Monty the 3rd Gen Montero

[Inyo_man]

It sounds like you are looking into the Koni RAID shocks/struts...Are the rears 88-5389?
Do you know the extended and collapsed length of the rears?
Cheers

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Hi, correct!

From the Pajero forum I found it states "Koni 90; 476MM; 62mm"

This would be about 1-2mm more extension and compression than stock shocks.

What interests me is the size of the shock and the uniqueness to them.

 

[RAWags44]

Enjoyed catching up on this build. You're really dialing it in. I'm jealous of your color combo. I have a 2003 Limited as well. Are you active on the Mitsubishi Montero USA page? If not, would you mind if I posted a link to this build thread? Keep up the adventures. Rob OB#7071

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Enjoyed catching up on this build. You're really dialing it in. I'm jealous of your color combo. I have a 2003 Limited as well. Are you active on the Mitsubishi Montero USA page? If not, would you mind if I posted a link to this build thread? Keep up the adventures. Rob OB#7071 View attachment 496598

Your rig is so clean! I am in the FB group! I will post something up! I also recently posted the Gen3 lift sheet!

 

[texasnielsen]

A very nicely put together package ChrisCosta416. Well done! Always liked the Monty’s...

 

[ChrisCosta416]

A very nicely put together package ChrisCosta416. Well done! Always liked the Monty’s...

Thanks! I am building out a drawer system next as well as working on lighting.

 

[ChrisCosta416]

A rainy day in SoCal, next up OME HD coils to compensate for the new ARB bumper

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Another set of snowy photos. I am starting to see why I need HD coils for the front of my Gen3 ever since I put the bullbar on

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Finished up my Gen3 drawer system today. Initial build was done by a great dude in Santa Barbara, It was rushed due to my time frame.


I went back and made some changes. Added carpet to the sides and raised it 4 inches which is enough to add a camp table, tripods, or trekking poles underneath! Also the height allows me to use the bottom area of the gen3 third row seat as storage!
Tomorrow I will finish up adding tie down points for stuff.

 

[mbialick]

Made a quick run to Big BearView attachment 493645 yesterday!

Chris, which hitch is this? or was it modified? I'm looking for something high clearance just like that!

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Chris, which hitch is this? or was it modified? I'm looking for something high clearance just like that!

It is a U-haul hitch and was like that when I bought it. A lot of folks have been asking me. When the weather clears up I will grab a part number

 

[ChrisCosta416]

I took my Gen3 to a track scale this past week to get its weight.

The weight listed is my usual DD weight with a full tank of gas. It consists of the following items..

• ARB Bullbar
• Front runner rack
• Drawer system
• ADD skids
• Rocky road sliders
• 265/75/16 General Grabber ATX tires
• 16inch Tacoma wheels
• Odyssey battery

I 636lbs above the curb weight and 665lbs under GVWR. I will be taking another weight again when the truck is fully loaded for trips.

I am surprised at the almost equal weight distribution.

Also, I have decided on Kings shocks for my new suspension setup which is why I am getting weights.

 

[mbialick]

It is a U-haul hitch and was like that when I bought it. A lot of folks have been asking me. When the weather clears up I will grab a part number

thank you!

 

[ChrisCosta416]

Drawer system slowly coming together. Preparing for my solar setup

 

[MoabRefugee]

Super nice build! Following your progress closely as I intend to go King’s by Fall. Your valving/spring rates will likely help Filthy zero right in on what I am after. Thanks for sharing. What are your weights? Can’t read the image.