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  1. Real4WD

    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 337,082 Date: 21 JAN 2026 -Upgraded Orielly’s house brand shocks with Bilstein 5100s (BILPN 24-186643 [front] / 24-187237 ([rear]). -Upgraded OEM rear lower control arms with upgraded Hotchkis fully boxed rear lower control arms (HPN 1305). I was unhappy with the handling...
  2. Real4WD

    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 337,006 -Replaced rearview mirror wire harness cover (GM#15195146). The Safelite glass repair guy broke it last year and I just now got around to fixing it lol.
  3. Real4WD

    06H3's H3T Build

    Congrats on the new rig! Have fun.....
  4. Real4WD

    06H3's H3T Build

    Where did you purchase your H3T from? I bought my slantback cover off of a lady in Colorado who got her H3T in a divorce. Same color, same options lol.
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 336,965 -Replaced driver door hinge pins. After 23 years of use the door was starting to sag a little. Really stood out after I installed the WeatherTech floor mats which overlap on the door sill plate a little. Whatever clearance there was between the bottom of the door panel...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 336,911 -For the last year or so I've been chasing an intermittent "rubbing/popping" sound under hard braking/accelerating from a stop and/or driving over speed bumps. Turns out the slip yolk on the driveshaft was running low on grease, so I repacked it with long life...
  7. Real4WD

    Year in Review

    2025 has been interesting. I passed the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy, moved from Kansas to Georgia. Spent what little time I have rebuilding the daily into something that is comfortable and mechanically reliable. Rolling in to 2026, I will either be saving for a new (to me) Hummer...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 333,714 Repaired rear view mirror (GM#15176974) circuit board. A voltage regulator and 4R3 component had bad solder joints, failing to provide power to the compass and temp display. Re-soldered the joints. Display now works. Items circled in red are the voltage regulator and...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 333,687 -Repaired vanity mirror courtesy lights (driver and passenger). The upholsterer installed the mirror bracket wrong, knocking the contact tab out of alignment and preventing the bulb from illuminating. Realigned tab and installed mirror frame.
  10. Real4WD

    ISO (WTB) 5-Speed H3 Adventure Package.....

    Gents, The search continues for my next Hummer. Please keep your eyes peeled! Looking for the following: -Competition Yellow 2006-2007 5-Speed manual transmission H3 with the locking rear differential (Adventure Package). -Red Rock Metallic 2010 5-Speed manual transmission H3 with front and...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 333,412 -Installed driver rear door weather stripping (GM#15766603). (missing) -Replaced front passenger side sill plate (GM#10359432). (broken...my fault....LOL) -Replaced right rear cargo bay speaker (GM#15053683). (broken....see small tear) -Replaced center console rear cup...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 333,280 Replaced original steering wheel and airbag with better quality used units (GM#15768324 and 16866042). eBay is a godsend but at the same time, a massive trap. 😁 o_O
  13. Real4WD

    The Hoe

    Fair enough. I will probably leave the paint and body alone on this vehicle....unless my OCD gets the better of me. Since the refurb process is nearing completion I am starting to plan for my next build. Don't want to put too much more money into the Tahoe. I bought one from OC Auto Carpets...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 333,150 Installed new carpet, matching WeatherTech floor mats, wipers, and repainted the cargo bay tie down hooks. I also had the seats steam cleaned and extracted by a detail shop IOT remove old stains. Talk about a PITA....cutting holes for studs, AC vents and wire harnesses...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 332,850 (Continued)
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 332,850 -Replaced engine oil pan -seepage- (GM#12577396). -Replaced engine oil pan gasket -leaking...added extra sealant around front and rear engine cover mating points- (GM#12612350). -Replaced engine oil level sensor -PMCS- (GM#12603782). -Replaced engine oil pickup tube...
  17. Real4WD

    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 332,776 -Replaced power steering pump -making noise- (GM#19420681). When cold starting the vehicle, the pump would randomly make a buzzer like sound for 2 seconds within ther first 60 seconds of run time. Odd. Similar to this . -Replaced power steering pump pulley...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 332,445 Replaced driver seat switch, (GM#12450256), forward parking brake cable (GM#19305572), intermediate parking brake cable (GM#89032217), left rear parking brake cable (GM#19111221), right rear parking brake cable (GM#19110849), and adjusted parking brake shoes + cables...
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    The Hoe

    Current Mileage: 332,432 Replaced headlight and turn signal housings. I "restored" them last year, but they turned yellow again. Decided to replace the entire unit this time. @Schwarttzy I am glad you're enjoying it :) and that I can provide entertainment lol. Maybe (and that's a big maybe)...
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