Gen 3 front strut or coil 50mm spacer?

[Offroadmuch]

So I have done a lot of searching for 50mm spacer for my 2003 Montero. As you know our vehicles are not as common or popular as Jeeps and Toyotas. As a result I have not neen able to find a company who makes a 50mm spacer for the front suspension. Can someone post a link or other info for a supplier. Much appreciated!

 

[IncorpoRatedX]

theres some guy on the facebook page with a cheesy video about them. That's about all the info I can give you, I recall seeing it a few days ago, montero usa page.

 

[Offroadmuch]

Ok thanks I will check that.

 

[Offroadmuch]

And I suppose it would be too good to be true that the bolt pattern and spacing for a 99-06 Tundra would be a match for the 03 Montero strut assembly...? If anyone knows that would be useful info...

 

[coffeegoat]

Offroadmuch - it looks like the tundra strut/shock package will fit. I have the bilstein 5100s on my parts list, the compressed and extended length is the same, I just haven't checked the other details yet. I'm hoping it fits too because you can find pretty good deals in the tundra package.
My plan is to positively verify they fit, upgrade to the 5100 with stock springs and add some Lovell s later.

 

[kdj]

Man you missed out I built two sets one for me one for sale. All the info is out there. Pocuk.Com has good info and some drawings. 4x4community.co.za is a great site. Couple of members sell spacers. Pajero owners club of victoria is also a good forum. Remember to search gen 3 pajero spring spacers. I have a drawing somewhere give a a day or to to find it.

 

[Offroadmuch]

Coffeegoat you would be a hero on this site if you figure that out.
My goal is to run 255/85R16's preferably with no rub at full turn. Not that it matters much but since we are talking about lifting a Gen 3 I will also install some air bags in the rear in addition to rear coil spacers. On my last offroad-camping trip with 4 people and gear my rear end dropped 5" when loaded. That ruins offroad clearance and gives a saggy ride, especially when airing down to about half of my street air pressure. I think I ran 18psi all around. So that is my plan...

 

[plh]

Coffeegoat you would be a hero on this site if you figure that out.
My goal is to run 255/85R16's preferably with no rub at full turn. Not that it matters much but since we are talking about lifting a Gen 3 I will also install some air bags in the rear in addition to rear coil spacers. On my last offroad-camping trip with 4 people and gear my rear end dropped 5" when loaded. That ruins offroad clearance and gives a saggy ride, especially when airing down to about half of my street air pressure. I think I ran 18psi all around. So that is my plan...

Currently stock spring?

I'm in the process of obtaining (in transit UPS says) ARB OME medium springs for all 4 corners of the '05. It will be riding on KYB Gas-A-Just shocks & 285/75R16 tires.

BTW - those spacers in the photos above sure don't look like 50mm. More like 25mm (maybe 30mm).

 

[Offroadmuch]

plh-
Yes all original factory coils in all 4 corners. I would like to run OME mediums instead but money is very tight. And I do need new shocks....

 

[KyleT]

Currently stock spring?

I'm in the process of obtaining (in transit UPS says) ARB OME medium springs for all 4 corners of the '05. It will be riding on KYB Gas-A-Just shocks & 285/75R16 tires.

BTW - those spacers in the photos above sure don't look like 50mm. More like 25mm (maybe 30mm).

30mm spacers give a 50mm (2") lift because the position of the shock and spring compared to the suspension/wheel travel.

I have not installed my spacers yet. No time.


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[Offroadmuch]

30mm spacers give a 50mm (2") lift because the position of the shock and spring compared to the suspension/wheel travel.

KyleT-
That makes sense. I am trying to go by the concept used by OME where their products don't lift too much so as not to cause extreme angles and unnecessary wear on the associated parts... So now I know I need 30mm front spacers to get 2" of lift. Probably saved me some damaged suspension down the road, pun intended...

 

[kdj]

Posted this yesterday but will drop it here also for any body intrested. This is the drawing I used to make the set on my vehicle and the set I had listed a couple of months ago. They sold. Just trying to help out the community.

 

[Offroadmuch]

Great info!