The Whys and Hows.
H3Stuff • June 30, 2024

H3stuff started as an idea back in 2022, I’ve been an H3 owner for about 8 years now… like nothing else. 


When I first got this truck I loved everything about it, that of course grew into a love/hate situation but I still have it so what can I say. 



One of the hate parts was the lighting, it was horrible I tried silverstars and other LED bulbs but even still the spread of light was just never great or concentrated on the road. 


Maybe somewhere around 2018 or so I tried printing a 3D bracket from thingster and that was a bust for sure. Later that year a small company came out with a 3D printed headlight conversion bracket that would allow us to mount a 7” round headlight onto the H3, it wasn’t perfect but it seemed like a solution. 


The first pair of adapters I bought broke during installation, the second about a week after installation but that’s all we had, so a little JB weld and it was a workable solution…


Not ideal for cold Wisconsin winters but workable with JB weld patches. 


A few years went by and my H3, lovingly named Rex was in a fender bender that took out my grill and passenger side headlight to the degree that no JB weld could repair. 


I tried to find another adapter bracket set on the market but for the next year or so was unsuccessful at getting them in my hands and so it was back to stock for me. 


Driving at night again with the H3 I felt as if I was struggling to see on the backroads, and in the city I wondered if my headlights were even on, yes I had a 52” lightbar but that’s not always a solution. 


I tried and tried to figure out how to get some better custom fitted headlights, and even fog lights but the options were all few and far between and most were 3D printed - no joy for me. Then I saw that other enthusiasts were having the same issue, we wanted a better modern solution for our older discontinued rigs. 


After knocking the idea around and scouring the internets for old photos of brackets and looking at home-grown solutions in, 2024 I felt it was time to take action and just see what it would take to bring some headlight brackets back to the market. I shopped the idea around to several factories and the R&D cost plus first run… just wasn’t affordable, at all. 


After weeks of shopping the idea around we found a smaller factory that was willing to work with us. 


A few months later and the Hummer H3 headlight and Fog light adapters were a reality once again, it took a good bit of personal seed money and some bartering as well… but we made it happen. We didn’t want to spill the beans and tell the community that this was in the works too soon in case we couldn’t make it happen, and we didn’t want to do the pre-order model because many people have already had a bad experience with “some type” of preordering and non-deliverables. 


I have to thank the amazing community for having our backs and for supporting this venture, we know there is some differencing in opinions in this space, but we thought the community deserved a solid dependable solution. 


My H3 was the first and oh what a difference.. like putting in contact lenses or glasses on for the first time all over again. 


Every run we take all the feedback from the community and try and perfect the little things now. On our last run we increased the metal and made the headlight brackets 25% thicker - they are robust, like the truck itself. 


The fog light adapters…. 1 solid piece of aluminum, no give no bend. We had some feedback that they seemed a bit unpolished and unrefined, but to us they are simple, straight forward and utilitarian like the H3 was intended to be, they won’t break. 


We strive to develop new parts as time goes on and to make our parts better and more useful by engaging with our customers on a personal level and modifying parts per consumer input and demand. 


Hummers slogan is “Like nothing else” and we strive to uphold that as well. 


Thank you all for your continued support.

