Is Your Hummer H3 A Potential Deathtrap?

Is your Hummer H3 a Potential Deathtrap? We walk you through a design flaw in the rear suspension on a Hummer H3.
You should really check your suspension at least 1-2 times a year for issues but sometimes they can really sneak up on you quickly.
We will walk you through the issues and how we fix it.
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[@0dbm]

Never would have thought of knocking the flames out with compressed air , excellent work

[@davidmcc359]

Love watching you guys and the genuine personalities and honesty makes these videos more enjoyable. I ALSO love seeing small screw ups for it is showing that real life isn't slick as a Hollywood movie and just laughed out loud at the approaching storm and a new type of vehicle "Wrap" installed on the Hummer.. Brilliant as always lads..

[@kenma8806]

I had a Hummer 2004 H2 in 2004, then when that lease was up I got a 2006 Hummer H3, that was the first year of the H3's..I had the H3 for 4 years I never had an issue with the springs.. A month ago I went out and got a 2007 H3 again, since I really dig the vehicle.. THAT vehicle you were working on has some serious rust.. Guess it is a Canadian issue.. Mine has very little rust, it is 14 years old and has no rust on the springs except for some surface rust.. Eventually I will replace the springs when I get back there to service the shocks and do the brakes, hubs, ect.. I am going to do a complete I guess you would call it restoration over the next year, but it is in great shape as it is.. But I want to keep the vehicle for many years to come.. It has a 128000 miles.. Runs great, looks great and was a 1-owner.. and IMHO any vehicle can be a death trap.. Have a Hub go at hwy speed because you are not paying attention to the hub noise.. seen that a few years back.. I am in Transportation, been in this industry for 45 years.. Seen vehicles burst into flames going down the road because of a gas-line breaking and spraying gas all over the engine.. If one does not keep up with maintaining their ride, it can kill them.. Cheers..

[@simcoespring]

I was mostly focusing on a poor design flaw. We actually replaced 2 more broken main leaves this week in the shop, all where broken the same way. The Hummer H3 was the only one that came apart like that simply because of the shape of the front spring eye. We believe the spring eye broke on the H3 because of rust buildup around the bushing which caused the eye to snap. thanks for watching =)

[@jorgeandrade2997]

Same here my 2008 H3 Alpha has very little surface rust, no problems with that I constantly inspect it since its right there. love the H3 and want to keep it for as long as I can. so far 135K miles on it. No issues.

[@Mike-qp8bv]

You are right. Any vehicle can become a death trap. A lot of it stems from the owner negligence. Hear an unusual noise ? Turn the radio up. Problem solved. I'm a professional technician.. I see this all the time. Brakes grinding so bad they have ground the rotor down to the cooling fins. Wheel bearings just screaming in agony ,,,,, etc. There is always one common factor when I see a vehicle clearly neglected. That is the owners answer to one simple question. "How long has it been making that noise ?" "It just started yesterday." Quit with the BS. Every customer lies when you ask that question. Why ? I tend to believe it's one of two things. - They are almost embarrassed that they let the vehicle get to that state. - by saying "It just started yesterday" obviously the damage cannot be that bad. And therefore the repair bill won't be very much. I actually had a customer tell me that. I've been in this trade for a long time. More than 30 years. I would like to believe that I have seen it all and heard it all. Nope. Every day comes a new adventure in neglect and stupidity. You have to think, driving an unsafe vehicle on public roads is a potential hazard for you and everyone around you. Can't afford the repair bill ? Take the bus, take an Uber. It's gonna be a hell of a lot cheaper than a lawsuit when someome gets hurt.

[@ejgrant5191]

Same here...My H3 Alpha was from Lake Tahoe and no rust issues but, Canada seems to love their winter road salt....Why not just use a Saws All on the spring bolt? Using a cutting torch near a gas tank especially a plastic one seems CRAZY!

[@indigenous31617]

Some 2006 H3 models were produced in '05.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

This is one of the reasons why I do my own oil changes. I can spend 5 min underneath my vehicle inspecting it myself.

