My plans are for OME suspension. Any recomendations on tiers and size? I was going to do a 2" body lift. From what I have read on this site, I can go to a 35" tire?? Is 33" a more sensible choice? ( was thinking 33"x 12.5", is that too wide?) I don't really feel like re-gearing it right now.
My other question is should I stick with the 15" oe wheels or move up to a 16" rim? How wide and what offset? should be used on the montero?
I have a ton more questions, but thats all for now, Thanks!
Yes a 2" bl will be enough for 35's but I also recommend either 2" taller coils for the back along with torquing or re-indexing the torsion bars up front to also raise it up for 35's.
For 33s just the bl is sufficient.
As for max tire size... With the same setup and a 3" bl (will also have to mod the case shifter) 37's will also fit..:Wow1:
You do want to upgrade to 4.90 r&p's though and the 3.15:1 xcase gears are highly recommended.
In terms of wheel size 16s are more $$$ but it may be easier to find 16" tires.
As for offset/backspacing, I run 35x12.5x15 tires on a 15x8" rim with a neutral offset (aka 4" backspacing). With 33x12.5's I'd probably be fine. With 35s I still rub in front on the driver side inside wheel well. Perhaps I need to trim off the plastic liner a bit there.
Oh, you may need to trim your bumper end caps up front. Also you may want to upgrade to the 4:6x ring and pinion gears as well since it may be geared VERY poorly with the 4.2x gears, especially off road but like Roger that depends on your taste & trails more than anything else.
Also I recommend removing the side steps because the will become a hindrance off road unless you HEAVILY reinforce them to be able to support the weight of a packed montero.
I replaced mine with armor from trail-gear.com. The 68" rock sliders are designed for a Tacoma but will also fit a montero.
As for a ladder, LR discovery ladders have been modified to fit.
As for a snorkel, either ARB (>$350) or a fiberglass knock off of the arb unit (~$175 on ebay) are available.
As for shocks... Kyb is the original shock makers and their basic version aftermarket shocks are very good an far less expensive than the arb units. They also offer an even higher performance model but most who run their shocks are happy with their basic model and the best part is they're inexpensive.
Neither Rancho's rs5000, nor any of the Monroes are recommended.
By most accounts Arbs are good but also $$.
