Post Your Montero SPORT Pics!

[mires]

Hey guys, I've been around for a while but just got around to posting. I just got a Montero Sport and I know there are at least a few of you out there with them.

I'm really needing some inspiration so let's see what you got.

[DiploSport]

No action shots yet. It is currently sitting in a container in Calcutta. I should be driving it around Kathmandu starting next week or the week after...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627208203_10201132_47955872_5950875_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627203213_10201132_47955871_570315_n.jpg

[squam1]

sweet sport! love the bumpers. Have fun in Kathmandu - have breakfast at Mikes... haven't been there in over 10 years, but I loved my 6 months in Nepal.

good luck driving around kathmandu too!!

[mires]

No action shots yet. It is currently sitting in a container in Calcutta. I should be driving it around Kathmandu starting next week or the week after...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627208203_10201132_47955872_5950875_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627203213_10201132_47955871_570315_n.jpg

Wow I love the way your rig looks. Can you share some of the specs on the suspension and tire size? I love the stance!

[DiploSport]

sweet sport! love the bumpers. Have fun in Kathmandu - have breakfast at Mikes... haven't been there in over 10 years, but I loved my 6 months in Nepal.

good luck driving around kathmandu too!!

Mikes is still the best breakfast in town even though Mike is no longer with us. Regarding traffic :yikes: - what do you think the bumpers and rock sliders are really for? ;)

Some more specs:

2004 Montero Sport LS, "amazon green pearl" color
3.5 liter with 60K miles on the clock
2" OME rear Heavy Duty lift
ARB high rate torsion bars for front
255/85/R16 BFG KM2 tires on stock wheels
Rear ARB locking differential (9.5" dif. with 4.9 gears)
And of course custom made bumpers and rocker panel protection

[mires]

Some more specs:

2004 Montero Sport LS, "amazon green pearl" color
3.5 liter with 60K miles on the clock
2" OME rear Heavy Duty lift
ARB high rate torsion bars for front
255/85/R16 BFG KM2 tires on stock wheels
Rear ARB locking differential (9.5" dif. with 4.9 gears)
And of course custom made bumpers and rocker panel protection

Do you know what kind of gain you netted from the OME heavy duty in the rear? I ask because I had no idea there would be so much clearance for the 255's with just a 2" lift. How is the ride with those D rated tires and the heavy duty springs? Pretty harsh? I'm sorry for all the questions. I just really like your rig. :D

[DiploSport]

I didn't do a before / after measurement of the lift. I read on the monterosportonline.com forums that the 255/85/R16's are the perfect size for the sport (and now I have to agree). Someone might have done measurements over there, but I don't remember.

In terms of ride comfort...You can see my other truck below. This was my daily driver for about 5 years before I bought the sport. Comparatively the sport rides like a cadillac even with the HD lift and E rated tires! :smiley_drive:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs088.snc1/4916_739423192933_10201132_43575337_409049_n.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/MrK5/Nick%20Projects/DSCF1984.jpg

[squam1]

those NH plates on your sport?? just curious... where'd you get the bumpers made?

[squam1]

or perhaps you made them yourself? :sombrero:

[citysurf]

damn those bumpers are crazy. great ride.

[mtsport03]

No mods other than a Surco roof rack. Someday there will be more changes.

http://brownfamilyphotography.smugmug.com/Travel/Idaho/foothills-adventure-028/903568521_xoPAZ-L-1.jpg

[DiploSport]

Though I have built my own bumpers in the past, with my current career I don't have the time (or space) to do everything myself anymore. The sport's bumpers were built by Independent4X (www.Independent4x.com) of Virginia. The proprietor (Matt) went to art school for sculpture before opening his 4X4 shop - I think you can see the benefits of that education :sombrero:.

Now let's see some other sport's! :cool:

[mires]

Now let's see some other sport's! :cool:

I wish I had pics of mine but I just got it last week. It's all stock anyways. Nothing special. How about we see MORE of yours? Lol. I really thought there were more folks here with Montero Sports.

