Im starting this thread to document my 1995 Montero SR SAS build. I dont know of anyone else in the US with it done (on a Gen2 LWB). We all know our trucks are built more extreme in Aus, NZ and Japan. This is my 4th montero (3-gen1 SWB before) Anyway here goes -
Having the engine rebuilt and bored .40 over and ARB snorkel
Having the trans rebuilt
New Process 231 transfer case w/ 4:1 gears
1977-1979 F250 high pinion front Dana 60 and matching rear Dana 60
I'll be running 5.38 gears and ARB's in both
It'll be leaf springs in the front, fullsize Jeep Wagoneer's from BJ's Offroad
The rear will stay coils, still working on which one's i'll use. But heavy duty trailing arms and links made.
Obviously, all steering and brakes will have to be modified. Im thinking I might have to have hydraulic assist though.
It'll be built on 38x13.50x17 Yokohama Geolander MT's on 17x10 aluminum wheels for street duty
Off-highway duty will be done by 37x14x16.5 Irok's on Trail Worthy Fab 16.5x9 recentered H1 beadlock wheels w/ the PVC inserts.
Smittybuilt XRC12 winch on custom front tube bumper, matching rear bumper.
Most of the work will be done by a friend who runs a local 4x4 fab and custom shop. I work alot and go to school fulltime at night. But i'll be there all weekend and every extra minute I have. Besides, he's a killer fabricator. Unbelievable work!
Anyways, got my rear D60 ($125), cleaned and ready for guts. Should have my NP231 next week. And those high pinion D60 fronts are like gold-plated in diamonds, cheapest i've found around here was $800.
It wont go nearly as fast as i'd like it to go.
Here's how it sits as of this past weekend, up at Uwharrie National Forest. 45min from me.
You guys let me know what you think. I know its gonna be expensive and a headache. Either way, i'd like to hear your input!
Having the engine rebuilt and bored .40 over and ARB snorkel
Having the trans rebuilt
New Process 231 transfer case w/ 4:1 gears
1977-1979 F250 high pinion front Dana 60 and matching rear Dana 60
I'll be running 5.38 gears and ARB's in both
It'll be leaf springs in the front, fullsize Jeep Wagoneer's from BJ's Offroad
The rear will stay coils, still working on which one's i'll use. But heavy duty trailing arms and links made.
Obviously, all steering and brakes will have to be modified. Im thinking I might have to have hydraulic assist though.
It'll be built on 38x13.50x17 Yokohama Geolander MT's on 17x10 aluminum wheels for street duty
Off-highway duty will be done by 37x14x16.5 Irok's on Trail Worthy Fab 16.5x9 recentered H1 beadlock wheels w/ the PVC inserts.
Smittybuilt XRC12 winch on custom front tube bumper, matching rear bumper.
Most of the work will be done by a friend who runs a local 4x4 fab and custom shop. I work alot and go to school fulltime at night. But i'll be there all weekend and every extra minute I have. Besides, he's a killer fabricator. Unbelievable work!
Anyways, got my rear D60 ($125), cleaned and ready for guts. Should have my NP231 next week. And those high pinion D60 fronts are like gold-plated in diamonds, cheapest i've found around here was $800.
It wont go nearly as fast as i'd like it to go.
Here's how it sits as of this past weekend, up at Uwharrie National Forest. 45min from me.
You guys let me know what you think. I know its gonna be expensive and a headache. Either way, i'd like to hear your input!