Hummer H3 FULL Review! Luxury/Adventure trim

THE MOST HATED BRAND - Is Better then you Think!!
diy body lift: • Video
sunroof leak fix: • Video
e locker rebuild: • Video
h3 bed platform: • Video
windshield wiper snow fix: • Video
seat pouch quick fix: • Video
rear door inside release mod: • Video
h3 overland family adventure: • Video

[@GT-43]

I was not a fan of H3's until we bought one in 2014, and owning one changed my opinion. It was a green 2006 with the adventure package. We looked at jeeps before we bought the h3 and the jeeps felt like tin cans compared to the h3. Had it for three years until my son was driving it and lady pulled out and hit it and it was totaled. So I took the insurance money and bought a 2008 H3 Alpha with the off road package.

[@edsgarage001]

Awesome! Yeah the h3 is super underrated

[@Rbhawk3rd]

I'm 6'6". My 2008 hummer h3 is very comfortable. I just put a new engine in it with only 70,000 miles. I see yours came with an option mine didn't. A sandwich🤣🤣. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@edsgarage001]

Lol.... That was a tasty sandwich too

[@edsgarage001]

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[@450rhino1]

I picked up a 2006 H3 in January. Loving it so far. Had it trucked from Quebec to Nova Scotia. Happy Trails.

[@edsgarage001]

Awesome! Thx for the comment!

[@cflip7452]

Great vehicle! Hold onto it👍

[@fredmcconnell318]

@@edsgarage001 I'm wondering if you have had a leak of water getting into the h3 I have one and just one of my troubles

[@edsgarage001]

@@fredmcconnell318 I've had the infamous sunroof leak, but I redesigned the drainage system, which you can check out in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqbOZp5qm958jKs Plus I've also had the OnStar antenna leak, that's still troubling me a bit.

[@tclucentig]

More Hummer content please :D

[@edsgarage001]

See the description for more videos ☺️

[@edsgarage001]

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[@bridgettebianca2318]

I have a 2008 H3, body lift, travel racks, cross rail system, rhino crash bar, sitting on 33x1250x20 Nitto grappler M\T tires (brand new) and 20x12.5 Anthem wheels (5 including the spare) I replaced entire brake system. New calipers, rotors, brakes, all wheel alignment, tire rotation, This baby drives like a brand new car. She is Snow White and she is a Rugged beautiful Beast!!! Spent 6,300 including the new brakes and 2 new tires. bought it from a guy who obviously didn’t know what he had🤷🏼‍♀️He got it on auction and didn’t have the cash to replace the brake system…🙄#MasterNegotiator🏆

[@edsgarage001]

Right on!

[@edsgarage001]

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[@mikiehashbarger8182]

I just got a Hummer H3 2007 I’m in love with it already

[@JTiggsss]

How is it so far?

[@Hottel_h3]

I love my 06 H3... Please create more content!🙏 Start a hummer group!😂

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! Check out my other Hummer videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL4XXJo8qlur_yFR6_SMgV6LlanPIX5kf7

[@ramondmelton13]

I bought a 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with the 5.3 V8 a few months ago and I love it!!!!!

[@edsgarage001]

Nice!

[@blueyes0406]

I've got a 2009 Hummer H3 white with tan and black seats. I absolutely love mine and STILL have it. Invest upgraded a ton of stuff myself. I like seeing what other people do and get some possible good ideas for future changes.

[@MEFelicia]

You have a 2019?

[@oppivey]

No you don’t. They discontinued them in 2010. You may have PURCHASED one in 2019

[@blueyes0406]

Thats what I meant. 2019 Hummer H3 Lux

[@blueyes0406]

And yes they stopped making them in 2010. Until this year they have a sweet one. I like the 1st one bc its the most like a Military one but the gas mileage is horrible.

[@tonyabb7578]

Hi Ed, great review on the H3. I also have the 07, with the 3.7, and I love it. I've had mine for about 9 years now, and can't even think about trading it in for anything else out there. Maybe though, just maybe, it would be the new bronco. I've always liked jeeps, but like you, I enjoyed this one better because it is unique.

[@edsgarage001]

Damn right! Thx for the comment!