[mires]

No mods other than a Surco roof rack. Someday there will be more changes.

http://brownfamilyphotography.smugmug.com/Travel/Idaho/foothills-adventure-028/903568521_xoPAZ-L-1.jpg

May be stock but at least it looks like you're using it right. I wish there were more places around here to do some wheeling. Even if very light!

[DiploSport]

I wish I had pics of mine but I just got it last week. It's all stock anyways. Nothing special. How about we see MORE of yours? Lol. I really thought there were more folks here with Montero Sports.

Well, if you want more...

The new ARB large compressor tucks nicely under the hood on the driver's side.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs316.ash1/27969_849624962703_10201132_47955862_832388_n.jpg

Close-up of the rock sliders. They are welded directly to the frame.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs316.ash1/27969_849627193233_10201132_47955869_5759798_n.jpg

During fabrication of the front bumper
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627437743_10201132_47955876_7173146_n.jpg

Another shot of the front bumper
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627198223_10201132_47955870_375070_n.jpg

A close-up of the swing mechanism for the rear bumper. It uses two very large (I think 3/4"?) HEIM joints. If there are ever any sag issues it is adjustable and gets rid of that pesky single-shear issue a lot of people have when traveling over a lot of rough roads.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs276.snc3/27969_849627432753_10201132_47955875_6455737_n.jpg

[mtsport03]

May be stock but at least it looks like you're using it right. I wish there were more places around here to do some wheeling. Even if very light!

That's why we bought it. That was an interesting trip...Wasn't sure we were going to make it back out. One of those "we should have turned around sooner" types of things. Idaho backroads in early June can still be very messy.

[wrigh003]

Mine's an '02 XLS, but it's a 2WD and as such is stock as can be. It's been the family truckster for the last 8+ years, with only a couple minor hiccups at the very beginning, and those were covered under warranty.

Great cars- I just wish we'd ponied up for the 4WD at the beginning.

[mires]

Hey mtsport03. Are your tires even stock size? They look like they could be slightly bigger.

[mtsport03]

Hey mtsport03. Are your tires even stock size? They look like they could be slightly bigger.

They're stock size. Next tires I buy I might go up to 31" which I think can be run without a lift.

[mires]

They're stock size. Next tires I buy I might go up to 31" which I think can be run without a lift.

Actually you can bump up to 265's (32") with no lift. There are plenty of guys over on monterosportonline.com that run them with no problem. I think I'll crank my torsion bars a bit when I go to 265's though just to give it a more balanced look. This is actually the reason that I decided to buy the truck. I wanted to be able to run a decent size tire with zero to minimal lift.

[mtsport03]

Actually you can bump up to 265's (32") with no lift. There are plenty of guys over on monterosportonline.com that run them with no problem. I think I'll crank my torsion bars a bit when I go to 265's though just to give it a more balanced look. This is actually the reason that I decided to buy the truck. I wanted to be able to run a decent size tire with zero to minimal lift.

Good to know. Thanks.

[mires]

No problem. I like your blog by the way.

[mires]

Come on folks. I know there are more of you out there. I'll get some pics of my stocker up today if that is any motivation :sombrero:

[blueeyeddevil]

Here you go. Stocker, with talent behind the wheel!:costumed-smiley-007

[mires]

Here you go. Stocker, with talent behind the wheel!:costumed-smiley-007

Looks real good man. Essentially like mine. I really need to yank the steps and mud flaps! What tires are you running and what size? Thanks for keeping this thread alive!!

[DiploSport]

Here is a pic FROM a Montero Sport (on a mountain road north of Kathmandu):

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs147.ash2/40695_892873172943_10201132_49781368_5285385_n.jpg

[mires]

Here is a pic FROM a Montero Sport (on a mountain road north of Kathmandu):

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs147.ash2/40695_892873172943_10201132_49781368_5285385_n.jpg

Haha well that counts I guess. So I guess you made it over there huh?

[blueeyeddevil]

General AT2's. I wanted to run 235-85's but I got a deal on some 265-75's.