Hummer H3 headlight and foglight bezel adapters

By H3Stuff • November 8, 2024
We're beyond excited to update you on the progress of our Hummer H3 headlight bezels and V2 fog light adapters! Just last week, we had our first hands-on test with these parts, thanks to an amazing community member who offered her H3 as our prototype rig. Currently her Hummer is temporarily disabled with a transmission issue, and it proved to be the perfect test vehicle to work out all the kinks of our design. First up: the headlight bezels! We started the test-fit with high hopes, only to realize they were... let’s say, generously over sized. Turns out, our machine shop had been using an H2 grill template, which threw our measurements way off. But, armed with a few tools and determination, we trimmed and adjusted until—voila! The bezels fit snugly behind the OEM grill, looking rough but showing promise. Now, with the correct specs, we’re on the way to creating a perfectly polished final product. Next came the V2 fog light adapters, which needed even more fine-tuning. Our goal? Achieve a flawless fit with 4-inch fog lights, giving a seamless look without any gaps around the bumper grill. A bit of grinding and adjusting got us closer to that vision, and with each tweak, the design improved both in function and style. Armed with these modified prototypes, we headed back to the shop, where our talented team is now perfecting the design. They truly make the magic happen, turning rough concepts into refined products! Here's what you can look forward to in the finished version: a fog light kit that lets aftermarket fog lights sit nearly flush with the OEM bumper, featuring a custom filler ring that eliminates any unwanted gaps. And the headlight adapters? They’ll be powder-coated in black for that sharp, finished look that removes the gaps that make the truck look a bit unfinished. Thanks so much for your patience as we navigated some recent hurdles (hello, hurricanes and power outages!). We’re now full steam ahead and can’t wait to bring these products to life for you. We’re grateful for everyone who’s been cheering us on, asking questions, and sharing our excitement. Stay tuned—these parts now in the hands of our skilled design team and we are getting closer every week to having a final and polished design for these new parts. Take care, and God bless!

H3Stuff Update: Delays, New Website Launch, and Upcoming Releases!

By H3Stuff • October 30, 2024
🚨 **H3Stuff Update!** 🚨 Hey H3 community! We're committed to keeping you in the loop with all things H3Stuff, so here's the latest update. We’ve faced a few unexpected delays in releasing our new **Headlight Bezels** and **v2 Fog Light Adapters** due to recent hurricanes impacting our city. We experienced some property damage, local deliveries were held up for weeks, and our factory partner also needed time to recover from storm damages. Rest assured, these products are still in the works, and we're pushing forward to bring them to you soon! **Exciting News:** We’re now selling *exclusively* through our website! The transition took some time, but it’s been going great. We’ve already had over a dozen sales directly through the site, and we’re thrilled to make shopping even easier for our loyal customers. **Upcoming Releases:** - 🎯 Our goal is to have the **new Headlight Bezels** and **v2 Fog Light Adapters** available by the *first week of December.* - 🚙 By popular demand, we’re also bringing back the original **H3 Fog Light Adapter Plates**—they’ll be back in stock in about a week!  Plus, for those who may not have Facebook or want an alternative way to keep up with us, we’ll now post all updates as blog posts on our website so everyone can stay informed. Thank you all for your support and patience! Have an awesome day, and stay tuned for more updates!

"7” Headlight Adapters Back in Stock + New Website Launched!

By H3Stuff • October 25, 2024
We are excited to announce that our first batch of 7” headlight adapters has arrived, marking a major milestone since Hurricane Milton. These adapters are now in stock and ready to ship!  Stay tuned for updates on the progress of other items currently in development—we can’t wait to share them with you. In other exciting news, we’ve officially launched sales directly through our own website! We’d love to hear your feedback on the new platform and your experience with the ordering process. Your input is important to us as we continue to grow.

