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If the rig is going to be family driver why are you going with the 33's? As you found out, they are going to rob power, gas milage, etc... The 31s are great on road and have decent off-road manners, why not stick with them? Nothing is being gained by going larger. I've run 31x10.50, 32x11.50...

Yep, I've replaced a couple that way.

That's the 3.0 engine, right. I see JDM engine on Craigslist for $1095, here in Seattle all the time. Would be a fairly easy swap ~ Jon

They are the same parts numbers I installed on my 95 3.5 liter DOHC engine earlier in the year. Also, same part numbers are listed in the thread in the Mitsubishi tech section on 4x4wire. Believe you have the 3.5 liter SOHC in your rig. I'm not sure if the bolt is the same for both engines. ~ Jon

Yea - you may want to specify the vehicle you are buying the bolt and washer for. Also, did you check the 4x4wire site? Pretty sure there is a thread in the Mitsubishi Tech section that specifies the numbers. ~ Jon

Sorry to hear you are selling the Montero, if you want to get out and explore a bit before you sell it let me know. ~ Jon

Going to be a cool build! I'm up in Seattle. Would be cool to put together a camping trip in the Gifford Pinohot National Forest. ~ Jon

Nice job!

The lower ball joint only goes in one specific way. IIRC right hand side goes in first at bit of an upward angle. Do not have to remove hub or lower control arm. Though you may need to tie the hub back up to get it out of the way. Also, try removing the jack from under LCA to get it a low...

The ABS sensors get rusted into place. You can leave the sensor in place and remove hub. Disconnect the wire from the upper control arm and follow it back to the frame. It disconnects just on the other side of the frame.

I've personally seen this happen once to my second Montero. Then have read about it happening 4 or 5 others. I think it's a defect but not a major issue.

I'm running 33x12.5 on stock rims. I have the t-bars cranked and 2 inch coil spacers in the rear. They rarely rub but when they do it is on the fender. ~ Jon

No experience with mount plate but a buddy helped me welded up mine. He had an old hitch off a F-250 laying around the yard. We cut it to fit in between the frame and welded it in place. Now I have a hitch on the front of my truck which comes in handy for moving trailers around. Then I...