[mires]

General AT2's. I wanted to run 235-85's but I got a deal on some 265-75's.

Hmm 235/85 seems like a pretty narrow tire to run on the Montero Sport. The 265's look great though. That's the size I plan on running. Have you had any issues with them rubbing anywhere? Any other thoughts on them?

[mires]

Surely there are a few more out there.

[squam1]

here are some of my long gone 1997 Sport 4WD. I bought this in 2000 and sold it 2003. I actually was working at a Mitsu dealer in 97 when these were introduced. Always liked them...

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/sqmlake/sport%20pics/002_2Medium.jpg

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/sqmlake/sport%20pics/monty11Medium.jpg

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/sqmlake/sport%20pics/monty4Medium.jpg

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv290/sqmlake/sport%20pics/monty1Medium.jpg

[biff]

Looks very nice squam1.

Out of curiosity, what size tires are you running there? Fit the montero nicely.

[squam1]

I believe those were simply 31x10.5 15s - it's been a while, but if I can dig up a pic I may be able to check the size

[sinbad]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/sgellekanao/montero.jpg

[mires]

Even though it's not a Sport, I'll take it lol. I really thought there were more sport owners out there. It seems like it is much more popular in Australia. Though they call it a Challenger.

[sinbad]

Even though it's not a Sport, I'll take it lol. I really thought there were more sport owners out there. It seems like it is much more popular in Australia. Though they call it a Challenger.

Gen 1-3 is not as popular here in the States than in other country. I belong in a Jeep club and many of them are very impressed of the capability of my Gen3

[yzfgsx]

Our first snow in 2010. Thanksgiving day
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0607.jpg

[mires]

Our first snow in 2010. Thanksgiving day
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0607.jpg

Nice! Got any specs on it?

[yzfgsx]

Old man emu heavy duty shocks, springs and torsion bars. 265/75/16 Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT winter tires. More mods coming this week.

[yzfgsx]

I had trouble getting up my driveway last winter with bfg atr's. http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0558.jpg

[yzfgsx]

Front receiver for my winch.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0631.jpg

[mires]

Front receiver for my winch.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0631.jpg

Can I get some more details on this? Is that something you fabbed up yourself? I'd love to do something similar.

[yzfgsx]

It was done by a local shop. They have a picture of it before the bumper cover was put back on. I will have them post it so you can see how it was done.

[mires]

It was done by a local shop. They have a picture of it before the bumper cover was put back on. I will have them post it so you can see how it was done.

That would be great. Have you used it before?

[yzfgsx]

It was just fabricated Friday afternoon. I have used the winch on the receiver in the rear. I will be able to use it back or front now. I still need to get the wiring for the front. That will be done Wednesday, along with my surco roof basket and PIAA lights.

[mires]

It was just fabricated Friday afternoon. I have used the winch on the receiver in the rear. I will be able to use it back or front now. I still need to get the wiring for the front. That will be done Wednesday, along with my surco roof basket and PIAA lights.

Sounds like you're on the right track. Where are you planning to mount your PIAA's?

[yzfgsx]

They are going on the roof basket.

[mires]

They are going on the roof basket.

Ahh I gotcha. I am getting ready to mount some KC slimlites on the bumper but I'm not sure how to go about doing it.

[yzfgsx]

That's why I'm mounting them to the the roof basket. No good place to put them on the oem bumper. Especially with the winch in front. By the way, this is a great site. thanks for posting the link on the other forum.

[mires]

That's why I'm mounting them to the the roof basket. No good place to put them on the oem bumper. Especially with the winch in front. By the way, this is a great site. thanks for posting the link on the other forum.

No problem. I got sucked in pretty quickly too. There is more info on this site than I can take in most of the time. I love it lol.

[madmonty]

My name is Bill...

Here's a few pics of my next project, it runs and looks great, it has 67,000 miles on it. I picked this Montero Sport up last year with plans to add a few off road mods, I plan on engine and suspension mods to start, my wallet will guide me thru the balance of mods I can do and when I can do them!

[yzfgsx]

Looks nice, low miles for a 2000. What type of engine mods are you planing?