H3Stuff Store Transition & Production Delays After Hurricanes

By H3Stuff • October 25, 2024
To our H3Stuff Community, First and foremost, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and patience. Our team is still in the process of recovering from the two hurricanes that recently impacted our city in Florida. As many of you may have noticed, our Etsy store has remained in vacation mode since Hurricane Milton. Unfortunately, the hurricanes caused significant damage to our factory, and while they are working tirelessly to restore operations, we have some unfortunate news. The production of our new H3 bezels has been delayed by about another month due to the setbacks. At the moment, we only have the H3 Headlight Adapters in stock. The factory estimates that it will take roughly a month before we have the Version 2 Fog Light Adapters or Headlight Bezels available again. Given that our Etsy store has been inactive since Hurricane Milton, we decided it was the perfect time to move forward with a change we had already been planning—transitioning to our own online store. This will help us avoid Etsy’s high fees (sometimes up to 23%) and allow us to continue offering our products at more cost-effective prices for the community. As we transition away from Etsy and prepare to close our Etsy shop, we will unfortunately lose all of the reviews and feedback we’ve built up over time. These reviews have been vital in establishing transparency and trust within the Hummer community, and we believe they play a crucial role in helping other members make informed decisions. Therefore, we are kindly asking anyone who has purchased our Hummer adapters—over 105 of you!—to leave us a review in the *Reviews* section of this Facebook page. It would mean the world to us and help fellow Hummer enthusiasts greatly. You can even add photos and videos to showcase your experience. In today’s world, these reviews have a greater impact than you might realize. As a token of our appreciation, anyone who leaves a verified review (for a product you’ve purchased from us) will receive a coupon code for 10% off your next order (up to $200) on our new store. Thank you again for your unwavering support in this incredible community. We look forward to continuing to serve you!  Warm regards, The H3Stuff Team

Moving Forward: Help Us Transition to Our New Website with Your Reviews!

By H3Stuff • October 11, 2024
To our Valued H3Stuff Community, Since we launched our Etsy store in April 2024, we’ve been blown away by the support from the H3 community. In just a short time, we’ve proudly surpassed 100 sales, and each one has been backed by a 5-star review. We’re a small, niche business dedicated to providing high-quality aftermarket parts for Hummer H3 enthusiasts, and your support has been instrumental in our growth. Starting this business was a leap of faith. Like many small companies, we weren’t sure what the future held – would we succeed as a legitimate business, become a hobby, or simply fade out? But thanks to the incredible H3 community and our commitment to quality, we’ve built something we’re truly proud of. One challenge we continue to face is pricing. While we can control the quality of our parts, maintaining fair and reasonable pricing is more difficult due to fees and overheads, especially on Etsy. With transaction fees, commissions, and advertising costs, Etsy fees can sometimes take up to 30% of the product price. As we look to the future, we’re excited to announce that we plan to transition sales to our website, www.h3stuff.com. This move will help reduce some of those fees and give us more control over pricing, ultimately benefiting our customers. However, one drawback is that we will lose our reviews and follower base on Etsy, which is where we need your help. If you’ve made a purchase from us and are happy with our products and service, we kindly ask you to leave a review on our Facebook page. We ask that you review is here on our Facebook page for transparency - any company could post fake or inaccurate reviews on a website, but having a real person post an honest review on an independent unfiltered platform such as this will allow us to grow and do better. Your feedback, along with photos of your H3 rigs, and our installed products, maybe even a before and after will be invaluable as we build our socials and continue to grow. These reviews will help future customers make informed decisions based on real experiences from our community, and not just what’s left behind on Etsy. Your reviews and recommendations mean everything to us, and as a small business, we truly thrive on the trust and transparency we share with our customers. By sharing your experiences, you’re helping us continue to serve the H3 community – not just here in the States, but one day, we hope, around the world. Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your H3s in action!  Sincerely, The H3Stuff Team

Store Temporarily Closed Due to Hurricane Evacuation – Stay Safe!

By H3Stuff • October 10, 2024
As some of you may know - our store is on vacation mode due to hurricane Milton. We had to evacuate our home and the shop area due to this hurricane. We will not know the condition of everything until at least tomorrow. As of current we are one of the 3 million homes without power, internet or plumbing - and as such we won’t know the condition of our home until tomorrow Friday the 11th of October. We have the adapters in stock but we will have not be reinstating the store for at least a couple of days.  Take care everyone.

New H3 Headlight Bezels & Fog Light Design Launching Soon!

