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H3 cheap, functional flex mods   Printable Version Hummer Forum >> Brand Reviews >> Drivetrain Area >> Suspension >> H3 cheap, functional flex mods Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/21/2007 6:40:17 AM    hmcoleap Posts: 223 Joined: 6/30/2006 Status: offline Click Here for an H3 Flex mod article on OFF-ROAD.COM The parts used were made to be used primarily for Jeeps, but the straight axle rear on the H3 was a good fit... mods worked great. Just thought it might be a launching point for some ideas for anyone who wants to do some wheeling mods to their H3, and is handy enough to DIY. < Message edited by hmcoleap -- 6/21/2007 6:44:29 AM > _____________________________ - -Manny /''T''|[___|___] [---T--L -OlllllllO-] ()_)"""()_)/"**"\)_) http://www.serious4x4.com Post #: 1 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/21/2007 11:15:50 AM    Linus Gump   Posts: 960 Status: offline What I want to know is how they dealt with the abs wire. Mine is pulled pretty tight when my suspension is fully drooped. If I gave it anymore flex, the wire would break. (in reply to hmcoleap) Post #: 2 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/21/2007 8:18:14 PM    hmcoleap Posts: 223 Joined: 6/30/2006 Status: offline Great point...  those ABS wires have quite a bit of extra slack to work with in there, but you can't tell at first - the only problem is the little plastic clamps that hold them against the frame in the wheelwell.  If you crack open those clamps, you will get some extra room for flexing them there.  The only downside is the potential for the extra "unsecured" lines to snag on something.  You might consider re-clamping them further up on the wire if you want to make sure they don't get caught on something.  You can see the clamp I am referring to at the top of the picture below, right on the side of the frame rail.  The plastic clamp there can be pried open pretty easily, and the "slack" in the wire is available just above the frame rail, out of view: < Message edited by hmcoleap -- 6/21/2007 8:23:59 PM > _____________________________ - -Manny /''T''|[___|___] [---T--L -OlllllllO-] ()_)"""()_)/"**"\)_) http://www.serious4x4.com (in reply to Linus Gump) Post #: 3 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/21/2007 9:31:41 PM    Linus Gump   Posts: 960 Status: offline Thanks for the info. Now all I need to do is get the parts to free up the extra travel. I wonder if there is any risk to over-extending the operating angles of the cv joints on the front end with the shocks and sway bar disconnected. (in reply to hmcoleap) Post #: 4 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/23/2007 10:38:07 AM    littlehummerboy   Posts: 2176 Status: offline Looks like an interesting mod for serious off-roaders! (in reply to hmcoleap) Post #: 5 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 6/25/2007 7:19:12 AM    hmcoleap Posts: 223 Joined: 6/30/2006 Status: offline Linus wrote: "I wonder if there is any risk to over-extending the operating angles of the cv joints on the front end with the shocks and sway bar disconnected." The short answer: Yes That is why we stuck with the addressing just the rear axle for this particular project. Eventually, we will probably look into disconnecting the front, but with the expectations that we may also have to upgrade or modify other components to prevent breakage. Anytime you modify a vehicle to extend beyond its previous limits, it will reveal new "weak links." It's all part of the endless cycle of off-road modifications... < Message edited by hmcoleap -- 6/25/2007 7:23:28 AM > _____________________________ - -Manny /''T''|[___|___] [---T--L -OlllllllO-] ()_)"""()_)/"**"\)_) http://www.serious4x4.com (in reply to Linus Gump) Post #: 6 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 7/5/2007 6:11:41 AM    hmcoleap Posts: 223 Joined: 6/30/2006 Status: offline Better picture of the ABS line issue, as well as much more detailed information on the installation, are available here as well: Blog entry on H3 Flex written by Rob _____________________________ - -Manny /''T''|[___|___] [---T--L -OlllllllO-] ()_)"""()_)/"**"\)_) http://www.serious4x4.com (in reply to hmcoleap) Post #: 7 RE: H3 cheap, functional flex mods - 9/29/2007 6:28:48 PM    hilljob26 Posts: 2069 Joined: 9/2/2007 Status: offline sweet _____________________________ dont sweat the petty stuff,pet the sweaty stuff (in reply to hmcoleap) Post #: 8 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. 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