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just wanted to say hi .<DIV> </DIV><DIV>i just got a h2 2005 and so far lovin it .</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> is there anything i should know about this  hummer such as recalls or other problems ? </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>thanks</DIV>

If you take it offroad, be careful with the tie rods. They have a tendency to cause problems. Namely, breaking. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

You know what I think...the tie-rod thing is totally not true! I Off-road my H2 with 37" Toyo M/Ts and I drive it hard in the rocks and all and I have never, never broken a tie-rod. I do carry a spare and the tools to replace on should it happen or should it happen to one of the H2s with me. Frankly you need to abuse your hummer to break a tie-rod. I grease mine with synthetic grease before I go out to play and then grease them again after I get back to push out any water or dirt that may have tried to get in. Also if you let the Hummer find it's way you should never break anything! What I mean is, when you are climbing rocks, if the H2 loses it's footing DON'T hammer down to muscle your way over, back down and change your line left or right and try again. Most of the time a different line is all that is needed to get up and over. Also don't hold your steering rigid, let the steering follow the obstacles and "sway" a bit, I'm not saying to let it go free, but don't force it in a way that it doesn't want to go. In other words the best technique is finesse! And if you really can't get over an obstacle that is impassable on the trail, winch over it is alot safer and gentler to your H2. <DIV> </DIV><DIV>If you are close-by and want to try some of the rock trails here in Quebec, please join us!</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kevin </DIV>

[QUOTE=whitehumh2] You know what I think...the tie-rod thing is totally not true![/QUOTE]

I have not experienced tie-rod failures myself, but have heard of others who have. I find that you can hear the tell-tale creak and groan when things are under tension and that is usually a good time to back off. I've had my wheels pinned a few times, and usually the best course of action is to ease off the wheel and just back up slightly, then try a different angle.