H2 Overhaul
 

With over 139,000 miles I thought it was time to do some preventive mantainence and upgrading at the same time. With help from Tim at *********************** the Duece is done for now..
Around September of last lear I upgraded the Idler and Pitman arms to the Moog parts because the were shot with alot of miles on them. At the time the gameplan was to do all the stock parts one at a time to get any parts with 139,000 miles off the H2 but not hurt the wallet all in one shot. That plan went to ****, and I just did it all and couldn't be happier, the H2 drives like new.
I replaced the everything on both sides so if anyone needs trail spares let me know. I replaced both hubs, cv shafts, upper control arms, lower ball joints, upgraded to rareparts tierods, put centercaps on the rims and added a 3rd shock (Rancho 9000xl adjustable) in the stock location to take the bounce out caused by the dual Rancho 5000s, oh and got a alignment. I am sure I am missing stuff but you get the idea.
I can't believe that the ball joints, hubs and tierods lasted 139,000 miles and were still in good shape, especially considering I have the lift and 37x13.50x22 rims and tires..



Well here is some pics.

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Great upgrade. Looks nice. And tie rods that say Hummer to boot. Nice job.

Thanks Vegas!

When my tie rods wear out I am going to go for the Rare Parts version. Your rig looks great.

looks good
 

how much did the parts set you back and how easy was the upgrade on the aftermarket parts ?mike

I want to say the parts were about $1000. If you are mechanicallly inclined it could be done in the driveway and the just get a alignment but I chose to have my friend do it at his shop, because I didnt have time to complete the whole job in a reasonable time frame.

how did you black out the side marker lights?

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