2006 Amstar Hummer H3 Buildup - Wilderness Ready H3

The AmStar Wilderness Ready H3 integrated winch bumper/brushguard wraps around the front and is strong enough to actually protect the front of the H3.

The bumper carries the strong and fast Warn 9.5xp winch, our choice for backcountry use. Wilderness Ready lights are available not only on the front bumper, but on the roof rack as well.

Rocker guards/steps that actually work and won't cave in are available. These are prototype units. The production models won't hang down so far.

The roller fairlead has a cover that flips up out of the way for use...

...or closes to be a license plate holder. We first saw this innovative idea offered by Tough Stuff Products.

These taillight guards seem to be mandatory for sport ute builders. Do they really guard the taillights or do they just push in and break them sooner than if they hadn't been there? Whatever the case, they're available.

The Wilderness Ready roof rack is strong enough to carry bulkier equipment. We don't like roof-mounted spare tires, but if you do, you can mount one up here.

What other OEM offers a Hi-Lift jack as an available option? This roof rack jack mount is innovative and keeps the Hi-Lift out of the way until it's needed.

A spare tire rack can carry ice chests or other equipment that usually takes up valuable interior storage space.

Cargo-area drawers make the most of the H3's storage space. You can keep all of your off-road equipment hidden and out of the way until you need to use it. The drawers are tough aluminum diamond-plate. The cargo-area box also houses the 12V air compressor for airing up tires or just inflating a mattress.

If the H3 has any shortcomings at all, one could be that it needs a bit more horsepower. A Wilderness Ready K&N air filter and intake system helps the 3.5L Vortec breathe.

An innovative fire-extinguisher/first-aid holder keeps emergency equipment within easy reach.

With gas prices so high, a locking cover is great to have.