[yzfgsx]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_1025.jpg

[yzfgsx]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_1026.jpg

[Spartan_0388]

Mine is no longer with me, was totaled by a guy driving in the wrong lane, but I loved it and plan on picking up another when the college life ends next year.

All stock minus 265's:

Early days
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/Rev_0388/PICT0043.jpg

W/ bumper removed...didn't want to rash it....
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/Rev_0388/DSC_0028.jpg

Got stuck here:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/Rev_0388/DSC_0013.jpg

Cheap sleeping platform made from scraps:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/Rev_0388/DSC_0036.jpg

[yzfgsx]

Some new mods.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0652.jpg

[yzfgsx]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0658.jpg

[mtsport03]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0658.jpg

Looks good.

[yzfgsx]

i was checking out your link, very impressive.

[yzfgsx]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0664.jpg

[matteas]

53014

Camping out with kiddos.

[yzfgsx]

The Montero Sport is a great vehicle for towing.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0667.jpg

[mitsuman]

http://i.imgur.com/Y7DWel.jpg

My 2001 Montero Sport XS, consider it a sort of Prerunner Montero Sport,

3.5L, 2wd with air locker from a 95SR traded in during cash for clunkers, OME medium duty rear springs, cranked stock torsion bars.

[yzfgsx]

Nice, i hope to get some air lockers on mine soon.

[Nick02]

I love my 2x4 montero sport I call it the Moose, my mom was the original owner, it's my dependable DD. It has 187K on the ticker, goes through a qt of oil every two weeks, has been hail-damaged to all hell, been in two serious wrecks, transported a 14bolt,dana44,dana24, and np205 all at once and running on all factory parts except the waterpump,batt,starter, or ring seals plugs and timing belt stuff lol
when the 6g72 bites the dust, I'am replacing it with 4bt.

I drive the thing like it's a ferarri, squeeling tires WOT everywhere it's a fun little SUV:)
it can fit four 39" tires too
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1668/img0510bp.jpg
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5230/img0541h.jpg

how do you crank the t-bars, my front is rideing on the lower bumps... do I need an alignment afterward?

[mitsuman]

Where the t-bars connect to the chassis of the truck you will see a threaded rod. Just loosen the jam nut and tighten the top nut. Count how many rounds you go and do both sides equally. Take it for a ride around the block to let the suspension settle and see if you wanna go more or less.

As far as alignment goes. If you raise the truck much you should get the camber adjusted. But you will need to call a shop you trust and make an appointment so that they have the shims needed to do the job. Nobody has them in stock for these trucks.

[gimp1045]

2003 MS 3.5
-2" OME heavy duty suspension
-2" Body lift
-285/75/16 Yokohama Geolander AT-S
-16" KMC XD Series Enduro wheels
-Garvin Wilderness rack, with spare tire, hi-lift,
axe/shovel bracketry. Also have light brackets, not installed yet

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Adding in the near future:
-ARB bumper
-winch
-snorkel
-lighting for bumper and rack
-more recovery gear
-cb radio

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Adding in the not so near future, but eventually:
-ARB air locker front and rear
-ARB air compressor

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http://timsmith.co.cc/monty/changes/river1.jpg

http://timsmith.co.cc/monty/changes/river2.jpg

http://timsmith.co.cc/monty/changes/river3.jpg

[scrubber3]

That's a good looking sport! I'd get at least a rear locker before you get a snorkel. That's just my humble opinion though.

[Silverwulf]

^^^ What he said. +1 on the locker.

[shmabs]

Coming up hell's gate
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/shmabs/moab%202011/20111017_287.jpg

A bit of a squeeze on kane creek
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/shmabs/moab%202011/20111017_207.jpg

Heading out of hoodraiser at Tillamook State Forest, i call this shot "snow camo"
http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/shmabs/montero/IMG_6509.jpg

[SOFpirate]

Isn't it just amazing where these rigs can go?

[mitsuman]

Great pics, keep them coming!

