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It's been at least 60000 miles since the last timing belt was done. Id say get the timing belt and stuff that goes with it done at the very least. You could have a head gasket leaking, so get that checked. Mine smokes just a bit too, but I still drive it and add oil as needed.

That's what I said.... :)

Which one would you trust more in a situation where you were out in a remote location alone with miles of trail to run and dependability plays a major factor. What would you rather have? What would you HONESTLY trust more? What vehicle is known for dependability? :coffee:

Sorry guy's, he has already make a decision on a GEN II Montero.

Okay, upon reaching the part where I am supposed to bolt the drive shaft to the diff flange, I came to the realization that the pinion flange of an SR is too big for the drive shaft flange on the LS. So Monday I will be either A)drill holes in one of the two flanges or B) cutting the drive shaft...

I should finally be done with the install tomorrow. Doing this on the ground by myself with a crappy little jack have proven to be a booger. The spacers should fit just fine and I think since my fiance' will be driving it on occasion I will leave the sway bar in place and just disconnect it when...

I had a set of those on my 2002 xterra and yes they were a very capable tire especially in the sand. Are you considering taking off the side steps to add a little clearance?

Always ready for a new build thread! :lurk:

Yeah, that's the OBD port. BTW, I bought a timing belt kit off of ebay for my LS that had the seals, gaskets, belt, and water pump for around 100 bucks and it has performed flawlessly for months now.

Dont forget about the cam and crank seals when you do the timing belt as well. Check that all the aux outlets work as well. I think off-roader covered most of it.

2 inches does not put a Montero on the bump stops or cause any problems cause I have done this and since I drive it everyday know that there are no problems in doing so. Find me a snapped torsion bar from a Montero as well. Oh, you may want to check on what the engine block is made of. Here is a...

Digging the build... You have given me many ideas!

That is a nice rig! You and the family will have a lot of fun with it.

"""Anyway, the point is that they're NOT a good choice. Why?......cos front IFS torsion bar or coil is difficult and expensive to lift.....the I4 2.6 wears out VERY quickly and is underpowered, V6's SOHC 3.0L & DOHC 3.5L are all alloy don't like to overheat and are VERY expensive to work on and...

Holy Wow. You should write a book about this. Seriously, and copyright this story as fast as you can. You have the gift of captivating people.

This is what I'm doing. I was sure to get a switch that lights up and has one of those flip up covers on it too. Got everything hooked in and wired up if you need some advice on it feel free to PM me.

I know I may be chiming in a bit late, take a look at the Mitsubishi section and read up on the 2nd generation Monteros. I got my 95 for 1500 dollars. Ive spent in total around 3 grand and I have a vehicle capable of your entire list and then some. The SR trim comes with a factory air locker...

I actually got mine for around 70 dollars. Paid no shipping and the clamp that comes down on the ball works great for keeping snatch straps hooked on it. I take mine off road all the time and have never had a problem with the hitch getting in the way. It stays really close in and out of the way...

About a year ago I was at a local farm store and found a tractor tow hitch that looked like it would fit the Montero (gen 2). I got the bolt pattern off of it and compared it to the bolt pattern on the Monty and it looked like it would fit. I bought it and bolted it right in!! I've pulled...

Just ordered some Sequoa spring spacers for the rear. Gonna get 2 inches higher in the back. Waiting on them to be shipped and I will finish installing the Locker then. Got the Gear oil changed out in it, rust is cleaned off, fresh paint, and wheel speed sensors cut off. Now trying to figure out...