helo maxx

[MarK M]

does anyone know what the backspacing on this wheel is?

I've been searching the web and there is no info on backspacing. Not even on helos site.

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/wheels/helo/he791_maxx6.jpg

[H3MAN]

I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!

[JWSchmidt3]

Originally posted by H3MAN:
I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!

Dude, those are sweet, could you give me more details, like ride, how it effects offroad driving, do the 305's stick out a lot and cause every little dirt speck to kick up the side, etc. TIA

[H3MAN]

THIS SET UP IS AWESOME OFFROAD HERE IS AND ESAMPLE. i ALSO HAVE MORE RECENT PHOTOS OF ROCK CRAWLING AT KATEMCY ROCKS, BUT THE FILE IS TOO LARGE. aND YES THEY DO KICK UP SOME, BUT I HAVE GOT 18K MILES AND ONLY HAVE ONE CHIP. yOU NAME I HAVE PRETTY MUCH DONE IT IN THIS TRUCK WITH THESE WHEELS AND TIRES. IT RIDES AND HANDLES ALOT BETTER THAN WHEN IT WAS STOCK.

[H3MAN]

SOME MORE ACTION PHOTOS!!!

[Sewie]

H3MAN - nice pics and your truck looks sweet, but WHAT'S WITH THE YELLING?

[H3MAN]

I wasn't paying any attention.

[H3MAN]

This was a blast!!!!

[H3MAN]

And this!!!!

[HummerNewbie]

Great pics, I want to go there http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

In the last pic, could you just not get traction to get up and over? Do you have a locker? Just curious.

[kennyosemite]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Great pics, I want to go there http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

In the last pic, could you just not get traction to get up and over? Do you have a locker? Just curious.

HummerNewbie: guess I should be the Newbie for asking this question, but exactly what is the function of a locker? Must admit I'm not familiar with the term / equipment, but want to learn. Thanx.

[Steve - SanJose]

H3Man - The 20" wheels look great on your rig. Personally I like the look of 20's on an H3 (anything bigger in diameter doesn't look right). 20's look just about right and don't sacrafice too much for most using their rigs for moderate offroading.

S.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by kennyosemite:
HummerNewbie: guess I should be the Newbie for asking this question, but exactly what is the function of a locker? Must admit I'm not familiar with the term / equipment, but want to learn. Thanx.

Always good to learn http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Someone else can certainly come in and give a better explanation but basically the locker locks the rear differential so that both rear wheels get equal power. Without the locker you can have one wheel with good traction and the other without and the power will go to the one without. At least that is the extent of my understanding of the locker. Straight base and lux models do not have the locker.

[H3MAN]

Yes I do have a locker but what you can't see is that I busted a tie rod attempting this particular hill. On the passenger front side of the truck there are deep pits in the rock and my front end started to bounce, I let off the gas too late and my front tire got caught in one of the pits and pop goes the tie rod. Soooo they winched me up and we fixed it kept on wheelin. It was a blast!!!! I have more pics but they are to large to post them. Ye the lokr is huge advantage and it works great. At the angle I was trying to get up, stock H2s' could not get up. Thanks for compliments guys!!!!

[HummerNewbie]

Well, that would be the first H3 tie rod I have heard of breaking. Pics were great and looks like a fun place to wheel. Maybe I missed it, but where was that? Did you have a spare tie rod with you?

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Well, that would be the first H3 tie rod I have heard of breaking. Pics were great and looks like a fun place to wheel. Maybe I missed it, but where was that? Did you have a spare tie rod with you?

congrats on being the first to bust a tie-rod that is something to wear as a badge http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif now we know if we are getting nutz we need to carry spares http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif great info thanks for sharing just wondering was it the inner or outer ? i have the inner and outer kit ordered http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[westhillsat]

Great pics http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[H3MAN]

Yes I believe I am the first. The head of Am Generals service department was there and he said the same thing. They winched me up and RonCarter Hummer was there providing mechanical support along with AM General, and supplied the spare outer tie rod and fixed no charge. And yes I strongly suggest bringing spares!!!!

[Steve - SanJose]

Cool, driving it like you rented it and using it the way it was advertised. You should consult for Hummer. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

S.

