H3 Upper Control Arms

[GreatDaneHummer]

I started a project today with the design team at work to create a new upper control arm for the H3 Hummer. One of my main targets is to provide more room for a coil over shock by KING. I wanted to see how many others on here might be interested in upgrading their upper control arms? High end ball joints etc will be used.

 

[rsc]

If it can be done it sounds pretty cool. I personally would like to see a kit for a beefed up front diff (can someone figure out how to get the Jeep AMC20/H1 differential in an H3? Please? ) and coil over control arms would be the icing on the cake.

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?6852-Hummer-H1-diffs-so-why-not

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

What about using Dynatrac ProRock IFS Axle combined with one of their D60's in the rear?

 

[rsc]

They would be nice if offered in something smaller than the 10.1" ring gear, I don't think a Dana60 or 80 sized diff will fit up under there without a ton of major mods. At the moment a desire for a front locker, the ability to re-gear to 4.88-5.13 and a stronger setup means going solid axle. And I would like to see the option before grenading the front some day. The updated control arms are something I would like to see, but if I lose another bearing at least I can get an OEM piece that would last a good while.

 

[amrg]

Upgraded control arms (that offer more travel if possible) is a plus. The differential thigng is what most ppl would would like to upgrade (need for lower gearing to run bigger tires).
Eitherway, whatever is offered ppl will want (not like we have a pleyhora of aftermarket parts to select from)

Personally, mid travel IFS is what interests me. Somewhere that is 10-12" travel, lifts the truck by 2-3" and incorporates coil overs.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Part of this new upper control arm push I have is the want of KING coil over shocks. The typical Bilstein etc. do not provide ride adjustment. I want to create a combination that is rock solid using bulletproofsteering also.

 

[atvspeed4]

We already made v1 custom upper control arms. You will find that you cannot widen or change the shape of the upper control arm like you are hoping when running stock wheels. At full droop and to lock the tire will rub hard on control arm. We had done several cad models of different shapes that will still keep correct geometry and were only able to add ~1/4" clearance . We made a set for my personal h3 after I destroyed so many upper control arms but still will not be able to clear a coilover. Also, you will need to make new upper shock mounts that still tie into upper control arm mounts because the total height of a 4" travel coilover with proper machined top and bottom will still not fit

 

[derian06]

We already made v1 custom upper control arms. You will find that you cannot widen or change the shape of the upper control arm like you are hoping when running stock wheels. At full droop and to lock the tire will rub hard on control arm. We had done several cad models of different shapes that will still keep correct geometry and were only able to add ~1/4" clearance . We made a set for my personal h3 after I destroyed so many upper control arms but still will not be able to clear a coilover. Also, you will need to make new upper shock mounts that still tie into upper control arm mounts because the total height of a 4" travel coilover with proper machined top and bottom will still not fit

What could you do with a rancho lifted rig???

 

[atvspeed4]

What could you do with a rancho lifted rig???

Sky is the limit so much more room to work!

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

We already made v1 custom upper control arms. You will find that you cannot widen or change the shape of the upper control arm like you are hoping when running stock wheels. At full droop and to lock the tire will rub hard on control arm. We had done several cad models of different shapes that will still keep correct geometry and were only able to add ~1/4" clearance . We made a set for my personal h3 after I destroyed so many upper control arms but still will not be able to clear a coilover. Also, you will need to make new upper shock mounts that still tie into upper control arm mounts because the total height of a 4" travel coilover with proper machined top and bottom will still not fit

We where working on a tear drop design that so far can clear a king coil but not change the OEM geometry. From Solid works it shows it can be done?

 

[derian06]

Sky is the limit so much more room to work!

If you ever create a custom ifs, put me on the list for a purchase.

 

[atvspeed4]

We where working on a tear drop design that so far can clear a king coil but not change the OEM geometry. From Solid works it shows it can be done?

Tire will hit at full droop and turned to lock like I said we added 1/4" space and tire rubbed with wide 315 tires. With less than stock backspace you would be fine