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  1. jdavis

    Back from the dead....

    Cool - their will be plenty of folks just going for the day. Trip will definitely be family\dog friendly. I'll pm you my contact info, in case you have questions. ~ Jon
  2. jdavis

    Back from the dead....

    Glad to hear you have the Monty on the road! I recently took over as the Seattle Area Coordinator for the Northwest Overland Forum. I'm planning a run to Tahuya State Forest for them the weekend of the 24th. Would love to have another Montero on the run. Head on over to the site, register and...
  3. jdavis

    Montero Gas Hood Struts

    Great job!! :bowdown: Will have to go look at my Gen II
  4. jdavis

    Nice day in the garage today.

    Sorry to see you're have troubles Jay. Can't really help you out on how the TPS works but f you are you stuck in Seattle, more than happy to turn a wrench with you or buy you a beer. Your buddy Kary, would he be a teacher who did a v8 swap in blue Gen I shorty back in the day? ~ Jon
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    new member with a 95 sr

    Nice looking rig!
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    Dangit i want some gauges!

    Come on guys lets see some pics of the 5 gauge console and tray!!! This thread is useless without the pics!!! :elkgrin: :wings:
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    Dangit i want some gauges!

    Did your not have the cluster when purchased? If not would be interested to see what was there in place of it.
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    Would better tires have helped

    Gravity is a *****! Doubtful if different tires of the same size would make much of a difference. Did you try airing down tires to get more traction?
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    Quick Question - Lockers

    The cool ones! :wings:
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    Gen 2 bouncie seats into gen 1

    They will fit. I bought Gen I seat bases for my Gen II but haven't gotten around to installing them. Do a Google search like - site: 4x4wire.com Montero seat base Reason have not install is found out the Gen I seat bases does not fit the Gen II electric seats. My driver seat is electric - sot...
  11. jdavis

    Montero Noise.. Possibly Power Steering?

    otiswesty - are you having a similar problem? This thread is over a year old :)
  12. jdavis

    What to have in an on-board toolkit

    Besides what Jhil15 listed I carry: Pickle fork Star socket set Tarp\sheet of plastic to lay on Spill kit Spare fluids - Oil, tranny, power steering, etc...... Ratchet strap or two Jumper cables Electric\Gorilla tape prefer over Duct Super glue Tire puncture kit I used to carry a lot more...
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    Gen I seat options

    I'd agree Gen II seats and add some bouncy seat frames.
  14. jdavis

    Long Range Replacement Fuel Tanks

    I ran the Whipsaw trail weekend before last and was worried about fuel. I few guys on the trip carried extra fuel on rear of truck. I've never been a big fan of carrying gas on rear or on top of truck because of weight. There have been a couple of posts here or maybe on the 4x4wire site about...
  15. jdavis

    front end suspension rebuild

    I installed the ebay kit and parts started failing after about 6 months. Would recommend Rock Auto for parts. I have an Aussie Locker in the front diff of my truck.
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    Monteros on craigslist

    A buddy of mine is moving back East and is selling his Delica in Seattle. Check it out - http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4632013966.html
  17. jdavis

    Croix's Tent Trailer Build - something a little different

    Nice looking frame - will be watching you progress. I picked up an Apache last month I want to build up like you are doing.
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    New/old trailer build 1966 Apache Raven tent trailer

    Sorry to hijack your thread Psycohosquirrel. I bought the Apache :wings: Here's quick snapshot of it just before arriving at its new home. I might take you up on the offer Psycohosquirrel. Would like to do a similar build to your but probably 31's or 33's. And I just live up the road in...
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    New/old trailer build 1966 Apache Raven tent trailer

    Wish I'd realized you were at the rally, would of loved to have looked at the trailer. I'm thinking about buying this http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/rvs/4568218072.html trailer and building it up similar to yours. Have until tomorrow to decide on the purchase.... ~ Jon
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    Homemade 3rd Generation Cargo Barrier

    Very nice!!
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