ReconH3 Build Thread v2.0

[ReconH3]

Finally got the front Fox bump stops installed. It's a tight fit but East Coast Gear Supply did their magic again.

Driver's side. The top pic is the passenger's side.

Next step is the rear bumps. I also plan to either do a high-steer setup, if the ram assist allows, or just add a skid to protect the ram.


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[Bigunit]

WOW! That is a sweet set-up! :thumbs:

 

[JonBishop]

I still drool Everytime I see ur amazing rig, your a lucky man

 

[kflips]

Do you ever sleep? Amazing rig

 

[ReconH3]

Sleep is overrated


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[Hunner]

Nice. What is the benefit of a Syclone filter?

http://www.sy-klone.com/mm5/merchan...ode=NW-S9-H3ALPHA-INSTALL&Category_Code=NW-4W
Watch the video it's neat.
http://www.sy-klone.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=S9

 

[Timgco]

nice! I like the tire sitting in closer as well. with the tire off, it gave me a bbet persepctive of where you mounted those Dually's at. they turned out great!

 

[ReconH3]

Thanks Tim. The new Duallys for up front still need to be color-matched before I install them.

Here's some pics of the PowerTank installed in the rear. The roll cage bracket was perfect! Thanks Tim.:thumbs:

 

[skippy]

this one of the best threads and vehicle around
the only problem i see is that want to do it

 

[Bigunit]

:drool: Recon, can I please have your rig if something ever happens to you? I promise to take care of it for as long as I live!

 

[ReconH3]

Thanks! You guys are too funny.

 

[3Hummers]

What an awesome frigging rig.

 

[ReconH3]

Maxtraxs came in. Pic kind of sucks. They are a version made for the military and the color matched my truck. I will eventually make a mount for them, but for now they will sit in a nifty multicam pouch.


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[SolidusJ]

I installed some M12 threaded rings on the HMMWV winch mount after color matching them. This allows me to put the winch hook up out of the way. Originally I had it on the factory D-ring, but that's the lowest point and the rope risks dragging onto something sharp.


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Hey ReconH3 can you take more pictures on your winch plate? I'm just about ready to put on mine and need to know the best way to weld it to the frame.:thumbs: Great look H3!!!!!!!

 

[ReconH3]

Sure. It's getting some work done. If its not on the lift tomorrow, I'll take some. If not as soon as it's on the ground.


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[cgalpha08]

Maxtraxs came in. Pic kind of sucks. They are a version made for the military and the color matched my truck. I will eventually make a mount for them, but for now they will sit in a nifty multicam pouch.


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What exactly are these things for? ive seen them before but have never known

 

[ReconH3]

They help with traction. Especially in sand and snow. Avoids burying the truck. If you stack them, they can even be used as bridges. They can be critical if you are stuck somewhere alone. They can also be used for jacking up the truck in soft terrain.


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[ReconH3]

http://www.maxtrax.com.au/


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[4speedfunk]

How bout some coilover info? What spring rates does it take to hold the front end of an H3 up?

 

[ReconH3]

How bout some coilover info? What spring rates does it take to hold the front end of an H3 up?

I'll get you that info later on today and post it.




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[ReconH3]

Front is running two springs. One has a 250 rate and the other has a 350 rate. For everyday driving and mild off-roading it's perfect. If you want to do some hardcore racing, you will definitely need something with a higher rate.

Rear is running a single 450 spring, but since it's a cantilever system, the rate is actually softer. Hope this helps.




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[06 H3]

Higher the # softer the lower the # firmer right?

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[ReconH3]

Higher the # softer the lower the # firmer right?

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I could be wrong but it's usually the other way around. Higher the number, the stiffer the spring.




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[06 H3]

Ill look it up online but your probably right. I trust u more then me lol

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[MaxPF]

Higher number = stiffer. The number refers to the lbs per inch required to compress the spring. So a "250" would need 250lbs to compress one inch, 500 to compress an additional inch (2 inches total), 750 for three inches, and so-on. That is for single-rate springs. Progressive rate springs are a bit more complicated.