[@tonyabb7578]

@@edsgarage001 and while on the subject..haha...people hate on the h3, but then they love the bronco..go figure..the bronco is like the h3..it's the version 2.0 of the hummer. They picked up where the h3 left off :)

[@edsgarage001]

@@tonyabb7578 🤷

[@edsgarage001]

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[@davidbryant5875]

Love mine so far. Not had it long going to a cargo rack on top

[@scottreasons4746]

Great video bud I just bought my first H3 two weeks ago. Its an 06 and its a comfortable beast and I love it!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! Welcome to the club!

[@Surge_LaChance]

We got our first '06 H3 AP a week ago. Never realized there was such a rabid fan base!

[@ronnie_jones8130]

Thanks for the awesome review. I'm considering getting one. You touched on a few concerns I have about heat with the automatic especially summers here. 115 degrees and up to 2ft of snow in the winter. Getting to my place is torture on automatics. After a 35 mile climb from the city the last 2 miles is 1000ft of slow moving elevation change. I'm blessed if I get someone to come back a second time lol. If I can find one in manual and locking differential would be a dream come true.

[@edsgarage001]

Best of luck in your search! And thank you for the comment!!

[@orlandoacosta53]

Thank you for sharing this review!!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@donwilbanks2226]

Good stuff. My wife's daily is a 2006 H3 Adventure.

[@edsgarage001]

Nice!

[@GeorgeSturgeon]

Hi Ed. Nice review. I just got a 2008 H3 for free. Long story, but I paid to replace the engine, mounts, rewiring and $3,000 later, I have a sweet H3. All I'm doing now is replacing the floor mats, seat covers, steering wheel cover and upgrading the lighting. H3 club (hint hint)

[@edsgarage001]

Score! Thx for the comment!

[@GeorgeSturgeon]

The previous owner didn't want to pay to replace the engine and was going to scrap the H3. So I told him I would take it off his hands. I got a new engine, mounts, rewiring and now it's a beast.

[@edsgarage001]

@@GeorgeSturgeon that's awesome

[@jamesray3920]

I own a 09 h3t alpha hummer truck reason why I bought this truck is because it awesome and jeep gladiator is too expensive then you add upgrades I don't need a 80k vehicle, so the hummer truck alpha 5.3 v8 I have the adventure and luxury package, I like to add headers and free flow cats , I have a overland build sense you can't find any upgrades I have added a road armor bed rack with front runner roof rack arb rooftop tent, front runner drawers system and cargo slider and a front runner rack over cab a arb front bumper with winch a snorkle, what I also live no bells and whistle none of today center screen no wifi , I didn't know the head rest had other functions thanks for that. Now the only thing that pist me off from.the dealer I bought this h3t hummer frame rust to the point I can't take it offroad until I repair frame I live in texas no salt on roads during winter I bought this hummer from New Jersey they use salt in winter not sure how much it cost me to do frame I suggest you inspect your frame

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks for sharing. I checked the frame when I bought it, it's in great shape. We don't really have an issue with that up here in BC.

[@GnarlyGorilla]

Good review. I own a 2007 H3 in just a base option. I do have fog lamps on the roof. That is nice. I run Toyo P315/75R 16 tires on stock rims. Fox 2.0 Shocks, and I put on extended Shackles in the rear for 1.5" rear lift from the stock Torsion Bars. I did crank the front up to a 2" loft, again using the stock Torsion Bars for lift. Thats really all you need to do. I've had Jeep and Hummer both. For trails that don't require a monster beast 4 x 4. I will take Hummer over Jeep everyday of the week.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@jerlaine1638]

For anyone wondering 28 degrees Celsius is 82 in Fahrenheit, 100 Celsius is 212 F, so yeah real good vent is not a bad idea

[@everymanadventures9285]

Nice overland setup man! I’ve had my ‘08 for a little over a year now. Moderately built. Very similar to yours. Jealous of your rear locker. Lol. But I haven’t come across anything where I’ve needed one yet.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx man, Yeah i like using the front and rear locker when doing the more difficult stuff, not so much because they're needed (sometimes they are) but also so i can crawl through super slow and save my CV shafts.

