Les's '01 XLS

[ifixpc]

Looks like Monroe Australia is the manufacturer of OME shocks.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f15/guess-who-manufactures-ome-shocks-arb-528644/
I do realize they are different, but I'm willing to try the OESPECTRUM.
$205.73 shipped with strut mounting kit.
+ Monroe has Shocktober Fest. They send out Visa card for in the value of the lowest priced shock you purchase.
$35 coming back to me in few weeks
Total cost: ~$170
Ordering right now.

 

[BOPOH]

great research! thanks for doing all the leg work

 

[ifixpc]

great research! thanks for doing all the leg work

no problem.
PN's are in the last section.

Parts Ordered
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Strut Assembly Price: $49.63 Core: $0.00 Extended Warranty: $0.00 Qty: 2 Part #: 71357

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Shock Absorber Price: $34.63 Core: $0.00 Extended Warranty: $0.00 Qty: 2 Part #: 37250

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Strut Mounting Kit Price: $12.38 Core: $0.00 Extended Warranty: $0.00 Qty: 2 Part #: 904984

$12 shipping / no tax.

Ordered from partsgeek.com

 

[ifixpc]

Few pictures from yesterdays trip to The Cliffs.
We completed a short trail in 3,5hrs.
As usual I heard comments like
"how did you get here with this thing?"
"are you going to make it?"
hahah
Can't say it was easy, but it was definitely doable. My wife was big help while guiding me through tight spots (2-3 inches on each side of the Mitsu with folded mirrors)



I've even put my winch to the test and pulled out a stuck Ford.

I'll post the video later.

First stretching.


Kids checking depth with sticks for daddy











I'm in process of drying carpet right now.

 

[ifixpc]

shocks are in!

 

[ifixpc]

Short video of about 3/4 of the trial we completed. I run out of space on memory card after that. Too bad as there was some stream crossings and few difficult areas.
I'll upload full video shortly.

 

[mudraider]

Why can't people invest money in Monteros?? Jeeper and Toyota guys spend tons of money on their rigs. Mitsu guys want everything cheap or free then wonder why it sucks. Yes, they are "cheap" to purchase but modify them properly or keep it stock.

Man, if this doesn't sum up Mitsubishi people! :clapsmile