[@marcryvon]

Been doing that for 40 years +. But now at 70 y.o., can't do it myself. Had my trusted and friend mechanic but he retired a month ago and shut the shop, no young turks being interested in taking over. 🙄 I feel in the dark now.

[@TinyGoHomes]

I still bring mine too the mechanic that used too own it. His wife still has one. He mentioned this too me a few years ago, glad too have his experience. I send it too him once a year just too go over everything.

[@RKSmith163]

Didn't make the H3 until 2006. If you don't occasionally clean the Salt out from underneath, it will happen to any vehicle.

[@simcoespring]

It is the type of eye design that makes it fall apart. I did hundreds of the 1988-1998 chevy 1500 pickups with broken main leaves the same way...but they never apart like that.

[@incredulousd9408]

had one of these roll into the shop, no complaints, no noises, customer was completely unaware. didnt find out until it was on the lift for some tire work and the rear axle dropped farther and farther and then made a loud bang lol. was interesting for sure

[@simcoespring]

we have a lot of those show up in the shop...usually from an oil change, tire rotation and oil undercoating....nice surprise for the techs when the axle drops down 6-20" lower than they expected when doing an oil change.

[@georgemcelroyII]

Τhx for the info dude. Got to keep it in mind.

[@arejay4965]

Artist with a torch for sure... Good advice, teaching, and entertainment.

[@lookileftpooponyourpage5604]

Haha I love the people in the comments that think this is an H3 only issue 😄 Quite literally any vehicle or trailer with real leaf springs is exactly the same! 🤣 This is why the aliens don't think there is intelligent life on this planet

[@jhitt79]

Exactly

[@jhitt79]

I’ve personally had a rear coil spring break while going down the highway. Although the control arm kept things (the knuckle) in place, I just about lost control. All springs can break!

[@bultacowally]

Being a lifetime Mopar driver, I say you sir are full of crap. U R probably in your 20's and have been driving a whopping 6-8 years so I am SURE you have seen it and know it all....yeah right. For the longest time most Mopars were leaf springs and I owned them all... old and new, big HD 1 ton P/U trucks and small light 6 cylinder Valiants. Old beat up Dodge/Plymouth cop cars. A,B,C,E, M bodies...all leaf springs. Some with 1000 miles and some with 200,000 miles. Never...I say NEVER have I owned or even seen a Mopar car/truck with a broken leaf spring. Torsion bars yes 0ne time but never a leaf spring on a Mopar. You see Chrysler used them for so long they knew how to manufacture them. GM on the other hand was always a coil spring company so they weren't so good at making leaf springs. Lord knows the leaf springs they put on Camaros back in the day were pathetic at best. And boy did I get crap from the GM guys about how shitty Mopar suspensions were with torsion bars and leaf springs back then, which of course they were not. . Fast forward to the present and now I have a new Ram truck with coil springs and the GM guys tell me how shitty the coil spring suspensions are on Ram trucks and leaf springs and torsion bars that suspend late model Chevys are the only way to go....yeah right. Hummers were and are just status junk right out of the box. Never any good u just had to own one to be a status hipster millennial. Everything broke on them and they were hideous to drive/ride in.

[@quartfeira]

That's Interesting! I like these niche content oriented channels a lot!

[@gy4246]

Very Impressive! Thank you for sharing

[@fabianblast]

I wish I had a place like yours over here guys. Great video! I have a H3 2006 so I'll take a look, maybe I'm driving a deathtrap...

[@simcoespring]

just keep an eye on your spring "eyes". They are more likely to break with the more salt they put on the roads. Rust builds up around the bushing and causes it to crack.

[@darwest8833]

Thank you for this great information. Is this an issue with the 2007 H3?

[@ElmoMaga-hw8cm]

@4:55 you tapped on the gas tank skid plate that is held on by 3 13mm screws, it took me less than one minute to drop the skid pan using an impact wrench... probably 3 minutes using a standard ratchet. The point is the gas tank is formed to allow that spring mounting bolt to slide past it, so while it only took you 15 minutes to burn through the spring, bushing & bolt I had the skid plate dropped, the forward spring mount unbolted and the spring removed from it's perch in under 4 minutes.... Just saying for those of us without a torch, it's usually easier to just remove a 3 bolt skid pan that it is to unnecessarily cut away at things. Hope this helps for future jobs 👍

[@SirCavemaninthewest]

The rock Auto husky leaf springs did the job on my dad's H3! I had to go to my local fabrication shop to get new u bolts made.

