Can you turn a no Adventure into a Adventure?

[Peep]

I am getting ready for a major rebuild...well i have started it. Parts are arriving daily.

One thing I do not have and always wanted was the ability to loc the wheels if need be. Can anyone tell me how much better the Adventure is from the Luxury model, and what is involved if I want to upgrade?

Thanks

 

[alrock]

Transfer case and a rear locker - that's what you need to get the Adventure package. Many here have done it. It's a huge difference when off road but you can still have a lot of fun without those items.

 

[Peep]

So I need to just buy the switches, transfer case and rear diff with lockers?

 

[Jack_M]

I am going to be looking for a front and rear differential from a 2009 and up I5 adventure package to get front and rear lockers from what I saw I believe your already getting bigger tires. so all you need are some salvage axles and do some wiring for the lockers.

 

[Jack_M]

Oh yeah you will need the transfer case too but for me I think mine will do for what I need.

 

[RamRod]

There is an i5 adventure in a local wrecking yard that is local to me, I sent them an email to see what's available

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[alrock]

So I need to just buy the switches, transfer case and rear diff with lockers?

Pretty much. Just need a switch for the locker (don't bother to try and integrate it into the OEM wiring) and the transfer case won't need special wiring.

 

[Happy Hummer]

Conversely, you could re gear your 8.5/8.625 10 bolt rear with a Eaton e_locker or arb. This would of course cost a bit more but provide marked improvement. Of course getting a pair of axels and swapping them would negate this.:roll:

 

[Peep]

Hey thanks guys, and thanks for looking for some for me too. I had the first Hummer in Belize when I drove down. I think there are 4 here now. So used parts are not available. There is a truck that ships monthly from 90007 in California and a few other location to Belize that if you can get them to, I will pay in advance. Weill have to look for other routes. But for now about to start my build, so hold on!!!! Its coming!!!!!

 

[Peep]

Wow!!!! Just watched this video and now I know everything tier is to know about lockers. Recommend it to all! watch

OK I now know nothing about Transfer Cases other than they do 2 to 4 wheel transfers. So someone please tell me why I need to change my transfer case if I install lockers!!!!!!

 

[Panzer07]

Wow!!!! Just watched this video and now I know everything tier is to know about lockers. Recommend it to all! watch

OK I now know nothing about Transfer Cases other than they do 2 to 4 wheel transfers. So someone please tell me why I need to change my transfer case if I install lockers!!!!!!

The gear ratio, the adventure t-case has 4.1 gears, ALL you need to do is get a hold of a adventure t-case and swap it in place of your stock one the wiring is the same between both cases so it is a easy swap. Then get a reaer locker, ARB, OX, OR EATON.

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[RamRod]

You don't need to change your transfer case to get lockers. They are independent systems.
However the transfer case that came with the adventure package has the 4:1 gear ratio which is way lower then standard tcases

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[alrock]

Wow!!!! Just watched this video and now I know everything tier is to know about lockers. Recommend it to all! watch

OK I now know nothing about Transfer Cases other than they do 2 to 4 wheel transfers. So someone please tell me why I need to change my transfer case if I install lockers!!!!!!

There's no requirement to change the transfer case just because you put in lockers, but you did ask what it took to convert to Adventure from non-Adventure and that's one of the components. The lower ratio that's available from the 4:1 transfer case in the Adventure package allows you to crawl more slowly, with better throttle control and better multiplication of your engine's torque. http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/crawl-ratios-and-off-road-gearing-everything-youve-eve-1722578417

 

[Peep]

So I have 4.56 and the Adventure has 4.01. :huh: Does not seem to different to me but Airlock makes a strong point.

i have 265's and just ordered 315 K02's. Does the transfer case change effect that? What about gas mileage?

 

[RamRod]

So I have 4.56 and the Adventure has 4.01. :huh: Does not seem to different to me but Airlock makes a strong point.

i have 265's and just ordered 315 K02's. Does the transfer case change effect that? What about gas mileage?

4.56 is the axel gear ratio on the non- alpha units
4.10 is the gear ration on the alpha units

Transfer case ratio on the adventure package is 4:1
Transfer case ratio on the non - adventure package is 2.64:1

Hope that clears things up

 

[Peep]

Will the Eaton G80 fit in the rear dif? Is that all tiydo, openit up, remove what is there and install a locker?

Edit: going to have to make a trip to truck civilization soon

 

[06 H3]

I wouldn't run a G80 gov lock. They are called Gov bombs for a reason

 

[Peep]

Does anyone know what the 2006 H3 Hummer Luxury axle has? For the rear, I need to know if your truck has the GM 8.0” or the GM 8.6” axle. to order. How can you tell from looking at the back?




Also do you thing i should change the spline count or ring gear count since I am going from 265" to 315 tires?

My diff pic

 

[amrg]

All H3s have a 8.6" rear axle.

All I5 (5 cylinder models) come with 4.56 axle gear ratio. That is the maximum possible ratio (high numerical value) you can install on a stock H3.

The reason its max is because you need to also change the front axle gears at the same time to match the rear axle gears. For the front axle, the maximum available gears are 4.56.

 

[Peep]

Thanks amrg, just what I needed. Am I ever getting sick of watching youtube axle changed lol

 

[Panzer07]

Thanks amrg, just what I needed. Am I ever getting sick of watching youtube axle changed lol

Never lol. Have the same problem...

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[amrg]

Yesterday I went wheeling in my bros JK. He has a 2.5" teraflex suspension lift with shocks, running on 35s MT
Truth be told, it felt much smoother than the H3 on the dunes/desert terrain. I was extremely surprised. I noticed it specifically when I lets say drive across the trail marks that are left by another vehicle in the sand. The H3 would be bouncing with the Jk never felt a thing.

Now Im thinking of an SAS!

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