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1998 Mitsubishi Montero 2.5 Winter Package $15k OBO
Special Built Overland Rig for Two Adventurers
182,xxx miles
BUILD THREAD/BLOG Here
DRIVE TRAIN
3.5 liter V-6 Gas
4-speed Automatic with O/D
4- Wheel Drive Super Select (2wd, AWD, 4Hi, 4Lo)
Locking rear differential
4-Wheel Disc brakes
SUSPENSION AND TIRES
OME HD Shocks and Springs
Manual Hubs
33" BFG KO2 A/T (33X10.5R15) mounted on 15" American Racing Steelies (90% Tread)
UPDATES
Transfer Case White Ball Shifter (mandatory upgrade on the Gen 2.5 monteros, the original red ball breaks down over time)
New Exterior Window Moldings
Rodded radiator
Reverse Light LED Upgrade (VERY BRIGHT)
EXTERIOR
ARB 3800040 Steel Roof Rack with Quick Release Bracket for Awnings
ARB Awnings - 1250 - rear awning; 2000 Driver side with ARB Awning Room (the Version 1 ARB room, THE GOOD ONE that's now unobtainable) and accessories (included)
Auxiliary Lighting – Isolated circuit for two 80W AuxBeam spot/flood combos on brush guard and four 130W LED spot/flood combos mounted on ARB rack
Wag Brush Guard
Pelican 1500 on Roof Rack
Headlight washers (Not Working)
INTERIOR
Heated Leather Seats
Seats only two, all rear seats removed for platform
Sleep Platform with drawer system - one drawer and one stove/sink combo pullout
House battery (24 series AGM) with Keyline Isolated Dual Battery kit with power distribution (Blue Sea Fuse Boxes) for fridge and accessories
Attic Cargo Net
Alpicool C22 Fridge
Gooseneck Work Light for Tailgate Area
Rear Door Mod for Accessories (Included)
Stock Infinity Premium Sound System
Leather, driver's side worn and damaged
New Seat Covers
Dual front impact airbags
Power Sunroof
Power Driver's Seat
Power Windows and Locks
Heated Mirrors
Auxiliary lighting switchgear
LED interior lighting
A/C Blows Cold/ Heat blows hot
Midland 75-822 C/B Radio with 3' Firestick Tunable Antenna
MAINTENANCE
182,119 Valve cover gaskets, Valve stem seals, spark plugs/wires
180,000 Rear differential, front differential and transfer case service
171,680 Lower ball joints, outer tie rods replacement, alignment
170,460 27F Battery
167,617 Replaced timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, water pump.
162,723 Replaced PS, alternator and main drive belts.
157,536 Radiator serviced: rodded, pressure tested, new hoses, new temp sender. Replaced coolant reservoir.
157,260 Replaced valve cover gaskets, camshaft O- ring seals, spark plugs and wires.
157,255 Transmission fluid/filter change, new pan gasket.
155,728 Replaced thermostat and seal.
153,350 Replaced front rotors and pads, repack bearings.
122,705 Replaced front wheel bearings and seals, lower ball joints, and upper control arms, both sides, Alignment.
121,176 Rear differential, front differential and transfer case service.
Regular oil/filter changes, full synthetic ISSUES Not all drivetrain dash lights are working.
Quirky power door locks.
Special Built Overland Rig for Two Adventurers
182,xxx miles
BUILD THREAD/BLOG Here
DRIVE TRAIN
3.5 liter V-6 Gas
4-speed Automatic with O/D
4- Wheel Drive Super Select (2wd, AWD, 4Hi, 4Lo)
Locking rear differential
4-Wheel Disc brakes
SUSPENSION AND TIRES
OME HD Shocks and Springs
Manual Hubs
33" BFG KO2 A/T (33X10.5R15) mounted on 15" American Racing Steelies (90% Tread)
UPDATES
Transfer Case White Ball Shifter (mandatory upgrade on the Gen 2.5 monteros, the original red ball breaks down over time)
New Exterior Window Moldings
Rodded radiator
Reverse Light LED Upgrade (VERY BRIGHT)
EXTERIOR
ARB 3800040 Steel Roof Rack with Quick Release Bracket for Awnings
ARB Awnings - 1250 - rear awning; 2000 Driver side with ARB Awning Room (the Version 1 ARB room, THE GOOD ONE that's now unobtainable) and accessories (included)
Auxiliary Lighting – Isolated circuit for two 80W AuxBeam spot/flood combos on brush guard and four 130W LED spot/flood combos mounted on ARB rack
Wag Brush Guard
Pelican 1500 on Roof Rack
Headlight washers (Not Working)
INTERIOR
Heated Leather Seats
Seats only two, all rear seats removed for platform
Sleep Platform with drawer system - one drawer and one stove/sink combo pullout
House battery (24 series AGM) with Keyline Isolated Dual Battery kit with power distribution (Blue Sea Fuse Boxes) for fridge and accessories
Attic Cargo Net
Alpicool C22 Fridge
Gooseneck Work Light for Tailgate Area
Rear Door Mod for Accessories (Included)
Stock Infinity Premium Sound System
Leather, driver's side worn and damaged
New Seat Covers
Dual front impact airbags
Power Sunroof
Power Driver's Seat
Power Windows and Locks
Heated Mirrors
Auxiliary lighting switchgear
LED interior lighting
A/C Blows Cold/ Heat blows hot
Midland 75-822 C/B Radio with 3' Firestick Tunable Antenna
MAINTENANCE
182,119 Valve cover gaskets, Valve stem seals, spark plugs/wires
180,000 Rear differential, front differential and transfer case service
171,680 Lower ball joints, outer tie rods replacement, alignment
170,460 27F Battery
167,617 Replaced timing belt, tensioner, pulleys, water pump.
162,723 Replaced PS, alternator and main drive belts.
157,536 Radiator serviced: rodded, pressure tested, new hoses, new temp sender. Replaced coolant reservoir.
157,260 Replaced valve cover gaskets, camshaft O- ring seals, spark plugs and wires.
157,255 Transmission fluid/filter change, new pan gasket.
155,728 Replaced thermostat and seal.
153,350 Replaced front rotors and pads, repack bearings.
122,705 Replaced front wheel bearings and seals, lower ball joints, and upper control arms, both sides, Alignment.
121,176 Rear differential, front differential and transfer case service.
Regular oil/filter changes, full synthetic ISSUES Not all drivetrain dash lights are working.
Quirky power door locks.
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