HHR extended cab dually HHR truck conversion
01-07-2014 | 07:31 PM
#22
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From: Georgetown, Tx
UPDATE! I drove the dually extended cab truck today and it runs great the front stayed attached to the back! Everything is working with two exceptions. One: the air bag light stays on, probably because I had to remove the side airbags. The cylinder extended into the truck bed area. Gotta figure out how to fool the computer about the side bags. TWO: The ignition switch will not go into the lock position and I cannot remove the key. Some interlock issue I guess. I got the hydraulic brakes and parking brake extended and they work well.
Here is a good one. I removed the sub woofer amplifier, the XM radio box and another amplifier from the bed to test drive it so they would not be thrown around in the bed. After I unplugged them, the truck would not start. Turns out that if J4 connector in the XM box is unplugged, the HHR will not start. Go figure. Theft deterrent?
So, after I get the ignition switch issue fixed, I will start finishing the body work.
Bob in San Marcos, TX
Here is a good one. I removed the sub woofer amplifier, the XM radio box and another amplifier from the bed to test drive it so they would not be thrown around in the bed. After I unplugged them, the truck would not start. Turns out that if J4 connector in the XM box is unplugged, the HHR will not start. Go figure. Theft deterrent?
So, after I get the ignition switch issue fixed, I will start finishing the body work.
Bob in San Marcos, TX
Bob in San Marcos, TX
02-01-2014 | 11:49 AM
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Question?
Firstly, Congratulations on the pick-up! 
- SSSSSweet! & a question on the dually build. Out of curiosity, since it appears that you've lengthened the wheelbase a bit , did you correct the steering geometry ? If you did, how did you take care of it? Inquiring minds (at least mine does! 
) want to know!!!
p.s. & good luck with that dually!!
- SSSSSweet! & a question on the dually build. Out of curiosity, since it appears that you've lengthened the wheelbase a bit , did you correct the steering geometry ? If you did, how did you take care of it? Inquiring minds (at least mine does! ) want to know!!!p.s. & good luck with that dually!!
02-01-2014 | 02:42 PM
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From: Georgetown, Tx
Firstly, Congratulations on the pick-up! - SSSSSweet! & a question on the dually build. Out of curiosity, since it appears that you've lengthened the wheelbase a bit , did you correct the steering geometry ? If you did, how did you take care of it? Inquiring minds (at least mine does! ) want to know!!!
p.s. & good luck with that dually!!
- SSSSSweet! & a question on the dually build. Out of curiosity, since it appears that you've lengthened the wheelbase a bit , did you correct the steering geometry ? If you did, how did you take care of it? Inquiring minds (at least mine does! ) want to know!!!p.s. & good luck with that dually!!
Huh, steering geometry? Yea, I lengthened it about 30" and it did affect the turning radius significantly. However, I have driven it several times and it handles just like my 06 daily driver. (except the turn radius). Thanks for the interest.
Bob in San Marcos, TX
02-01-2014 | 02:47 PM
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From: Georgetown, Tx
HHR dually
Yup, I have welded in most of the body panels and will start the body finishing next week. Taking a little time off and going to Corpus Christi to hang out for a few days with my sweetie (wife). I have several pictures posted on the web site. Just click to the right on images.
Bob in San Marcos, TX
Bob in San Marcos, TX