[@everymanadventures9285]

@@edsgarage001 I just took mine on a 390 mile trip on the Georgia Traverse. 3 1/2 days in the mountains on forestry roads. Only twice did I use four low. You’re absolutely right about the seats too. Wheeling in luxury. 😎

[@larryb95]

Buying an 06 h3 with the adventure package...stoked to own one

[@edsgarage001]

Find an 07

[@larryb95]

It's from a freind at work...very well cared for...always wanted.....my second truck is already sold ...so I should be owning this by the weekend

[@dickvankoughnett2331]

Great review , as a new 07 H3 owner I am trying to learn .My h3 is pretty much the same as yours ,with the exception of two tone leather . I am doing a lot of work to mine ,including all new brakes .I think you may find that they are actually 4 piston calipers on the front . Thanks for the tips on how things work.

[@edsgarage001]

You know, you're absolutely right. I don't know why i said that, considering I've done the brakes too lol I'm just so used to a caliper piston being opposed by a back side clamp, that it didn't even occur to me that the Hummer has opposing Pistons. Thx for the correction!

[@dickvankoughnett2331]

@@edsgarage001 I was impressed by the front brakes ,4 piston calipers and vented rotors . this is almost race car stuff . Replacing my calipers and hoses plus drilled rotors . Starting to get pricey.

[@edsgarage001]

@@dickvankoughnett2331 i wouldn't waste the money on drilled rotors man .. The brakes on these trucks are already spectacular.

[@jameshowey9958]

Great video, i have had Jeeps for the last 30 years and recently bought a 2008 Alpha with adventure package, kinda wanted to try something different. Details on how you get the info on your phone, I tried a scan gauge but it will not show trans temps.

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks for the comment! I'm jealous, I wish I had an alpha. I'm using a veapeek Bluetooth OBD2 reader, and the "Torque" app. In the Torque app, you need to add the extra GM pids.

[@oscarrivera6573]

Hi Ed, great video, very detailed, I got an 2006 H3 and still tuning and equipping it up, which model of Temperature Gauge did you install in yours, it's a module capable to connect to a cell phone?? Thanks

[@edsgarage001]

I use the be veepeak obd2 Bluetooth reader, and yes it links up to a cell phone hanging from my headliner

[@oscarrivera6573]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks Ed, I really appreciate the advice!!

[@donnapeele242]

I love my h3 ❤

[@edsgarage001]

Me too!

[@ammarasawant1578]

Very Honest n crisp review Ed! My question to u is,Can u drive this monster fr 300-400kms at a stretch without any heating issues?M not bothered abt d fuel economy. TX in advance..Tc

[@edsgarage001]

Yep, I've done it on an overlanding trip (see description) Now, unfortunately, i had transmission troubles, but that was due to a poorly rebuilt transmission. But the engine did great!

[@ammarasawant1578]

@@edsgarage001 Cool. I asked u this question coz 90% of d folks told me it's not meant fr long highway drives.

[@edsgarage001]

@@ammarasawant1578 that's an odd statement. I don't think a manufacturer would build a vehicle that wasn't capable of long drives. I've taken it on hours long drives in 30°C Plus, up steep hills pulling a boat. Like anything, if you don't push it too hard it'll be fine.

[@HummerH-mo4cs]

Love My H3 ....wooohooo Keep on Wheeling :)

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!!!

[@H3Humper]

What a beautiful place for a review! and very clean H3 🤓 What is the name of the trail you're on?

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! This is the trail up at the Nahatlatch fire tower in British Columbia.

[@H3Humper]

@@edsgarage001 Thank you for the info! I have seen so many gorgeous spots in B.C. online. I hope to go explore there soon.

[@edsgarage001]

@@H3Humper it's worth it! 😊

[@agilbertomaldonado2855]

Nice video,where did you get the temperature gauge?

[@edsgarage001]

That's an old Android cell phone, linked to a Bluetooth OBD2 reader

[@edsgarage001]

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[@rizkybiss]

Awsome video. My temp gauge likes to hover between 1/2 and 3/4 also. I'm using a Bluetooth scanner to my phone running the torque app to check out engine temp but it doesn't give me transmission Temps and other information I want. What app are you using to get all the info?

[@edsgarage001]

I'm still using Torque, but i added the GM Pid's to the custom list

[@edsgarage001]

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[@rizkybiss]

@@edsgarage001 subscribed 👍 how do you do the pdi's ?

