Is this Normal? Please see pictures.

[ADOR]

Hey guys. Sorry for not knowing the name of the parts in question. I circled it with red marking. When I lifted the H2, that silver looking bar was updated or replaced with a bigger one. I don't recall seeing those 2 pieces having a gap, that the top part is pointing UP. If my memory is correct, that was FLUSHED. Can someone please let me know of that is normal (and tell me the name of that part)? Thanks.

 

[Kyle]

those are the tie rod bushings. someone that knows h2s better than i will chime in soon, i think its fine or maybe just worn a little.

 

[Zach]

Orlando, that is not normal at all. My under carriage hasn't been that clean since I bought my truck. It is way too clean for a 2. Lol. There is a lil gap. Think mine us the same way. Looks like it us dry though. Most places do not lube when they do an oil change. Will get some pics of mine

 

[Zach]

Wheel looks straight. I know when mine isn't it will do it. Maybe the lift? This is what it should look like dirt and all

 

[ADOR]

LOL... Zach, you know my truck. Its an official mall crawler. Btw, Im back in vegas now. So, does that rubber thing need ti be greased ir something?

 

[Zach]

Already know where you're at. You know stalked ya some here. There is a zirk fitting on the tue rod end that should be greased. Most places don't do it now. New cars don't have them. Just make sure next oil change you tell them to hit all the grease points and you should be good. Wish my under carriage looked like that, but then again. I have had so much fun getting mine dirty. Damn mall crawlers lol.

 

[ArtHummer]

Damn, this thing is spotless!!! WOW...

This looks just fine. If there is a grease point you might what to grease it. If it is solid on top, then don't worry about it...

To check the condition of the tie rod, you can jack you truck so the wheel will be of the ground, Grab the wheel at 3 and 6 (on the side) and jerk it side to side (one hand goes forward, another back word, kind of make the wheel to turn) jerk it back and forth a few times. There should be no play at all and only every move should reflect on your steering box and steering wheel. If there is a little play in the tie rod then it is f**ed and need to be replaced.

 

[MessiaH2]

I can not even wrap my head around how clean your undercarriage is. it looks like the pictures in the manual when you first buy it..LOL I might have some envy ADOR, sometimes i wish mine looked this clean. Only sometimes!!! most of the time i like to see seaweed, grass or mud caked in there... :yay

Yours looked like mine did before my lift a couple months ago. Never had a problem with them though. Sorry, I am pretty sure mine are all replaced with lift so i can not get you a comparison picture.
Art's post is dead on and I would check them yourself. I have seen some that have grease fittings and those that do not but do not remember what mine were.

 

[ADOR]

Messiah, I saw the pictures of your newly lifted
H2. Looks great.

ArtHummer, I will try your suggestion this weekend to check for play or movements.

Zach, thanks for the picture.