Another Broke Tie Rod

[BKLYNH2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bad Dawg:

My question is that we are close to getting rid of the H2 if we can't feel like we can go out and do some mild playing without feeling safe in doing so. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> However, we may very likely trade back in our H2 afterall. We will be losing money but we feel that we should not be having to replace parts like the tie rods to bring up the quality of a rig like this. The tie rods are an obvious weak point and dispite the fact we have a mild lift we should not be having to improve the parts. We have been building rigs for over 20 years and this is the first time this has happened. Too bad, we really like the H2 otherwise, but we bought it to use it as advertised, not to commute in. We don't feel safe going out on even a mild trail without something else breaking. Good luck to you all who use your rigs.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> We were really hoping we could make it on just one outing without busting something else. I know this forum will blast us for saying all this, and believe me I hate coming to this conclusion, but I don't feel the H2 is what it is advertised to be. It might be fine for those who like fixing broken parts all the time or for those of you who never see the dirt, but I need something I can depend on. Damn, I hate getting rid of it, but we want to USE it.
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So you don't understand how these comments might be inflamatory on this site. Secondly many here may feel that you are passing out misinformation. Those that believe that their H2 is rugged and capable and that someone who may be considering getting an H2 deserves to here both sides of the story. You are entitled to express your viewpoint here just don't expect it to be accepted as gospel. If I wanted to add a few more quotes from you in this thread, I could very well make a strong case for the frequent damage being completely due to your driving technique( with respect to H2)or not willing to make a thorough upgrade to your truck. By the way why was it fine to spend the cash on a lift, larger tires, and increase the engine power, but not beef up the steering components? By placing yourself beyond reproach you attacked everyone else here who is passionate about their H2 and have had many "safe" off road trips.