Hamster JR 2009 H3T segestions for built

[Mb30sdl]

As some of you know I got 2009 H3T and it is some what stock right now.

Question #1 What are "necessary" upgrades (like tier rod end on H2) i need to do.
Question #2 Accessories- Bumpers, UBP, etc.

I appreciate any suggestions.

 

[Bigunit]

Serge, get this FIRST and ASAP as this is the last one available from this Ebay seller. He has always been the cheapest (free shipping) and he is down to his last one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-12498474...Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a9c02669&vxp=mtr

 

[Zach]

When is it getting a solid axle?

 

[06 H3]

Rancho lift spring over it will take you far.

 

[06 H3]

Ill elaborate. I'm excited to see you in a 3T! It's a 5 banger, right? I know your gonna hate that and seeing money is no issue I see a 6.0 in your future. Lol

The T wheelbase is long and I think Ts would benefit from a rancho lift more then a 3. I'd do a rancho lift and a spring over. If you being it to ORE make sure they chop the big stock hanger off. Last one they did they left the stock hangers on. A) ditching em nets you 5.5 in of clearance compared to the stock hanger and B) it keeps the lift to 5in instead much higher and you don't wanna go too tall.

 

[atvspeed4]

Save the money on the Rancho and see if the guys that did Bebe's long travel lift is ready for another. Should be much easier now that they have done one!

 

[alrock]

Necessary? I would add the Preferred Chassis steering rack bracket, assuming you stay with the OEM steering and don't move to a custom setup. UCP and rocker protection. Also assuming you keep the stock drivetrain, the OEM setup is reasonably stout and doesn't necessarily need tie rods, etc. If this is a non-Adventure model you may benefit from adding a cast iron front diff (with locker of course) if your came with the aluminum diff. Also, if this is non-Adventure you really will want the 4:1 transfer case vs. the one that comes in the base models.

ThorParts bumpers are a great upgrade front and rear

 

[alrock]

Ahh, just saw that you bought Chris' H3T - you've got a great truck there!

If you add weight onto the front end of that, you may want to consider upgrading to Alpha torsion bars or even aftermarket ones. Bebe can point you in the right direction for aftermarket ones.

 

[H3nightrod]

ics

 

[TXH3T]

Hey guys just so ya know the T already has the OEM UCP, new torsion keys, HD front and rear shocks ready for adding weight, larger bumpstops etc. Just thought I'd chime in so people knew what was on it :thumbs:

 

[TXH3T]

Also Serge you never picked up the 4 extra h3 wheels. If you don't want them they are free to whoever picks them up on the forum

 

[2010H3TAlpha]

Congrats, Chris' H3T is what inspired me to buy mine (and seeing it for sale on ExPo led to my discovery that these aren't just concept trucks, I had no idea they were in production at one point!).

Serge, get this FIRST and ASAP as this is the last one available from this Ebay seller. He has always been the cheapest (free shipping) and he is down to his last one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-12498474...Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a9c02669&vxp=mtr

FYI, although his H3T is already equipped with them, the "wholesale" cost for the OEM UCP is $260 and these guys sell for $270 plus $12.95 shipping. Not sure how they can make money selling for so little and then eat shipping costs but it's a very good deal!

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/result...ber=12498474&singlepart=1&partnumber=12498474

Edit: Foot in mouth moment, GM is OUT of these. I'm calling around tomorrow to see if I can find who is stocking them.

 

[Mb30sdl]

If I decide to upgrade it it will get same treatment as H2 + spring over. Funny thing is price is about the same for this upgrade as H2.

 

[Mb30sdl]

Also Serge you never picked up the 4 extra h3 wheels. If you don't want them they are free to whoever picks them up on the forum

Ill probably get more of the same wheels that on truck now. So I don't need those.

 

[bebe]

The shop that did my build closed, and the Fabricator that did it has a full time job. I do know of a guy in the so cal area who is on his 5th duplication of the build. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll get you his info.

 

[06 H3]

I'm interested on the duplication....who's the shop?

 

[Mb30sdl]

So just came back from 3 day expedition trip to Sierras.

#1 need rock sliders, I like Ridge demon ones but it doesn't look like he is available.
#2 looking for bumpers,front and rear, something similar to my H2.

 

[Medic_Morgan]

I'd def be interested too.


Sent from my secret lair bwaaahhahahahah

 

[atvspeed4]

The shop that did my build closed, and the Fabricator that did it has a full time job. I do know of a guy in the so cal area who is on his 5th duplication of the build. If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll get you his info.

5th???!!!! What other vehicles received the upgrade? That's amazing

 

[bebe]

Right now he's working on a Jeep (YJ), Toyota 4runners, he's done a few others...I just heard about them last week. Looks like the next incarnation is going to be using billet a-arms :0

 

[06 H3]

:corn: I wanna know where they are! I'm jumping outta my skin lol you know how I get all excited over this ****

 

[bebe]

Ok, I had to go back and read the e-mail that was sent to me, his name is Dallas Lund, he's at Wild West Offroad in southern Washington State. I got him confused with Dallas Ashley at StinkyFab Racing in San Diego...LOL I think either one of them is more than qualifies.

 

[bebe]

Here is a link to their IFS stuff. They were developing this stuff at the same time we were building the Huggy,

https://www.wildwestoffroad.com/catalog/ifs-kits-and-components/cat_13.html

 

[bebe]

Here is a thread where IFS is discussed "for the average joe"

 

[06 H3]

thank you! I will start reading