By H3Stuff • October 4, 2024
Hey everyone! We’re beyond excited to share some incredible news with you! In just the next 30 days, we’ll be releasing our brand-new headlight bezels AND the version two fog light design – both of which we can’t wait for you to see! It’s wild to think that just a year ago, we had an idea – these adapters needed to exist, and we were determined to get them into your hands. Fast forward to six months ago, we were completely unknown in a space that can be tough on trust, with zero sales. That’s why we launched on Etsy – to provide transparency and a marketplace people trust. We wanted our customers to feel confident choosing us. And now, here we are, just six months later, with over 100 sales and every single review coming in at 5 stars. We truly can’t thank this amazing community enough. Your support, conversations, and feedback have meant the world to us. Our mission has always been to provide you all with top-quality parts at fair prices, and we’re constantly evolving based on your input. With that in mind, we’re working on launching our own online store at www.H3stuff.com. As much as we love Etsy, the fees (sometimes up to 25% with advertising) make it challenging to keep our prices as low as we want. Our hope is that, with your continued trust, we’ll be able to move sales solely to our site in the future. Thank you all for being a part of this journey and our Hummer family! We couldn’t have done it without you!  With gratitude, The H3stuff Team

H3 Headlight Adapters Restocking Soon + New Fog Light Adapters Coming!

By H3Stuff • September 13, 2024
As of this morning we have sold out of our 7” Hummer H3 headlight adapter brackets (again). We try to keep these in stock for the people, but it’s hard to predict selling patterns… and we were out of the country for a week so that delayed things a little bit. We did place an order last week, and we should be restocked in about 10 days, hopefully sooner. Also, we are close to marketing the new v2 fog light adapters that will not leave a gap in the for light hole when using a 4” fog light or off-road light. This has been a fun adventure - being able to help all of our fellow h3 enthusiast and bringing these long awaited and overdue parts back to our community. Just want to thank everyone who is here to support us and this venture.

Hummer H3 Metal Headlight Bezels Prototype Revealed!

By H3Stuff • September 13, 2024
Happy Thursday everybody - well today is the much anticipated day where we were able to see our first prototype of the Hummer H3 metal headlight bezels. These are still pre-production, we are hoping the final ones will be sandblasted and powder coated to withstand the elements and the torture that some of us put our rigs through. So, today we are sharing some photos and videos of the progress on this project so far. If all goes well with testing and fitment, and locking down the fine details, etc... we would hope to have these in the store within the next 2-3 weeks.  Until then enjoy the teaser, and we want to thank each and everyone of you that support our page here, our store, and our ambition. Thanks again.

New H3 Headlight & Fog Light Shrouds in the Works!

By H3Stuff • August 21, 2024
Wow, we are beyond excited to see so many of you discovering our page and checking out our products! We can’t thank you enough for your support in helping us revive parts for the Hummer H3—it’s been an incredible journey, and you’re all a huge part of it. Here’s a fun update: I stopped by the shop this week and got a first look at our latest project—a headlight shroud that’s going to fill in that awkward square gap left when you switch to the 7” headlights. Imagine it with all the right bends, and of course, in a slick black finish. It’s going to look amazing! We’re actively working on a metal headlight bucket/shroud that’ll give your headlights and grill a sleek, polished look with those 7” headlights. For the 4” fog light adapters? We’re bringing the lights 1” closer to the front and designing a round metal shroud to close up that gap around the edges. It’s all about those perfect details! We know great things take time (and yes, a bit of cash), but we’re making progress. We’ve even had requests for 5” lights in the factory fog light area, and once we’ve got the headlight and fog light shrouds just right—and hopefully at a good powder coating price—we’ll be tackling the 5” fog light brackets next. Plus, keep an eye out! We’re planning a new installation video for when these products are ready to go live. And to the 72 awesome people who’ve already shopped with us—thank you so much! The new headlight shrouds/bezels will be fully compatible with the V1 headlight adapters, so you’re all set for an upgrade. Stay tuned for more, and thanks again for being part of this adventure!  Oh, do you guys know that the Passenger and Driver side adapters are easy to tell apart as they are marked on the side ?!
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