H3 ALPHA Pics and Video

[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....

[Diabolus]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

However, I did do some checking out today, and found some interesting stuff for a year or two down the road....

UGGHH!!! These H3s are getting worse than computers! Every year an updated and better model. Guess I better jump in for the 08 Alpha or I'll be waiting for the next upgrade, than the next upgrade.... Any hints, though?

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Diabolus

UGGHH!!! These H3s are getting worse than computers! Every year an updated and better model. Guess I better jump in for the 08 Alpha or I'll be waiting for the next upgrade, than the next upgrade.... Any hints, though?

Who said he was talking about an H3?

[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