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timgco

12-24-2005, 10:37 PM

Ok, no more lift! After that mess, it's back to stock height. THANK YOU 4WHEEL PARTS DENVER! These guys too great care of me.

The torsion bars are back to stock now too. The tire just barely touches the swaybar at full lock on DR SD only in reverse only.

Procomp Extreme AT's 315 75R 16

SMA HD Brushguard

B&B Exhaust

OEM rock rails

On the way: I hope to get all of this done by the end of Jan.
OUTSIDE:
New skid plate
OEM UC Protection
GOBI Stealth Rack w/ PIAA 1500XT's
520 PIAA clear and PIAA 520 Fog on Brushguard
Clearbra on hood, fenders, rocker panels
Yakima Lift Ticket
Yakima Boa Mounts X2
Yakima Wheel Stands X2

INSIDE:
ELCIPSE NAV
Backup Cam
Sirius Radio

Here's a couple of pics w/ the 35's.

timgco

12-24-2005, 10:37 PM

timgco

12-24-2005, 10:38 PM

TWO:

timgco

12-24-2005, 10:38 PM

Three

timgco

12-24-2005, 10:40 PM

The spare still fits with room to spare.

Get it? Room to spare? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

hmrlvr

12-24-2005, 10:42 PM

Still looks good to me. Thanks for the update.

MarK M

12-24-2005, 10:57 PM

wheres the backup camera located?

Humm3r

12-24-2005, 10:57 PM

Timgco....do you know that actual tire measurements? They don't have the tire specs on procomptires.com.

Thanks

timgco

12-24-2005, 11:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm3r:
Timgco....do you know that actual tire measurements? They don't have the tire specs on procomptires.com.

Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's the same as a 35 12.50 16. It's not quite 35" though. The overall Diameter is 34.60 X 12.40. On paper the tire is exactly 1.77" larger in diameter and 1.18" in width wider.

Here's the link where I got the info from:
Tire Calculator (http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos)

Humm3r

12-24-2005, 11:37 PM

Thanks Timgco

Cool calculator, but the specs are different for each tire manufacturer. The only other 35" tires I see fitting are 315/75/r16 Nitto Terra Grapplers AT. They measure 34.5 x 12.32.

The Pro Comp AT's (not xtreme) 315/75's measure 34.7 x 12.8.

I guess the 315/75/r16 Toyo MT's are out of the question....they measure 34.9 x 12.9.

So far I've narrowed my choices down to three:

Nitto Terra Grapplers 315/75/r16 (Look 'much' better in person)
Toyo MT's 285/75/r16
BFG AT's 295/75/r16

timgco

12-24-2005, 11:56 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm3r:
Thanks Timgco

Cool calculator, but the specs are different for each tire manufacturer. The only other 35" tires I see fitting are 315/75/r16 Nitto Terra Grapplers AT. They measure 34.5 x 12.32.

The Pro Comp AT's (not xtreme) 315/75's measure 34.7 x 12.8.

I guess the 315/75/r16 Toyo MT's are out of the question....they measure 34.9 x 12.9.

So far I've narrowed my choices down to three:

Nitto Terra Grapplers 315/75/r16 (Look 'much' better in person)
Toyo MT's 285/75/r16
BFG AT's 295/75/r16 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
BFG also has a 305 diameter tire. There is also a guy on here running Procomp X Terains and they fit without rubing.

Those are all great tires! The reason I went with these: they looked like they had some MT lugs on them but are siped. After running 37" BFG MT's on my SUT in the snow/ ice, I decided I was getting a siped tire or I was walking or driving in the ditch only! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Humm3r

12-25-2005, 12:06 AM

Which tire would you go with....of the three?

StarsnBars

12-25-2005, 12:11 AM

That is one sweet looking H3. 35's look perfect in a stock config. Thats quite a to do list. Maybe Santa will help. Thanks for posting the pics. Happy Holidays...

timgco

12-25-2005, 12:29 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm3r:
Which tire would you go with....of the three? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It really depends on what your intentions are for the truck. Off road? No off road? Moderate off road sometimes. Snow/ Ice?

Off Road: The Toyos would be my first choice. Do a Title search for Mark805. He has the Toyos on the stock rims on the 285. You'll find some pics there. (Search H3 Photo section)

Off Road/ on Road: BFG AT's are great.

I have never run the Nitto's. So I cannot comment on those.

I have had BFG AT's on quite a few of my trucks and they have done very well on road, off road, and snow/ ice.

I don't think you can really go wrong with any of them.

Hummer crazy

12-26-2005, 02:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
Ok, no more lift! After that mess, it's back to stock height. THANK YOU 4WHEEL PARTS DENVER! These guys too great care of me.

The torsion bars are back to stock now too. The tire just barely touches the swaybar at full lock on DR SD only in reverse only.

Procomp Extreme AT's 315 75R 16 Hey I Love the brush gaurd Were Can I find one just like that?