[PirateMcGee]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb80/piratemcgee/Montero/DSC_0082.jpg

[shov3lbum]

Hey guys I'm Monty98 from monterosportonline.com! Good to see some Monty's over here at expeditionportal! I'm looking into the overland and long/extensive camping myself so I came here for advice, here's some non-action shots of my rig.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f176/jmscfrk/random%20truck%20stuff/IMG_0404.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f176/jmscfrk/random%20truck%20stuff/IMG_0400.jpg

What you see is a
-torsion bar crank in the front
-added and recurved leafs in the rear
-a spare tire carrier off a 1997 Montero Sport that I added to my 1998, still in progress
-just some el-cheapo "off-road" 100w halogen lights on the front
-31x10.5x15 BFG A/T's that have roughly 40,000 miles on them, so I get some new ones before the summer! (if the wife lets me haha)

Where has the money gone you ask? Well routine maintenance since I got it in 2009, all ball joints, right control arm, wheel bearings, engine gaskets, spark wires, tires, suspension work, exhaust.
I've been delaying the work for timing belt, water pump, and front and rear cam seals....eeek...long over due, but might wait until it warms up a bit! (to work on it)

Oh, and I am at 140,000 miles right now. Still going strong :wings:

[J.McGowan]

The Montero Sport is a great vehicle for towing.

Holy crap, you tow that much with your monty? I tow a 1000lb trailer and my 2002 struggles... maybe it's the elevation, I notice it most in the mountains.

I gotta look around for some current pics of mine, it's a 2WD 2002 sport, basically bone stock except for a roof basket. It gets the job done in the southwest, since we never have snow, and rarely see mud.

Here's a tech question, how do I know if mine has a limited slip?

[J.McGowan]

here's one on Mingus Mountain before I mounted the roof basket

[J.McGowan]

kind of a crappy shot, but this was my son's 1st camping trip (he was almost 3 months old, so nobody was taking pictures of anything except the baby). This was November, and we were car camping at Patagonia Lake S.P.

PS- that's my parents in the shot, not me.

[yzfgsx]

Holy crap, you tow that much with your monty? I tow a 1000lb trailer and my 2002 struggles... maybe it's the elevation, I notice it most in the mountains.

I' m amazed how good my MS tows after i put on the OME heavy springs.



Here's a tech question, how do I know if mine has a limited slip?

The 2002 XLS and limited came with LSD. I think it was an option on all other models, so you probably don't have it.

[J.McGowan]

Maybe the P.O. got it as an option, I climbed a steep, loose hill the other day and I swear I'd hear one tire slip, the the other, then the 1st one again back and forth up the whole thing. I'm just wondering how to tell, is it a VIN code or something?

[off-roader]

Maybe the P.O. got it as an option, I climbed a steep, loose hill the other day and I swear I'd hear one tire slip, the the other, then the 1st one again back and forth up the whole thing. I'm just wondering how to tell, is it a VIN code or something?

You can check for a sticker or plate on the diff indicating an LSD or need to use LSD additive.

Alternatively you can block front tires off and put your transmission in neutral. Do not engage parking brake. Lift rear end from pumpkin using a Jack. Turn tire on one side. If other side turns in same direction you have an LSD. If in opposite direction you likely have an open diff or (possibly but rarely) a bad LSD that's not engaging.

[PirateMcGee]

Holy crap, you tow that much with your monty? I tow a 1000lb trailer and my 2002 struggles... maybe it's the elevation, I notice it most in the mountains.

I gotta look around for some current pics of mine, it's a 2WD 2002 sport, basically bone stock except for a roof basket. It gets the job done in the southwest, since we never have snow, and rarely see mud.

Here's a tech question, how do I know if mine has a limited slip?

you probably have the 3.0...the 3.5l is much better suited for towing

[yzfgsx]

These came in the mail today. Hope to have them installed on my MS this weekend

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0694.jpg

[shmabs]

Congrats!!! I'm very happy with the ARB in the back of my sport. Do you already have carrier bearings and ring gear bolts? When i installed mine both of those were tough to come by.