[@ronaldpynos5731]

If you take the metal gas tank guard off (4 small bolts) there is a cutout in the bottom of the plastic gas tank to enable this bolt to come out.

[@brianpresto1446]

Excellent thanks for the info. I need to do this project soon. I’m sure mine need replaced. I’m at 117,000 miles and leaf’s look original and rusty.

[@tundramanq]

Your videos give me a real appreciation of the rust issues you routinely deal with. I live in New Mexico and there is no noticeable rust under my 2008 Tundra. Whole different way to work on these beasties in areas where undercoating is a joke.

[@Billster1955]

Awesome video guys. My passenger side eye broke on the front of the main leaf spring. Fortunately for me that's the easier of the two to replace myself. I'm 67 on fixed income but not afraid to do some work myself. I have a couple different jacks I can use to lift the rear end to take some weight off. Thanks so much, this with save me hundreds of dollars.

[@simcoespring]

no problem. Just make sure you use some jack stands and proper wheel chocks.

[@Billster1955]

@@simcoespring will do. Thank you.

[@fredsalter1915]

This guy is a suspension GOD! And his videos are extremely well produced! Rock on, good Canadian!

[@LEllis-ui3lx]

The whole entire Nation wow that's heavy pressure nobody liked anything that much 🤷‍♀️

[@bonniedobkin6948]

A “Berlin Wrapper” leaf would be a safe solution to the dilemma and a bit of custom made work you could perform, that is what Mack Trucks have on the 62 series springs 🇨🇦👌

[@stacydornan9765]

Was a truck and trailer mechanic for 30 years, have done thousands of springs on noth.

[@williamdawson3353]

Good to know and look for.

[@jeffmccarty9407]

Both leaf springs broke at the same time on my 2008 H3 alpha as I was braking. Thank god I was going less than 10 mph

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Holy cow! I didn't even know that was possible lol. I think I may steer clear of those H3's lol.

[@simcoespring]

It's pretty much the only vehicle in north America with that eye design...and it definitely sucks. Hit me up on Instagram if you want to chat some time.

[@GNX157]

This must be why some vehicles have a track rod added along the same pivot points as the spring.

[@HummerH-mo4cs]

Ya that is a stupid bolt by the gas tank shield they put in . I was able to get it out by removing the gas tank shield pretty easily, had to use a few choice word to help it along ...

[@simcoespring]

Yah, this one's tank shield bolts where at a point where I was absolutely sure if I touched them they would just go from hex to round bolts.

[@InCountry6970]

I have an 07 H3 and I have no rust what so ever like the H3 you worked on. I would imagine your advice is solid if you live where rust is a real concern.

[@brianpresto1446]

Oh yay that looks fun.

[@GhostManBoo]

Same thing happens if the tie bolt breaks in the spring pack, it’s really not that big of a deal if you address it as soon as possible 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cheyenneindian4885]

My frame broke in half ,rite behind the drivers side rear tire ,, to the left of tire , SAFE ❓

[@germanalvarez1618]

Buen trabajo hermano

[@simcoespring]

Sorry guys this vehicle was actually manufactured in 06/05, man I hate it when I read the numbers on the tag backwards. So this was actually registered and sold as a 2006.

[@tammystrickland4669]

So you reused the old u bolts?

[@signals34]

great video guys.....i have a 2006 h3.....i'm checking it now...lol..

[@royyazzie6028]

You need a retractor nut remover tool there sir 👍

[@williamhoward8319]

can split bearing race and never damage the shaft

[@noobsound]

How obout using a heat shield for operation like this?

[@danachristie3862]

those open pit things is outlawed where i live

[@mentaldemise]

What size torch tip do you run and what pressures? You cut through 1/4 inch in like a tenth the time I do and rust doesn't seem to screw you up as bad as me.

[@simcoespring]

I run my propane at about 12psi and my oxygen at around 45psi. I also run my torch across and blow away some surface rust before cutting.

[@veebee17]

Nice work guys! I think I will pass on getting an H3.

[@Jon_2218]

Can the Dutch eye be replaced by a rolled end spring? New subscriber from Regina.

[@simcoespring]

yes, we have actually made new main leaves for these with a "downturned" eye. that eye design is usually used on dodge pickups (and a few others) If you see the eye getting "swollen" from rust, the eye looks very rusted or the bushing is falling apart, or if the vehicle has over 200-250k and you plan on keeping it for a while, it might be wise just to replace the whole spring rather than having custom main leaves made. It will reset the "timer" on the lifetime of the springs and you'll be good to go again for a long while.

[@Jon_2218]

@@simcoespring Thank you for your reply, much appreciated.

[@wheelitzr2]

Your attitude is bad ass!!

[@cheyenneindian4885]

Rear tire now sits towards the mud gaurd alot more , 1 " inch from it now

[@guidok3762]

Have the H3T the same problems?

[@almoncrandall9066]

I was told to never use U-bolts over again. Is that true?

[@incredulousd9408]

just curious why you didnt cut the bolt ends off instead of the spring, then sleeve, then inner sleeve? i mean, it worked just fine. but sawsall and a good blade would have taken the same time with no fire

[@simcoespring]

yup. Just showing different techniques. After having grinder disks explode and sawzall blades get stuck in bushings, I gave up on all that and just use the torch now.

[@GNX157]

I wondered the same thing.

[@aaron7671]

My dad has an '05 colorado Z71, whole underside is rusted out. The shock mount broke off from rust and now the shock is hanging down. Do the colorados & canyons have the same design leaf spring as in this video? should I be worried? truck has almost 270k miles on it.

[@simcoespring]

Hummer H3 is the only vehicle with this exact spring eye design in north america.

[@mikethompson9745]

So I get the technique, Maybe use a cutoff wheel, But in the trailer industry we do not recommend the reuse of U-Bolts , What are your thoughts?

[@simcoespring]

I don't re-use trailer ubolts, i don't reuse transport truck ubolts, i don't reuse transport trailer ubolts and I rarely re-use pickup truck ubolts. However we do get requests to re-use them a ton and sometimes i do. I would always recommend replacing them, but then there is the reality of life and not everyone can afford it either.

[@Jon_2218]

As a owner of a 2006 Hummer H3 these guys with this video _ absolutely true professionals to their craft with straight forward talk, Thanks! New subscriber. (PS, what would be the total cost for this repair, I live in Regina, Saskatchewan).

[@simcoespring]

can you contact me on Instagram, I can send you a private message with an estimate so you can compare with local shops to see if they are ripping you off or not. instagram.com/simcoe_spring/

[@Jon_2218]

@@simcoespring Unfortunately I don't use Instagram or Facebook, old school. Maybe I should call your shop if that would be more appropriate. Thanks.

[@simcoespring]

@@Jon_2218 you can also contact me at www.simcoespring.com our contact page has a few ways of getting messages to me.

[@ExoticMfRon]

Is this only on the H3 models or can this happen with the H3T’s as well?

[@simcoespring]

I'm not sure. I have not worked on a hummer H3T. However it does say that it was offered as on option which usually means they had the same chassis and the same suspension. The issue usually was from rust buildup around the spring eye which caused them to split.

[@davidromangomezvelasco8214]

Exelente trabajo

[@davidromangomezvelasco8214]

Pongan en español

[@Jon_2218]

@@davidromangomezvelasco8214 okee dokee

[@markahad6583]

Awesome job guys 👏. Btw, if the hummer happen to have bucket seats, let it sit outside with the windows open. 😂😂😂

[@connor3288]

I don't understand

[@markahad6583]

@@connor3288 buckets (seats), raining with windows open. (An old joke or a groaner)! 😁Thanks for responding, my friend. You have a great day!

[@franksmith8184]

I was always told to always replace u bolts. They stretch.

