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Time to give an update to this build thread. The other day our area was hit by a storm that produced some significant sized hail. This Montero (gen 3) was the only vehicle parked here during the storm and had to suffer damage. Thankfully there is no broken glass and we have a contingency plan...

It sure looks like it, but parking on an inclined driveway with the parking brake engaged tends to increase the lift effect. I also don't have any weight in the rear as there are only front seats installed in the car. Once the springs settle and there is a bit more weight in the car I expect...

Finally finished up a few small projects. Installed the rear panhard bar from Adventure Driven Design as well as their 1" rear heavy duty springs. Install was straight forward in the springs- especially thanks to this quick tutorial video. While there I installed their longer rear brake line...

From this weekend's camping adventures.

Quick camping trip over the weekend in Pike National Forest. Found a rock quarry after a few miles of trails. The last mile was fairly steep and I had to use the locker and 4 low. Decided to camp nearby and thankfully the steep trails meant for a quiet evening. It has been great to explore and...

Looks like the stereo wiring. Could be wrong though.

Here is my gen 2.5 build thread: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/not-so-modest-2000-gen-2-5-montero-build.188763/&share_tid=188763&share_fid=7335&share_type=t

The other weekend the wife and I went camping in northern New Mexico and brought both of our Monteros. Met up with a friend who also just picked up a 3rd gen Montero. All the vehicles did quite well, but we certainly found the limits on the main trail leading to Goose Lake. It was a hot day...

From this weekend's adventures.

I've fitted one of the eBay aluminum variants on my gen 3. Check out my build thread for details. It's the 'modest 2002 build thread' which should show up in a quick search. Know that the eBay one wasn't a drop in replacement as the trans cooler input need a modification to make it work.

It is normal to have 12 volts (+/- 1 volt) and increases to 14 volt (+/- 1 volt). I don't trust the factory gauge in mine at all, as it reads lower generally than what my multi meter notes.

Alternator/voltage regulator I'd say. Harmonic balancer doesn't fail quite like that in my experience- having it spin partially free would generate considerable heat and plenty of wear as the rpms increase. Not to mention noise. Alternatively- some fail and the pulley just falls off entirely...

Have yet to hit the trails- but it's nearly ready!

The major mechanical projects are just about finished! I ended up outsourcing a bit of work for the 3rd member swap as I didn't have the tools/means of pressing out the axle shaft and swapping wheel bearings. New shoes were in order after the diff was swapped out! I opted for some trusty BF-G...

Thanks! That will fit and I think I'd opt for that route if I were to do it over again.

The slack in the chain softens the impact. Some bar stock with some holes and a bolt should transfer the energy better (faster). Any chance of fitting a bottle jack on the assembled knuckle and using chain to pull the cv out? Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

Progress on that front has been on standby for the moment until I can get the mechanical systems sorted out. Hopefully the week after next I can pick up the electrical project again. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

I did swap the diff mounts. I ended up using some washers to shim the new mounts as they are a little more narrow than the oem units. I have everything buttoned up in the front and installed the new torsion bars that just arrived! I'll install the remaining skid plates after I tackle another...

I put the pry bar at the base and the small pry bar barely fit in the cup. The medium sized bar really just countered force of the small pry bar allowing it to pull the cv out. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk

That sure is a pain to remove. I ended up using two pry bars and prying about 180 degrees apart. A small pry bar helps get in there. Took a considerable amount of force to remove. Comes out with a good 'pop' and is very satisfying. Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk