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Once i truss the axle it's getting all new gears, bearings, seals and ARB air locker. As for knuckles I'm running the stock inverted T steering until i can afford Reid knuckles then it's getting crossover steering but not high steer. High steer is tricky on a Montero due to how low slung these...

Started on a set of Gen 3 sliders for PA_JERO's dad today, a short break from my normal shiz.

Bearings and seals out! Bead blasted, Thuggish!

Getting to cleaning things up, the dust shields are trashed so I cut them off and bead blasted the brackets. Cleaned up the spindles, axle nuts and wire wheeled the housing. Still waiting on the balljoint spanner socket to remove the knuckles, then I'll give those the treatment and install...

Yeah our V6's are very sensitive to surface finish.

Both of those finds are probably what caused your issues in the first place. You can get a thick head gasket but really you should just buy heads. We had a 3.5 head get machined too far and it caused overheating issues.

Seems like you're on the right track dude.

3.5 SOHC MD159209 24v 3.0 SOHC MD159209 The 12v 3.0 and 3.5 DOHC are different part numbers

I'll bet 24v 6G72 are the same.

Well, primarily it's used as a quick visual for when a fastener or mating surface becomes loose. The "stripe" will break and show an obvious crack, they come in bright opaque colors for high visibility and dark cracks. I also use it after i torque whatever I'm working on to spec so i know where...

Well, that came apart easy. I need to buy or make a special balljoint spanner socket tomorrow to get the knuckles off but these Dana 44's are super easy to work on. Time to clean the pieces.

It's almost done, mostly cosmetic stuff left. I may sell it though, i found another one but it's BLUE! I have a real weakness for blue Monteros.

The ride will be softer/smoother than the dried out rubber you have now, the Siberian bushings are a low durometer and in most cases are clad exactly like stock so they don't typically have the characteristics associated with polyurethane. I haven't done my Gen 3 yet but my Gen 1 and Gen 2 both...

Did you set your base timing? Firing order correct?

Today PAJ_ERO and I loaded up the GM full width D44 i had and took it up north to trade lordtrunks for his Wagoneer dana 44 out from under his '89 Montero. So now I've got the axle i need for my '99 SAS and he has a full width axle for being extra hard core. Big D44 And PAJ loading up the...

True dat! In the Sierras this year PAJ really liked the Scangauge you gave me, Shovel. I'm not sure what brand gauge he got but any universal gauge will do the trick.

You could build one yourself with a commercially available travel trailer or toy hauler/camper it doesn't care if it's mounted to a Fuso or riding on top of axles. A good RV company would likely mount it for you as well if you bought new, maybe they would even accept the trailer axles and...

Today i disassembled the drive belt pulleys, cleaned and oiled the bearings. The engine was always quiet but it's almost silent now, next I'll do the same for the AC clutch. Don't attempt to service your own pulleys, it requires a press and a special oiler which i have. Also stocked up on...

I've decided to stop cluttering my build threads with all the random friends things I'm also working on. So I'll post up my non build thread stuff here for my entertainment. Today i upped PA_JERO's cooling game, i put a temp sensor in his crossover pipe and trans pan. Now he can monitor his...