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Just under 114k miles. Owned since April 14 Ran out of gas a couple of times. Break down? What is that?

Will get more details up this weekend. Fantastic trip. Such a beautiful area! Many of the campgrounds are closed. So camping without reservations could be difficult. We ended up camping in various locations. It is getting COLD. Several of the hikes were over 9k ft elevation. You'll...

Just returned from a week in Yosemite. Incredible scenery. 2 Hot Springs. 1 Ghost Town. ~ 30 miles of hiking. 1,800 miles driven. Best fuel mileage 23mpg (about 300 miles on half tank)

Really? How many times did I use my maxtraxx?? I think maybe once or twice. How many times did everyone else use them?? I can't even count. They are ground down from all the tire spinning. How many times did I winch myself? Zero. How many times did I winch others? At least 3. Much of...

True. But on 37" tires! Build a Gen2 with the same lift, gears, tire size... then let's drive some trails. Apples to Apples. Dusy will be awesome next year! Looking forward to it. But with lower gears...

This is what is wrong with the internet. My point is simple, I chose this truck not based on it being cheap (the reason many buy Monteros). It isn't without flaws however, based on my use it is the best fit for now. People say Gen3 is weak, it's not and I'd say it's equally capable to same...

I'm not stuck with anything. I've built 8 rigs for off road use. I chose this truck because it fits my use. When it doesn't it will be sold. Cost is no object, function and performance is what matters to me. I'm surprised how many Mitsu guys downplay the 3rd Gen. I've owned every...

I'll do the rear after another year or so. I've only replaced the rear trailing arm bushings last year (getting play in them). Control arms and ball joints are still good. I'd like to run them another 15-20k then rebuild everything. I have 8k miles on the Ko2 tires. Ripped one sidewall. Of...

The rebuild has nothing to do with any failures. It is original with 122k miles (many challenging miles). The upper control arm bushings are getting worn. I'd rather replace everything than deal with individual part replacement. I'm leaving tomorrow for 2k mile trip through part of Sierras...

I still have the factory hitch and bumper. I don't care if they drag; it has never stopped the truck. It drove through the Rubicon just fine. I'll gain 6" or more when I modify the hitch and build a bumper. You'll gain more capability with gears and lockers than high clearance rear bumper...

Just a better platform. More space, better ride, more stock wheel travel... Better transmission (5 speed), rack and pinion steering, more comfortable, more refined.

3.15 Transfer Case Gears arrived. Will be installing in the next couple months. Looking to do rear main seal, headers, exhaust, rear heat removal, power steering hose replace. Also, rebuilding the front end (preventative maintenance): bearings, lower control arms, upper bushings, ball joints...

I've run 255/85r16 Toyo MTs (33.5"x10.5"). Then 315/75R16 (35s). Now Ko2 34x10.5R17. Skinny tires are lighter, track better on road, better MPG (less rolling resistance), easier on suspension/bearings/joints. However, I think you need a tire with 8-9" actual tread width (most you need to...

I do want to explore Moab... This is sounding good.

I like that idea. And incorporate some hot springs!

Ghost towns would be awesome! :)

Really the disco has 16.5" diff clearance? That's what my Montero has in the rear. 12.5" in the front. Mine dominates in rutted terrain over the Disco. It doesn't have the wheel travel but extremely balanced, no drama wheel lifts. Disco = drama. Crazy stuff breaks you never thought...

My girlfriend is checking schedule. She may get 25th through the 4th. I'd like to get in some hiking / exploring. What are you thoughts and plan?

Glad you guys enjoyed. Will pass on the praise to Sam. :) Lloyd that is some list you have there! Gen3 post trip list: Cut the bumper so it no longer flaps around. Replaced the broken tail light. Cut off the bent end of the tail pipe. Got a wheel alignment. Good to go! Taking it on...

My buddy has a 96 Discovery. He bought the chassis with a bit over 200k. Diesel swap, 5 speed swap, land cruiser axles, gear, lockers... He went on many trips with me (over 20k miles traveled in the past year). Then drove it to Alaska. His comments: "On this trip, the truck has begun...