SMA HD Brushguard

B&B Exhaust

OEM rock rails

On the way: I hope to get all of this done by the end of Jan.
OUTSIDE:
New skid plate
OEM UC Protection
GOBI Stealth Rack w/ PIAA 1500XT's
520 PIAA clear and PIAA 520 Fog on Brushguard
Clearbra on hood, fenders, rocker panels
Yakima Lift Ticket
Yakima Boa Mounts X2
Yakima Wheel Stands X2

INSIDE:
ELCIPSE NAV
Backup Cam
Sirius Radio

Here's a couple of pics w/ the 35's. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

NEOCON1

12-26-2005, 03:03 AM

timgco , so the 35's if on 17x9 wheel with the 4.5" bs , would be out about 3-4" from yours on the stock wheel ?

Boss Hoss

12-26-2005, 03:33 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
Nitto Terra Grapplers 315/75/r16 (Look 'much' better in person)
Toyo MT's 285/75/r16
BFG AT's 295/75/r16 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you are going for looks i personally think the Terra Grapplers are not good looking tires at all(it looks almost like a street tire to me and i prefer a more aggressive look). Im running the ProComp extremes as well but on an h2 and im running a 35x13.50-20. I wanted the toyo m/t's but couldnt find them anywhere in the nation. Maybe its because my sidewall is shorter, but on my tires the "sidewall lugs" seem a bit larger.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/HummerBeachIceSkating333.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/SizeMatters2.jpg

Humm3r

12-26-2005, 03:50 AM

Nice H2. From online pics, the Nitto's don't look good at all. A friend of mine just put Nitto 35's on his F350 and they look really good. I'm still undecided, but I'm probably leaning more towards the Toyo MTs 33's. I want the 35's, but they're just too big with a stock set up. I don't like the side wall of the procomps, but am still considering them.

Humm3r

12-26-2005, 03:53 AM

Thanks BTW

4churchill

12-26-2005, 04:03 AM

I have the Nittos, and like them, but if I could do it again, I probably would get the Toyos

Humm3r

12-26-2005, 04:57 AM

have pics of nittos on your rig?

timgco

12-26-2005, 09:22 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm3r:
have pics of nittos on your rig? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Get your own thread you Hi-jacking beotch! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

VTSTOMPER

12-27-2005, 01:37 AM

what did miss....

time to search...

Humm3r

12-27-2005, 02:46 AM

Beware! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif Property of Timgco! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

timgco

12-27-2005, 11:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Humm3r:
Beware! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif Property of Timgco! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO!

NEOCON1

12-28-2005, 02:52 AM

timgco how wide were the black wheels you had , the ones that the tire rubed and what series tire? were they 18x9 or 10 ? thanx

also the tires i ordered are 315 70 series were yours wider ? will be mounting on 17x9 wheel 4.5 bs was yours wider ?

timgco

12-28-2005, 03:47 AM

16 X 8 Procomp 7089 rims with 4.5" backspace and 315 75R 16 Procomp Extreme AT tires and are the same tires I have on the stock rims now.

NEOCON1

12-28-2005, 04:07 AM

thanks alot man http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif things should be cool with my 17's but will stick out alot like you stated earlier . if its too bad i can do fender flares http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif i dont want it to look like a taco wagon http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sewie

12-30-2005, 07:19 PM

Tim -- you say the torsion bars are in the stock position? Maybe its just the pics but your truck looks more level with the 35's on it.

timgco

12-30-2005, 08:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
Tim -- you say the torsion bars are in the stock position? Maybe its just the pics but your truck looks more level with the 35's on it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was thinking the same thing. The guys that put everything back to stock said they put it "back to stock." I questioned the T bars and they said if anything, it may have been turned up one turn. The bumpstops are still touching and look about the same as Kira's truck does.

BTW-
For those thinking of these tires, I had it in the snow/ packed snow/ ice today. These tires are great! Obviously on ice they were slick, but they blow the BFG MT's out the door when it comes to gipping in these type of conditions.

timgco

01-06-2006, 11:07 PM

Got the rack and lights finished up.
Lights:
PIAA1500XT clear driving up top in the front
PIAA1500XTFog for the rear
PIAA520 SMR Clear Driving on the brushguard

Rack: GOBI Stealth Rack w/ sunroof opening
yakima lift ticket ski rack

timgco

01-06-2006, 11:08 PM

two

timgco

01-06-2006, 11:08 PM

front

H3 Hummer

01-06-2006, 11:17 PM

If you can I would like to know your height with the Gobi rack - without the ski rack. Is that the stealth?

MarK M

01-20-2006, 06:22 AM

timgco, i was gonna ask you how you liked your side steps compared to the norm bar steps?

Noticed you removed the side steps though... is it because it would hit when wheelin?

h2co-pilot

01-20-2006, 12:57 PM

Looks really good Tim. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif I missed this. I'm not used to checking up on you here ( http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif).

Miss you posting in the cool place.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif That is all.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Mike E

01-20-2006, 01:05 PM

looks awesome! Nice job!!!

