easy for you to say.

BKLYN was the MacGyver I mentioned earlier in this thread.



Did you win that snowboarding thing?

No I was up against a bunch of teenage groms that have nothing better to do then spam every website into oblivion, it wasn't even close. Guess I'm just gonna have to buy myself a snowboard.

[BKLYNH2]

Originally Posted by SnakeH2

To late

No no no. don't say that. that statement was very vaugue on purpose it neither conotes good or bad fortune. Please Hummer gods do not curse me , I will drag a Heep to the altar of Hummer for a sacrafice to appease you.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

Wow, a lot of responses. Thanks for the input.

I try to drive sensibly for the most part. I found that the group of H2's on Saturday at Paragon drove like maniacs as far as speed was concerned...

What are you, in the 2nd grade?

Pops, while not over-cautious, does not qualify as a maniac as most that have wheeled with him (those with any sense and experience) would attest to.

The fact that you lagged behind is a testament to your unwillingness to watch and learn because you obviously experienced much more damage than the others that were "driving like maniacs"

[KenP]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

I try to drive sensibly for the most part. I found that the group of H2's on Saturday at Paragon drove like maniacs as far as speed was concerned...

I don't blaze through the trails either because my body damage tolerance is fairly low, but have never had a problem keeping pace with Pops and Peter.

You're going to bounce and hit the undercarriage, but like you said, it's there for a reason. Just bang the crap on a rock and keep on going.

Everything you said that is damaged is par for the trail and is to be expected. Suck it up because after a few more dents under the truck you won't care.

FWIW, I've always taken our trucks to the alignment shop and had it given a once over on the front end. I'm lucky to have found a very helpful shop here. Then the truck goes to the dealer for fluid changes and a detail.

Hey, you're supposed to go UP the "Larson's Descent" hill and turn left!