[@edsgarage001]

@@rizkybiss oh man....i don't even remember where i downloaded them But when you do, it'll be a CSV file that you stick in the torque extra pids folder (Google that) Then, in torque Gear icon Settings Manage extra pids/sensors Menu button (three dots) Add predefined set Choose the GM set. Then you got to add the transmission temp dial... There will be a few, just add them all and see which works

[@rizkybiss]

@@edsgarage001 thanks again. Hope you make more H3 content. We need more!

[@Tonkybro3]

thanks for uploading !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for commenting!!

[@hummerh3...sinaloa674]

Nice hummer

[@edsgarage001]

Thx!

[@tylargusta3211]

Had a 2006 with a rear locker with 330k miles just blew the second motor sad to see her go…

[@edsgarage001]

😕

[@cflip7452]

Best thing about hummer h3 vs Jeep is the ride quality! No comparison! H3 ride is great! All and all not a better value for what you get in the h3. Very capable and well built

[@damilolaakanni]

The Jeep has solid axles on both sides, front and rear. So it's bound to ride very rough. Don't forget about the "death wobble".

[@camerongarcia3128]

When going off road, do you have to air-down the tires, like the typical overlanding vehicles that are on KZbin?

[@edsgarage001]

Regardless of what vehicle you're off-roading with, it's always a good idea to air down. With these 35" mud tires, I normally ride on pavement at 35psi. But when wheeling on gravel/rocks, I air down to 20psi. But in deep snow or sand, I go to about 10psi and take it slow. On the rocks and gravel roads, airing down helps to smooth out the bumps, not just to provide extra traction.

[@mattcowan898]

What brand radio head unit did you go with? It compliments the H3 well

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYfUY559a7SioKM It's just an inexpensive Chinese Android deck. But I'd highly recommend checking out www.joyingauto.com for some great quality Android stereos! Please consider subscribing 😉

[@John-cz6it]

I need a vehicle to replace my lifted and locked 4runner. I am looking at an 09 h3 with adventure packages with a 144 k miles at 1/2 price of a comparable Toyota. What do you think?

[@edsgarage001]

Try to find an alpha... The i5 is ok but the V8 is phenomenal

[@terryvaughn677]

Hi...what app are you using for the coolant temperature and can you get oil pressure and transmission temperature....thanks....

[@edsgarage001]

I think you commented on my other video.... Torque pro is the app. You can get transmission temperature and coolant temp. Plus a whole lot of other things. But NOT oil pressure, at least not on the h3

[@terryvaughn677]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks for a timely response....been messing with Torque Pro for a week, added the GM piss....there are 4 transmission temperature selections... can't get any to work....changed the values....they all run negative then positive...any idea of what I'm missing...only one video on this..thanks for any advice..... Terry

[@edsgarage001]

@@terryvaughn677 sorry man I'm not sure. Only one of the 4 transmission temperature works. When your going through the list of pids, anything that receives data will light up. So before you choose one, see if it lights up before you add it to the dash display. Then work on getting that particular one working. As for the values being way off... I'm not sure 🤷

[@damienperez9322]

Where did you get the mount for the Winch on the Bumper Do you have a link or web site to it

[@edsgarage001]

No, I made it.

[@mrnova1974]

Can you share some details about your Stereo system? What model is it and what adapter plate did you use?

[@edsgarage001]

It's Chinese, I found it on eBay (9" Android head unit" and I did a custom mod to install it. BUT I'd actually recommend you check out Joyingauto: www.joyingauto.com/?SID=da7a07fb06a45f98838d38ff8c2f4d74 Also, you can find full systems on AliExpress that include the faceplate. Or you can also get just the faceplate on AliExpress as well. Thx for the comment!

[@mrnova1974]

@@edsgarage001 Thank you. I actually have a Joying in my F250. Good unit. Good video!

[@edsgarage001]

@@mrnova1974 thx!

[@andy8034]

Btw i heard the 06 model has valve issues and leaks from the engine. Do u know the cause of it? I found an 06 for a good price and is debating if i should buy it.

[@edsgarage001]

Yeah the heads have issues on the 06... Try to find an 07 or newer. It's a valve seat issue if memory serves

[@rustytygart405]

My vertical windshield is never clean for more than 20 minutes

[@jamesednie6358]

how did you supply power to the cellphone attached to the headliner?

