I just got the drivers side spring installed.... right before a deluge of rain!
1995 Montero SR Build
- Thread starter LaOutbackTrail
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I managed to install both springs... by myself. But, I'm now running around on a "custom" exhaust. In order to get the passenger side springs in and out, I had to unbolt the exhaust. Well... I can't get it back in due to some rusted in bolts. They have been soaking in PB Blaster since sunday.
Surprisingly, the truck sounds pretty good with no muffler from behind the cats. Loud and obnoxious on the HWY though. I may have a decent muffler installed, although I like the quiet note of the truck in stock form.... oh the choices one must make!
Surprisingly, the truck sounds pretty good with no muffler from behind the cats. Loud and obnoxious on the HWY though. I may have a decent muffler installed, although I like the quiet note of the truck in stock form.... oh the choices one must make!
adrenaline503
Explorer
Glad to hear its working out, I still think about getting a 90s SR at least a few times a day.
off-roader
Expedition Leader
How was the r&r process? Did you take any pics during the install?
I STILL haven't installed my 2" spacers in back. Just too much stuff to do and not enough time in my life I guess.
I'm unsure how much the stock shocks will limit the suspension travel... But not that I'll ever really use the suspension to the fullest extent for my purposes.
I did go to the dirt pile to flex the suspension out to help settle the springs in.
I only snapped two pics of the install... only because both times I was racing the daily sever thunderstorms with hail.
I did go to the dirt pile to flex the suspension out to help settle the springs in.
I only snapped two pics of the install... only because both times I was racing the daily sever thunderstorms with hail.
Monterorider
Adventurer
That looks scarry
At first sight.
We just replaced the suspension in Mr. Leary's FJ80... twice... technique worked well on both trucks. Surprisingly stable WITH parking brake set, tcase in 4low, and wheels chocked(FIRMLY).
Soon up, ARB roof rack with 6 Diamondrax mounts followed by an ARB bumper. Bumper is paid for, just trying to get it to me! It is actually for a Cherokee sport, but the width is the same as the body, but narrower than the factory fender flares. The little "wings" that go back to the tires have been cut off to fit larger tires, so it should all fit nicely on the monty. The frame rails are of similar width, so it should fit decently. I hope.:snorkel:
Oh and shortly after that I'm hoping to pickup a snorkel. I see a few knock-off fiberglass kits available from overseas for about $150.
I kind of mounted the roof rack tonight. 
trooper8807
New member
Im excited about the bumper. I might pick one up as well
red87
Adventurer
Finishing at midnight was non-conducive to taking a good picture. I'll finish the mounting this evening and take some decent pics.
