BerthaSUT
Probationary Member
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- South East US
Hello everyone,
Just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself and my H2 SUT, “Bertha.” I’ve had her for a few years, but over the last 24 months I’ve really gone all-in, bringing her back from a tired truck to something solid, reliable, and ready to get off the pavement.
I’m new here and looking forward to learning, contributing, and most importantly getting this thing out on trails and continuing to improve the build.
Here’s where the truck stands right now:
Engine & Reliability
This is just the current stage, next steps are re-gearing, more drivetrain upgrades, and building it into a capable, reliable off-road rig without losing its highway manners.
Excited to be here, learn from you guys, and start putting Bertha to work where she belongs.
Thanks, and see you on the trails.
Just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself and my H2 SUT, “Bertha.” I’ve had her for a few years, but over the last 24 months I’ve really gone all-in, bringing her back from a tired truck to something solid, reliable, and ready to get off the pavement.
I’m new here and looking forward to learning, contributing, and most importantly getting this thing out on trails and continuing to improve the build.
Here’s where the truck stands right now:
Engine & Reliability
- Melling oil pump, GM pickup tube + brace, FEL-PRO O-rings & gaskets → steady 50 psi oil pressure
- GM timing chain, guides, tensioner, and seals
- EVAP purge solenoid replaced
- AC Delco water pump & thermostat
- Full fluid service (GM / AC Delco / Mobil 1)
- NGK plugs, JDMSPEED wires, MSD coils
- K&N cold air intake + AirAid throttle body spacer
- Throttle body & MAF cleaned
- Injectors cleaned
- Resealed roof marker lights (now upgraded to LED)
- 7” headlights (OEM harness, DRL + startup animation)
- DRL halos + grille projectors
- (2) 7” white bumper lights (tied to high beams)
- (6) 6” amber/white roof rack lights (manual)
- (2) rear hitch lights (manual switch)
- LED taillights
- Full custom relay/fuse setup in waterproof box powered by Odyssey battery
- Kryptonite upper control arms
- Bilstein B8 5100 shocks (front & rear) + Bilstein steering stabilizer
- 2–3” lift kit w/ front & rear shock extenders
- McGaughys rear extenders
- Spohn adjustable panhard bar
- Cognito sway bar links + tie rod sleeves
- Moog bushings
- Toyo Open Country A/T III – 37x12.50R17
- AC Delco brake booster upgrade (2011+ GM trucks)
- AC Delco rotors + Brembo ceramic pads
- New OEM windshield
- Rust removal + undercoating
- Sony head unit w/ CarPlay (OnStar delete)
- Rockford Fosgate P300-10T sub (integrated into OEM Bose)
- JBL Club 64C (front) + JBL Club 64 (rear)
- Hardwired baby monitor/camera
- Dorman window regulators
This is just the current stage, next steps are re-gearing, more drivetrain upgrades, and building it into a capable, reliable off-road rig without losing its highway manners.
Excited to be here, learn from you guys, and start putting Bertha to work where she belongs.
Thanks, and see you on the trails.