DDWH

01-20-2006, 02:59 PM

The GOBI looks sweet Tim! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Ipedog

01-20-2006, 03:11 PM

Very, very nice Tim! The H3 looks great. Absolutely perfect! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

HummerNewbie

01-20-2006, 03:16 PM

Looking great Tim. Like CP, I totally missed this whole thread. Don't think I ever saw anything about why you went back to stock height?

CO Hummer

01-20-2006, 03:40 PM

Me too, missed it. I think it looks good Tim.

What about a winch/winch bumper? (or did I miss that somewhere).

ketcat

01-21-2006, 12:34 AM

Timgco,

H3 looks great. The 315's really full the wheel wells nicely and I love the roof rack. I know this has been asked many times but I wanted to hear from you specifically. Have you had the H3 off road since you installed the 315’s? If so do they rub under any circumstances? I am going to be going on a trip in a couple of months and am thinking about getting Goodyear 315 75 16 MTR’s but want to make sure they don’t rub at full compression and or full lock.

Thanks

timgco

01-21-2006, 12:38 AM

Everyone missed me? or just plain missed me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I still need to get the front/ rear winch bumpers. Drty?

I took the sidesteps off for my roadtrip to WI. I was going to do some moderate wheeling on last Sunday and didn't want to rip them off.

I'll put them back on when i get home.

The steps are great for reaching up to the ski rack. I'm only 5'7" and reaching up onto the Gobi rack, they help a lot.

DH22G

01-21-2006, 02:30 AM

TIM!!!!!!!!! is that a rear tire stand i see in your garage!!! i think someone bought a new bike! iam very mad you havent called me to come take a ride!! you are in big trouble buddy!

MarK M

01-21-2006, 02:35 AM

KenP

01-21-2006, 03:37 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
Everyone missed me? or just plain missed me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif <span class="ev_code_RED">No.</span> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I still need to get the front/ rear winch bumpers. Drty? <span class="ev_code_RED">He's still doing the prototype.</span>

I took the sidesteps off for my roadtrip to WI. I was going to do some moderate wheeling on last Sunday and didn't want to rip them off. <span class="ev_code_RED">Did you get better gas mileage with them off?</span>

I'll put them back on when i get home. <span class="ev_code_RED">Don't do it.</span>

The steps are great for reaching up to the ski rack. I'm only 5'7" and reaching up onto the Gobi rack, they help a lot.<span class="ev_code_RED">Wow, Tim. I thought you were a lot shorter than that.</span> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

ssgharkness020147

01-24-2006, 03:50 AM

Tim, Where were you gonna wheel in wisco? Pipeline?

timgco

01-24-2006, 08:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ssgharkness020147:
Tim, Where were you gonna wheel in wisco? Pipeline? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ahhhh, the pipeline and Mccaslin Mountain. I would have loved to have had time to go up there.
I was actually going to go on some private land just outside Lake Geneva, but didn't have time.

timgco

01-24-2006, 08:55 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DH22G:
TIM!!!!!!!!! is that a rear tire stand i see in your garage!!! i think someone bought a new bike! iam very mad you havent called me to come take a ride!! you are in big trouble buddy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

DH22G

01-28-2006, 06:56 AM

when do i get to test drive???

HIHUMMER

01-28-2006, 03:22 PM

The H3 keep looking better and better with each pic!!! Very nice!!!

And LUV the Honda!! Throw a Yoshi on there!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

RIC-H0

01-28-2006, 03:33 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DH22G:
TIM!!!!!!!!! is that a rear tire stand i see in your garage!!! i think someone bought a new bike! iam very mad you havent called me to come take a ride!! you are in big trouble buddy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Y'all suck...I just sold my kawasaki 2 days ago...didn't wann ahve to take it along with the big move!

timgco

01-28-2006, 04:18 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RIC-H2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DH22G:
TIM!!!!!!!!! is that a rear tire stand i see in your garage!!! i think someone bought a new bike! iam very mad you havent called me to come take a ride!! you are in big trouble buddy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Y'all suck...I just sold my kawasaki 2 days ago...didn't wann ahve to take it along with the big move! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

DAMN RICK! Hummerless and bikeless? That's a bad day! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I sold my TL1000R to move to CO from WI. It's been two years without a bike. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

now I can't walk into the garage without getting wood. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

After the big move? Where to? no more TX?
You should be moving to CO. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

You can ride almost 12 months out of the year, mountains for off roading are close, Moab is 5- 6 hours away for long weekends, and jobs are everywhere in Denver.

HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

01-28-2006, 06:09 PM

HI Tim
I'm sorry I did not know You had gone to H3. You have done a good job and it looks real good.
I have been ill for a while and not been around. So been out of the loop.

I had a quiet Sat. with everyone gone just Me watching all the learning type channels I can get to. Partner off celebrating Chinese New Year with parents or We would be doing something if just hanging out or out to eat with His wife and son. His new son stays with us allot and is cool.

I have not been on computer just not feeling well enough to get on except for business. I'm sorry I missed the development of the rig.

I would apreciate a PM on the first stage on the lift etc. if You do not mind. I just read a little in the begining and went to back page to see the Pics.
Congrats!!!!!

TAZ