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  1. plh

    12v plug & socket

    no standard. XT60?
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    looking for a GPS tablet

    I have a Zonko 10.1" android tablet, it works off-line for GPS, but it also has a 4G sim card slot (and wifi/bt etc...) if you want to go that route. Somewhere around $125 on Amazon - could be some Prime day deals out there.
  3. plh

    Can we talk coffee brewing?

    Pour-over on the road (paper) and at home (stainless screen). My wife is a Moka luver, me not so much.
  4. plh

    Pajero Mk2 SWB MIVEC Build

    The Montero Facebook groups get a lot of traffic now - I absolutely hate them.
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    Pajero Mk2 SWB MIVEC Build

    Welcome back to the Forums Old Colt!
  6. plh

    WTB: 4 door Mitsubishi Montero (northern east coast)

    You should seriously consider obtaining one from out of the rust belt.
  7. plh

    How To: Adding a Cabin Filter to Gen III Montero

    I couldn't find the Bosch one in the USA after only a quick search. I did find this one on Amazon that cross references to the Mitsubishi number for $11.50 shipped (not Prime) : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXDYVM8 I should have it in a week and will report back on its fitment.
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    How To: Adding a Cabin Filter to Gen III Montero

    Appears the correct Mitsubishi part number for this filter is: MR500058
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    4x4 E350 V10. Basic build. No frills

    he knows what he has - $20K to $55K quite the range
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    Roof Top Tent (RTT) Questions

    Annex - I would not consider owning a RTT without an annex (with floor). We also did the pota-potty here in the nights. Dog slept in the here, Table and chairs, good shade, good ventilation, good place out of the wind, rain, mosquitoes. Something you don't think you need, but once you have it...
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    1999 w 206k miles

    Its 21 years old - nearly anything can fail. Timing belt, tensioner water pump replacement records? If any one if these fail the engine is basically toasted, PM schedule is 60K miles. Everything rubber at this point needs to be replaced. hoses, bushings, seals... The good thing is price of...
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    Home automation in your expedition vehicle

    Some aspects of home automation actually makes more sense in a vehicle than in a house. Most of this junk is obsolete the day its purchased. Vehicle life is 15 years, homes 150 years....
  13. plh

    Montero Sport - junkyard leaf spring options?

    Its an axle over leaf setup, so a block would lower it.
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    Roof Top Tent (RTT) Questions

    Thanks Sold this rig a couple years ago, subsequent owner was T-boned and it was totaled (new owner dude un injured). Dog died in April at 16 years 4 months. Miss her.
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    Foam replacement for RTTs - lessons learned

    Great post - useless without specs ;-) My upgraded mattress is made from Lux-HQ from The Foam Factory (foam by mail). Density: 2.8 lbs/ft3 25% ILD rating: 50 Support factor: 1.9 3" thickness for the RTT. Its firm, has a 12 to 18 year life expectancy, I like it. I also had these guys make a...
  16. plh

    Anybody switched from Montero to XJ and can share your experience?

    Even the newest Montero imported to the USA is 15 years old. Not many came here in their last years of import thus you don't find them today easily. XJ parts are everywhere as already stated. You may need to wait for certain Montero repair parts to be shipped to you, some from overseas...
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    Roof Top Tent (RTT) Questions

    I had a TuffStuff - not sure the model, I think they only had one model back a few years ago when I bought it. #1 - wife hated it. #2 - Mattress was way to compressible (I was going to say thin, but thats not the problem, 2" foam can be sufficiently supportive it its the correct stuff) When...
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    Some RTT Questions

    $10 per linear foot x 39" wide. I bought 8 or 9 feet and cut it in half. General numbers $80 vs $140 from CVT for a similar size.
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    4x4 transfer case removal Gen 2.5

    I removed the transmission / TC from my old '93 SR as 1 piece. Jackstands to support the truck, floor jack and HF trans jack. Can be done... it was NOT fun. Did not put it back in as the truck was scrapped due to excessive frame rust and blown head gasket. This was also the smaller - lighter...
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    Roof Top Tent (RTT) Questions

    As a former owner I'll add a few: 2" soft foam mattress generally sux and is included in 90% + of the RTT sellers basic tents. Its been covered a bit - they are not fun to put away if on top of your lifted truck.
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