My latest mitsu build-up...

[off-roader]

1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR
Purchased $1350.


1st Upgrade: 2" Body Lift from 4crawler.com
2nd Upgrade: 35x12.5x15 BFG MT KM2 tires
3rd Upgrade: Safari Snorkle
4th Upgrade: Jeep TJ aftermarket front & rear bumpers modified to fit
5th Upgrade: BVG Roof Rack
6th Upgrade: Stay tuned... more to come shortly.

Current condition...

[kcowyo]

Very nice! Factory locker?

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[off-roader]

Very nice! Factory locker?
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Yes. 94-96 SR's all came with a factory locker.

[kcowyo]

You off-roader on the Wire too?

Are we under invasion?


Welcome to ExPo -


- KC
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[off-roader]

You off-roader on the Wire too?

Are we under invasion?


Welcome to ExPo -


- KC
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LOL, not invasion... integration!

[DavidG]

How close are the mounting points on the TJ bumpers to matching up with the Montero frame horns?

[off-roader]

Installed a navigation computer today. It's the same Acer One I use in my Gen I. It comes w/ an 8GB SSD drive and an 8GB SD card (Class 6). I upgraded the card to a 16GB version and I run both NatGeo Topo CA (hi res topo maps) and MS Streets & Trips.



So far, so good!!

[wesel123]

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So far, so good!!

What did you make the mount out of??? Look great!!!

[off-roader]

What did you make the mount out of??? Look great!!!

It's simply 1/16" aluminum plate. I cut & bent it to fit. You also have to trim a bit of the dash that's underneath the gauges. It can't be seen though even if remove the mount. I can remove my gauge cover and take a pic if you need me to.



Took it out on it's virgin off road trip. Bumpy off camber hills. No issues whatsoever with the mount off road. On road it sometimes has a tendency to bounce due to road vibrations/oscillations.

[off-roader]

As part of my plan to set this rig up so I can also use it in lieu of a tent, I'm also making up a pair of window screens for the rear windows.

Here are a couple of pics of the one I've made so far...



It's simply a 'sock' that fits snugly over the window section of the rear doors. The only 'open' area where bugs might get in is at the bottom and I'm holding that in place using magnets. and the screen material is pretty bunched up there so bugs won't be able to get in even if they tried.