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Hummer h2 build ideas

BlueSteeleHorse07

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I forgot I got their website,


North American Headquarter
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Dr, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone. 1-800-57-1085
Web. Bilstein.com

 
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MilamJR

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Thanks but I have already looked at the website and was not able to find anything. I want to get it finished tomorrow but might have to wait until Monday to call them.


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MilamJR

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Got on Bilstein 5100 installed on the front end. Unfortunately the passenger side did not go well. I can’t get the washer low enough to catch a thread.
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Put a jack under the A arm no luck and drove it down the street but still no luck.


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JPaul

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Got on Bilstein 5100 installed on the front end. Unfortunately the passenger side did not go well. I can’t get the washer low enough to catch a thread. Put a jack under the A arm no luck and drove it down the street but still no luck.


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That seems highly unusual no matter what vehicle you're talking about. Did you check to see if there is an old bushing still on the underside? Or is the hole a bit small and not letting the rod pass all the way through?
 

MilamJR

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That seems highly unusual no matter what vehicle you're talking about. Did you check to see if there is an old bushing still on the underside? Or is the hole a bit small and not letting the rod pass all the way through?

Yes the original bushing is on the old shock.
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MilamJR

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This is the last response of many from Bilstein. One side went in because of the axle - one side is shorter than the other, the axle isn’t centered leaving one side to be easier to install than the other.

The problem would not be worse when the torsion keys are cranked because these shock are at full droop when you install them.

Professional mechanics and shops who are familiar with the H2 can look into this for you as this is a known difficult vehicle to install shocks of any manufacturer. I’m aware of some techniques not possible by end users, but via shops that involve ratchet straps and a transmission jack to get the stem of the shock up there to start the nut. My recommendation again would be to bring the vehicle to a local specialist to alleviate this issue as the only other option would be to return the shocks.


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MilamJR

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I had an appointment with a local shop to replace the rear differential seal so I put the spacer off of the old shock on since it is compressed to about a third the thickness of the new one to drive it over there. They said that they would see if they could get the new hardware on easily.


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MilamJR

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Black sheep week prep continues.
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New set of u-joints.
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The boot on the front drive shaft was torn so they are going to have to track one down.
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Last one.
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Once they are done with it then I have to install the new skid plates.
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These things are heavy. Glad I have a motorcycle jack that I can use to get them into place.


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citiboy

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I have to weld a plate across the end of the rear UCP and bolted to the crossmember because it bowed when it hit the rocks.

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MilamJR

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Installed a new Bilstein steering stabilizer today.
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Like to never got the old one off. My neighbor finally brought an air hammer over and was able to work it loose. Next step is to take it to the shop who built my rock sliders so he can build a differential guard and a bracket to hold my Power Tank.


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Iwillnc

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Does it feel better? That’s another one of those things that I’m sure I’ve worn out but never put the time into replacing.

I’ve also heard many times that individuals that bought Bilstein units received cylinders with either a positive or negative charge as opposed to the neutral charge that you would need with a steering stabilizer.
 

MilamJR

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Does it feel better? That’s another one of those things that I’m sure I’ve worn out but never put the time into replacing.

I’ve also heard many times that individuals that bought Bilstein units received cylinders with either a positive or negative charge as opposed to the neutral charge that you would need with a steering stabilizer.

The steering does feel tighter also hearing less squeaks and other noises.


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MilamJR

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Where do you get those skidplates?

Installed the Rubber Duck UCP today. They come with no instructions. Put the rear one on first. IMG_3268.jpg
Also one hole did not match up on the back corner of front skid plate so I had to drill it out some to get the bolt to line up.
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A motorcycle jack is very helpful for the installation. Last point is that I had to use the 3 bolts from the OEM transfer case plate for the 3 bolts in the very rear because the supplied bolts were too big.


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Iwillnc

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It’s funny you posted that, I’ve been thinking about these lately, I don’t think I would ever be able to justify them but they have been on my mind.

I have been heavily looking at the brush guard on the other hand. It would be nice to have something tied into the frame for protection up front.

My big concern is that they won’t get enough business to continue supporting these products and end up dropping them.

They were at one point talking about developing a winch bumper with better than stock approach (like the boulder accessories that are no longer available) angles and couldn’t get anyone to put down deposits for development.
 

MilamJR

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If you do much off-roading they are a must have in my opinion. Oil or trans pan damage could be an even higher cost. My OEM stuff was pretty beat up. Seems to be pretty sturdy stuff so hopefully I won’t need any support in the future.


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Iwillnc

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Oh I have no doubt they work fantastic, but living on the east coast, most of my off-roading is going through trails, driving on the beach alongside the ocean and sometimes trails through the Appalachian, which is no where near as rocky as the west.
And honestly driving the beach is probably my top go to spot. I think last time I went I came back with 5lbs of sand on the stock front skid plate.

I wouldn’t mind getting them one day, but I can’t honestly justify them with what I do - even if I do want them, and I do haha.
 

MilamJR

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If you just drive on the sand then you probably don’t need them even though they probably won’t hold the sand like the OEM front skid plate. I live in Alabama and have hit plenty of rocks including getting high centered in the middle of a river once.


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