911regular
Adventurer
Well i don't have a Z06, i have a C6 with tons of mods. It looks i dentical to a Z though
How is this for pics...
That HUMMER is wicked,,,,,
H1 Hummer Wagons
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That HUMMER is wicked,,,,,
DT75FLH
Adventurer
we wheeled pritchet canyon back in 09/06 IIRC and the AM general hummer team was testing out the miltary version of the alapha with a duramx in it. they broke the xfer case in 1/2 and one of the guys had to spend the night out there with the truck. we passed them as they were putting it back together. they had a civiv hard top filled with tools and 3 miltary test mules out there with the 24 bolt beadlocks etc.
REDROVER
Explorer
Well i don't have a Z06, i have a C6 with tons of mods. It looks i dentical to a Z though
How is this for pics
wow look at that H1 AWESOME LOOKS, fueled by hippie tears lol lovely . are those tires easy to balance? Mark your truck looks amazing .
Eric
Ron B
Explorer
gnarly trail for sure -- we were lucky that the only casualty was a broken halfshaft and some soiled drivers' seats. Of the 6 trucks 5 had at least a rear locker and 3 were running 38" tires instead of the stock 37" -- other than that they were all stock (one truck was all btm/no locker!). The winches got a work out. Some buggies behind us used us as anchor points to winch themselves
. Seemed like every crazy obstacle we completed we'd come up to another one even more crazy. Looong day.
Humvette
Adventurer
Thanks guys i really like it :0 It has taken a lot of time, but as you can tell it is worth it.
Brief Mod list:
- (12k is the upgraded parts that have been put on the up armored HMMWV's)
- 12k Brakes, Halfshafts, Hubs, Prop shafts, Master Cylinder, Hydro Boost, ...
- ABS Delete
- Centered front Diff
- Rev Air Lift hooks
- 2" body and 3" suspension Lift and all new springs
- All ball joints, idler, pitman, motor mounts. ...
- Tires are 41.5x13.5x16.5 Pitbull Rocker Radials. I have never balanced them!!! (They ride smooth so i don't need to )
- Dual Beadlocks and SS ctis
- rebuilt transfercase, just cuz
- Diffs regeared to 3.08's (6.16:1 equivalent in a truck) f/r auburn etched lockers
- Rock Ram hydraulic assist steering
- Rock sliders
- Rare front brush guard
- Blue hummer stuff...
- Crazy 225 amp externally regulated alternator and 3 yellow tops
- 12k MM E winch
- Complete Anodized black interior kit.
And a lot more LOL...
i believe i am at almost 24" of ground clearance oh thats the low point under my diffs hehe.
I get about 11mpg now. All considering i think this is awesome!!!
Brief Mod list:
- (12k is the upgraded parts that have been put on the up armored HMMWV's)
- 12k Brakes, Halfshafts, Hubs, Prop shafts, Master Cylinder, Hydro Boost, ...
- ABS Delete
- Centered front Diff
- Rev Air Lift hooks
- 2" body and 3" suspension Lift and all new springs
- All ball joints, idler, pitman, motor mounts. ...
- Tires are 41.5x13.5x16.5 Pitbull Rocker Radials. I have never balanced them!!! (They ride smooth so i don't need to
)- Dual Beadlocks and SS ctis
- rebuilt transfercase, just cuz
- Diffs regeared to 3.08's (6.16:1 equivalent in a truck) f/r auburn etched lockers
- Rock Ram hydraulic assist steering
- Rock sliders
- Rare front brush guard
- Blue hummer stuff...
- Crazy 225 amp externally regulated alternator and 3 yellow tops
- 12k MM E winch
- Complete Anodized black interior kit.
And a lot more LOL...
i believe i am at almost 24" of ground clearance
oh thats the low point under my diffs hehe.I get about 11mpg now. All considering i think this is awesome!!!
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Containerized
Adventurer
I don't think it's the cost, since I see literally dozens of G Wagens and other pricey hardware (Hiluxes with $50k+ of mods, etc.) roaming around Africa.
The biggest issue is there is essentially no AM General support overseas and maintenance issues like the hubs on the H1 freak people out.
The H1 is like a helicopter: if it's well maintained, it works great. But it's not meant to go 10,000 miles across Africa without service.
Meanwhile, when I was on the Uganda - South Sudan border and needed a fuel pump for an FJ Cruiser, Toyota of Gulu (Uganda) was able to get it in 24 hours. Try doing that with a Hummer part in this part of the world. A friend of mine just got a pretty obscure part for a 70 Series Landcruiser in Khartoum, Sudan... it took 48 hours. The supply chain and parts situation for Toyota and Land Rover (to a lesser extent, at least in East Africa) is just too good to pass up. I have no clue where I'd go for parts for an H1 if I needed them in Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, or any of the other places I typically am overlanding. Honestly, the USN/USMC mission resupply depot in Djibouti (south of Camp Lemonnier) is probably the closest source of parts for an H1, and they don't exactly have a retail parts desk. Heck, if you go 30 miles southeast from the depot, you're in Somaliland.
