Hummer H3 Duramax Conversion

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#11

11-27-2019, 11:43 AM

hummerz

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F.Y.I you need the 3 inches of body lift to fit the Allison. It’s touching in a few spots with the 3 inch body lift.
so body is down for fitment. There is a few areas I need to heat and beat for room. Down pipe and an area for the Allison top of passenger side inspection/ pto plate. It looks freaking great to me. The hood barely closes. The oil fill is touching. So I did a 3 inch leveling kit on front with 3 inch body on 37 13.50 22 tires and fuel rims.

Yeah I noticed the oil fill. Add to the body lift for proper clearance on the engine and trans?

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11-27-2019, 02:43 PM

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no I can’t find the exact size bolts I need for the three inch. Just going to heat it and mold it.

Many options there, shorten/weld the tube, remove trim on oil cap, cutout hood under the grill, etc.. I was more concerned with the trans.. brake torque to make sure everything clears, then your good. Nice work.

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11-27-2019, 03:26 PM

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it's really coming along nicely. definitely worth your efforts. would threaded rod fix the bolt issues using them like studs instead of bolts? I wonder if head bolts or studs would work.

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11-27-2019, 04:41 PM

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That's only a grade 2.. I prefer grade 8.

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12-02-2019, 06:08 PM

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There will be plenty of airflow with the body lift, between the bumper and grill, you can fill that area with mesh.

#16

12-04-2019, 04:06 AM

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Its interesting that even at 3" body lift the H3 doesnt look out of place!
I have done a 2" to clear 37s with alot some offset but really wanted 3" for piece of mind (suspension wize). Did u mod the steering column because it was short or to clear engine swap components?

#17

12-06-2019, 03:00 PM

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Great progress! Truck looks sharp too

#18

12-06-2019, 05:47 PM

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Build Video Update. Body Down for Good.

https://youtu.be/oGMXlzKU4G4

Nice vid, although I was expecting more enthusiasm from your voice, instead you sound worn out and tired. Stay strong soldier, you got this. As long as the body is down and secured with proper bolts? Mods are the easy part. Heat shield/wrap on the batteries is also recommended.