My latest mitsu build-up...

[irsa76]

More mod's on the way...
Things on the table currently include...
1) Installing the rockskids (AKA rocker panel armor)
2) Modifying my bumper and installing the Milemarker SEC-12000 winch.
3) Installing these (sorry in advance for the porn below).:Wow1::Wow1:
A buddy found a set at a local pick and pull. I refurbishing them today with my friend Mike's help.

I might have missed something, doesn't your monty have superselect? If so why are you installing free wheeling hubs, AU spec Pajeros with superselect ran solid front hubs, no free wheeling hubs. Dad had the manual hubs on his '94 Turbo diesel base Pajero and had one grenade it's self.

 

[nwoods]

As for outgrowing it... so you're now growing into that Jeep?!?:Wow1::sombrero:

Too be honest, we don't fit in the Jeep either. We physically fit (unlike the Montero), but it does not adequately hold the "comfort gear" that my family likes to camp with. Full size Coleman stove, large sleeping pads, real pillows, relatively bulky sleeping bags, etc... Fitting four people, plus their gear for a camping trip is really not possible unless you use hiking gear, and we don't. I miss my LR3 every single day.

 

[off-roader]

I might have missed something, doesn't your monty have superselect? If so why are you installing free wheeling hubs, AU spec Pajeros with superselect ran solid front hubs, no free wheeling hubs. Dad had the manual hubs on his '94 Turbo diesel base Pajero and had one grenade it's self.

It has a central axle disconnect but that means the entire front driveline (axles, cv's, etc.) still turns even when in 2WD.

With the manual hubs, I can truly disconnect the front axles from the hubs allowing the wheels to turn without also turning the front axles thereby reducing the wear.

 

[off-roader]

It has a central axle disconnect but that means the entire front driveline (axles, cv's, etc.) still turns even when in 2WD.

With the manual hubs, I can truly disconnect the front axles from the hubs allowing the wheels to turn without also turning the front axles thereby reducing the wear.

Are you saying the Gen II Montero has less passenger area than a Jeep?:Wow1:

 

[montypower]

Your truck is looking great!

What type of truck were those hubs off of? Are they the same as the Toyota trucks?

What do you think about 33s vs 35s? Rubbing issues with body lift? Drive-ability? Performance?

 

[off-roader]

Your truck is looking great!

What type of truck were those hubs off of? Are they the same as the Toyota trucks?

What do you think about 33s vs 35s? Rubbing issues with body lift? Drive-ability? Performance?

Montypower, sorry about the late reply. Never saw your response until today.

The hubs are off early Mitsu 4x4 pickups. No they are not the same as the Aisin used on a Toyota truck. Some parts are interchangeable however.

I wanted the extra inch of clearance with the 35's and IMHO they simply look proper for this rig.

No real issues with rubbing once you either trim or remove the plastic rocker panel cover.

On road performance is of course reduced simply due to the gearing limitations. I'll eventually be swapping in a pair of 4.9x r&p's and will post up results then. Should bring the gearing back closer to running a pair of 33's instead of the stock 31's.

 

[tdesanto]

Too be honest, we don't fit in the Jeep either. We physically fit (unlike the Montero), but it does not adequately hold the "comfort gear" that my family likes to camp with. Full size Coleman stove, large sleeping pads, real pillows, relatively bulky sleeping bags, etc... Fitting four people, plus their gear for a camping trip is really not possible unless you use hiking gear, and we don't. I miss my LR3 every single day.

Are you saying the Gen II Montero has less passenger area than a Jeep?:Wow1:

Yeah, I didn't get that either. The new JK 4-door might have a slight amount more than the gen II Monteros, but definitely not more than a gen III.

 

[nwoods]

Sorry, I missed Off Roaders origional response. When I said "physically fit", I was referring to the passenger cabin, not cargo space. I'm abundantly sized, and my wife is also quite tall, thus my kids are all tall and lanky. We just dont fit in the seats comfortably. Add in gear and kid stuff, and we don't fit. There is absolutely more room in the Monteros cargo area than any Wrangler based Jeep platform

 

[nwoods]

Sorry, I missed Off Roaders origional response. When I said "physically fit", I was referring to the passenger cabin, not cargo space. I'm abundantly sized, and my wife is also quite tall, thus my kids are all tall and lanky. We just dont fit in the seats comfortably. Add in gear and kid stuff, and we don't fit. There is absolutely more room in the Monteros cargo area than any Wrangler based Jeep platform

The Woods Family Adventuremobile, a long time ago:

 

[off-roader]

I'm abundantly sized, and my wife is also quite tall, thus my kids are all tall and lanky. We just dont fit in the seats comfortably.

Ah, ok. A friend of mine is well over 6' (6'8" or maybe taller) drove a 2nd gen Montero and he moved the driver seat back 2" by simply remounting it. But with 4 tall passengers, I can see that being a problem for sure.

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Dumb question. Do these trucks have cup holders?????

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Since Ray blatantly disregards posting pics of his truck...

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

The perpetual lack of articulation these trucks have is amazing.

 

[speedtre]

Dumb question. Do these trucks have cup holders?????

Not a dumb question, cause I want to know where they are hiding on my new to me '99 Montero. I find it hard to believe an upscale SUV (which is what this full size Montero was when in '99) did NOT come with cup holders....but apparently that is the case...or I'm just retarded and can't find them, which is just as likely....

 

[off-roader]

Since Ray blatantly disregards posting pics of his truck...

LOL, yup.:bike_rider:

The perpetual lack of articulation these trucks have is amazing.

It is IFS up front, & my torsion bars are torqued up so lack of articulation there is expected. Locker in back helps tremendously though. It does articulate nicely in back where it's a solid axle though.
:victory: