Need help!

[jacobharris84]

How do I go about fixing a trashed crossmember bushing? Is there a kit? Do I need to get a completely new crossmember? Please inform me!

 

[JPaul]

You'll have to replace the crossmember. You can either get an OEM one, or just do the right thing and get one of these (and never worry about having to replace it again): http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...H3T-Scorpworks-Bushing-Front-Diff-Crossmember

 

[digglesworth]

you Have to replace the entire crossmember....?!? no you dont. depending on which kit you go with depends on whether or not you get a new crossmember. im running the Outfitter Designs diy diff bushing kit. well part of it now that im rancho lifted. it came with the crossmember bushing as well as the outboard bushings on either side. im still using the outboard bushings but no longer have an oem crossmember... one thing, if you go a route like that, you need to inspect your crossmember. theres 4 bolts, 2 on each side that bolt the crossmember to the frame. there are sleeves welded in those holes and theyre prone to cracking there. i had a neighbor throw a couple fresh tacks on there and fixed it up good as new....

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

I did the one from Scorpworks and it is worth every penny. Solid as can be and I never worry about it anymore.

 

[JPaul]

I had forgotten about the OD bushing kit. I almost never see it mentioned on here, everyone only ever seems to talk about Dwayne's offering.

 

[digglesworth]

Because Dwayne is a vendor here. OD is not. Don't get me wrong, he's probably a hell of a guy and fabricator... But there are other options out there.

 

[4speedfunk]

Or make your own.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

That is actually a very cool idea... making an even better stronger, yet lighter weight support and mounting for the transfer case. Every few pounds removed off this fat cow helps! Just taking out the seats alone made a difference, remove the spare tire, skid plates etc and suddenly you notice how much weight removal helps your daily driver.

 

[jacobharris84]

I did the one from Scorpworks and it is worth every penny. Solid as can be and I never worry about it anymore.

Not sure if scorpworks is the entire crossmember itself or just the bushing kit but is the install something you can do at home or should be done in a shop?

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Scorpworks is the entire cross member refurbished and extra welding to make it stronger. It is an exchange program where you pay a core charge but get it back when you send in your crap one. Yes it can be done at home. You are also close to 4speedfunk in Indiana if you have a collection of things to install you could hit him up and it would be worth the trip.

 

[JPaul]

The scorpworks is the one from Dwayne/Preferred Chassis Fabrication I linked earlier. It is a the whole crossmember, not a bushing kit. It's super easy since all you do is order one, then when you get it, remove your old one (5 bolts), bolt the new one in, and then send your old one back as a core. Nothing special about it, you can do it in your driveway with hand tools.

Even with the OD bushing kit, it's more or less the same, though you then have the fun job of trying to get the old bushing out which probably will involve either a big shop press if you're lucky to have one, or using a torch and burning out the old rubber bushing and getting the bushing sleeve out, depending on how mangled the old one is. Still, it can be done with hand tools in your driveway. It'll just take a lot longer than one would hope, depending on how stubborn the old bushing is.

 

[jacobharris84]

The scorpworks is the one from Dwayne/Preferred Chassis Fabrication I linked earlier. It is a the whole crossmember, not a bushing kit. It's super easy since all you do is order one, then when you get it, remove your old one (5 bolts), bolt the new one in, and then send your old one back as a core. Nothing special about it, you can do it in your driveway with hand tools.

Even with the OD bushing kit, it's more or less the same, though you then have the fun job of trying to get the old bushing out which probably will involve either a big shop press if you're lucky to have one, or using a torch and burning out the old rubber bushing and getting the bushing sleeve out, depending on how mangled the old one is. Still, it can be done with hand tools in your driveway. It'll just take a lot longer than one would hope, depending on how stubborn the old bushing is.

What is the whole "core charge" and "price" deal? How do I order and how much will it total out too in the end?

 

[JPaul]

Have you looked at the thread I linked to in my first reply? The first post of that thread has the prices broken out depending on if you have the "old" or "new" and which one you want to get back. It also lists the core charge. Shipping will depend on how far away you are from them (they are in Arizona). You can private message PreferredChassisFab to ask them about ordering. Don't be surprised if he doesn't reply back immediately, it all depends on how busy he is with other projects/customers (though he seems to be fairly quick to respond right now). This is kind of a side thing for him he does as almost a courtesy to us H3 owners.