eurosonic
Expedition Leader
he tried holding a smooth as possible. I also used YouTubes video stabilizer option when uploading.
Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread
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he tried holding a smooth as possible. I also used YouTubes video stabilizer option when uploading.
shov3lbum
Adventurer
I noticed that you used some type of after filming processing, some videos on youtube of a Montero Sport that I watched made me feel like I was on a drug trip or something watching it with that funny youtube video stabilizer option! lol
eurosonic
Expedition Leader
ZapMontero
Off-Road Newbie
Great thread, you've really inspired me to get to work on my montero
eurosonic
Expedition Leader
Finally had a chance to get some work done on the Mitsubitchi. I banged the rear lower quarters few times on the trails so it was time for them to go.
This was a new experience for me because it was my first time welding. Always wanted to learn, figure this would be a nice simple project to get started with. After picking up a Lincoln 180 I practiced on some on scrap before jumping into this. My next-door neighbor is a certified welder with 30 years experience, so he showed me the ropes on what and how. Of course few hours on YouTube helped as well!
Over all this was a fun project, I recommend anyone on here to give this a try.
Plan was to chop the lowers up to the first ridge, which lines up well with the rear body line.
Ready to go
Beforehand I bought some 20-gauge plate from a local metal supply store for $3.
It was much easier to do this with the wheel off.
Masked the cut line
First used an angle grinder to cut, no going back now.
Finished it off with a sawzall
To trace the shape for the filler plate I used a piece of cardboard which I pressed against the chopped quarter.
Fits good
Traced it on to the plate
Some prep for welding
Tacked it onto place
Finished the rest and cleaned up the welds
Same on the other side
Used this stuff over the nastier welds behind the panel
For now I sprayed it over with primer, later will do the sides with bed liner.
Moved over the drain and plug
This was a new experience for me because it was my first time welding. Always wanted to learn, figure this would be a nice simple project to get started with. After picking up a Lincoln 180 I practiced on some on scrap before jumping into this. My next-door neighbor is a certified welder with 30 years experience, so he showed me the ropes on what and how. Of course few hours on YouTube helped as well!
Over all this was a fun project, I recommend anyone on here to give this a try.
Plan was to chop the lowers up to the first ridge, which lines up well with the rear body line.
Ready to go
Beforehand I bought some 20-gauge plate from a local metal supply store for $3.
It was much easier to do this with the wheel off.
Masked the cut line
First used an angle grinder to cut, no going back now.
Finished it off with a sawzall
To trace the shape for the filler plate I used a piece of cardboard which I pressed against the chopped quarter.
Fits good
Traced it on to the plate
Some prep for welding
Tacked it onto place
Finished the rest and cleaned up the welds
Same on the other side
Used this stuff over the nastier welds behind the panel
For now I sprayed it over with primer, later will do the sides with bed liner.
Moved over the drain and plug
eurosonic
Expedition Leader
While the wheel was off I rolled the inner fender lip. I had it rub against my tires few times and once took out a small chunk. If you have 35s this needs to be done.
Here are the results. Once the rear bumper gets built, it will wrap around to protect the body.
Next on the list - rear frame/gas tank tuck.
Here are the results. Once the rear bumper gets built, it will wrap around to protect the body.
Next on the list - rear frame/gas tank tuck.
SoCalMonty
Explorer
Great work!!!
I found out that if you've modified the bump stops in front, you will get nasty rubbing on 33's at full compression while turning. I removed chunks from my tires on the inner bodywork. I'm gonna have to address that one of these days, though I don't plan on serious rock crawling too much so it's not at the front of the list!
I found out that if you've modified the bump stops in front, you will get nasty rubbing on 33's at full compression while turning. I removed chunks from my tires on the inner bodywork.
I'm gonna have to address that one of these days, though I don't plan on serious rock crawling too much so it's not at the front of the list!
eurosonic
Expedition Leader
Update for today:
Wired up my AC fan to turn on with a switch inside the cabin w/o turning on the AC. Hopefully this will keep things cool during hot summer trail runs in the sierra. Especially on the upcoming Rubicon trip.
To turn on the fan, I grounded the blue/black wire on the plug. (hat-tip to cap510 for this one)
then ran the wire along my spot lights wiring into the cabin.
Hooked up the switch
Wired up my AC fan to turn on with a switch inside the cabin w/o turning on the AC. Hopefully this will keep things cool during hot summer trail runs in the sierra. Especially on the upcoming Rubicon trip.
To turn on the fan, I grounded the blue/black wire on the plug. (hat-tip to cap510 for this one)
then ran the wire along my spot lights wiring into the cabin.
Hooked up the switch
eurosonic
Expedition Leader
The current ARB FJ cruiser bumper is way to big for my needs. So for better approach angle I decided to trim the lower part of the bumper. I will be moving the winch mouting on the bumper also, but thats later. I need to have this bumper on the car for the upcoming trip.
Most of the work was done with an angle grinder.
For hard to reach places has to use the sawzall
while doing all this I decided to redo my bumper mounts using square tubing. Will post pics later.
This is how it sits so far. I also tucked it in a little bit more and chopped more off the edges.
Most of the work was done with an angle grinder.
For hard to reach places has to use the sawzall
while doing all this I decided to redo my bumper mounts using square tubing. Will post pics later.
This is how it sits so far. I also tucked it in a little bit more and chopped more off the edges.
A friend chopped his down the middle and made it more narrow (looked similar to yours, sticking out the sides too much).
Looks good with the fat trimmed
Looks good with the fat trimmed