Will factory swingarm spare tire off 2005 h2 bolt onto a 2005 h2 SUT?

 

Yes, all OEM h2 carriers are the same from '04ish to '09. They were built by SMA, offered in '04 as a dealer option, '05 as a factory option.

 

@clsimmon - I recently purchased a swing arm tire carrier for my 2005 H2. The carrier is 3 bolt on the hinge mount, but bumper/existing tow hook mount is 2 bolt. Do you know of any stability issues when mounting with only 2 bolts?

 

It's unusual you have an '05 and it does not have the factory outside spare, or the 3 bolt holes for the outside spare as it was introduced that year. I've been told you can use the swing-away without the 3rd bolt without any problems but clearly Hummer engineered it to have three.

 

I have an 02 H2 and the swing arm is very difficult to rotate. I have greased it but no good. Any idea the make so I can research replacing the bearings?

 

i would bet moisture got in between the pivot point (where the grease would pack) and caused some slight corrosion. The arm simply should lift out of the pivot point. If I remember back on my 2003 I used a jack to help lift it up and out. It is very heavy - make sure tire is off and still expect approx 50 pounds approx if I recall. Once out clean it with emery cloth and re grease. Once you put back In should be like new again.

 

Thank you sir....huge help.

 

For ref

This is what it looked like before being cleaned up

 

There's a locking-bolt locking the groove at the bottom, the inner bearing sleeve i beleive is phosphor bronze.

Also, there is a rubber seal at the top, mine was "shot to bits" so as I couldn't find a replacement I used the original metal part of it with a large O-Ring and tucked inside, figured it couldn't be any worse.

 

I know was some years back but I think the first version 2003 simply sat in place from weight. I dont recall a set bolt - however that does make sense to have and may of been on a later revision.