Bringing back the aftermarket for H3s

[Radioactivesob]

I would buy this.

 

[amrg]

Perhaps something like this?

http://www.bajakits.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BajaKits_Prerunn_Kit_Chevy_Silverado_Front.jpg

Front end lift + added travel!

 

[adventr]

Perhaps something like this?

http://www.bajakits.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BajaKits_Prerunn_Kit_Chevy_Silverado_Front.jpg

Front end lift + added travel!

Exactly like that. Hardest part would be sourcing some longer axles, if they would be needed.
Designing the control arms and coilover mounts wouldn't be hard.

 

[adventr]

And sounds good on the console switch panels. I'll prototype one this weekend and see how it fits.

 

[amrg]

Exactly like that. Hardest part would be sourcing some longer axles, if they would be needed.
Designing the control arms and coilover mounts wouldn't be hard.

That one was off a silverado, up to 3" front lift and 12" travel on 4x4 models.

 

[adventr]

So far the switch panel looks like it will fit great. Still need to cut one out of metal to test, but my paper template fit perfectly. Lol


What are everyone's thoughts on material? I can do Aluminum, Stainless, and regular mild steel (pickled and oiled finish so it looks a lot like stainless).
About the only thing I can't do in house, is powdercoating. So if that's needed, I'll have to outsource that.

Working on getting setup as a vendor on here, then I'll be offering up some parts.

 

[H3slate]

Just keep in mind on the switch panel that not everyone has that chubby space.

Maybe because mine is a manual, but it is just flat in front of the shifter.

 

[Ryan212]

It may be a 2006 thing, My 2006 is flat, but I have my ARB air compressor and air locker switches in that location. It looks almost stock.

 

[amrg]

My 06 is flat, 09 has it.

 

[adventr]

I think it's just a 2006 thing for the ones that don't have the little cubby. I believe 2006 also got the awkward window control placement on the door panels as well?

 

[Highatop]

Mines an 06 and have the cubby

 

[woodwardsh3]

I have a 07 and i have a cubbie

 

[rsc]

I like the cubby, good for holding toolbooth change an junk.

 

[adventr]

I like the cubby, good for holding toolbooth change an junk.

Oh toll roads..... One thing I do not miss about working in Tulsa! LOL


When I do travel that way, I keep my change in the dash organizer.

 

[adventr]

Been playing around with some ideas for more storage. One thing that I noticed on my H3, was how unusable those rear side windows are... Plan on changing that.

 

[fatkatsupra]

OK! How in the world... 3D model... perfectly made parts... H3T?...

H4 flares????

 

[adventr]

OK! How in the world... 3D model... perfectly made parts... H3T?...

H4 flares????

I do wish they would have produced that thing!


While I certainly could design some flares that resemble those on the concept vehicle, the production of those parts would break the deal. Would require custom tooling/molds to be machined (which is very expensive), and then a large run of parts. Unfortunately, for this market, that just isn't going to happen.

Now fabricated parts (sheet metal parts/tubing/weldments), that's another story. We have all of the equipment in house to produce that kind of stuff, so that's primarily what I'm focused on using.


And to answer your question, yes I do have all of the models for the H3T and H2/H2SUT as well. :thumbs:
That's how I'm able to cut out 95% of the R&D time right off the top.

 

[Bigunit]

OK! How in the world... 3D model... perfectly made parts... H3T?...

H4 flares????

I am making one of those with my new 3D printer. Working on making the V8 engine now. Kinda tricky and it may take me a while before I can come up with something that works.

 

[adventr]

I am making one of those with my new 3D printer. Working on making the V8 engine now. Kinda tricky and it may take me a while before I can come up with something that works.

Think you could make 2 of those?? :shifty:

 

[fatkatsupra]

Would love to see the H3T model... very cool.

Well if you make high line fenders it would be sweet.

 

[alrock]

I am making one of those with my new 3D printer. Working on making the V8 engine now. Kinda tricky and it may take me a while before I can come up with something that works.

3D printing vehicles? Hmm, sounds like you're ready to put Dwaine out of business.

 

[Highatop]

Funny, He still can't do it w/out his help. And that is a good thin...

 

[owlxxx]

Thanks. The program that I use is called Solidworks.

I used to use solidworks when i built experimental aircraft and spaceships. Had a whole Fab shop to play with, metal and composites.

 

[rsc]

I do wish they would have produced that thing!


While I certainly could design some flares that resemble those on the concept vehicle, the production of those parts would break the deal. Would require custom tooling/molds to be machined (which is very expensive), and then a large run of parts. Unfortunately, for this market, that just isn't going to happen.

Now fabricated parts (sheet metal parts/tubing/weldments), that's another story. We have all of the equipment in house to produce that kind of stuff, so that's primarily what I'm focused on using.


And to answer your question, yes I do have all of the models for the H3T and H2/H2SUT as well. :thumbs:
That's how I'm able to cut out 95% of the R&D time right off the top.

What about fabbing fenders up with a round or square tube for the outer lip, some flat sheet welded on to that for coverage and a light square tube frame underneath? Make them 2" wider than stock?

 

[derian06]

What about fabbing fenders up with a round or square tube for the outer lip, some flat sheet welded on to that for coverage and a light square tube frame underneath? Make them 2" wider than stock?

Whenever I was thinking about how im going to build my exo cage later on, that was the exact thought I had in mind.