Gen 2.5 Mitsubishi Montero 2000 - Over-landing Family Truck - long term enhancement
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raysobi
Adventurer
raysobi
Adventurer
Finally regeared my Montero to 4.9.
For those that planning to acquire Montero 2.5 year 2000, be aware that the gear is 4.2.
Meaning when you upgrade to a bigger tires, it really put a strain on your engine and transmission. When I took my truck to Big Bend, I had a bit of scary situation when my truck overheated, this is due to a combination of 4.2 + 33 and a bit of user error (not putting on low gear when climbing).
I would highly recommend holding off on putting bigger tires before you regear.
Now, after regear...let me tell you, it's like driving a new truck!! My acceleration is improved tremendously! Especially from gear 2 to 3 to 4!! What a blast to drive!!
Now move on to the suspension, I got new bushings, Springs, torsion bars and shocks, basically all the suspension upgrades that A.D.D had to offer at the time I had purchased earlier this year.
1.5 lift is what I want and boy....it drives and feel like a cloud. It's amazing!
Here couple pics of the stance and test run at the beach
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For those that planning to acquire Montero 2.5 year 2000, be aware that the gear is 4.2.
Meaning when you upgrade to a bigger tires, it really put a strain on your engine and transmission. When I took my truck to Big Bend, I had a bit of scary situation when my truck overheated, this is due to a combination of 4.2 + 33 and a bit of user error (not putting on low gear when climbing).
I would highly recommend holding off on putting bigger tires before you regear.
Now, after regear...let me tell you, it's like driving a new truck!! My acceleration is improved tremendously! Especially from gear 2 to 3 to 4!! What a blast to drive!!
Now move on to the suspension, I got new bushings, Springs, torsion bars and shocks, basically all the suspension upgrades that A.D.D had to offer at the time I had purchased earlier this year.
1.5 lift is what I want and boy....it drives and feel like a cloud. It's amazing!
Here couple pics of the stance and test run at the beach
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
raysobi
Adventurer
Not the vigorous test or anything but compared to a stock suspension with torsion lift vs the new....this is night and day.
https://youtu.be/8iVlfXooTGM
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https://youtu.be/8iVlfXooTGM
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raysobi
Adventurer
hey PAC I bought everything from EBay.
SlimPickins
Escapee
Great truck! I have paint envy... Same color as my '98 Winter Package but my clear coat is clearly done... You got a nice one. What did you end up forking over for it if you don't mind? My tranny has a metal oil screen. I did change mine out but not sure if it was necessary. WIX makes the package which includes a new gasket and metal screen which fit nicely. Did you use the correct fluid on the tranny? Many say the Mitsubishi ATF is a must in these.
SlimPickins
Escapee
Here is the solenoid I got to fix a similar problem you are (were?) having with the in-dash 4WD indicator lights. Cheap, 15 minute install and fixed the issue:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WA4432K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, I sourced some of the outside horizontal driver/passengers window trim pieces out of (yeah, I know..) China as they were less than half of OEM parts and seem well built and fit nicely.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-LH-RH-...937598?hash=item3d3fc5dffe:g:OlgAAOSwOMdZVQ0D
Great build!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WA4432K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, I sourced some of the outside horizontal driver/passengers window trim pieces out of (yeah, I know..) China as they were less than half of OEM parts and seem well built and fit nicely.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pcs-LH-RH-...937598?hash=item3d3fc5dffe:g:OlgAAOSwOMdZVQ0D
Great build!
