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Tactical Case and TREDs Bolted onto the roof rack adjacent the shovel and Hi-Lift is a Plano 42" weather-proof locking tactical case that holds a Lift-Mate, a snatch strap, tools and other recovery items. I've come to appreciate the Garvin rack's ability to adapt to load needs with its...

I've loved that platform back in the day before the interweb and looked at a number of replacements, like a Buick V6 turbo, or Alfa's 164. Nothing ever realized though. Then I turned my attention to 914s. I built a number of Alfas, X1/9s and two 124s (sorry, I should've noticed that in your...

PCM Retune by PCM of NC Even though the H3's I5 produces a bit more power than the Montero's V6, it's sluggish at best with low RPM shifts with flat torque curves. I researched a number of mechanical mods to improve this (within my budget) and found that the most common - air intake upgrades...

! She's a lucky girl. Squeeze that behind the seat of an X1/9 and you'd have a mid-engined go cart.

Thank you. I've read your build thread before and have been inspired and instructed by your posts. (Is that a Fiat Spider 2000 in your garage?)

Recovery - Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel Mount Switching to the H3 from a Gen III Montero has been a considerable exercise in scaling down as far as storage goes. The H3 has 25 cubic feet where the Montero had over 43 cubic feet that included an under-floor cubby that was ideal for recovery gear. I...

Blue Sea ST Blade Addition The H3 got a Blue Sea fuse block added to provide six extra circuits for powered accessories such as the Hella 700ff lamps, a CB, and rear work lamps. Blue Sea Systems makes a variety of marine and automotive application 12v fuse blocks. The ST Blade box comes in 6...

Even cooler that they may flank a Karmann Ghia, air-cooler that is.

Six bolts per side, disconnect the power for the lights and they're off. From a clearance standpoint, the stock muffler and gas tank are close to the running board clearance height, at least they were on my Gen III, so I'm unconvinced that removing them is going to buy you any additional track...

Thank you.

I'd appreciate that. I saw a fix on a Hummer forum as well using LED lamps soldered into the existing circuitry. The brush guard is solid, bolted to the shackle mounts with no detectable flex.

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Back to Warner Valley for some poses.

Next, I hung the panel to the surround using stainless steel marine hinges, the best alternative I could find that weathered well, looked better than hardware store fare, and adapted to the flare of the plastic surround. I used stainless 1/2 inch 10-24 hardware with locknuts. I then mounted the...

Rear Door Utility Shelf Mod One of our favorite interior modifications on the Montero was the addition of a utility shelf that provided a place for food rep. The H3's rear door stows the jack and hardware assembly behind a removable plastic panel, a perfect place to adapt a shelf to the...

N-Fab Pre-Runner Grille Guard - February 22, 2014 Another lesson gleaned from adventuring in the Montero was worrying about its front-end vulnerability; there was little protection for the radiator and oil cooler. The H3 is definitely more robust, but the frame terminates at the shackles...

Garvin Wilderness Sport Roof Rack - February 15, 2014 I considered two roof racks, a Gobi Stealth and the Garvin Sport roof rack, the latter being a third the the cost. While the Stealth would offer storage the length of the H3's greenhouse with a different construction, I'd be using a rack to...

Thanks Ramrod. Great looking T Alpha. This H3 has OEM UCP and I'm looking into sliders as well. The list at the top of this thread is just for starters.

Tire Upgrade, Grill Blackout & Dash Mod - February 9, 2014 I've knocked off the top item on the modification plan; replace the 265/75/R16s with 285/75R16s. I went with Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10s to take care of both on and off road duties. I also blacked out the chrome grille - too much...

Gen III versus H3: Some Observations The H3 has a solid-axle rear end on leaf springs with an independent front SLA torsion bar system up front where the Montero as independent suspension on all four corners. I crossed up the H3 on a ravine where I've done the same with the Montero, both in...