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Well, since both the military and marine styles make use of ring terminals, it probably doesn't matter which I pick...because if I don't like them, I can swap to the other easily! (I have both ratchet and hydraulic crimpers, each with multiple die sets, so putting on the cable ends won't be a...

I had no idea brass terminals existed. Learned something new!

It's time to replace the stock stamped-steel battery terminals and go to something that's more durable (and allows me to properly wire in accessories.) A quick look at Amazon shows that there are LOTS to choose from, especially from the high-end car stereo world. What non-stock terminals do you...

Sorry your first Montero is proving to be such a PITA!

I didn't know such a product existed! One of my big complaints with Simple Green was how it reacted with aluminum; I couldn't fault its cleaning ability, however. Where can this version be purchased?

Oil Eater Cleaner & Degreaser — water-based, non-flammable, and no offensive odor. Isn't quite as aggressive as the solvent-based cleaners, but it's a lot safer in an attached garage. I get it at O'Reillys and a local chain called Bi-Mart. I'm told Purple Power is a direct competitor of Oil...

Ouch. I don't think I've ever seen anything that bad. At least now your path forward is unambiguous. Hope the junkyard heads are good!

I don't know specifically about the 3.0L engine, but historically heads shaved below factory specs sometimes presented piston-to-valve (PTV) clearance problems. Some OHC engines would also have cam problems (perhaps a duration issue related to the change in compression ratio?) It's plausible...

That's interesting. Do you know if that's applicable to Mitsy engines in general, just the V6s, or just the 3.0L?

Wow, what a small world...my wife and I were driving out to the Benton County Fair today, and passed your parked Montero. I pointed it out to her because I thought that was a RTT! In fact I'm surprised at how many Oregonians hang out here on the Mitsubishi forum.

This is the direction I'm leaning. I like the Grand Cherokee, but have grown a little tired of dealing with "Jeep issues" — and I'm a little susceptible to "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" syndrome! Then again, if I took the money I'd spend on buying another vehicle...

That's going to be an issue with me, then; the ground clearance on my ZJ really helps in deep snow and other scenarios. This is probably the biggest reason to hang onto the Jeep. No, I have the 4.0l, which is why I'd want to stay with an inline six. Love the ease of service. Are you saying the...

What expensive quirks do they have? (Aftermarket support is of no importance to me, as I rarely modify vehicles. I've found that with a good set of tires, a stock vehicle completely fits my needs. Now, if the GMT360 models aren't as capable in some way as my GC, and it takes aftermarket parts...

I have a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) with 165k on the odometer. It's time to replace the rear end (the infamous Dana 35 has gone bad, which I'm replacing with a 44a), but the vehicle also has a litany of other typically Jeep problems: electrical gremlins, drivers window keeps falling off the...

Here it is, in the middle of a windstorm that's raging as I type! It has the factory tow package, but apparently not Trac-Loc. I think I'll start looking now for a rear end that has it, as it will be a good excuse for an upgrade even if this one proves to be fine! (Is there any indication on...

Well, I went back to look at one of the aforementioned vehicles with the rear end hum, this time with someone who has experience as a mechanic. He thinks it's a worn u-joint, which makes more sense; u-joints are a normal wear item and it wouldn't be unexpected to find a couple of vehicles...

Thanks for all the replies. I looked at some local examples, talked again with my friends who owned them, and decided to focus my search on Jeep. The primary reason is parts availability, as there are just many more Jeeps around my area. If I lived in a larger area Nissan would probably be back...

Thanks everyone! I've decided to look primarily at Jeeps, largely because of the scarcity of Toyotas in the local Craigslist. I do have a search set up for 4Runners, so if one comes along I'll look at it. I decided that the LC was actually larger than I needed; until I got into one I didn't...

Question: drove a couple of Grand Cherokees today, both with the 4.0l engine and automatic. Both of them had an on-throttle hum in the rear end; no grinding or whining, just a hum that was loudest just as throttle was applied, then quieter as power was applied. Both had the issue, but one was a...

Thanks to all who responded, but just to clarify: as I mentioned, I don't rock crawl, I don't mud; I've driven thousands of miles of unimproved and abandoned roads in my travels and have never run across a situation I couldn't get in and out of with a pretty much stock vehicle and decent...