Mike

[yzfgsx]

Thanks, i have been wanting to get these for two years now. I was going to just go with the rear, but i got a great deal and got the front too.

I already have carrier bearings, i have to look into ring gear bolts.

[yzfgsx]

My new air lockers in action.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0697.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0698.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0703.jpg

[yzfgsx]

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0704.jpg

[Challenged]

Hi guys, greeting from Sydney, Australia
Thought I'd post a couple of pics of my 2005 Challenger,
Its a 3.0 liter on LPG, TJM front bull bar, HID driving lights,
Auto diff locker from 4wd systems up front and factory LSD in the rear.
Great rig and very capable off road
95241
95242

[Engineer Guy]

I had the '84 4 Banger 2 Door and the '90 3.0 Liter 2 Door prior to my current 2000 3.5 Liter 4 Door.

I put on 'Air Bag' Shocks, and level out the Shocks at ~ 30 PSI after I hook up my Trailer. With >200k miles on my current Rig, I tow this older 15' Trailer no problem. Yah, a little slow up Vail Pass at 10,600' on Colorado I-70, but no complaints. I let the Tranny do the work up and down grades. This pic is in Utah after a taxing drive North from Fruita CO. I plan to run my current Mitsi 'til it drops. Without my Trailer, I've had my Rig out in some 'interesting' situations, but nothing like lots of folks here.

95305

[dannytuned]

My "work in progress"

102385

102386

[livetoride]

What kind of rack is that?

[sxharr05]

Just picked up this real clean 2002 XLS on Thursday. 98k, JVC head unit, and completely stock otherwise. Plans are to drive it every day as-is and add a few odds and ends here and there, such as a small compressor, 2m radio, a bike rack and dirt. Already filled up some of the neat little compartments in the hatch with stuff like a first aid kit, tie-downs, tools and jumper cables.

[yzfgsx]

Nice, good luck with it.

[newworld2004]

how much did you pay for it?

[sxharr05]

how much did you pay for it?

5,500-4,000 trade for my Ram. Price was on par for the location (southeast PA) and conditon. Similar SUV's (4Runners, Pathfinders, Xterras) with considerably higher mileage were more expensive. I lost a bed and heavy-duty axles but for what I was using it for it was unecessary. I've cut my fuel cost in half while getting more use out of the Monty. Hell, I freed up enough cabbage to start playing ice hockey a couple times a week. Long term it will allow me to take day trips without blowing my gas budget for the week.

[papabear]

looks good . trying to figure out how to post pics of my bonestock 97 sport ls.

[Brandon Libby]

These came in the mail today. Hope to have them installed on my MS this weekend

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n522/yzfgsx/IMG_0694.jpg

If you don't mind I have a question since you have 2 selectable lockers. Have you played around using only the front to climb an obstacle then only the rear on the same obstacle? I can only afford one, and the either front or rear only locker debate hurts my brain and has been inconclusive thus far. Your input would be much appreciated.

Nice rig BTW, your avatar isn't too bad either. I too had a 1991 Talon AWD years ago, you have great taste. :sombrero:

Cheers

[yzfgsx]

Thanks, I'm lucky to have the two best vehicles from Mitsubishi.:smiley_drive:

The ARB switches only allow you to use the front if the rear is on, so I've never been able to use front only. The front makes it hard to steer. If i had to make a choice, i would go with the rear.

[eurosonic]

I would highly recommend getting the rear locker first. I have a locker in my montero, whenever its used it gets me out of the mess 90% of the time.

[Brandon Libby]

Thank you for the advice.

[2002MS]

New here and thought I would post some pics of my 02 xls.
Getting ready to start going on some trips but she is still a work in progress.

[shov3lbum]

New here and thought I would post some pics of my 02 xls.
Getting ready to start going on some trips but she is still a work in progress.

