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2003 Hummer H2 Airbag Suspension - Hammering A Hummer

Big Baller Gets Dropped

By Bob Ryder
photographer: Bob Ryder


The Hummer H2 is known as the beast of the roadways. Its massive size can be intimidating when rolling next to a small import. During the H2's existence we have seen them transformed into larger-than-life stature, being lifted into the outer stratosphere with enormous wheels and tires. These cubical urban assault vehicles do present an image of size and power.

Rob MacGregor from No Limit Engineering in San Bernardino, California, wanted to start something new by 'bagging the epitome of all-wheel-drive, go-anywhere motoring. Recently Rob had a buddy's '03 Hummer at the shop rotating a set of tires. While doing so, he paused to observe the undercarriage and suspension, taking mental notes of certain critical areas. Rob's creative gears were engaging. Two major concerns were that the H2 is an all-wheel-drive vehicle with a dual torsion bar front suspension. Following some additional pondering, he was up for the challenge.


No Limit's fabricator/tech installer, Carlos Duarte, begins the disassembly by removing and discarding the factory rear shocks and coils springs.
No Limit's fabricator/tech installer, Carlos Duarte, begins the disassembly by removing and discarding the factory rear shocks and coils springs.
The rear-end housing is secured using a couple of tie-down straps before removing suspension components.
The rear-end housing is secured using a couple of tie-down straps before removing suspension components.
The factory-length rear sway-bar end link is disconnected at the sway bar and frame mount.
The factory-length rear sway-bar end link is disconnected at the sway bar and frame mount.
The sway-bar link is then cut, sleeved, and welded to a much shorter length between the rear sway bar and frame mount.
The sway-bar link is then cut, sleeved, and welded to a much shorter length between the rear sway bar and frame mount.
Assorted Air Ride Technologies and No Limit Engineering components that will allow the H2 to accomplish suspension athleticism far beyond its natural parameters.
Assorted Air Ride Technologies and No Limit Engineering components that will allow the H2 to accomplish suspension athleticism far beyond its natural parameters.

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