When it comes to replacing a drum, the studs are a replacement part as well. If the drums are to be replaced, it's a good time to do a disk brake conversion.
That model truck will have MPI, should get about 15-20 mpg, and have 4.1 gears in the rear axle.
Ugly means that you can cut the fenders for 37" military tires without worry.
I'd still holdout.
http://www.mitsubishiparts.com/oe_parts_catalog.html
There's a dude with some parts Montero on the Sacramento Craigslist, too.
And, professional parts breakers: http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi
I'm pretty sure this is an arrow pointing to a previous post in this thread. Still, If I find something trolling the net, I'm going to post it unless told otherwise.
How about a 'mounted-in-a-good-place' PVC hard pipe of suitable length and diameter to contain your siphon hose? With a cemented end, drain holes, and a removable cap...maybe perf pipe for a septic system?
If your concern is weight and highway fuel mileage, stay away from LT sizes and examine the P-series tires in highway treads. Many of these tires will still traverse forest tracks and sandy desert conditions easily enough. Another issue to ponder is tire longevity. An LT-series tire can...
The super single concept is to place a single floatation tire in place of the standard duals. Lots of OTR trucks are now 6-wheeler instead of 10-wheeler using super singles. On the Chevy I had, the front tires and rims are significantly wider than the rear. This does not allow tire rotation...
Yet another solution to your SRW/DRW dilemma was dealt with by Stockton Wheel, and similar businesses, many years ago when they made Super Single wheels. Big rigs have used these for several years, too:
My Chevy had 33x12.5-16.5 tires in front and 255/85-16 tires in rear. I would question...
How about Simex?
http://www.dynamictyres.com.au/OurTyres/Simex4x4Tyres.aspx
Or the Swamper variants?
http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=6&g=1
Or Coker military tires?
http://www.intercotire.com/tire_photos/4mmh5yqygouwin_sm.jpg
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