[@jamesfatula5824]

what? are u crazy to use rorch so close without using sheet plate metal slip in between gas tank and the bolt as heat shield

[@briansawdo6787]

I suppose I should look at the GMC canyon I’m working on because I understand the GMC canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado and the hummer H3 are all built on the same chassis.

[@simcoespring]

The chassis might be similar but the canyon and the Colorado both use a "Berlin" eye in stead of a "dutch eye" and I find that the difference in the eye design makes it so it doesn't let the axle move back like that and if it does, it is Super rare rather than just part of the design.

[@petrocksgarage]

Your skill with the torch is very impressive. Having the head of the bolt on the tank side is a safety thing. If you install the bolt the other direction, so the nut is on the tank side, you run the risk of a tank puncture via the end of the bolt in a side impact collision. Gas leaks in crashes are bad... Mmmm-k... 🙂 btw, totally jealous of your pit.

[@carsistumbledupon.subscrib2336]

One issue I see witch can happen to any vehicle is that truck is constantly exposed to bad weather look at the rust I happened to own A H3 im in California mines looks nothing like that far as rust so if your truck is constantly exposed to snow witch they put salt down on the road have it treated to prevent this.

[@simcoespring]

luckily, you probably will never have an issue like this on your vehicle. Mostly a rust belt issue. Rust builds up around the eyes and splits them in half. Pretty common on almost all vehicle, just some are designed a little different which can make them better or worse.

[@dickvankoughnett2331]

I am in Ontario as well. I am going to check my 07 this morning . Who supply's the springs ? I am in Niagara so a bit far from you . Thanks PS I have been using a sawall with a diablo ca

[@simcoespring]

I sell the springs. I operate a suspension parts store as well as a suspension repair garage. I can drop ship parts, if you are too far away.

[@DraccoKnightblade]

@@simcoespring Is there a link to the store? I've got an 07 H3 myself with almost 240K on her. Been thinking about doing the rear springs for a long while now. Already did the rear shocks and fronts, but preventative maintenance says that I probably should do the springs to, eh? Bushings only last so long. Edit: I didn't see the link in the description, my bad!

[@simcoespring]

@@DraccoKnightblade we are open from 8am to 5pm and our website is www.simcoespring.com

[@simcoespring]

@@DraccoKnightblade any pickup or SUV with over 200-240k km on the suspension did well.

[@williamhoward8319]

have seen many engineer muck ups in my times

[@DonnieLawson-ie8kz]

If you would just take the plastic cover off the bottom of the gas tank with the three bolts. Then you would be able to take the bolt out and put it back in the correct way without the torch. The end of the bolt wouldn't push into the plastic cover and rub a hole in it over time.

[@sascandave]

Ever heard of a Sawzall no fire no boom boom way quicker less mess

[@juanochoa9410]

would a Sawzall would have worked?

[@raulaguilar4952]

I’ve taken the tank off and it’s not that difficult and you can change out the fuel pump at the same time. You’ll need a fuel pump lock nut removal tool if you take out the pump. Make sure you use WD-40 when removing the lock nut and reinstall it.

[@simcoespring]

the nuts on the gas tank straps where more rust than bolt.

[@ThePeca1988]

this is why i own a 30 year old offroader what i service myself... there is really no shortage of time spent under the car, and i can inspect the underside of the vehicle pretty much every day 😂

[@bonniedobkin6948]

ACTUALLY IT IS CALLED A “BERLIN” “EYE”. A lot of mathematics involved in its creation , Great 👍🏻 VIDJA. ❤️🏴‍☠️🎥💯% 🇨🇦👌 MINT !

[@ricksmith5019]

You should keep that 2005 Hummer H3 because it is the only one ever made and could be worth a fortune. Being that 2006 model year was the first year offered to the public. You seem like a smart person so I am sure you are not stupid and don't even know what year vehicle you have.

[@simcoespring]

yup it was produced from 2005-2010. Probably registered as a 2006 when sold and marketed.

[@ironfistarrival]

My Lord ! you are using that Torch Near the Gas Tank ?!! What if it Explodes ?

