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It's GM's own fault that the hummer is percieved as a bling mobile. Look at the accessories they sell and who they market to. When GM took over the marketing for AM General in '99, the chrome door handles/accessories started appearing. The H3 recently came out in a "tactical" edition (I guess...

I wheel with h3's occaisionally, they do well offroad but as many of you have pointed out -- they get hung up on the lower shock mounts all the time. A real weak spot. On another note, this model is supposed to come with the front cast iron diff (as opposed to the self-destructing aluminum...

the torsens will definately leave you stranded if you don't use the brakes/know how to drive the hummer (using brake-throttle-modulation/btm). You rarely have to mash the brakes unless you are doing a really crazy obstacle. I like it better than a traction control system, which is reactive...

I have the Arcteryx bora 80 (I have the med which is just under 5000 ci) and love it. It is a bit more $$ and slightly heavier than some of the others but it is bomb-proof. Work/family had kept me from using it as much as I would like, but it's been to Whitney/other smaller peaks a few times...

the Red is really kicking other maufacturers in the pants to compete, so my hat's off to them for making a pretty cool gadget that forces others to be smaller/more flexible while retaining very high quality high def video. I use mainly film, so my hd video experience is limited to only a few...

it is inded the way the HD video production world is heading -- I think the Red uses flash drives (as does the new panavision hd cam) and is very flexable, small, light weight etc... Pretty cool, but new stuff -- I'd wait for the next batch! Ron B

A really cool feature for sure. There are a couple guys who have done this to their hummers -- it's not very complicated with the irs. Here's a link to a video testing a recent 4wsteer hummer mod. You can see the computer control he uses at the beginning and some tight turns by 3:30...

Toyota's been making great trucks since the early 60's, Jeep even longer. With so many used vehicles out there to choose from, of course you see more. AMG only started selling hummers in '92 (11,800 hummers civilian hummers made) and the h3's have only been out for 2 years. Give 'em time and...

that new jack looks pretty cool. Can't wait to see it in person. But speaking of bottle jacks -- I just picked up a fun/cheap toy to play with at Pep Boys...a 12 ton air/bottle jack. It's pretty cool and about $50. Works via the crank as well as air. Only had it a few weeks and having fun...

as far as the bags being plummed together (meaning as one fills the other empties as weight shifts), will that have a neg affect on the on-road handling? rb

Well said. Sad, but true.

I'd love to see some pics of your Pinz...they are one of my favorites (I'm actually trying to talk a buddy into buying one). I wanted to correct/add to your assumption about the hummer only being capable to a 40% sideslope (20 deg is pretty tame don't ya think). These limits from the factory...

you brought a tear to my eye. I agree with the poser and soccermom comment, just add GM to that list. rb

I don't drive a toyota, but I just added air suspension to my hummer (ifs/irs) and lost the front sway bar. The a-arm bushings limited the travel to some extent, but In my truck the shocks were the primary limiting factor for the droop/extension. I had to install limit straps as well as...

Make: am general Model: hummer open top Year: 97.5 Engine/Size: 6.5 td Transmission: stock 4 sp (4L80E) Mileage: 27,000 Tire Size: 37 Gearing: 5.24 (including portals) Weight: curb 6600 -- loaded for trail 8200 On highway MPG: 13/14 Off highway MPG: 11/12

I'm loving the bags as well. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, they really smooth out the trails and gives me some great ground clearance when it's needed. here's a shot of my truck at close to full inflation rb

great link!

I bagged my hummer a few months ago -- I know my truck is a bit different because it's all independent suspension, but the ride is really smooth on and off the road. The bags themselves are easy to replace if there's a problem (they are supposedly nearly as thick as a tire sidewall). The...

that's a great site! Rob...are you out there? Haven't heard back. PM me if you want to wheel sometime. rb

I drove by their shop everyday on my way to work for months. There were always about a dozen really nice looking cruisers parked there, and a few in the showroom (the Icons, I assume). I will pass their info along. Thanks Ron B