THORparts Hummer H3 up close - part 1

Walk around (and in) the THORparts H3. I get a lot of questions on this H3 so I made this vid to highlight some of the features of my build, including bumpers, solid front axle, and spring-over rear axle. -4SF

[@Delghettoviclero]

8 years later and they don’t make basic lift kits anymore for this truck this is a super sick truck RESPECT earned!!!!! Bro update a video would love to see it as is now!!!!!

[@4speedfunk]

Thanks. Since this vid, I have upgraded to a custom hi-pinion D44 housing. I've done some other mods but, all very minor. I have built a dozen or so of these H3 SAS/SOA rigs since then. Each one is slightly different from the previous one. You can find most of them here on YT.

[@tomfrantz]

The H3 becomes buoyant and starts to float.... Great quote

[@tomfrantz]

LINE X grill is so COOL!!!! Great job on all of it.

[@michaelthompson4850]

definately a beast. superb H3 owner, i am at a lost for words, simply splendid! wow!

[@tomfrantz]

Love the louver off...

[@CoolDadDave]

Very nicely done, I'm jumping in quite late compared to the post date, but I had to say it looks great..! I'll get there one day..!

[@scottChapman25]

Awesome, I'd love to see and more in-depth video of suspension

[@jayhummer2349]

Man you have your hummer in good shape man. I wish I could make mine too look like your!!!!

[@BDBBailey]

You have an awesome H3!

[@jonahfish]

Sick h3 bro

[@artishuk]

Very nicely done I wish it was a lot easier and upgrades were available I like my h3 alpha but I’m gonna be selling it and getting rubicon all because there’s not much I can do to it unless going this route by swapping it all

[@extrasteez5727]

hahaha i laughed when i saw the electrical take on your hood louver holes, i have the same thing haha, i had to put tape because i noticed on rainy days the water on the belt would cause it to squeak, nice ride

[@4speedfunk]

I put a big dent in my hood while climbing out the sunroof, to do an extraction. It was right where the louver was. So instead of fixing it with bodywork and paint...I just reinstalled the louver to cover up the dent.

[@4speedfunk]

The key is to keep moving...if you stop, water will come in. Yes, stock door seals. THORparts (Indiana) did the SAS.

[@4speedfunk]

Cruises at 70mph with no issues. I often travel states away to wheel and camp. Only limiting factor is distance between fuel stations!

[@TheHummerChannel1]

Great looking H3!

[@4speedfunk]

I assume you mean on the highway? H3's with the 5-cylinder are grossly underpowered. They do okay until you get into the hills/mountains, then they downshift and rev thru the roof. Big tires make the issue even worse. Unfortunately the stock front axle cannot be geared any lower than 4.56, (another reason to convert to a solid axle). PCMofNC can tune your chip to help with the downshifting.

[@4speedfunk]

We spare no expense around here!

[@squeakin3]

love this H3....give it some time and I will be going to be the SAS up front.

[@muscleoffroad]

Thanks 🙏🏻 For this video 🌹🌹

[@rev.mathewgaines8844]

I have bee watching the mods you have done and i love it i have a 07 h3 i love going off road but i do need to lift and beef up mine and was wondering if you can send me a list of everything i would need to get and do to make mine as close to yours as possible it would be nice to have all the other off roaders look at mine and be somewhat jealous of how high and strong mine is any help you can provide will be great thanks your rig is very nice im glad i found your channel

[@AlexNeville]

Sweet electrical tape patches!

[@javiersoriano1672]

is still available!!!!

[@antonchigur4299]

Looks amazing without the fake hood vent. Don't understand why some car manufacturers add on plastic parts that don't serve a purpose

[@dantebartolotta4739]

do you get any leakage through the doors when you submerge? Do you have stock door seals? also for your solid axle conversion, where did you get it done?

[@OHT_13PRODZ]

Are you still building H3's?

[@ybarra671]

That's 1 bad h3! wish I knew you so you could show me a thing or 2 about modified lifts!

[@4speedfunk]

Possibly. Email me via the THORparts website and we can discuss further.

[@freddiehebert]

I have a customer that wants to do a live axle conversion, where can we buy the parts to do the job? Great build by the way.

