Montero Sport Upgrades

[Houndoc]

Alright, pretty sure I have made the decesion to invest in my Montero instead of buying a seperate trail rig (unless I stumble upon a great deal before I get the work done).

So, looking for info on products and shops (a mechanic I am not).

Vehicle is an 03 Montero Sport, 3.5l

Ideas at this point include lift of about 3" or so, selectable rear locker and if funds allow limited-slip up front.

Any leads will be appreciated.

 

[lenny]

okay, here are a few sites that I have found.

http://www.4x4extremesports.com/index_store.php

http://www.rocky-road.com/montero.html

here is a section from ARB's catalog that shows the lockers available:
MITSUBISHI
Shaft Shaft ARB
Diameter Spline Part No.
Montero, Raider, Front 1991 on IFS, 28 spline, 8.00" RG 28.8 (1.13") 28 All RD1104
Pajero 1984-97 IFS, 25 spline, 7.25" RG 25 All NA
Rear 1983-86 8.00" RG1 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD05
1987-95 9.00" RG2, disc brake 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD253
9.00" RG2, drum brake 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD463
1995-02 3.5L & TDI, NK,NL, 9.5" RG 35.5 (1.40") 31 All NA
2002 on NM,NP, IRS axle All NA
Challenger Front All IFS, 28 spline 28.8 (1.13") 28 All RD110
Montero Sport Rear All 3.0L, 9.00" RG2 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD25
All 3.5L, 9.50" RG 35.5 (1.40") 31 All NA
Triton, Pickup Front All IFS, 28 spline, 8.00" RG 28.8 (1.13") 28 All RD1104
All IFS, 25 spline, 7.25" RG 25 All NA
Rear All 9.00" RG2, disc brake 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD25
9.00" RG2, drum brake 30.5 (1.20") 28 All RD46
1 Small differential has a crown wheel spigot diameter of 124mm.
2 Large differential has a crown wheel spigot diameter of 145mm.
3 Will not fit turbo diesel with intercooler or 3.5L petrol vehicles.
4 Will not fit Pajero/Montero 3.0L automatic.
Mitsubishi
Vehicle/Model Axle Loc'n Year Description Ratio


http://www.ironmansuspension.com/

http://skidplate4x4.tripod.com/FAQ.html


okay that is all I can come up with right now

 

[Houndoc]

Thanks for the leads. I e-mailed 4x4extremesports yesterday.

Seems like you spent alot of time searching for me for someone who cannot figure out who they are!

 

[lenny]

Thanks for the leads. I e-mailed 4x4extremesports yesterday.

Seems like you spent alot of time searching for me for someone who cannot figure out who they are!

Hey man!! Aren't we all just searching for who we really are.... deep down!!

Any I only spent like 15 minutes searching for those sites

 

[Houndoc]

Hey man!! Aren't we all just searching for who we really are.... deep down!!

I guess it is the inner man that matters most anyway.

 

[SUPERFLY]

solid axle swap!!

 

[Houndoc]

solid axle swap!!

Cool, yes! In my budget, probably not :-\

 

[Houndoc]

an additional question

As I sit around work thinking (too slow to be doing actual work), I got thinking of another question to toss around.

With IFS (assuming a SAS will be too many $$$), if I was to lock (selectable) either front or rear, not both, which makes the most sense to do?

Front locker would make up alot of the limitations of IFS (of course not all), but on slick/icy roads is not the best for safe handling. Right?

Thoughts anyone?

 

[lenny]

I would think that if you went with a selectable locker, you would be okay on slick and icey roads

 

[Greg]

Selectable (since it's a DD) and definatley in the rear axle. If you're going up an obstacle most of the weight, and therefore traction, will be on the rear tires. Plus you won't deal with steering issues.

 

[MOODY]

I would try just the rear first, then go to the front after you think you need it. I bet you will do fine with just a rear and some lift/skids...

 

[Houndoc]

All good points. For sure want selectable. Now I just need any of the shops out there I have tried to contact to return my messages so I get some prices and work down!