SUT License Plate Relocation

[CONRAD II]

I just ordered the "black opps" tire and wheel setup. FORGED CAPELLA'S & Mud Grapplers 37X13.50R22D2 I was wondering if someone makes a kit that would do away with the cover over the spare tire/wheel and allow for the license plate to be relocated on the rear bumper.

[CONRAD II]

I just ordered the "black opps" tire and wheel setup. FORGED CAPELLA'S & Mud Grapplers 37X13.50R22D2 I was wondering if someone makes a kit that would do away with the cover over the spare tire/wheel and allow for the license plate to be relocated on the rear bumper.

[tomp]

Have you seen the SMA rear tire plate holder? It looks okay...

I thought the SEMA SUT had 24" capellas with BFG tires? Correct me here...

Where did you buy yours from? Did you get the black chrome?

[CONRAD II]

Not according to these guys:

http://gallery.pickuptruck.com/gallery/sema2004/DSC04551

Description: 2005 Hummer H2 SUT “Black Ops”

FEATURES
- 1SC package with ebony interior
- Black exterior paint
- Midnight Silver tinted clear coat
- Unique black chrome 22” Capella wheels on 37” off-road tires
- Brembo Gran Turismo brake system

Anyway, where can I find this kit?

[CONRAD II]

It does have bfg's on it but I like the Nitto setup better.

[H2_SUT_SC]

I've seen it done before where the guy basically welded an attachment on the right side of the bumper to which the plate could be mounted on.


I'm looking to eventually do the same thing as I want the spare to be unobstructed.

[tomp]

Would that big black round tube that sticks through the wheel on the spare tire carrier be covered up by a center wheel hub on the aftermarket wheel? Something to look in to...

I do like the looks of those BFGs, but am afraid they are hard to get and would be pricey. Not to mention they are limited edition...

I will try and find that SMA kit for you. The stealth hummer uses the stock setup and it looks pretty good because the wider wheel shows a lot more.

Where did you get your wheels and did you get a good price?

[tomp]

Here it is: http://www.h2source.com/201-132-30.htm

[CONRAD II]

Thanks Tomp, I just ordered that part. However, I ordered the wrong size wheel to fit those tires. I didn't even think about the wheel not being fat enough for those tires! Its only 9' wide and I think I'm going to need at least 10.5' wide for the 37' tires. Now my decision is whether to keep the tires or keep the wheels. Any suggestions?

[tomp]

I'd go with a 10" and 4.5" backspacing. Unless you plan on adding wider flares, try and stay fairly narrow.

Any luck find those BFG tires they used? They really made the look of the Ops V look good!


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CONRAD II:
Thanks Tomp, I just ordered that part. However, I ordered the wrong size wheel to fit those tires. I didn't even think about the wheel not being fat enough for those tires! Its only 9' wide and I think I'm going to need at least 10.5' wide for the 37' tires. Now my decision is whether to keep the tires or keep the wheels. Any suggestions? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[timgco]

That was the first thing i changed on mine. I mounted it below the tire carier on the PSSD. I than when to Autozone and bout a trailer lights. this mounts on the tire carier itself and only took about about 30 minutes.

SIDE NOTE: I ran this this truck on some tough trails in Moab and never bent the license plate either.

[timgco]

one more pic

[H2_SUT_SC]

timgco - could you outline exactly what you bought and did to do that?

[timgco]

Go to a hardware store and buy two bolts, 4 washers, and two locking nuts. Than swing by Autozone and buy a license plaste light. They had the same five lights at two different stores. Sorry, I don't remember the name brand.
I also bought a cheapo license plaste frame. You will need some heat shrink tape and a couple of connectors. That's all the parts you need. You will have to drill through the bumper, and than bolt your plate on. There is pleanty of room to get your ratchet up behind the bumper also.

Ok, so now at this point you should have your plate bolted in line so you can see your plate without interference from the tire carrier.

Wires: I just cut the end off of the existing wires. And used that to attach to your new light you bought from Autozone. i used heat shrink tape and those connetors with silicone in them. Mount that to your tire carrier just above wher the plate is. make sure to leave enough wire so when you swing your tire carrier out, you will have enough slack.

Now, for the fun part. Get out your sawzall time! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif once you remove your license plat holder, you will see this big hub sticking out. I just marked it up 3/4" from the rim. I than pulled my tire off and cut that thing off. WARNING: IF YOU CUT THE HUB YOU CANNOT GO BACK TO USING YOUR LICENSE PLATE HOLDER ANYMORE! I took touch up paint to the bare metal that was exposed from cutting. After touching up the bare metal and it dries, throw your tire back on and find someone with a spare center cap or you'll have to look at where you cut. I think it looks fine without one on there too, I just wanted it to match. If I went with aftermarket rims, it would have matched and not looked too bad.

One part I did not mention are thsose little tabs that hold the wire in place. Since i never planned on using them again, I took a grinder and cut those off as well and touch up the spots. You can only tell if you're looking for it!

One more thing to keep in mind: MY DISCLAIMER: I don't know if the is legal. I just made sure it was lit up for night drives and could be as visible as possilbe without hanging it too low or covering the break lights that are in the bumper.

Sorry this isn't a good step by step with pics, but if you have specific Q's, send me a PM and I'll try to help.

[h2co-pilot]

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