Trail spares

[Reloader]

I'm wondering what some of you carry for spare parts when wheeling in places like Moab. I have a new front CV axle and seal, one inner
and outer tierod, i spare serp belt, and a rear u-joint kit. I was thinking of picking up a used rear driveshaft assembly. Has anyone ever
broken a rear axle in an H3? My philosophy is if you have it you won't need it.

 

[3Hummers]

Aren't the halfshafts on the H3 the same on all four corners? I think you are fine with the spares you have.

 

[06 H3]

nope, Dave the halfshafts we carry are for the front. The axleshafts for the rear are much different. They are a lot longer and a different design because of the solid axle.

 

[06 H3]

As for the rear axleshafts I have never seen anyone break them in person and have only heard of one person break one, I think it was alrock. I have pulled out the axleshafts when I did my rear locker install and they are quite beefy. I am not worried about breaking stuff in the back. I am more concerned in the front.

 

[ReconH3]

All those silly sensors our vehicles have are just as important as things like shafts. Some sensors won't even let you start the vehicle, let alone limp home. The one good thing they have is that they are small and will fit in your glove box.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

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[Timgco]

looks like you're good for Moab. just make sure you have a socket for that axle nut up front (and a breaker bar). I can't remember the size off hand.
Outside of that, it looks like you have it covered.

Which size tierods do you have on the truck now?

 

[Bigunit]

looks like you're good for Moab. just make sure you have a socket for that axle nut up front (and a breaker bar). I can't remember the size off hand.
Outside of that, it looks like you have it covered.

Which size tierods do you have on the truck now?

I'll have that socket for the front axle nut and a breaker bar in case anyone needs it. I'll also have an extra half shaft, 2 sets of inner & outer tie rods, a steering rack, impact wrench & sockets in case anyone needs anything. Reloader, beween all of us, you and others with H3s will be well-covered with spare trail parts & tools.

 

[Reloader]

The truck has 16mm tie rods and the spares are the same. I have the socket (35 or 36mm I think) a long breaker bar and the wrench for the inner tie rod.
A crank sensor might not be a bad idea. I'm not sure if the ECM would revert to the cam sensor for signal if the crank sensor would fail. I'll have to unplug
it and and see if it starts. It may take an extended crank to do it.
Now my Jeep Grand Cherokees, I'd have a crank, cam, trans input and output sensors on board.

 

[alrock]

Reloader, I think you're in good shape. Carrying those sensors would be an added bonus but with the relatively young age of our trucks they haven't been an issue yet. Rear axle - wasn't me that broke one but someone in my group. It was not the best example of skillful driving that led to that breakage.

Don't forget that in Moab Fedex may be your friend. We can always get you off the trail and then get it fixed within a day or two.

 

[3Hummers]

Geez. On a conference call, texting one of my daughters and trying to cruise the forum. Guess I can't multi-task as well as I thought.

 

[06 H3]

All those silly sensors our vehicles have are just as important as things like shafts. Some sensors won't even let you start the vehicle, let alone limp home. The one good thing they have is that they are small and will fit in your glove box.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

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Which sensors are u particularly talking about?

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[ReconH3]

Here's a small list of just some I've been accumulating over the years. I know there are more, just can't seem to be able to get a complete list from people that know. Not all sensors will stop the vehicle cold but most will.

MAP sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Oil pressure sensor
Fuel pressure sensor
Throttle position sensor

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[auggie mathis]

I have busted a rear axle on my 3 so I now carry a extra one in my trailer.

 

[Major Tom]

I broke a rear axle in Moab in 2011,I also blew the front diff. that weekend.

 

[Major Tom]

not that it makes much difference, but it was in 2010

 

[Reloader]

I have busted a rear axle on my 3 so I now carry a extra one in my trailer.

Do you carry an aftermarket or an oe gm unit? And how much was it? My cost for an oe from the dealer is $400 plus a bearing plus a seal.

 

[Reloader]

I broke a rear axle in Moab in 2011,I also blew the front diff. that weekend.View attachment 3832

OUCH. Expensive weekend. Did any of those axle pieces get into the ring and pinion ?

 

[Major Tom]

we cleaned it best we could and had a new axle overnighted just to get it off the mountain.I had to leave the truck out there overnight. YES the rear end had to be replaced some time later

 

[auggie mathis]

I carry the oem but only because thats all I could find when I was looking. Mine busted closer to the wheel side . Nothing got into the ring and pinnion.