I would greatly appreciate any tips you could give me for locating one. I tried the search function on the LKQ website but it was worthless. Any idea what RPO codes to look for on an H3?
V8 Canyon Overland Build
Decided to use my 2010 V8 Canyon Z71 as the base for an overland vehicle build. This will be a long-term, multi-year project. The first mod was a Super Skidz skid plate courtesy of WV NATIVE .
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Next was a snorkel (again, thanks to WV NATIVE for the link) since I will be honing my off-roading skills on the trails in Central Florida and some of the mud holes can have rather deep standing water, especially in the summer.
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I have an off-road front bumper kit from Move Bumpers on order (due to arrive next week) and that will allow me to mount this, which I took advantage of a 20% off deal to snag a couple of weeks ago:
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Next in the plans will be the MAXXCam JR and MAXXShackle kits from Suspension MAXX for a 3" front and 2.5" rear lift to level the truck. With some judicious trimming, this should allow me to run 33" BFG KM3 Mud-Terrain's. Probably will install some Rancho shocks at that time since the truck is due for new shocks. I am also about to start searching for that legendary unicorn, the Hummer H3 iron front differential. This will allow me to move forward with plans for ARB air lockers in front and rear. For $80 I snagged a ladder rack off Craigslist that was installed on an F150. With some cutting and welding I can shorten and modify it to fit the Canyon. This will allow mounting a rooftop tent. Storage solutions and many other mods are in the plans, I will post updates here for any interested.
Next was a snorkel (again, thanks to WV NATIVE for the link) since I will be honing my off-roading skills on the trails in Central Florida and some of the mud holes can have rather deep standing water, especially in the summer.
I have an off-road front bumper kit from Move Bumpers on order (due to arrive next week) and that will allow me to mount this, which I took advantage of a 20% off deal to snag a couple of weeks ago:
Next in the plans will be the MAXXCam JR and MAXXShackle kits from Suspension MAXX for a 3" front and 2.5" rear lift to level the truck. With some judicious trimming, this should allow me to run 33" BFG KM3 Mud-Terrain's. Probably will install some Rancho shocks at that time since the truck is due for new shocks. I am also about to start searching for that legendary unicorn, the Hummer H3 iron front differential. This will allow me to move forward with plans for ARB air lockers in front and rear. For $80 I snagged a ladder rack off Craigslist that was installed on an F150. With some cutting and welding I can shorten and modify it to fit the Canyon. This will allow mounting a rooftop tent. Storage solutions and many other mods are in the plans, I will post updates here for any interested.
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The MOVE bumper kit came in Monday. I looked at all the pieces and said "Nope! I am not putting this together as a learn to weld project." Dropped the truck off at a fab shop today, will pick it up Friday. Fab shop contacted me late this afternoon with a minor bump in the road. Good news: the bumper is tacked together. Bad news: the Apex winch does fit inside the bumper, but there is not enough room for the free spool lever to rotate. I will either have to leave it engaged or cut the lever down in size. I will figure that out when I mount the winch. Cutting down the lever may be the answer since the lever does turn very easily.....shouldn't need much leverage at all. Or, if I can remove the lever, rotate it 180 degrees and reattach it, possibly that will allow it to rotate..... Judging by the thickness of the steel of the bumper kit, it will be an extremely heavy duty bumper/brush guard. Here is how it was shipped, came in UPS. I will post more pics when I have them:
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The fab shop just sent me this pic of the bumper build in progress:
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I told my wife that she will go right through anything she hits. 
It is extremely heavy duty. I may have to adjust the torsion bar preload to hold the front end up......
It is extremely heavy duty. I may have to adjust the torsion bar preload to hold the front end up......
Another pic the fab shop just sent me
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