ARB Edition HUMMER H3 Makes Debut at 2008 SEMA Show

The Aussie team at ARB 4×4 Accessories recently announced their plans to go global with their HUMMER product, and this week introduced the ARB Edition H3 at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The customized solar flare HUMMER H3 my look familiar to you, since it’s the same vehicle that was used for Chris Collard’s two-month off-road trek across Africa this year. Some of the less obvious highlights of the vehicle are ARB’s Air Locking Differential and hi-output compressor with tire inflation kit. The H3 also has an ARB FreezerFridge to keep your safari beverages cool.

“We were hugely excited to work with this highly customizable vehicle.” says ARB USA President, Jim Jackson, “We’ve accessorized the H3 to be expedition ready and have completed long range product testing in both Africa and Australia, in some of the harshest conditions on earth, and were thrilled with the results. We hope H3 enthusiasts will love our new line of products for this vehicle.”

Release after the jump.

ARB Edition Hummer H3 to Make Debut at the 2008 SEMA Show

Seattle, October 29 / ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Australian based four-wheel parts manufacturer, will launch their new line of products for the Hummer H3 at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV on November 4th – 7th in booth number 37004.

The products available will include ARB’s classic winch compatible bumper, a full replacement bumper manufactured from cold-rolled sheet steel that has been folded for strength with minimal welds. It is engineered to work with the manufacturer’s airbag deployment system and features a split pan design to ensure maximum airflow keeping the engine cool. Integrated Hi-Lift jacking points, driving light and CB antenna mounts, recessed fog lights and the use of the OE recovery shackle completes the look.

A matching ARB replacement rear bumper will also be featured. Designed to work with the factory hitch and recovery shackle and accommodate up to a 35” tire, the ARB rear bumper provides the ultimate in rear protection.

Three styles of ARB roof racks are available for the H3, while the ARB Touring style rack will be featured at the show complete with an ARB rooftop tent.

The SEMA rig will be fitted with IPF high performance lighting, displaying four 6” round lights on the roof rack and 7” round lights on the front bumper. A rectangular IPF back up light has also been fitted to the rear bumper.

An ARB Air Locking Differential has been installed in the rear axle and is completed with ARB’s Hi- Output Compressor and Tire Inflation kit.
The cargo space for the SEMA show truck has been furnished with ARB 12volt/110volt FreezerFridge, a complete ARB Recovery Kit and a TruckVault locking drawer system. The ARB FreezerFridge will freeze water to ice regardless of the ambient temperature and the ARB Recovery Kit comes complete with ARB’s signature recovery straps and ARB’s competition style Snatch Block.

Custom 32 Series, 17 inch wheels have been provided by Walker Evans Racing and 33 inch tires have been provided by BF Goodrich. A 9000 pound, low-mount winch provided by Warn Industries has been fitted in the front bumper.

“We were hugely excited to work with this highly customizable vehicle.” says ARB USA President, Jim Jackson, “We’ve accessorized the H3 to be expedition ready and have completed long range product testing in both Africa and Australia, in some of the harshest conditions on earth, and were thrilled with the results. We hope H3 enthusiasts will love our new line of products for this vehicle.”

All of the ARB products featured at the SEMA show, with the exception of the Safari Snorkel, which will be available this spring, are currently available for ordering.

ARB products can be purchased at over 1400 locations in North America and in over 120 countries worldwide.
About ARB

ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company manufactures and stocks the world’s most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lighting, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.