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H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:41 pm
by wankeled
I should have done more research! I bought an external OEM tire rack off of an 07 H2. It will not fit my 03 H2 without drilling into the rear bumper for the 3rd bolt hole passenger side and the soft rear bumper part for the license plate electrical (I did see a few posts that you can make it work but not enough detail).



Comes with the mount, License plate with wiring harness.



As such, unless if someone can save me the hassle, I have this up as follows:



1) trade/swap for a 2003 compatible external tire swing mount. Preferably the Predator but I'm open to options.



2) or for $500 (I paid $600).



3) I guess I could add if there's write ups out there for me to get this installed that would be most ideal. I'm prepared to drill/tap into the bumper as long as I know the electrical will work.



Thanks in advance

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:09 am
by brianwidahl
i just drilled the hole for the third bolt hole and drilled a hole for a grommet to get the wires from the bumper



e-mail me brianwidahl@live.com



id be happy to help coach you threw the process

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:49 pm
by Indy
The 05+ tire carriers are tough beasts and I would never go for a 03-04 carrier, which were made by another company for Hummer and are badly made, hard to operate and break easily. Drilling 1 hole and connecting the wires through the plastic takes a few minutes and is worth the effort <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... /smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> If you have any questions, let me know. I installed mine last year and couldn't be happier. Cheers, Indy.

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:49 pm
by wankeled
Woo hoo! Did it finally big thanks to Brian and thanks for the support Indy. Now to get a get my off roading lights and winch ready!

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:56 pm
by dwaxman1
and you have a installed photo of it?

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:34 pm
by wankeled
Incoming. Haven't had a chance to complete the wiring route the way I would like to see it. Soon!

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:32 pm
by truckmax
[quote name='wankeled' timestamp='1342410086' post='38802']

I should have done more research! I bought an external OEM tire rack off of an 07 H2. It will not fit my 03 H2 without drilling into the rear bumper for the 3rd bolt hole passenger side and the soft rear bumper part for the license plate electrical (I did see a few posts that you can make it work but not enough detail).



Comes with the mount, License plate with wiring harness.



As such, unless if someone can save me the hassle, I have this up as follows:



1) trade/swap for a 2003 compatible external tire swing mount. Preferably the Predator but I'm open to options.



2) or for $500 (I paid $600).



3) I guess I could add if there's write ups out there for me to get this installed that would be most ideal. I'm prepared to drill/tap into the bumper as long as I know the electrical will work.



Thanks in advance

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Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:34 pm
by truckmax
Hi I have an 06 H2 is this rack still available where and when could I see it I can be reached at 416-936-7901



thanks

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:46 pm
by wankeled
Just sent you a PM. Sorry the tire rack is no longer for sale.



Pictures still incoming LOL.

Re: H2 07-08 External Tire Rack

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:12 pm
by truckmax
Thanks