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shipbldr
11-20-2005, 02:28 AM
Went wheeling with George, Jason, Lenn, and a bunch of other great folks.

Did my first night time wheeling...

Got high centered on a rock. While getting pulled off of the rock the truck pivoted on the frame.

As it pivoteded the passenger side rear window went right into a tree.

Result: Loss of window and body damage.

NOW We're having fun!

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shipbldr
11-20-2005, 02:28 AM
Went wheeling with George, Jason, Lenn, and a bunch of other great folks.

Did my first night time wheeling...

Got high centered on a rock. While getting pulled off of the rock the truck pivoted on the frame.

As it pivoteded the passenger side rear window went right into a tree.

Result: Loss of window and body damage.

NOW We're having fun!

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
HummBob
11-20-2005, 07:18 AM
OOUCH!
2xtreme
11-20-2005, 11:07 AM
that sucks man, nice pics though.
dochummer
11-20-2005, 02:38 PM
Reminds me of Brown's Camp...without the body damage http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Are you still running stock tires?
PARAGON
11-20-2005, 03:06 PM
I now know of at least 3 RR windows breaking while offroad. I think there should be a recall. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
KenP
11-20-2005, 03:09 PM
That was too narrow, Charles. You should always carry a tape measure when offroading. It's number 4 on the list of required items. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
NJ H2
11-20-2005, 03:13 PM
Bummer Charles!
At least you had a good time! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
The truck looks great!
shipbldr
11-20-2005, 10:46 PM
George had the perfect sticker...
shipbldr
11-21-2005, 11:35 AM
You're right.

I think GM obviously did not consider where that tree was placed....
shipbldr
11-21-2005, 11:38 AM
The stock tires are still hanging in there for now.

A much more aggressive tire is in the future... but for now the stockers are holding up very well.
hummog
11-21-2005, 09:44 PM
Charles

Glad to hear that you had a good time and that you had a memorable experience. You're welcome back to the funlands anytime with us. You're the first H2 to enter its domain, and with perhaps a little lift and some more aggressive tires you'll be that much better positioned for it's rugged terrain.
We hope to have a snow run there over the next couple of months and we'll definitely keep you posted!
DRTYFN
11-21-2005, 10:09 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
Reminds me of Brown's Camp...without the body damage http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Are you still running stock tires? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Flashbacks? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
shipbldr
11-21-2005, 10:21 PM
Thanks again George!

It was simply awesome... Now that I've had some sleep and time to rest up some... I am already getting "a little better equipped for next time".

In true hummer fashion.. I think with just a little tinkering... a little lift from Fabtech... a couple of new Superswampers... a locking front diff... a rubber duck UCP... and a winch bumper...

Oh... I guess I should get another window too!

(Until now I actually forgot about the window!)

I'll be ready http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Just let me know!!
DDWH
11-21-2005, 11:10 PM
Sweet pics man, the window deal sucks though!
ree
11-22-2005, 02:02 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shipbldr:
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In true hummer fashion.. I think with just a little tinkering... a little lift from Fabtech... a couple of new Superswampers... a locking front diff... a rubber duck UCP... and a winch bumper...
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

A winch bumper? Is that cradle getting in the way? Is that why you don't have the winch on in all the pictures?
shipbldr
11-22-2005, 03:13 AM
Hello Ree,

The cradle hasn't got in the way... front and rear winch bumpers are better than a single cradle any day.

Maybe I am paranoid... but I have this fear that sooner or later push will come to shove and I will have the winch on the wrong end.

It's not a problem when wheeling with other Hummers, they can pull me. But when it comes to smaller vehicles... I just sort of drag them towards me... So, I'd like to just do a winch bumper on both ends and be done with it.

Maybe I am getting old.