1995 Montero SR Build

[LaOutbackTrail]

 

[PirateMcGee]

that jeep must like getting stuck lol


sweet pics!

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

We were purposefully getting the vehicles stuck to test the MAXTRAX and Smittybilt Element traction devices. The only reason he was yanked was due to the transfer case popping out of gear. We thought it would be a good idea to go easy on it and just pull it out...

 

[PirateMcGee]

I like my version of the jeep just liking to get stuck better:snorkel:

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Yes and that wasnt the first time I yanked the jeep either.

 

[1911]

Looks like Ross's heep.

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Tis, it tis.

How you been Lee?

 

[1911]

Tis, it tis.

How you been Lee?

Pretty good Scott, no complaints. Business is booming, and between that and helping with the care of my 91-year-old father, I haven't done any expeditions/exploring or any 4WD since the Hill Country trip. Worked a little on the trucks for fun but that's about it. Hoping to drive the 40 to SW Colorado in late July but that is iffy the way things stand at present.

Hope that your businesses are doing well too. I see that you are thinking of unloading the 4R.

 

[RU55ELL]

LOL, he's always thinking of buying or selling something.

Looks like you've been having a good time with the Monty, Scott.

 

[zukrider]

on the rear springs, where did you get em? price? is there multiple spring rate options? if so, why did you choose the ones you did?


thanx for the input

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Ordered them through TRDParts4U, ask for Jacque.
Spring rate- I chose the heavies, for added weight capacity. No more bottoming out. I believe only the stock rate and heavy are available.

I feel the springs have a very similar ride quality compared to stock, but as I mentioned above, no more bottoming out. Progressive springs for the win.

 

[off-roader]

When you do your swap on those springs, can you do a huge favor for me and check if they're the same diameter as the OE mitsu springs?

If they are I can use them with the Coil Spring Spacers. If not, then I need to consider other options once my OE springs eventually fatigue and need to be replaced.

Thanks!

 

[red87]

Ordered them through TRDParts4U, ask for Jacque.
Spring rate- I chose the heavies, for added weight capacity. No more bottoming out. I believe only the stock rate and heavy are available.

I feel the springs have a very similar ride quality compared to stock, but as I mentioned above, no more bottoming out. Progressive springs for the win.

So the heavys are no more harsh than stock? What's the payload increase? Does it flex as well as stock?

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Same diameter... pics somewhere. Coils themselves are thicker.

When you do your swap on those springs, can you do a huge favor for me and check if they're the same diameter as the OE mitsu springs?

If they are I can use them with the Coil Spring Spacers. If not, then I need to consider other options once my OE springs eventually fatigue and need to be replaced.

Thanks!

So the heavys are no more harsh than stock? What's the payload increase? Does it flex as well as stock?

Not sure of the numbers, but it is listed as "Very heavy duty" which is the same as expedition load, I assume. Has more flex.


I'm now considering getting the matching torsion bars, cranking them slightly and adding a 1" spacer to the rear. I'm thinking of finding 34 10.50 16 Super Swamper LTBs to run for an upcoming trip....

 

[red87]

oh you're going super pizza cutter, nice