Busting her cherry Sunday....

[humma_H3]

First time with the 3 off road.... suggestions? I have removed my nerf bars, disconnected my sway bars, removed my center caps, I have a good mobile tool kit (complete with new tie rod end). I am going with others that have a winch and other serious gear. Not going though too hardcore stuff- taking it easy to start. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

matt
cincy

[Mike E]

Have a spotter outside of the vehicle to direct you as you go through some of the more difficult terrain. You will be glad you did. Also, work the brake and pedal together. Use the brake pedal to control the speed of the truck and not the gas. It will move more smooth through the obstacles you encounter like a big tree, etc. Also, keep your thumbs outside of the steering wheel incase the wheels whip around on you. It could break your thumbs. The hardest part is getting the smile off your face at the end of the day. :)

[Sewie]

First time with the 3 off road.... suggestions? I have removed my nerf bars, good disconnected my sway bars, not a good idea onroad, not really necessary offroad removed my center caps, I haven't lost one yet. I have a good mobile tool kit (complete with new tie rod end). good idea I am going with others that have a winch and other serious gear. very good idea Not going though too hardcore stuff- taking it easy to start. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

matt
cincy


Best suggestion.....have fun! ;) :D

[Mike E]

I wouldn't dissconnect the sway bar. Also, I haven't had any issues leaving the center caps on the wheels. Just make sure the side steps are off and the mud flaps are off. Make sure you get the rocker panel protection if you are planning to winch over stuff.

[HummerNewbie]

I agree with the above comments but I would take off the center caps. I mangled one on the first trip out. Have a great time.

[Agriv8r]

have a great time, it will be worth the wait:D

[humma_H3]

wait? what wait? just got it three weeks ago.:D

Thanks for all the advice- I have been wheeling many times, but never with my own vehicle. very pumped to get it out there.:D

So leave the sway bars? I was always told the opposite.:confused:

lower tire pressure? if so, what psi for best results? Also I am getting clear vynil to protect the paint on the fender flares.

matt
cincy

[2xtreme]

another vote for removing the center caps. have a good time and take a bunch of pics.

[Ipedog]

wait? what wait? just got it three weeks ago.:D

Thanks for all the advice- I have been wheeling many times, but never with my own vehicle. very pumped to get it out there.:D

So leave the sway bars? I was always told the opposite.:confused:

lower tire pressure? if so, what psi for best results? Also I am getting clear vynil to protect the paint on the fender flares.

matt
cincy

Don't worry about the sway bars. Sewie is right. Right now its not a big deal.

YES. Lower your tire pressure. 21-22 PSI is good for the stock Bridgestones.

Pull off the center caps. It takes 10 seconds and could save you $$$. Better safe than sorry.

Do a search on and read up on BTM. If one of the more experienced people is familiar with it have them demonstrate/explain it. Knowing BTM will make you MUCH happier.

Have fun. Be safe. Repete.

[humma_H3]

did a search on BTM... came back too many to display- what does it stand for, maybe I have already heard if it.

Very much plan on repeating.

matt
cincy

[Sewie]

BTM = Brake Throttle Modulation (basically two-footing it)

Old article about the H1 but it explains how it works.

http://www.off-road.com/hummer/tech/3-wheeling/

[humma_H3]

very good... thanks:)

matt
cincy

[HIHUMMER]

AND TAKE LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!!!:D

Have fun but don't be to rough with her the first time. Next time you can bang the hell out of her.;)

[Sewie]

AND TAKE LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!!!:D

Have fun but don't be to rough with her the first time. Next time you can bang the hell out of her.;)

Way to change the subject HI. :rolleyes: ;)

[Racer-X]

Way to change the subject HI. :rolleyes: ;)


:D :D :D

[Racer-X]

Have fun but don't be to rough with her the first time. Next time you can bang the hell out of her.;)

and it gave me wood. :eek: :D

[KenP]

AND TAKE LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!!!:D

Have fun but don't be to rough with her the first time. Next time you can bang the hell out of her.;) BS!!! If she's not a keeper or you just want to see what she'll take, beat the hell out of her the first time out!!! No smilies here, bish!!!

[humma_H3]

I see this has taken a wicked turn... so I will join in.

What if I get stuck? Should I pull out? Call her the next day?

matt
cicny

[ShortBus]

Do you have rock bars? :confused:

[ShortBus]

HummerGirl (HC) set up her rig with rock bars and 33" BFG's. Broke an axle the first time out with the new set-up, but had a lot of fun!

[ShortBus]

broke axle

[2xtreme]

Ouch

[Mike E]

Doh! MMmmmm, axel grease..(Homer Simpson voice)

[blindzebra]

Unless you're going over some serious rocks I don't reccomend you go that low in tire pressure. I suggest 26-27. It still gives you're tires alot of flex but has a bit more rigidity. I've also found it get's better traction in the dirt and mud than 20psi.

