2005 Gen 3 Montero (Pajero) Overland Build

[Michael Brown]

If you are unlucky with smooth head stud removal, PartSouq looks like they have new OEM ones in stock for $1.93 each.

 

[EpicPlanet]

Well... Here it goes. Let's see how well these 285/70/17s will fit. Did a test fit with the spare. Looks like front bumper trimming may be all that's needed. Time to figure it out though. This build has been stagnant too long!

 

[EpicPlanet]

Figure it'll be easier to see what is needed if I just put them all on.

 

[EpicPlanet]

Tight fit, but fit they do. There's some rubbing up front if I turn too sharply. That was expected though.

 

[EpicPlanet]

And finally getting these installed. So much for my idea of doing all the work myself and documenting/YouTube-ing it as I went. But, hey, it'll be one step closer to complete. I'll take it.

 

[EpicPlanet]

Ceramic coated Wildcat headers are in, and the dual exhaust piping is corrected! It sounds great at low RPM, but I gotta make some changes for the mid-range and crusing RPM ranges. Too much drone on the highway. But... it's finally installed! We have progress.

 

[EpicPlanet]

The spare tire just barely fits on the factory carrier without flipping it. I read on Discount Tire's website that K02s in 285/70/17 were 32.8". A tape measurer has these at just a hair under 33 while using the stock Mitsubishi rims.

The front wasn't actually rubbing. Turned out the wheel well shroud lost a fastener and was bent toward the tire a little, making contact when turning. I went ahead and trimmed the front bumper plastic a little anyway since it was so close. Haven't cleaned it up yet though. About to take it on a camping trip and test things out.