Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread

[eurosonic]

Any issue with those 35"s? Rub on frame or body? How is the driving on stock gears? I am looking for a new set of tires and thinking of 35"s but don't want to get into rubbing issue with body or frame.

I rub a little on the inner rear fender when flexed out. For regular driving on streets and trails i have no issues. I have a 2' body lift. You will rub if you dont have a lift.
Gearing is doable but not ideal. Im on a look out for some 4.9s.

 

[Imnosaint]

Thank you for your great build thread. You've inspired and taught me.

 

[eurosonic]

Thank you for your great build thread. You've inspired and taught me.

Thanks pal

 

[eurosonic]

Took it out for a quick drive next to my ghetto


Will post more pics later

 

[eurosonic]

 

[diesiesel]

Just read all 32 pages of this thread.... your Paj is sick, and you have given me some new inspiration to get out there on trails more often. Thank you.:smiley_drive::victory:

 

[Clem]

Lookin' good, Dmitriy!...Looks familiar, where is that?

Clem

 

[eurosonic]

Lookin' good, Dmitriy!...Looks familiar, where is that?

Clem

thats in west sacramento, near the river.

 

[eurosonic]

dropped of the montero at my buddies shop for a heater core replacement. Its a nightmare of a job which I dont have time or energy get get involved with. Hes done it before, said will do it for $200 , which is great price IMO.

 

[off-roader]

dropped of the montero at my buddies shop for a heater core replacement. Its a nightmare of a job which I dont have time or energy get get involved with. Hes done it before, said will do it for $200 , which is great price IMO.

thats an awesome price. Why were you replacing it? Was it no longer putting out heat?

 

[eurosonic]

it was slowly leaking over past few months, until around December the core decided to blow and flood the interior with coolant. ( still flooded).
So I had it bypassed, but still didnt really drive the car anywhere. It gets way to cold at nights to drive around with no heat.

I want to do snow snow wheeling this season.

 

[eurosonic]

So I stopped by the shop today to see how the montero is doing. Mechanic took out the heater core. I most likely will be welding it up than buying a new one.

He ended up not taking out the blower assembly. The core just kind of came out from the top. Either way Im glad Im not involved with this.

One thing he did show me was that there was an open outlet where the harness runs through. Apparently the rubber seal wasn't in its place which I assume is because of the body lift. So I had a bunch of dirt and mud under the center console. Will have to address that upon assembly.

Something to keep in mind for those that did or are planning to do a bodylift.

 

[KIRK!]

Whoa!!

 

[LaOutbackTrail]

Here's a match for you. Just find a rag to stick in the gas tank....

 

[eurosonic]

Here's a match for you. Just find a rag to stick in the gas tank....

lol..i know right..