The biggest issue is there is essentially no AM General support overseas and maintenance issues like the hubs on the H1 freak people out.
The H1 is like a helicopter: if it's well maintained, it works great. But it's not meant to go 10,000 miles across Africa without service.
Meanwhile, when I was on the Uganda - South Sudan border and needed a fuel pump for an FJ Cruiser, Toyota of Gulu (Uganda) was able to get it in 24 hours. Try doing that with a Hummer part in this part of the world. A friend of mine just got a pretty obscure part for a 70 Series Landcruiser in Khartoum, Sudan... it took 48 hours. The supply chain and parts situation for Toyota and Land Rover (to a lesser extent, at least in East Africa) is just too good to pass up. I have no clue where I'd go for parts for an H1 if I needed them in Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, or any of the other places I typically am overlanding. Honestly, the USN/USMC mission resupply depot in Djibouti (south of Camp Lemonnier) is probably the closest source of parts for an H1, and they don't exactly have a retail parts desk. Heck, if you go 30 miles southeast from the depot, you're in Somaliland.
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Ron B
Explorer
Containerized -- you just don't get it. That's why we travel in big groups so while others are sleeping we can steal parts we need off the other trucks!
You are correct in assuming it would be a bit more of a nuisance than a Toyota in most places, but carrying critical spares is a necessity in any vehicle when traveling long distance (let alone 10,000 miles across Africa!). Contrary to most people's opinions here, hummers/h1's are not hard at all to maintain, certainly no harder than other vehicles. As you say, a well maintained vehicle will just work. With neglect comes serious issues, and serious breakdowns. You specifically mentioned the hubs -- they are easy to service (the hardest part is removing the 160 lb tire/wheel!) and I have never heard of failures except in situations of long neglect (and using the wrong bearings to save a few bucks -- lets dirt and water in). I'd be more concerned with the computer issues over mechanical issues...those are the weird anomalies that rear their ugly head at the most inopportune times (and is responsible for nearly every tow, according to my mechanic). The GM 6.5 n/a is a good engine...and very prevalent (at least on this half of the planet)...the td version is not known to have the best electronics. Too bad AMG didn't go with the Steyr like they originally planned.
If I had it to do all over again I think I'd buy an earlier truck ('93, '94 or '95 non-turbo) to be as mechanical as possible, and bring a friend so I could do as I previously mentioned and steal parts when he wasn't looking!
rb
You are correct in assuming it would be a bit more of a nuisance than a Toyota in most places, but carrying critical spares is a necessity in any vehicle when traveling long distance (let alone 10,000 miles across Africa!). Contrary to most people's opinions here, hummers/h1's are not hard at all to maintain, certainly no harder than other vehicles. As you say, a well maintained vehicle will just work. With neglect comes serious issues, and serious breakdowns. You specifically mentioned the hubs -- they are easy to service (the hardest part is removing the 160 lb tire/wheel!) and I have never heard of failures except in situations of long neglect (and using the wrong bearings to save a few bucks -- lets dirt and water in). I'd be more concerned with the computer issues over mechanical issues...those are the weird anomalies that rear their ugly head at the most inopportune times (and is responsible for nearly every tow, according to my mechanic). The GM 6.5 n/a is a good engine...and very prevalent (at least on this half of the planet)...the td version is not known to have the best electronics. Too bad AMG didn't go with the Steyr like they originally planned.
If I had it to do all over again I think I'd buy an earlier truck ('93, '94 or '95 non-turbo) to be as mechanical as possible, and bring a friend so I could do as I previously mentioned and steal parts when he wasn't looking!
rb
Jimmeh
Think'n with me dipstick!
I don't hate H1's, but would never own one myself. They are just too big for me, and honestly if I were going to spend the 50K on a truck, I would rather spend a majority of it upgrading it to fit my needs rather than all 50K on the truck itself.
I have always liked the H1's, don't get me wrong. Given the opportunity, I would love to drive one. I just would not own one out of personal preference. Would love to have an H3 though!
I have always liked the H1's, don't get me wrong. Given the opportunity, I would love to drive one. I just would not own one out of personal preference. Would love to have an H3 though!
Ron B
Explorer
imho they are closer to a tractor than a truck so they are not for everyone. They are pretty wide and look massive, but aren't as big as most think. Here's a picture I have posted before, it's a nice comparison of an h1 next to an h3. I was also surprised that my passat was longer! You can really see the great approach/departure angles...and the resulting bad breakover
REDROVER
Explorer
Em i missing the party? Kids Real hummers aka HUMMER H1 is for man. Who dont like to cry or be jealous or to talk $$t about other 4x4s. Its for man who dont care about fuel cost. Its for man who want more than just modified. Truck. It for man who dont dont have time to play games. And the l
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Ron B
Explorer
Eric/Redrover is funny! He owns several h1's and rebuilds and modifies his own stuff. He drives them all over the place and usually ends up saving someone's bacon along the way. He did mention mpg...which happens to be on par with other 4x4's btw (12 to 15). Not too shabby for a brick shaped tractor.