Jeep JK parked Next to an H3

[Desert Dan]

Jeep JK parked Next to an H3

It looks bigger than the H3

From the JK Forum

[Hmmm2]

Is that an optimcal illusion, or what?! I've driven past a JK and it did not seem as large as my H3. The driver sat somewhat lower and it only appeared to be an extended length Wrangler in looks.

[Desert Dan]

I think the 4-door's wheelbase is 116"

[RazM]

It's the angle of the shot, hell even the Grand Cherokee that's closest to the camera looks wider than the JK and we all know how small a GC is.

[Frazzell]

why buy a jeep that looks like a HUMMER, when you can buy the real thing???????

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by Frazzell

why buy a jeep that looks like a HUMMER, when you can buy the real thing???????

[blindzebra]

its simpl the width of the roof bars. Thats it.

[Idaho-Hummer]

Originally Posted by Frazzell

why buy a jeep that looks like a HUMMER, when you can buy the real thing???????

To me it looks like jeep copied part of the G-class MB and added the front-end of a Heep

[yzergod]

Well, there does appear to be more room at the tops corners (unusable room though). The JK will be the belle of the ball at SEMA this year.

What pisses me off is how quickly the Jeep aftermarket manufacturers have stuff for the JK and how ungodly slow the aftermarket has been to produce anything other than bling for the H3. I've had my H3 for a year now and there really is only 2 lifts out there and the stupid JK already has double that out. The other thing is that stuff for the H3 is approximately double the cost of similar stuff for the JK. What gives?

Why does this bother me? Well, I stand firmly behind the fact that the H3 is the best stock vehicle for off-roading. But I also know that anybody that is into off-roading doesn't leave their vehicle stock... including me! I know the interior of the JK isn't anywhere as nice as the H3, but why have a nice interior if your Rancho lift beats the hell out of you? Why jump up to 35's or 37's if you need to bring a box of replacement parts for the front end every time you offroad? I'm not wanting a new JK, but waiting for the aftermarket to kick in is really cheesing me off!!!

[Idaho-Hummer]

Originally Posted by yzergod

Well, there does appear to be more room at the tops corners (unusable room though). The JK will be the belle of the ball at SEMA this year.

What pisses me off is how quickly the Jeep aftermarket manufacturers have stuff for the JK and how ungodly slow the aftermarket has been to produce anything other than bling for the H3. I've had my H3 for a year now and there really is only 2 lifts out there and the stupid JK already has double that out. The other thing is that stuff for the H3 is approximately double the cost of similar stuff for the JK. What gives?

Why does this bother me? Well, I stand firmly behind the fact that the H3 is the best stock vehicle for off-roading. But I also know that anybody that is into off-roading doesn't leave their vehicle stock... including me! I know the interior of the JK isn't anywhere as nice as the H3, but why have a nice interior if your Rancho lift beats the hell out of you? Why jump up to 35's or 37's if you need to bring a box of replacement parts for the front end every time you offroad? I'm not wanting a new JK, but waiting for the aftermarket to kick in is really cheesing me off!!!

Don't hold back. Tells us how really feel !! (j/k)

I agree.

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by yzergod

Well, there does appear to be more room at the tops corners (unusable room though). The JK will be the belle of the ball at SEMA this year.

What pisses me off is how quickly the Jeep aftermarket manufacturers have stuff for the JK and how ungodly slow the aftermarket has been to produce anything other than bling for the H3. I've had my H3 for a year now and there really is only 2 lifts out there and the stupid JK already has double that out. The other thing is that stuff for the H3 is approximately double the cost of similar stuff for the JK. What gives?

Why does this bother me? Well, I stand firmly behind the fact that the H3 is the best stock vehicle for off-roading. But I also know that anybody that is into off-roading doesn't leave their vehicle stock... including me! I know the interior of the JK isn't anywhere as nice as the H3, but why have a nice interior if your Rancho lift beats the hell out of you? Why jump up to 35's or 37's if you need to bring a box of replacement parts for the front end every time you offroad? I'm not wanting a new JK, but waiting for the aftermarket to kick in is really cheesing me off!!!

I agree 100%. I've said as much on here an been beat up pretty badly. I think the aftermarket guys pretty much identified their market that H3 owners (remember, I'm talking market majority) like to spend too much. Look at the skid plates for the shocks and the roof racks. They're stupidly overpriced. I guess it's H3 owners fault for responding to them with their credit card number (and then trying to defend the decision by whoopin' up on anyone that says they paid too much). It's an absolute shame that Amstar's going through the stealership because of the gross markup. I'm votin' with my feet on this issue. Amstar can keep their stuff. I'll either be making my own or waiting for a reasonably priced third party (or waiting for ebay deals). It's one thing for someone to call you stupid by offering a part that just because it's for an H3 cost double what it would for a jeep or toy, it's quite another to prove it by buying it.

$1000 roof racks and $200 shock skid plates are ridiculous and they won't be reasonably priced until we make 'em so.

[Interleukin]

Dimensions from Jeep and HUMMER websites:

JK
Height - 70.8
Length - 173.4
Width - 73.9

H3
Height - 73.7
Length - 186.7
Width - 85.5

Note: for comparison purposes above the H3 width without mirrors is 74.7 in.

S.

[Interleukin]

yep, i got the 85.5 from outside the tires.

[usetosellhummer]

I don't understand the off road accessories for the H3 being so slow to market. it is very tough to find quality products without someone wantiong to rip you on them. You say hummer and bam here comes the mark-up.

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by Interleukin

Dimensions from Jeep and HUMMER websites:

JK
Height - 70.8
Length - 173.4
Width - 73.9

H3
Height - 73.7
Length - 186.7
Width - 85.5

That makes more sense. Thanks for posting it.

[yzergod]

Originally Posted by Huck BB62

I agree 100%. I've said as much on here an been beat up pretty badly. I think the aftermarket guys pretty much identified their market that H3 owners (remember, I'm talking market majority) like to spend too much.

$1000 roof racks and $200 shock skid plates are ridiculous and they won't be reasonably priced until we make 'em so.

Thank you! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one on this.

BTW, I took my Garvin - Wilderness Expedition roof rack from a TJ (that you can pick up used for about $300 on any Jeep board) and got some Surco rack mounts for $40 from Summit and now have a killer rack on my H3. Pics to come soon. Gobi and the other bozos wanting a grand for the same same can kiss my brown pahookie!!

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Interleukin

Dimensions from Jeep and HUMMER websites

JK
Height - 70.8
Length - 173.4
Width - 73.9
Wheelbase 116.4


H3
Height - 73.7
Length - 186.7
Width - 85.5
Wheelbase - 111.9

[buy_a_legend]

Originally Posted by Frazzell

why buy a jeep that looks like a HUMMER, when you can buy the real thing???????

Because out of the box, your not even close, get to back of the line and take your true place with the FJ Criuse whatever. Couldn't even come close, and please, you don't own the real thing,.....you guys are killing me with this real thing statement....does that actually fix your sadness & feeling sick at your stomach when you pull up beside a Rubi" , and you have to put your eyes down to road. Don't respond....you can't,,,,, thanks kids.

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by buy_a_legend

Because out of the box, your not even close, get to back of the line and take your true place with the FJ Criuse whatever. Couldn't even come close, and please, you don't own the real thing,.....you guys are killing me with this real thing statement....does that actually fix your sadness & feeling sick at your stomach when you pull up beside a Rubi" , and you have to put your eyes down to road. Don't respond....you can't,,,,, thanks kids.

So, what's so legend about that?.....Chrysler??