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  1. freewayross

    [SOLD] ARB Touring Aluminum Awning (Brand New). Phoenix, AZ area

    SOLD I have a brand new in box ARB Awning, bought for a Van project that never happened. It's 8.2 feet X 8.2 feet.
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    Boulder Off Road GM Van 4x4 Conversion

    Looking for feedback on SFA conversion on 2003+ Express/ Savana vans by Boulder Off Road. Wanting to pull the trigger on the conversion, but haven't seen any posting here or else where on the internet. Any current owners or previous owners want to share their experience?
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    DIY Remote Engine Oil Cooler

    Disclosure: I do not have overheating problems, my deltas are 7 or less. This cooler will be in addition to factory Ford 6.0 cooler. This will be supplement for mountain climbing/ towing and Arizona > 110 F days. Hoping to keep the temps around 180 - 200 always. Most importantly it will give me...
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    Brake Riddle

    I have Gen 2.5, It's has spongy brakes, I have literally changed 95% of the brake system - New Master Cylinder, did bench bleeding - All new calipers - Pads are newish - Bled per the manual farthest side first and so on. Bled the proportioning valve too - Made sure there are no leaks Still...
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    swaybar bushings

    I have a 2000 Gen 2.5 Montero looking at sway bar bushings for all around (Front and Back). Looking at Rockauto, there are different diameter ones available some say sports suspension and some say standard..... not sure why the different diameter if all Gen 2.5's came with same suspensions. I'm...
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    What parts from the rear axle do I need for retrofitting 1998 locker to 2000?

    My 2000 gen 2.5 doesn't have a rear locker, have an opportunity to get parts from a 1998 with locker. So far here's what I gathered 1. Got the R/D switch 2. Will get the air pump 3. will get the locker ECU 4. Need your help with parts needed from rear axle I wanted to avoid pulling out the...
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    Idling at 200 RPM - Gen 2.5

    Was driving down the freeway yesterday, took an exit and stopped at signal. Noticed the truck is idling at like ~200 RPM. It won't bog down though, drives and accelerates but truck shudders a lot at certain speeds. Also feel like there is slight loss in acceleration. Although it gets up and...
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    Brakes upgrade Gen 2.5

    Hi all, was wondering if there are any upgrades anyone has done here for Gen 2.5? I have 33" on new akebono pads all round and new rotors/ calipers in front. Bled the system. But I still feel the braking is not good enough, also it's a little spongy. Always have to keep extra distance from other...
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    Air Lift

    Anyone tried one of these in their trucks? I'm curious about how or if it provides additional stability (less body roll) and ride comfort? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Lift-60747-Air-Lift-1000-Coil-Spring-Fits-90-04-Montero-Montero-Sport-/172256787478?fromMakeTrack=true No affiliation, just...
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    ARB Jeep TJ/LJ 97-06 bumper on Gen 2.5

    Hello all, Looking to put an after market front bumper. Few months back got a used FJ cruiser bumper after I read some threads on here....... but saw that it was too wide for Montero's front end and required cutting/shaving on both sides for it to blend in. So sold that one. Have any one fitted...
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    H4 LED headlights on Gen 2.5

    Anyone fitted one of those? Is the beam focussed or would it blind the oncoming traffic? I know HID headlights do that(blinding) without a projector in our cars. My goal is to get better brighter headlights without blinding the oncoming traffic. Thanks
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    Off-Roading Groups in DC/Maryland or Vicinity

    Hello all, Looking to join groups in Maryland/DC or around the area. I've a stock 2.5 with 33" tires and Snorkel (if that counts :ylsmoke:). Would love to go off roading or for meets. Thanks
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    Muffler options for Gen 2.5

    My current one developed a leak somewhere and is kind of loud now. I also noticed the truck doesn't pull as hard when I press on Gas? It's pretty much rotted so I think I'll have to replace everything after Exhaust header. What are some good reasonable options available out there? Quiet ones...
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    Rear Differential Locker

    Hello, there's a 93 montero with differential locker in local junk yard. I want to know what all do I need to pull from that car to retrofit my gen 2.5 with rear differential lockers. If you can provide me pics of part if you have a locker that will be great. Does it require the differential...
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    Help identifying ACC (red), Ignition (Yellow) and Ground (Black) cables for stereo

    Hello All, Have a Gen 2.5 (Year 2000) with cold weather package. It came fitted with aftermarket stereo which I want to replace. Who ever did it earlier had cut the factory harness, I'm unable to find ACC, Ignition and Ground wire.... any one knows what color code wire factory uses for these 3...
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    Post Timing Belt and Water pump Job, Engine is louder

    Hi all, just got done replacing timing belt, water pump and valve cover gaskets on 98 Montero. Haven't put the belts on yet, but wanted to check so started it. Everything looks good except engine sounds louder at idle than before. I checked EGR pipe, it was loose to valve cover so tightened...
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    Doing timing belt/ Water Pump goofed up timing

    Hi all thanks to all your help I was able to swap out water pump and timing belt. After putting the new timing belt, I noticed the timing marks are off. The camshaft/ crankshaft or some combination may have turned in the process (while we were working). I have the FSM and know the timing marks...
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    Gen 2.5 Timing Belt ..... Stuck at compressor!

    Hi All, Thanks I was able to take the compressor off and the plate over the water pump. Now I'm stuck at the removing crankshaft pulley step. The manual calls for a special tool, I tried Autozone and advance for some tool that might work... but no luck so far. Any ideas what generally available...
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    Gen 2.5 4WD dash lights do not come on at all

    Hi all, I have searched for this everywhere but could not find a solution yet. The 4 wheel (green lights) or the CD lock (orange light) do not come on at all. I have checked the bulbs and they are good. Have also checked the fuse under the driver side dash. I've also put in a new 4x4 relay that...
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    Gen 2 center gauge console interchangeable with gen 2.5?

    Hi all, there a Gen 2 at local salvage yard. I have a Gen 2.5. Is the center gauge console (Inclinometer, Oil Pressure, Volt Meter) plug and play between these generations? Also are the headlights and Tail lights same?
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