Under Body Shield Kit , Part No. 12498474

[walc]

I'm thinking of buying the oem under body shield kit, for Tellico, Paragon, etc.

Best price, I've found, is $307, which sounds pretty good.
I know that with my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon needed extra armor. Does the H3, in your experience, and is the oem 2 piece kit a good one?
TIA.

[CampMaster]

After you've had a few weeks to test them out... what do you think of them?

Is it worth the 1" loss in clearance??

[First Hummer]

http://hummerpartspeople.com/SearchProduct.asp?Model=H3...sc=Under+Body+Shield $297.50 here

[walc]

I'm thinking of buying the oem under body shield kit, for Tellico, Paragon, etc.

Best price, I've found, is $307, which sounds pretty good.
I know that with my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon needed extra armor. Does the H3, in your experience, and is the oem 2 piece kit a good one?
TIA.

[FormerJeeper]

Seems a hell of a lot of money for what is essentially 1" or so box section steel.

IMHO, it would be better to use this type of ladder framework and then add 1/4" plate over the top of it.

I know when we used to armor Jeeps for trails like Rubicon the thought of leaving stuff open like in these picures is less than ideal.

-C

[walc]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
You lose about 1" of clearance.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now, I have to think, again.
Is it worth losing 1" of clearance, when I only have 32" tires?
KenP's idea may be a better alternative; specifically:

"BTW, this is what I'm thinking about trying:
Taking some 1/4" plate and weld it to the stock UCP. Then cut some large holes for ventilation. Cheap and it should last a while."

[nmikes]

From personal experiance,the under carriage protection will hold your vehicle. I have gotten winched off rocks before and you can drag your vehicle on them and aside from your nerves as the rock scrapes along the underside of your vehicle you will be okay providing you don't get it snagged. I think a buddy of mine is going to come out with an aluminum plate to bolt over them to help prevent that. I've never seen or heard of it happening to a hummer but its not inconcievable.

[HIHUMMER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RIC-H2:
I my experience, the OEM stuff may hold you up for a little while, but is not the best stuff around. I know Rubberduck came out with a skid plate for the H2 that was far superior to the OEM cage. The OEM cage would definetly bend and buckle under the weight of the vehicle, but you were able to bend it back with a little force after your wheeling excursion. For an entry level underbody cage, I'd say its good to have, but shop around before you make the purchase, and see if there is something hevier duty that may cost a few hundred more, but will withstand the riggors of much abuse! IMO

Ric-H0 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You need to hurry up and get your A$$ to VA so you can make me some rock sliders!!!

[ETD]

Sewie, thanks for the pics. Were they easy to put on? Any pitfalls in the installation that I need to avoid? Thank you.

[partsguy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
A couple other items of note.

1. You lose about 1" of clearance. Would be nice to have ones that tucked up between the crossmembers.

2. They collect mud like a mofo! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> They sure do!

[walc]

Thanks very much everyone for the information. It is exactly what I needed to know.
This protection seems to be a good investment, even for moderate off-roading. Especially, because I have the oem 32" tires.
The best deal, including shipping, seems to be partsguy/Jeff.
HIHUMMER, I'll keep you posted. Please do likewise.

[DarthKarl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
They collect mud like a mofo! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

x2 Yes they do!

[partsguy]

With their shipping it will cost you $2.00 off
retail The 1st site. The 2nd is much better.

[HIHUMMER]

Walc, I too am looking into some underbody protection before Tellico. Keep me posted if you find something further. I'll do the same! Thanks!

[RIC-H0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by hmrlvr:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If you can't be a good example...Then you might as well be a horrible warning! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Love that, did you think of that yourself? I have family in San Antonio, my wifes. It's nice there. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It's my lifes' philosophy!
Thanks...I love San Antonio. Big town with a small town feel, and there is always a party going on! The Rodeo is coming up, then comes Fiesta, then spring festivals, then summer festivals, then...!!!
Too bad I may be leaving S.A. for work!

Ric-H0

[westhillsat]

Someone had a post on the forum that their H3 pivoted on one of the sheilds, which was better than having it pivot on the part the shield protects. They were very happy with the kit.

I had the dealer install before I picked mine up. The dealer charged $370 or so including installation.

When we were in Calgary, Alberta a couple of years ago with our Montero Sport there was a big piece of metal that must have fallen off the bottom of a semi, we couldn't swerve around it, I believe the shield under the truck then helped it from having any damage. These things can protect on road also

[RIC-H0]

I my experience, the OEM stuff may hold you up for a little while, but is not the best stuff around. I know Rubberduck came out with a skid plate for the H2 that was far superior to the OEM cage. The OEM cage would definetly bend and buckle under the weight of the vehicle, but you were able to bend it back with a little force after your wheeling excursion. For an entry level underbody cage, I'd say its good to have, but shop around before you make the purchase, and see if there is something hevier duty that may cost a few hundred more, but will withstand the riggors of much abuse! IMO

Ric-H0

[hmrlvr]

SLIGHTLY LESS EXPENSIVE HERE http://hummer.autowebaccessories.com/store/h3-under-bod...d1309_1316_13045.php

[hmrlvr]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If you can't be a good example...Then you might as well be a horrible warning! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Love that, did you think of that yourself? I have family in San Antonio, my wifes. It's nice there.

[Sewie]

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