H2 or H2 SUT

[H2 KWI]

I have just been told that my Hummer H2 SUV is not repairable and is a write off.

The Chassis has been shunted by 6" forward on the driver side, and therefore technically cannot be repaired.

I will purchase a new one but wanted opinions on what to purchase the H2 or H2 SUT.

Comments and advise would be much appreciated from you guys/girls out in the field.

[Frank2005]

Hey Dan, how much time does it take to remove spare? Also, what do you do with the wire for the tag light? One last thing..Did you use the kit to re-attach the tag?

Anyone know if the SUT bed rack will come in the Elite series (stainless)?

[Bill Kervaski]

I think you're comparing non-oem with oem tire carriers. On the lot, they seem to be the same.

[timgco]

Love my SUT. The back with the cover is great too. When we go camping or biking it works out well since it's just the two of us and the dogs.

[Hummertech]

Ever consider taking cash from the insurance, and then buying a new frame from GM and changing the frame? I've had to change a Hummer frame, and it's not as difficult as it may sound. The total bill parts and labor would be around 8,000. Maybe you can still keep yours and make a little profit at the same time.

[Dan]

I'd say get the SUT, but what do I know.

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Frank2005:
Hey Tim, Where did you get the bed rack from? Is it a custom fab? Also, does the tonneau cover open with rack on? Looks awesome! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Gobi. It's not on their site, yet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What Ken said plus, yes, the tonneau cover still functions perfectly and opens fully. The rack comes with beefier cover shock/lifters (very easy to swap with the OEM).

The edges of the rack straddle the bed sides so it doesn't rely on the strength (or lack thereof) of the cover to hold it. It's easily strong enough to hold a full grown person or two and makes a nice step (bumper/bed/roof) to a roof rack if you have one.

One other factoid: The rack mounting hardware is designed so it can be mounted on top of the tonneau cover or, if you don't have a cover, in the rails on the bed sides.

[h2co-pilot]

[H2 KWI]

Hi all,

Finally got my insurance sorted out and managed to get a pay out on a total loss of $37K, so i have now purchased another H2 SUV - SUT's are over $68K here in Kuwait.

Here is a couple of pictures of my new ride, should be collecting on Sat or Sun.

Cheers for your comments, and look forward to chasing some more jeeps in Kuwait with my Hummer buddies.

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Frank2005:
Hey Dan, how much time does it take to remove spare? Also, what do you do with the wire for the tag light? One last thing..Did you use the kit to re-attach the tag? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It takes all of 20 minutes to do the swap. Tire carrier off, SUV tow loops on. I devised my own plate mount and have a lighted plate frame. I'll get a better pic later & post it for you. In the pic I posted above I have a cheapie light rigged up temporarily.

[ARH1956]

I'm glad the SUT is offered as an option for those interested. As for me, I have no interest in one, I prefer everything about the SUV, more storage, 3rd seat, but mostly the look. Don't get me wrong, the SUT looks good, the SUV simply looks better.

[H2 KWI]

Yeh, this is an idea, the insurers over here will write it off, and i will try and buy back then fix and sell. I would have to show them that i have scrapped the chassis, which is not a problem.

But still looking to buy a Black SUT though with the insurance money.

[aggiehummer...er]

The black looks great on the SUT, that's the way I'd go if I were you.

[H2 KWI]

the SUT with the bike rack looks sweet.

My son and I also have bikes and it is more practical than a SUV, 2 Mountain Bikes dont fit inside, and keeps all the crap on the outside.
Sweet SUT also. love the colour.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Kervaski:
I think you're comparing non-oem with oem tire carriers. On the lot, they seem to be the same. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That is probably it. I was just noticing it in one of the pics from this thread.

[RasterMaster]

I've grown fond of the stealth gray in an SUT, but wouldn't trade my pewter '03 for anything!

[Dan]

GFY DRTY!

[captainmike]

Scrap it and get the SUT. More useable ( at least for my purposes)

[RiverRacerX]

Damn...I want the SUT but my Escalade isn't worth crap right now as a trade in.