[@LightningBoltStudio1]

Leaf springs can break on any vehicle, I had a 1975 Chevy van that had the rear driver side leaf spring break years ago, so just singling out hummers is ridiculous

[@simcoespring]

i guess you missed the whole point of how the eye is designed poorly and when it breaks it ALWAYS slides back out of the hanger and the suspension gets loose and out of align by over 2-3" which can cause you go end up in the ditch or into oncoming traffic if you aren't instantly prepared for it. This is the only vehicle we work on with that design, so yes, i will throw it under the bus for that reason.

[@badboysfpv1724]

i just did every single bushing on my h3 cut those bolts out way easyier mine has no rust it has never been off road

[@mikehudick7074]

You may have been ask this before, but aren't the spring mounts on the chassis awfully flimsy? Seems like it takes only minimal effort to move them and they look rusty in addition. Should they be strengthened when the springs are changed??

[@indigenous31617]

Somebody drove that iron machine hard.

[@eliteinventor]

Is all that rust normal ?

[@simcoespring]

in the rust bet, yes.

[@logicalguy488]

I swing wrenches in the Midwest ..we have the snow and salt syndrome. I go through a lot of Never Seize. I see you don't use it they must not use salt in Canada then aye. lol

[@simcoespring]

we use it a lot, sometimes i forget.

[@MrStrangegoo]

I LIKE FIRE!

[@vernonslone8627]

To bad they don't have a military wrap on the springs to prevent the axle from moving...

[@simcoespring]

that would help greatly

[@andyl9920]

05? I swear the hummer h3 starts at 06

[@simcoespring]

yup, it was made in 05 but sold as an 06, whoops my bad

[@user-fm2lz2sn2y]

Молодцы парни!

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

You guys don't own a reciprocating saw?

[@simcoespring]

nope. don't need or use one....tried and don't like them.

[@doncorleone2713]

Next level stupid design but you guys did an awesome job.

[@upnorthyooper1196]

I think Canadian rust must be weaker than ours, I don't have near as many U bolts come just lose like that.

[@simcoespring]

yup, the one set of U-bolts I happened to reuse last week =)

[@jackrichards1863]

If it keeps it dry..? Can't be that bad!

[@ctaylor7089]

A grinder with a cutoff wheel or a bandsaw would have been a lot better than that torch.

[@loverrez]

All they had to do is remove the gas tank protector and the bolt comes right out.

[@RAMPAGEAPPAREL]

Ohhh no, hate to be the one to tell you guys but if you remove the gas tank shield 4 bolts you will see there a access notch in the actual fuel tank so you don’t have to cut the driver side bolt off. I just did this on my H3. 😂😂

[@rodney1818]

H3 Chevy trail blazer same vehicles

[@simcoespring]

Yes. The leaf springs on the are hummer h3 only. From what I have researched at least.

[@RVMD95]

Reusing the U-bolts? I’ve never had any I’d trust to reuse here in New England. No room in the budget for new U-bolts, cross bolts and shocks? Would only add 150 bucks or so to the job with huge piece of mind. Just my 2¢.

[@simcoespring]

Shocks are about 100 a piece here. About 60 for ubolts. Minimum 50 for installing the shocks so now we are at $310. Shocks are expensive here in canada now. Customer walked I to an unexpected tow bill. 2 new springs. Was out around $1200 already. Yah I should have milked him for another 300....or.maybe I don't bilk them out of every cent they have just cus they walk through my shop. Just my 2 cents.

[@ophirb25]

Isn't it a problem that might occur on any leaf sprung vehicle? Don't see why it is a Hammer only problem, if you care to explain.

[@simcoespring]

Sure it is the way the spring eye is designed. When they break. They fall out. Other designs just dont have that feature and when the eyes break they usually just stay put.

[@ophirb25]

@@simcoespring Do you mean the bent in the spring near the eye, is the design flaw?

[@bpetnoi1472]

It is NOT the most efficient way? Did I hear you right? It was much more efficient than removing the fuel tank and dealing with frozen bolts and nuts.

