Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread

[eurosonic]

I'll go ahead and answer the question about locking hubs.

Yeah, vgreen said it well. Locking and unlocking the hubs is really no big deal. When i get to the trail I turn them on, and when leaving I turn them off. I did notice a slight increase in MPG since putting them on.

And nwoods to answer your qs,

As far as suspension, my plans are to crank the torsion bars to raise the front. (cant believe I still haven't done that). In the back will add a Toyota Sequoia spring spacer. Eventually planning to add KYB Monomax shocks. The sway bar is still on, will delete that as well.

The rear bumper I took off bacause the factory one was too bulky and sticking out too much. Right now Im working on designing a rear bumper that will most likely bend around to the lower quarter panels.

Right now with the 33s and newley installed hubs Im getting solid 16 MPG, before was getting no more than 14.5.

As far as craigslist, I use www.searchtempest.com. It covers all of the surroundings Craigslist communities with one search. Most are all local, I do check in with ebay sometimes. Thats where I bought the fog-lights covers for the ARB bumper, paid $30. Those things are about $200 from ARB.

[eurosonic]

It's about time for me to level out the front end with cranking the torsion bars.
Have a few qs for those who have done this.

1. How high does it lift the front?
2. How many revolutions to turn?
3. Does the ride quality become much harsher?

[deadbeat son]

It's about time for me to level out the front end with cranking the torsion bars.
Have a few qs for those who have done this.

1. How high does it lift the front?
2. How many revolutions to turn?
3. Does the ride quality become much harsher?

1. This depends on the answer to number 2.
2. This depends on what you hope to achieve from number 1.
3. Again, this depends on the previous questions.

The more you crank your torsion bars, the higher you lift the vehicle and the rougher it will ride.

[red87]

12 turns on mine raised the front roughly 1.5". Ride was unaffected once I trimmed the droop stops a bit.

[eurosonic]

Ive read somewhere that torsion bar turn can get you 2" higher.
That what I was planning on doing.

[Monterorider]

More you crank less articulation (traction) of whatever little is available you have. Down travel is always more valuable off-road. If you crank it up much don't forget to undo front bushings bolts. Otherwise you put extra stress on them causing premature failure.

[eurosonic]

removed this fugly thing

[red87]

Good call. Get ready for epic flex

[nwoods]

Did you have to cut it?

[eurosonic]

Yea, didn't want to take the rear all apart. Short cut - chop it in half.