[@edsgarage001]

I used a small transformer and connected it to the power going to the sunroof

[@G4x4squared-RC]

I have recently got a hummer h3. Off-road and mountain roads, it’s amazing. But when it comes to highway and you’re in a hurry… oh no… it takes me long time to reach 140 km/h. If someone gets in front of me, i have to repeat the process again.

[@edsgarage001]

Yeah, it's not really meant for high speeds.

[@cflip7452]

Mine does great on highway:). Honestly, these are better then your other option which is the Jeep. No comparison when it comes to comfort

[@edsgarage001]

@@cflip7452 it's smooth enough and quiet... But they are slow

[@cflip7452]

@@edsgarage001 That’s ok👍. So is it’s competition! These vehicle weren’t designed to be fast plus that’s a bit misleading! I can go 85mph all day long no problem! Any more than that isn’t needed anyways. You want fast get a Vette! The H3 is a bargain and if slow is your worst fear than you better not buy a Jeep either

[@edsgarage001]

@@cflip7452 i agree, that's why i said they weren't built for that lol

[@07HUMMERASIF]

HUMMER AASIF LIKED THIS VIDEO💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@SuperSilence23]

What radio do you have installed?

[@edsgarage001]

You don't want it... It sucks. But my replacement which is significantly better, and does all the same things, is from www.joyingauto.com

[@freemaysin5088]

How can you tell just from looking if one has the off road/adv package?

[@edsgarage001]

Look for a rear diff lock

[@freemaysin5088]

@@edsgarage001 thanks man so far that's the only way i could tell to, you mean the switch on the dash right? i had thought that was right but wasn't sure!

[@edsgarage001]

@@freemaysin5088 yeah, as far as i know. There's probably other ways, I'm sure.

[@Rbhawk3rd]

What's your radio brand? It looks stock.

[@edsgarage001]

Definitely not stock... I just installed it right 😁 The brand is: "Cheap Chinese Android deck" If you're gonna get an Android deck, get one from www.joyingauto.com We installed one of those in my brothers truck, and it blows mine away

[@edsgarage001]

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[@damilolaakanni]

The H3 had a better interior than the H2. The H2 had a "Fisher-Price" interior for most, if not all of its life. The H3 was a step in the right direction interior wise, but it's a shame the Hummer brand did not last very long after the H3. (I'm not counting the new one because it's more like a sub-brand of GMC rather than it's own brand).

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@justinrose2653]

Does sunroof open all the way

[@edsgarage001]

Yep

[@ricksmith5019]

Where did you get the Hummer decal for the side of the hood or did you have that painted on?

[@edsgarage001]

I 3d printed that with glow in the dark filament

[@ricksmith5019]

@@edsgarage001 Do you have a extra set you would sell me?

[@edsgarage001]

@@ricksmith5019 lol... Sorry man. I'm out of that filament too

[@ricksmith5019]

@@edsgarage001 :(

[@realguy577]

Hi Edward

[@edsgarage001]

Hi!

[@NorthwestAdventurerNWA]

I have an 06 Lux/Adventure and won’t ever sell it.

[@shawnwitthoff471]

Nick Cage did this excellent

[@edsgarage001]

Alrighty then

[@andy8034]

First guy that doesn't care if there are hard plastic in the interior. I don't either. Hate it when people complain about the plastic. Those complainers can F off. Its not like theyre gonna touch the plastic while driving anyway.

[@edsgarage001]

Lmao 🤣🤣.... Right!??!!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@andy8034]

@@edsgarage001 you're welcome

[@prettybrowneyes8945]

Love the review BUT Please do a review a little closer to land... NOT ON THE EDGE OF A CLIFF 😂 DUDE GAVE ME ANXIETY I CAN'T EVEN watch the video I'm so scared u were gnna back up a little too much and fall off😬😬😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@edsgarage001]

Lol That's what these trucks are all about! Thanks for the comment!

[@prettybrowneyes8945]

I know but it's scary I wouldn't want anything to happen to u or anyone for a video

[@edsgarage001]

@@prettybrowneyes8945 this is what we do for fun 😊 This trail is pretty tame actually lol

[@prettybrowneyes8945]

Well you definitely know what you're doing I'm sorry not trying to be negative, i appreciate the content, I'm praying I'm gnna be a proud owner of a H3 soon🤞🤞🤞❤️

[@edsgarage001]

@@prettybrowneyes8945 no apology needed! Thank you for your comments!