[DDWH]

AND TAKE LOTS OF PICS!!!!!!!!:D

Have fun but don't be to rough with her the first time. Next time you can bang the hell out of her.;)

THANKS HONEY!!!!!! :D;)

[humma_H3]

ok... here is how it looks now- and yes, that is duct tape on the fenders (under it is painters tape, I am not a moron:p ) We are not going over any wicked stuff just a few of the trails are a bit over grown so I put the protective tape on there in an attempt to avoid as many scratches as I can. Nerf bars off, center caps off, camera locked and loaded. My friend is bringing his jeep down on a trailer- hopefully it will be back on for the ride back (and not the 3):D

http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/3843/dsc023676zf.th.jpg (http://img281.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023676zf.jpg) http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/8435/dsc023661ex.th.jpg (http://img281.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023661ex.jpg) http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/2631/dsc023650fc.th.jpg (http://img459.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023650fc.jpg)

matt
cincy

[Agriv8r]

good luck, be safe:)

[HummerHippy]

Cool article on BTM. I have heard some off roaders like Manual Trans. Can't do the BTM with one of those. So, what do folks like/prefer, for a transmission for off roading?

[usetosellhummer]

Bust tha muther in two, fire that bish up and rip. F the tape! show the battel scars with pride (buff out later) and take lots of pics.
god's speed man

[humma_H3]

just a quickie....

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6654/dsc023949nf.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023949nf.jpg) http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3646/dsc023870tm.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023870tm.jpg) http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2431/dsc023778ip.th.jpg (http://img66.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023778ip.jpg)

matt
cincy

[H3 Hummer]

ok... here is how it looks now- and yes, that is duct tape on the fenders (under it is painters tape, I am not a moron:p ) We are not going over any wicked stuff just a few of the trails are a bit over grown so I put the protective tape on there in an attempt to avoid as many scratches as I can. Nerf bars off, center caps off, camera locked and loaded. My friend is bringing his jeep down on a trailer- hopefully it will be back on for the ride back (and not the 3):D



matt
cincy
Not any wicked stuff? The picture (off road) looks kinda wicked. I wanna see what you consider hard core.

[Ipedog]

This is pretty damn impressive. Ward, don't you think you were a bit hard on the beaver? You know, considering this was a cherry popping and all that!? ;) :rolleyes: :eek: :cool:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6654/dsc023949nf.jpg

[HummerNewbie]

just a quickie....

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6654/dsc023949nf.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023949nf.jpg) http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3646/dsc023870tm.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023870tm.jpg) http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2431/dsc023778ip.th.jpg (http://img66.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023778ip.jpg)

matt
cincy

Looks like a great time. Got to love it when you see pics like that and the temp tag is still on :cool:

[humma_H3]

more....

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/228/dsc023910jw.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023910jw.jpg) http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/7400/dsc023904mh.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023904mh.jpg) http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6260/dsc023752dx.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023752dx.jpg)

I will have some video soon, I havent seen it yet- but from the feel behind the wheel it should be pretty good. Put her through all that, and all I got was a slight scuff on my left front wheel- I made believers out of alot of jeep owners on sunday.

matt
cincy

[usetosellhummer]

looks pretty Fin hard to me! Nice air ! keep up the good work!

[Sewie]

I love that first pic! :D Looks like a great time.

[HIHUMMER]

Looks like you showed her a good time. Good job. You've made the T&A proud.:p

[ShortBus]

more....

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/228/dsc023910jw.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023910jw.jpg) http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/7400/dsc023904mh.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023904mh.jpg) http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6260/dsc023752dx.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc023752dx.jpg)

I will have some video soon, I havent seen it yet- but from the feel behind the wheel it should be pretty good. Put her through all that, and all I got was a slight scuff on my left front wheel- I made believers out of alot of jeep owners on sunday.

matt
cincy
Good job guys! It looks like you had fun. :) I love the look on the jeepers faces when they realize that you can have fun with the A/C on high!

[humma_H3]

A/C on, XM radio, drive it home (no show boating trailer queens here) One thing for the GM peeps - DISENGAGE THE FREAKING AUTO DOOR LOCKS WHEN IN 4 LOW!! annoying when having a spoter jumping in and out.

matt
cincy

[ShortBus]

We will probably get heckled for comments like that.:D

[ictH3]

Looks like a great time. Got to love it when you see pics like that and the temp tag is still on :cool:

Nice Pics! Man... You need some Rocker Panel Protection!

[humma_H3]

i watched the video... never really came close to bumping the rockers. everything was hitting the trans skid plate/crossmember. but yes- I am getting rock bars for the future, you never know.

matt
cincy