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I was thinking about getting a lift for our H2. What kit is recommended? What tire and wheel combo and offset? Will I need to modify the fenders? Will the gas mileage drop? What about wind noise? Can I do it myself, or are some kits harder to install than others?
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope they haven't been asked before.
HIHUMMER
06-21-2006, 08:16 PM
Dork.;)
HummerNewbie
06-21-2006, 08:36 PM
Use the damn search feature at the top noob! :mad: :mad: ;)
Somebody is bored today :p
I could probably use the hand in my avatar, but would like something more solid.:D
Could I get 44's under with a 6" lift? Anyone tried that?
YES, in fact, with 6" of lift, 53" michelins are even possible.
SI guess that depends on your perspective.;)
ssgharkness020147
06-21-2006, 10:04 PM
You installed a CB in your truck right? If so you can totally put a lift kit on, the difficulty is pretty much the same. ;) Oh and well you have all the front end components off I would reccomend doing a solid front axle conversion, it only takes about and extra 15 minutes to install. Good luck Ken. :D
Thanks Carey, that's the type of info I'm looking for.
So should I go with the Big Mac lift or the Whopper? It's really confusing.
OldHiker
06-21-2006, 11:32 PM
Only use the Whopper with the fufnik linkage. If you are not planning on that, stay with the Big Mac. 63" Pro Comps will fit with only slight modifications. Remove that big U shaped rod, it goes from one front wheel to the other. Not sure what it does, but it's not needed. While you are down there with the front end off, you ARE installing the solid front axle right, cut those long bars that are behind each wheel. A 6" cut is recommended. Pro Comps fit with no problem. Looks great in the mall parking lots. Curbs and speed bumps are no longer a problem. Shopping carts crumble with ease.;)
Enjoy.
PARAGON
06-21-2006, 11:42 PM
I guess that depends on your perspective.;)OUCH!
I really want some of those 53" XZLs or XML or ZTL or PHTZLMTPEA>.>>>>>>........... whatever they are.
That's the main reason I want to get an old duece+.5 or 5-ton.... just so I can slap six of those babies on.;) I can get a set of six for about $750 delivered.
OldHiker
06-21-2006, 11:55 PM
Can you share where they are available from? They were backordered everywhere last week.
ssgharkness020147
06-22-2006, 12:32 AM
Whopper. The name speaks for itself Ken. Since, your going to be doing some really hardcore off roading I would reccomend wrapping the yolks of your U-Joints with plenty of hurricane tape. This way if you break one on the trail it will hold up long enough for you to finish your wheeling trip and drive home. That stuff has bailed me out tons of times.
PARAGON
06-22-2006, 12:35 AM
Can you share where they are available from? They were backordered everywhere last week.United States Government ;)
We are going with the solid axle. Next time in Moab we're planning to jump the second dip on Escalator and maybe try to fly off the top of Tip Over.
The 53's are the way to go, I think in the XTL-XTREMME Series. Can you get those, Paragon? They're new, but if you can help, please let us know.
Carey, we plan on wrapping the entire driveline with the Hurricane Tape. It will add much needed structural integrity for flying off those bumps. We also plan on wrapping the whole truck with so if I screw up, all the pieces should be easier to find.
OldHiker, the 63's are a tad to large for this hard core wheeling extravaganza we're building. We need maximum articulation. However, we will be cutting out about 6" of those long bars you were talking about. Thanks for the tip. We wouldn't have caught that.
The engine, btw, is going to be a 697 cid built by KFC. I heard these chicken engines run like grease.
PARAGON
06-22-2006, 01:06 AM
The engine, btw, is going to be a 697 cid built by KFC. I heard these chicken engines run like grease.Maybe consider a diesel and you can run on chicken grease.:D
Maybe consider a diesel and you can run on chicken grease.:DOh it's a diesel alright. Runs on bio-chicken grease.:D
OldHiker
06-22-2006, 04:42 AM
If you run the conversion factoring model on the chicken grease and turn it into chicken soup, not only will it cure all your mechanical problems, it will double the torque!:rolleyes:
That pleases me. We may have to look into that option, but we're still concerned about the getting the right wheel setup. I think we need a 13.5" offset. Can anyone help on this?
Ipedog
06-22-2006, 05:01 PM
No, the 13.5" offset won't work. You'll need to run a 13.5625" offset. Otherwise you'll run into interference from the frammis capacitor relay and this will prevent you from making the bio-chicken diesel conversion.
No, the 13.5" offset won't work. You'll need to run a 13.5625" offset. Otherwise you'll run into interference from the frammis capacitor relay and this will prevent you from making the bio-chicken diesel conversion.Damn, I knew I was going to have problems with that. I wonder if we can convert the frammis, to a lubristat?
Mr. I - Man
06-22-2006, 09:48 PM
Dont forget to pack the diffs with a 9.88 gear ratio and titanium super atomic mind-controlled lockers front and rear. :D
evldave
06-23-2006, 06:42 AM
Dont forget to pack the diffs with a 9.88 gear ratio and titanium super atomic mind-controlled lockers front and rear. :D
you can save money by going with a Canadian diff. The rear differential conversion rate is 0.89, so you can actually go with 8.79 Canadian gears and get the same overall gear ratio, but cheaper.:)
you can save money by going with a Canadian diff. The rear differential conversion rate is 0.89, so you can actually go with 8.79 Canadian gears and get the same overall gear ratio, but cheaper.:)That's GREAT info, but everything from Canada is crooked and missing parts.;)
DRTYFN
06-23-2006, 06:43 PM
That pleases me.
:D
MDimitri
06-23-2006, 06:43 PM
What do you mean Canada?!?!? We all know you buy your parts from China, which is in turn shipped to Mexico for assembly and then retailed in the Southern States by Mexican border crossers... :) Yaahooo!! to job losses and free market economies!! :p
I should have said Vancouver.:D
Ken:
You should call me on a kift kit. No one does them better.
thaidoggs
01-29-2007, 04:12 PM
I tell ya some of these guys are really funny.... almost like they are short a few bricks! Back to the original question. I am in the same situation as you.... and after reading many treads I have decided to go with the Fabtech 6" lift with 18x10 rims, 4.5" back space, with -25mm offset and 38x15.5 tires. Also I am adding the Fabtech tie rods and pitman/idler support and the Cognito steering support. You will need these to help when running the larger tires. The only problem with this set-up is if you plan to do some heavy off-road the tires will rub something fierce. Going with a 38x13.5 will eliminate this to some degree but you may still rub on the sway bar a bit a full wheel. Hope this helps.
P.S. thanks to the rest of you.......your a great help:twak:
DRTYFN
01-30-2007, 12:14 AM
We are going with the solid axle. Next time in Moab we're planning to jump the second dip on Escalator and maybe try to fly off the top of Tip Over.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this.
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