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  1. plh

    Looking to buy Montero...not sure which one?

    Odometer miles are nearly meaningless on a 26 Y.O. vehicle. General overall condition and history of PM is more important. If you are super concerned about the mileage discrepancy, get a compression check done on the engine. A '92 for $2800 better be pretty super minty, in my opinion that is...
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    EyeInTheSky's Gen 3 Budget Build Thread

    Local shop (not dealer) quoted me $700 labor last week for timing belt & water pump refresh for the '05. I'd supply the Aisin kit, OEM tensioner, OEM balancer bolt and washer. I had the Mitsubishi dealer do the last refresh about 5 years ago and it was $1200 they supplied the parts.
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    Caddyshack

    I don't think they would allow that on my block
  4. plh

    Zarges boxes for broke people?

    I have a set of the Rigid boxes and a crate. Great value.
  5. plh

    Hand tools, does brand really matter?

    I have a lot of Craftsman tools that I bought nearly 40 years ago and a lot of Harbor Freight "Pittsburgh" tools that I have bought over the past 10 year span. Really no issues with either. Ace Hardware in my area now carries Craftsman. In my tool roll that stays in my daily its all...
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    Got a Gen 1 LWB, what now?

    I wish POMs were 15x7
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    Gen 3 ome shock and spring install

    Find a good alignment shop in your area. One that the body shops use to straighten frames. They generally understand how to do a real alignment. I use these guys (for reference) http://www.frameandaxle.com
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    Gen 3 ome shock and spring install

    Dealer sells camber bolts, washers, nuts. Really common. Might need a hot wrench to get them out. I had to do 4 of them.
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    Back to Mitsu with an 83 Mighty Max

    what size tires are those upgrades?
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    Back to Mitsu with an 83 Mighty Max

    2.0l it appears. 5 speed 4x4 narrow block transmission is what you are thinking? Not available I don't believe. You are stuck with a 4 speed. Like me. I have an '83 MM 4x4 & 2.0l as well.
  11. plh

    Another shock question!

    OME medium springs. Go with Bilsteins. You will hate KYBs (Kill Your Backs) in the Gen 3. Buy once, cry once.
  12. plh

    2000 Montero - Ship or Drive 2,000 miles

    Unless you are dead set on hoping in and driving a new to you old rig with a boat load of miles and no chase vehicle, I would seriously consider having it shipped. You can dump a grand quickly stranded somewhere. 2 one way airline tickets - $400 (estimate - didn't price them but seems every...
  13. plh

    Another shock question!

    I hated KYB shocks in the Gen 3. You pay shipping I'll give you (or anybody) a pair (rear) with 5K miles on them to try.
  14. plh

    Need shocks, should I just get a lift kit?

    Agreed on the Medium OME springs. I've heard the Bilsteins are back in stock in the USA for the Gen 3 front.
  15. plh

    Why does my gen 3 feel like crap on highway?

    Tires, tire width, ball joints, bushings and alignment. Make sure that when you go for an alignment that you go to a real alignment shop. Someone who understands and knows how to set camber. Most places these days set toe and call it good (it won't be). Have a few extra camber bolts...
  16. plh

    Toyota Tacoma custom aluminum flat bed (laser cut)

    cliffs notes: size?
  17. plh

    3rd gen rear swing out door have power lock on it?

    This is a good idea. behind the panel doesn't look that different than a Gen 2. I think it could be done and would be a great mod.
  18. plh

    For sale: gen 3 LSD

    my bad, you are correct. Gen 3 9.5" is 33 spline.
  19. plh

    For sale: gen 3 LSD

    35 spline?
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