H3 Hummer Cast Iron Front Differentail $546.61 - Not E-Locked

[Schwarttzy]

Hey Guys,

It's sad to see the ten bolt swap thread falling apart but I got some good news, I found this website that is selling the cast iron differentials for the front of our H3's. They don't come with an E-Locker, but you could easily buy an ARB Locker. There isn't much info on the cast iron diffs but I bet you could call and get more. This would be a super sweet buy if it came ready to bolt in, but even if it just the cast iron diff and nothing more, I this think it is an awesome buy.

Anyway, here's the link -> http://www.sax-express.com/ShowItem/137984 Hummer H3 Front Differential Housing, Cast Iron.aspx

Side note - I bet with a few minor mods (heavy duty diff cover, some bracing, etc.) we could improve the strength enough to make a difference.

 

[08H3]

I think that's just MSRP if I remember. GMPD has it for $328. Remember, this is just the case, no guts.

 

[Schwarttzy]

I think that's just MSRP if I remember. GMPD has it for $328. Remember, this is just the case, no guts.

That sucks, was hoping that it had the guts... o well. Still this it is nice upgrade.

Not sure why I didn't search the part number #15920599 they list it as $328.70 at http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ like you said.

 

[backcountryislife]

Yeah... that's the part I gave to Chris this fall.... housing only.

Even if it had everything though, by the time you get the locker you're over the cost of the one with a locker I'd think.

When I was looking I found the locked version for $1000ish.

 

[Schwarttzy]

When I was looking I found the locked version for $1000ish.

Where did you find that?

 

[Bigunit]

I think I paid about $1,200 for the complete, assembled brand new CI front diff with E locker for my T.

 

[Schwarttzy]

I think I paid about $1,200 for the complete, assembled brand new CI front diff with E locker for my T.

Cool... how did you get it?

 

[Bigunit]

Got it from Brodie/theBroken/Ridge Demon just before he went overseas.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Got it from Brodie/theBroken/Ridge Demon just before he went overseas.

O ya I forgot that Brodie sold those, hmm how did he get those for such a low price...

 

[Schwarttzy]

Found the Locker for only $552.50 at http://store.gmpartshouse.com/parts...=&component=&searchText=&startRow=1&maxRow=10

 

[backcountryislife]

Where did you find that?

I'm pretty sure that was talking to Zach.

For the price it was everyone was saying I should have just done that, but I'm glad I didn't, it all worked out for me.

When I was looking at it, my take was that it would be better to have the CI diff and not be locked. Just like how you'll eventually have issues with a locked D30, I figured that the CI diff setup would hold up well and the rest of the front end would be happier unlocked. That said... pretty easy to not push the button, so no reason not to go with that version!!



Edit: Sorry schwarttzy, I just looked up what I had been looking at, the price was $1300, but I'm pretty sure Zach was able to beat that... for some reason I keep thinking the price was under $1100... but maybe it's just the old age setting in I was working on a bunch of things at once at that point.

 

[4speedfunk]

Front axles are a junkyard item. Lots of late-model wrecks out there.

All 09-up H3/H3T's have a C.I. front diff, (possibly some late-08 Alphas)
All 09-up Adv. Paks will have the front locker.
4.56 or 4.10 gears depending on the motor.
Don't forget the locker pig-tail and the dash switch panel when you pull the axle.

I'm sure there are all sorts of opinions on this. IMO, it doesn't make much sense to "build" an AAM-7 when complete axles sell for $400-$800 in good, used, condition. Building one will nickel & dime you to death, and I tend to think that the best way to fix a blown AMM-7 is to replace it with an entirely new (different) one. I hear lots of stories about repeated failures. Due to how they fail, its hard to tell which parts have been compromised. Like most modern components...these assemblies are throw-aways, (that's why they sell the complete assembly new in a crate). I would trust a virgin used assembly OR a brand new replacement assembly...but never a rebuilt one. It just seems like they're never as strong as an assembly-line build...not sure why.

 

[Schwarttzy]

@4speedfunk Where are you finding them for that price? Car-Parts.com definitely doesn't have any right now which is my main source for finding junkyard parts.

 

[4speedfunk]

Try the ebay members listed in this thread....

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?4349-3rd-Brake-light-help

 

[backcountryislife]

Try the ebay members listed in this thread....

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?4349-3rd-Brake-light-help

That's one dam handy list there!!! Wish I had tried that, I kept searching for just the part I wanted, that would have been sweet!

 

[4speedfunk]

That's one dam handy list there!!!

Yes it is. At this point in time, used Hummer parts come mostly from insurance totals. These trucks are privately bid-on and bought to be parted-out. There isn't many in the junkyards but, that will change in the next couple years. I have a couple friends that are full-time pickers. They make a living combing the boneyards and pulling rare and/or classic parts and selling them on eBay...mostly Olds, Pontiac, and Mopar stuff.

BTW...check out this place for 50,000 or so vehicles that were flooded-out by hurricane Sandy...
https://www.iaai.com/