The OEM steering bracket on the Colorados are the same as the H3. They are junk! I think the upgraded bracket is one of my best mods. Getting that steering rack out was a pain. I saw the Outfitter Designs unit and it is pretty much the same as Mayhem Metal Works. I really like seeing the H3 guys because I pretty much built my truck to copy an H3.
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Hey everyone. Finally getting around to making a footprint on the forum.
My wife and I are based out of Atlanta. We're not hard core wheelers or anything, we just like exploring remote places.
We have a bone stock 03 4Runner limited V8 with KO2s and a stock 97 Defender 90.
Looking forward to sharing in the adventure.
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My wife and I are based out of Atlanta. We're not hard core wheelers or anything, we just like exploring remote places.
We have a bone stock 03 4Runner limited V8 with KO2s and a stock 97 Defender 90.
Looking forward to sharing in the adventure.
- One life. Live it.
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This is it before the changes. It's at friends house a good distance from me while he does the bumpers and other stuff.
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There are many of us who aren't hard core wheelers. I'll gladly take a detour around an obstacle if I can. I just build my rig to make it as capable as possible to tackle almost any situation. You have two very capable rigs, right off the production line. Nice.
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This is it before the changes. It's at friends house a good distance from me while he does the bumpers and other stuff.
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Greetings from Ball Ground! Are y'all on the Northside? Love that defender, by the way!
That bracket is junk. I bent it pretty good on a wheeling trip to TN about 5 years ago. Didn't know it until leaving the off road park and got on the road. As the front end would raise or lower the alignment would change. Was an interesting drive back to FL but my dealer replace it under warranty. I do feel much better with it installed. The kits look very much alike. I have a build thread in that section of what I have done to mine, would like to see what you have done and plan on doing to yours.
I hear ya! I had a warranty claim at 19,000 miles on the rack bushing and still had trouble. I was on the phone with GM to resolve the issue, but still had to take matters into my own hands. I would also like to know about your rig considering the Colorado and H3 have alot in common.
I had a great relationship with the Hummer dealership staff and they took care of so many things they shouldn't have. At the same time as the rack bracket (probably at around 12K miles) they also repaired one of my fenders under warranty which I ripped off on the trail. Definitely not a warranty issue. Oh how I miss those days.
MarkW,I read your build thread. Wow! You have made a very capable H3. I think you did a good job of not "going to far" with your mods.
I just took a quick photo of my Colorado. It is not a great off road action shot, but you'll get the idea.
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Hello Everyone!
Michael/ Big Tuna Reporting in from Fort Mohave, AZ!
My rig is Pegasus, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 4.7L.
Experience: Pretty Darn Minimal. I've owned this Jeep for nearly 4 years, and only started building 'er seriously around 2 years ago!
I enjoy forums like this, with people from all around & every type of rig!
Pegasus ends up being a "guinea pig" for small experiments I end up doing, Such as testing out some recent-gen LED bulb replacements, or my "hodgepodge" audio setup. I'll start a build thread soon!
Here's a picture. It's a year old picture, but the best picture ever taken of my rig. She looks much different now.
Michael/ Big Tuna Reporting in from Fort Mohave, AZ!
My rig is Pegasus, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 4.7L.
Experience: Pretty Darn Minimal. I've owned this Jeep for nearly 4 years, and only started building 'er seriously around 2 years ago!
I enjoy forums like this, with people from all around & every type of rig!
Pegasus ends up being a "guinea pig" for small experiments I end up doing, Such as testing out some recent-gen LED bulb replacements, or my "hodgepodge" audio setup. I'll start a build thread soon!
Here's a picture. It's a year old picture, but the best picture ever taken of my rig. She looks much different now.
WELCOME!Hello Everyone!
Michael/ Big Tuna Reporting in from Fort Mohave, AZ!
My rig is Pegasus, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 4.7L.
Experience: Pretty Darn Minimal. I've owned this Jeep for nearly 4 years, and only started building 'er seriously around 2 years ago!
I enjoy forums like this, with people from all around & every type of rig!
Pegasus ends up being a "guinea pig" for small experiments I end up doing, Such as testing out some recent-gen LED bulb replacements, or my "hodgepodge" audio setup. I'll start a build thread soon!
Here's a picture. It's a year old picture, but the best picture ever taken of my rig. She looks much different now.
Thanks I do appreciate it. Try to make every mod something that is actually beneficial and not just for show or going overboard. You have a great looking Colorado. I have always liked them and would definitely consider one for my next wheeling rig if something were to happen to my H3.
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Welcome to the forum, and nice looking Jeep. Looking forward to your build thread. If I ever finish my Wrangler, I'm going to start modding the GC. We have an 07' with the 5.7L V8. Would like to do something with it one of these days.Hello Everyone!
Michael/ Big Tuna Reporting in from Fort Mohave, AZ!
My rig is Pegasus, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 4.7L.
Experience: Pretty Darn Minimal. I've owned this Jeep for nearly 4 years, and only started building 'er seriously around 2 years ago!
I enjoy forums like this, with people from all around & every type of rig!
Pegasus ends up being a "guinea pig" for small experiments I end up doing, Such as testing out some recent-gen LED bulb replacements, or my "hodgepodge" audio setup. I'll start a build thread soon!
Here's a picture. It's a year old picture, but the best picture ever taken of my rig. She looks much different now.
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