Over the years I have been extremely impressed at just how capable the H3 is offroad!
Problem; Whether a base or adventure package, the H3 is able to go a lot further than one might expect,however I have always noticed one main problem that always hangs them up and makes them need a tug or a winch. The rear suspension has 2 major design flaws; 1. The leaf springs pass under the axle which hinders ground clearance and causes the lower shock mount to come in contact with rocks, etc causing the H3 to get stuck on stupid things. 2. The front leaf spring mount hangs down so low that this is another point of contact that causes the H3 to get stuck!
Solution;Every H3 owner that offroads should seriously consider a rear spring over conversion at the minimum. I happened to find a complete how to so why not check it out! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=759279
Consider it a free lift and it will eliminate any chance of getting stuck on the rear spring plate ever again and it will finally allow the rear suspension to be design the way it should have been!
Happy Modifying!!!
Kev
Something Every H3 Owner Should Consider!
- whitehumh2
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Something Every H3 Owner Should Consider!
<p class="bbc_center">1 - There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
3b - a time to tear down and a time to build,
5 - a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
Ecclesiastes 3:1,3b&5a
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
3b - a time to tear down and a time to build,
5 - a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
Ecclesiastes 3:1,3b&5a
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Re: Something Every H3 Owner Should Consider!
Wow last time i seen stuff like that . Was the Old K5 Blazer day's and Ram chargers . Maybe one day i might walk that road ?! Until then i will take comfort when i get stuck that My CHC brother-in and personal friends . Have winches and tow straps to pull me out and home if need be . <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... iggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thanks for showing Kev .
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