Hey 2002sport from monterosportonline! Nice to see you over here too! This is Jeff (monty98). Like I said before, really like those tires and your rig looks pretty sweet too! Nice work :sombrero:

[2002MS]

Hahah.. Thanks, they are a nice upgrade. I still have alot to do with the car but shes coming along.
I had a buddy tell me about this site and it looks great with alot of info. Thanks

[twistedsmily]

http://i.imgur.com/Y7DWel.jpg

My 2001 Montero Sport XS, consider it a sort of Prerunner Montero Sport,

3.5L, 2wd with air locker from a 95SR traded in during cash for clunkers, OME medium duty rear springs, cranked stock torsion bars..

Is the lift needed to fit 31s on a 2wd,

[shov3lbum]

31s are just a tad larger then the stock, and even was a stock option. So no. No lift needed for 31 inch tires. I had 31s for about 2 years before switching to my current 33 inch tires. Love the 33 inch ones, its what a lot of us have been going to. :)

[Fenrir]

Man, now you all have thinking about a Sport. Ive been looking at their big brothers but I'm kinda digging on them now.

[shov3lbum]

Man, now you all have thinking about a Sport. Ive been looking at their big brothers but I'm kinda digging on them now.

It's a great platform to build off of. Check out monterosportonline.com and go to members rides. You'll want one for sure then. :D

[twistedsmily]

finely got to a computer to post a picture
this is cranked torsions and 31x10.5x15


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/twistedsmily/montysport.png (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/twistedsmily/media/montysport.png.html)

Sorry kinda crappy cell fone pic

[shov3lbum]

Very nice, like the color :drool:, wish I could've gotten that one! Didn't know 97-99s came in that color, very cool!

[twistedsmily]

Thanks man. Still got a few little things I would like to do. But I like it

[SoCalMonty]

Here's a few pics of my brother's '98 Sport from a trip this last weekend in Death Valley and surrounding areas. His Sport is bone stock on 31" A/T's, and he made it up a section with ease where a couple Jeeps (TJ, Wagoneer...) got stuck and needed assistance (lol!). Mine is the '95 SR.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/seanwilliams78/20130420_122858_zpsf6b701ba.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/seanwilliams78/20130421_113810_zps278505d8.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/seanwilliams78/20130421_114446_zps1cc4a8a6.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/seanwilliams78/20130421_121943_zpsd4d2552e.jpg

[eurosonic]

^ love seeing stockers keeping up

[SoCalMonty]

^ love seeing stockers keeping up

Haha...seriously. Most people don't realize what their vehicles can do, they think they need thousands of dollars worth of mods to drive in the dirt! That thing was loaded down too - 3 coolers, camping gear, 2 passengers - both the inside and the cargo box were full. He does have a good deal of off road experience though, he also has an XJ on 37's that doesn't have any glass left in it (rolled it a few times, drives it with goggles and no windshield now...hahaha!) :)

I think that Sport is badged "Limited XLS". Not familiar with the Sports, but I know he has the rear locker in his and he needed it a couple times.

[twistedsmily]

Nice looked like a fun trip.

[SoCalMonty]

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[Mudrunner]

Here is my Red Montero Sport 3.5L XS just picked it up yesterday! surprises found already! Came with a K&N filter and a Block heater??? weird. I will get some better pictures up later these are just Cell Phone pics.

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[jlocster]

Congrats Mudrunner!

[eurosonic]

^ very nice. The XS are a rear breed

[Mudrunner]

It is also 4X4 with 4.9 rear! If I am reading the placard right on the firewall.

[eurosonic]

It is also 4X4 with 4.9 rear! If I am reading the placard right on the firewall.

I need those gears

[SoCalMonty]

I need those gears

I was thinking the same thing...lol! :)

Here's more of my brother's Sport...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyXSrtfpgpg&feature=youtu.be

[shov3lbum]

I was thinking the same thing...lol! :)

Here's more of my brother's Sport...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyXSrtfpgpg&feature=youtu.be

Very nice climb, smooth and controlled

[Mudrunner]

Anyone know of a good place to get Challenger Badge stuff, need to replace that plastic bit across my Rear door, and would like to get a challenger piece back there. Oh and is the LSD sticker or plate on the pumpkin on the rear side, or the front side, thanks!