H3 ALPHA Pics and Video

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by lance-n

Sewie,
You can't harsh a guy for dreaming!!!! Sure I can.

The H1 ALPHA's came with snorkels, Nope. Not standard. And a snorkel does not constitute a deep water fording kit. FYI - the fording depth for the H1 is 30", only 6" more than the H3.


Not sure on the $60k price tag, but I believe there is a market that would gladly pay $50k for an H3 ALPHA with V8, real tires, front locker, deeper fjording capabilities, heavy duty roof rack, and that CTIS would just be the sh*t!!!! I know I would.

The H1 is a completely different beast, with 4 wheel independent suspension, geared hubs, inboard brakes, etc. etc. CTIS may not even possible on an H3. That's mainly why you got a .

If F5 is right, and the Alpha comes as a package with the Lux interior, etc., then I'd expect it to come pretty close to $50K without all options you're mentioning. My $60K comment was actually being generous.

[wannabeH3]

well i paid 41 out the door with all my options and lux offroad. i would like to see the h3 alpha be in the similar price range. cuz im a broke ass

[lance-n]

ok, i guess i just need to build a garage big enough for an h1 and then find a used one!!!

still, no need for harshness or head bashing...

[f5fstop]

It appears, I was wrong about the front axle, other than to say it is cast iron as in the video; not a cast iron shaft with an aluminum housing as in the existing H3.

[wannabeH3]

yeah what does cast iron mean? no more ifs? solid axle? tell me!

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by wannabeH3

yeah what does cast iron mean? no more ifs? solid axle? tell me!

the current front axle has an aluminum housing that tends to flex, causing the pinion to ride up on the ring destroying the gears. Newer ones have been hardened, and it appears it has helped, but the best would be a cast iron housing that does not flex.

[NEOCON1]

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill

Not really on any Hummer projects at this time, working on other things. However, I did do some checking out today, and found some interesting stuff for a year or two down the road....

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

hey 5 , are they gonna do something about the front diff carrier bracket assembly , a bunch of us got some slop in them after tater salad hill

If it is a larger diff the carrier bracket is different as well. So to replace the front diff, would get a little pricey.

We would have to get the complete case, R&P, bushings, bearings etc., etc, carrier bracket and bushings....blah blah bliggity blah (timgco ), unless we could get the pumpkin already assembled, then just pay to install. Either way, dealer only item.

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

but the best would be a cast iron...

...straight axle Corporate 12 or Dana 60