Things that make you go bzzzzzzzzz

Ouch!!!!

Looks like 7 teeth gone and one cracked making it at least 8. Can you say warranty?

Watching the Sun go down tewnite, it was getting a bit nippy

I know I"m late to this conversation today, but the drive and all....

I was really digging the 3's until that happened. The 2's weak link is the tie rod and easily fixed on the trail. But if the 3's weak point is the drivetrain, then that's a major problem GM must address. That'll also keep us from buying one for wheeling.

That's too bad, because the 3's crawl like crazy.

Glad to hear that.

Seth, Bebe shredded the teeth off her ring gear.

Is that someone taking a picture standing back down below?

If so, do we have copy of that picture. Was CP stopped and on the brakes right here? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>She was stopped at this point. You like those tires pointing all over, don't you? Dave even stopped her twice on Escalator because he was freaking out over the tires going wherever they wanted.

There were some mid-obstacle adjustments made to Neo's line.

........That's too bad, because the 3's crawl like crazy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was pretty impressed even though I got out on an easier trail. I had an old toyota pu years ago that could climb well and then I had a few cherokees that did pretty well. Nothing like the climbing in my 5 speed H3 in low...I think I am surprised it didn't snub a few times. I mean it kept climbing and descending even without and pressure on the gas...the descents were smooth with foot completely off everything at times.....creeper gear...slow is good.

I cannot help bu admit I was very impressed with the H2 this week as well. I can say I'll never go back to a lesser vehicle.

Thanks Fubar. Great pic, BTW!!!!

Nice scene

thanks, I had a great time for the short period of time I was there

Ken Thanks

Westhillsat, Thanks


Very cool Fubar thanks for sharing! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That option wasn't even discussed by any of us. We didn't think about it, but that would have been the way to go. You can bet we'll remember that if there's another catastrophic failure on the trail.

As the day turned to night, around 7pm, and everyone realized we weren't getting off the trail for several more hours, tensions became thick. We all were edgy, tired, hungry, and running low and water.

I apologize to Fubar for being smart with him at one point.

Around 9pm, it seemed we were all resigned to the fact we weren't grilling out again and just took everything in stride.

The night stuff was really fun. Seeing the lights in the distance of so many Hummers was really cool and we all learned alot about recovery.

All in, all out. No one, and nothing left behind. Great job, Gang.

Is that someone taking a picture standing back down below?

If so, do we have copy of that picture. Was CP stopped and on the brakes right here? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>She was stopped at this point. You like those tires pointing all over, don't you? Dave even stopped her twice on Escalator because he was freaking out over the tires going wherever they wanted. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'm just trying to come up with a solution to that so that it's not so severe. One can't really say how much a role that had in the CV damage. Obviously when power is applied the tires are attempting to pull closer together and the tie rods are bending the centerlink like a straw.

It seems maybe the centerlink should need to be less flexible so that it doesn't get this severe.

Also, it would be interesting to try to see if the cognitos have a small effect on it. Since they limit the rotation on the centerlink they might control some of that flex.

Yeah, that bothers me and I think if, from an engineering standpoint, you could move the tie rods to the rear of the steering knuckles or do something to address this issue, it would go a long way to strengthening the IFS for off road.

That was pretty funny. The winch was on the rear, and Adam was under the front. You should have heard him squeal like a little girl when the truck lurched at one point!!!

Legal Notice: That's not recommended and shouldn't be done.

That was pretty funny. The winch was on the rear, and Adam was under the front. You should have heard him squeal like a little girl when the truck lurched at one point!!!

Legal Notice: That's not recommended and shouldn't be done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>did he keep up with it and stay working?

What was the deal with the over-heating winch(es)? I didn't hear that whole story when we were on the trail.

I agree, something should be done. But with that said, it's important to note the tires we're using are much wider than others on the trail. Phil said his walked all over like that when in 4low, but not in 4hi.

Cognitos may be on our list, but I'm waiting for Phil's review. They certainly can't hurt.

BTW, you can call me. I'll be on the road all day tomorrow, too.

That was pretty funny. The winch was on the rear, and Adam was under the front. You should have heard him squeal like a little girl when the truck lurched at one point!!!

Legal Notice: That's not recommended and shouldn't be done. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>did he keep up with it and stay working? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Heck yeah he did! He chased that truck down like a dog in heat.

Yeah, well it would sure be nice to run an obstacle without getting the ole fist in the air and a colaboration of on lookers and spotters whispering and looking at the front of the truck like you just ran over the Welch's grape juice girl.

That winch was only used once and should be covered under warranty byu Warn.

LMFAO.

BWUHAHAHAHahahahah

what? You ran over the Welch's Grape Juice Girl? I missed the pictures. The site must have been having problems with the pics at that point.

Come-on! More pics! The the Grape juice girl squirt when you ran over her?!?

So, I take it having the warn winch hitch mounted came in mighty handy that day....?

Yes, it did. The hitch mount wasn't necessary, but was nice to have.

Good, I'm still hoping to get the drty winch....

It will be interesting to see how GM treats off-road drive line failure under warranty.

AM General is usually pretty good because after all...that's what Hummers are for in the first place. The fact that GM factory reps and HCI bring H3's though the same trails should make a warranty claim a little easier in that they can't claim "abuse" of the vehicle caused the failure.

It can get dangerous out there in Moab

All indications are that these repairs and Neo's tow to Salt Lake are going to be fully covered.

Good for GM.