[NEOCON1]

thanks H3man , great info just got my spares today and was surprised to see " made in Korea " on the box . i would of thought they came from mexico , but Korea http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif i got the inner and outer kit one box about a foot long and a smaller square one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif maybe i will be the second to bust one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Neo,

You got part #s you can provide us with. Figure if I go ahead and order a spare I will never break one http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[NEOCON1]

just checked the boxes gm # 15217991 disc. rod kit this is the larger box


gm # 15217992 disc. rod kit this is the smaller box

one is an inner kit and one is outer kit not sure wich is wich LOL http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif i guess i could open the box's http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

Figure if I go ahead and order a spare I will never break one


thats why i got them too http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[garnerbiker]

how much were the rods?

[NEOCON1]

the two kits and a spare serpentine belt was $180.00 at the dealer , and had a three day wait to get them .

[Bully13]

That last pic is so awesome. It's great to see another H3er pushing to the limits. I still treat mine like a baby when I'm off road but I am working my way into it.

[NEOCON1]

hey bully you should come play with us in hollister sometime , you can play in the gully http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

its alot of fun http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bully13]

hey bully you should come play with us in hollister sometime , you can play in the gully
Holy Crap Neocon, Looks like fun! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

sewie and bebe and tgl and shrtbus etc ....etc ... are a great group we have a blast and they know the area real well

[Sewie]

Yeah, Bully, we'll drag you out next time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Maybe we can get a HH run going after everyone gets back from Moab.

[HummerNewbie]

Just checked alldiscountparts.com and total for inner, outer and boot is $90.22 plus shipping.

[NEOCON1]

great price newbie , i didant shop around and paid the typical dealership price http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif . great find http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

You got me to lookin http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Just return them to the dealer and then order a new set http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Of course, that is when one would break, after returning them to the dealer but still waiting on the new ones on order http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[NEOCON1]

thanks thats what i will do http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif, as long as i dont have to open the box in Moab http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif with only a week till blastoff i had to get them asap .

[H3MAN]

Good luck in Moab wish I could join ya. Take plenty of pics!!!

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Sewie:
Yeah, Bully, we'll drag you out next time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Maybe we can get a HH run going after everyone gets back from Moab.


May 7th?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


Don't forget Rubicon May 20/21!!!!!!!



We will be in Hollister again in July.

[garnerbiker]

what's the info on the Rubicon Run?

Are people from Vegas invited?

Hahaha

[HummBebe]

Local Events section (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/2306011751/m/7561064361)

[Sewie]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
Yeah, Bully, we'll drag you out next time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Maybe we can get a HH run going after everyone gets back from Moab.


May 7th?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


Don't forget Rubicon May 20/21!!!!!!!



We will be in Hollister again in July. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can't make the Rubicon run. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif I'm going to a wedding in SoCal that weekend.

The 7th would work for Hollister though. July is just too far away. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

Un-freakin believeable!!!!

Is it your wedding??? Is it your sister/brother???

Sewie not at the Rubicon???

RRRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHRRRRRR!!!!11 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[Sewie]

I know. I was pissed when I realized it was the same weekend. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

I've known the guy for 25 years. He's one of my best friends. But he's getting a really sh*tty gift now. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[TA8088]

Originally posted by H3MAN:
I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!

What size are the Helo's that you have on there? 20 x ?

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Sewie:
I know. I was pissed when I realized it was the same weekend. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

I've known the guy for 25 years. He's one of my best friends. But he's getting a really sh*tty gift now. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Call BP. We'll change it!!!

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by H3MAN:
I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!


WHY ARE YOU YELLING??? BECAUSE YOUR TRUCK IS YELLOW???? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[H3MAN]

I have 20x10'sOriginally posted by TA8088:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3MAN:
I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!

What size are the Helo's that you have on there? 20 x ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[H3MAN]

I did not realize my caps lock was on when I made that post.
Originally posted by HummBebe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3MAN:
I HAVE THE CHROME HELOS' WITH 305/55R20 AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKSPACING...HERE IS A PIC!!


WHY ARE YOU YELLING??? BECAUSE YOUR TRUCK IS YELLOW???? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Bully13]

I know. I was pissed when I realized it was the same weekend.

I've known the guy for 25 years. He's one of my best friends. But he's getting a really sh*tty gift now.
Sewie, are you going to be making those faces during the wedding? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/space.gif

[Nefarious]

That Yellow H3 is sharp. Yes, I'm just posting here so I can find the thread at a later time. ;)