[@4speedfunk]

Thanks! We make the ABS compatible brake parts in house. We also make the frame plates and axle bracketry. Everything else we purchase from other 4WD parts sources (Ballistic Fab, Ruff Stuff, etc.).

[@fahimblack3925]

I know it's a decade later but how did it drive with the suspension upgrades

[@4speedfunk]

I’ve done a 15 or 20 of these conversions…they drive very well. Check my other vids.

[@OnlyJayBoss]

Are you close to Illinois ? I have a 2006 hummer h3

[@mikeymoney8553]

how much does it cost for a lift ?

[@black07rr]

Was gonna ask if you had to re-gear for tires, but then seen you went to totally not stock setup. Just bought a h3 a few days ago and trying to find out if I have to re-gear for 35” tires

[@4speedfunk]

Unfortunately, you cannot re-gear the stock front axle any lower than 4.56. If yours is a 5-cylinder, then you are already running 4.56 gears. If its an Alpha, it has 4.10 gears from the factory. Many Alpha owners regear from 4.10 to 4.56 when installing 35" tires, and this works well....but for 5-cyl. guys....you're stuck with 4.56s.

[@black07rr]

Mines a 5cylinder Frankenstein package it seems, it came with base models tires on chrome rims, it has the lockers, cloth seats, but monsoon sound system, chrome grill,mirrors and door handles🤷🏼‍♂️

[@alexdimas6523]

what differential do u have bro???

[@quiltedsquire1271]

so how does the sas work if h3s are all wheel drive all the time, I'm just not sure how it works , I have the h3 alpha , it has push button hi/lo /lo locked 4wd, so how do you adapt that to a sas?

[@4speedfunk]

Same as stock...full-time 4wd...stock t-case...custom front driveshaft with a 1310 cardan CV.

[@steelmill2928]

Why can't the engineers that get paid really well at GM ever build something like this?

[@victorgomez7738]

Stupid government regulation and safety/emissions testing gets in the way.

[@URBANTRIBALPROJECT]

Congrats, GREAT JOB. Would you recommend a lift kit that allow me to fit 35"s on my 06 H3?

[@4speedfunk]

All custom. I can assemble a custom kit for you. Lots of cutting, welding, grinding, and fabrication.

[@URBANTRIBALPROJECT]

I am interested. please text me to 786.488.0217 or email me at [e-mail] with more details?

[@lloydharry]

where can I buy the same bumper? thor is out

[@4speedfunk]

THORparts no longer makes this front bumper. We do make a slightly updated version but, we are sold-out right now. Tariffs, Viruses, and riots...delaying production.

[@lloydharry]

4speedfunk and what is the name of the updated version you make? where can I find it once becomes available ?

[@eduardoaguilar601]

I would like info on a kit please

[@4speedfunk]

Email via the THORparts website, and I can get you any info you need.

[@nickc.7362]

I'd be scared to drive it with that high center of gravity on a highway. This is bordering rock crawler territory high for this car.

[@4speedfunk]

I can hook you up with a kit if you're interested.

[@fernandocopado3327]

I'm interested in the kit do you have a phone number?

[@4speedfunk]

Yes. Post up your email and I will send you some info. - 4SF

[@justinwhitman9489]

My email is [e-mail] can u email me asap I am interested in a kit!! Thanks!

[@leroypanelliify]

Is that a 4in you got on it?

[@4speedfunk]

More like 5.5". The spring-over-axle on the rear will give net 7.5" if you leave the stock hanger brackets in place...so I cut them off and welded-on some aftermarket hangers that are much shorter, to get the total rear lift down to 5.5". On the front...its totally adjustable but, the minimum is probably around 5" due to the axle tube-to-frame rail clearance.

[@leroypanelliify]

Anyway later u can take a poc next to it..just to see a size comparison. If possible.lol

[@4speedfunk]

I have gobs of pics. Go to THORparts.com and shoot me an email with your direct email address, and I can send you pics of whatever you want to see.

[@leroypanelliify]

Thank alot

[@Duckanator22]

Please finish the hood

[@4speedfunk]

Duckanator...I need more electrical tape!

[@Ismael-iw4tm]

Your incredible ?

[@josemiguelantonanzasfernan8865]

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[@josemiguelantonanzasfernan8865]

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