[@simcoespring]

we took one look at the bolts holding the gas tank in and just said nope. cut the spring out.

[@bpetnoi1472]

@@simcoespring I make the argument that using the good old smoke wrench is the most efficient way of doing the job, but not the most elegant. Time is money. The customer would rather pay for few bolts than pay you for 2 or 3 extra hours fighting rust and in this case removing a gas tank. Therefore when you said it is not the most efficient I thought that is inaccurate. If you had said "not the most elegant" I would not have made my comment. Please keep in mind I did the same job for nearly 5 years as a brake and front end mechanic. Brake and Front end mechanic is a misnomer as if a bushing had to be replaced, front or back I did it. Oh yes the good old smoke wrench is dangerous no doubt but I could not have done the job without it as there were not any Saws Alls around in those days. you be careful now and try to not get any melting grease down you collar :)))

[@skidrowslasher3632]

Fire lol

[@ironfistarrival]

The Owner has Neglected the Car's Rust , he did not Rust proof it and it is deteriorating badly .

[@jakeruiz5062]

You are not using the same u bolts ? Wow.... and there was a much easier way to get that bolt out without a torch.

[@simcoespring]

How would you have removed that bolt way easier? The gas tank straps and shroud bolts where all swollen and corroded with rust. So that wasn't an option.

[@jakeruiz5062]

@@simcoespring I would have loosened it. Knocked it back a bit and grabbed my limg saw zaw blade and cut it off. No having to deal with heat buy a tank and been done. And if anything was a death trap. It wasn't the springs coming on done it was that rusty ass frame dang. Another year the whole damn frame is gonna do what those springs did.

[@Mike-qp8bv]

@@simcoespring It's truly amazing that the certified KZbin technicians always have a better, faster and cheaper way of doing a repair than the professional would.

[@greghelms4458]

Hated the military Hummers. Never could figure why anyone liked anything you couldn’t see out of with no room in it. The H2 was just an expensive dressed up Tahoe with no room you couldn’t see out of. 😝😝😝

[@CanadaLifeVlogs]

why not just take gas tank cover off?

[@simcoespring]

one of those don't touch it and it won't break jobs.

[@salpof143]

You say 2005 I thought 2006 was the first year of Hummer H3

[@simcoespring]

yes the vehicle was manufactured in 2005 (sticker on door) however it was sold as a 2006, didn't know that till after I filmed the video. good catch

[@ballbag]

Quality american vehicle

[@pl5624]

It's called crabbing

[@michaelratliff7775]

The drive shaft can also literally pole vault the vehicle end over end! SMH'

[@simcoespring]

We had a guy drop the drive shaft into the road and stop the truck in about 2 feet. Bad day.

[@Mike-qp8bv]

Having a vehicle "pole vault" with a drive shaft is something your going to see in the movies, not in reality. If the u joint breaks or the yolk comes out of the transmission, that driveshaft will literally beat the hell out of the underside of the vehicle. I've seen brake lines and fuel lines get severed. I've seen driveshafts tear right through the floor sheet metal. That shaft might jab into the ground once the vehicle slows enough but even that is highly unlikely. You gotta think, because it is still connected to the differential that shaft is rotating as the car is still moving. Even if it were to catch something like a pothole, that shaft will either just bend or break before launching that 4000 lb vehicle into the air. Most driveshafts in your average RWD car or truck are around 3/16 steel or aluminum alloy. That's not gonna stand a chance over the vehicles weight. It's pure physics. But I will be skeptical and say has it happened ? Maybe. But it is extremely unlikely.

[@NullHand]

@@Mike-qp8bv I believe this happened once in oval track racing. Speeds much higher than interstate. Vehicles much lighter than the the typical light truck chassis derived vehicles like the Hummer. I think the racing solution was a U bracket to catch the driveshaft if the forward U-joint failed before it could pierce the asphalt and attempt a rear end pole vault.

[@bultacowally]

death trap or shit box.... always

[@Gar99]

Thats not a death trap as your van is crabbing and you'll be only to feel your car going slightly sideways

[@simcoespring]

yup right into the ditch or oncoming traffic. surprise