Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread

[Monterorider]

I'm with LaOutback. Any more going forward there prob be more choices in 16 than 15. Most newer 2000+ trucks don't allow for 15 wheels. There is no problem airing down 16". I usually go to 12-15 PSI on trails. If you want to go lower like 5 you need bead locks anyway.

[LaOutbackTrail]

Yep. The only difference is that the D and E rated tires are significantly stiffer, particularly in the sidewall. Running 15psi in a C rated tire will provide more traction over an uneven surface than 15 psi in an E rated tire any day. An additional benefit of a E rated tire is that they are generally tougher than C's. But that additional stiffness and toughness contributes to a substantially heavier tire. Just depends on what is important to you I suppose. For me, I like C rated tires as they ride smoother at normal PSI.

[Monterorider]

D is more than plenty for light weights like Montero.

[eurosonic]

Today did few minor things on the rig.
Picked up newish arm rests for from PickPull for $6 bucks for both side. Mine were beginning to look ugly.

Before



After




Mitsubishi put the seat heater switch in the most uncomfortable place to reach.
Solved this issue by rerouting to them up top, above the cup holders. I dont have a switch for fancy-shocks so just filled in the blank caps.
Now much more convenient to reach.





Montero factory horns sound pretty lame and squicky. So decided to swap them out for some spare factory horns our of a 2004 Audi S4, made by Hella. Now sound SOLID!


Stockers, right behind the front grill





New S4 horns installed



here are the vids bofore and after

Old squicky sounding horn



New european horns

[nwoods]

Nice! I always hated the tiny horn on our old Montero.

[red87]

I never realized how lame our horns are until now. Nice job with the Audi ones. Those sound much more authoritative

[Clem]

Which Pick'N Pull did you go to? I need the front headrests (my Montero didn't come with any ) I also like what you did with the seat heater switch...May have to copy that.

Thank you,

Clem

[eurosonic]

I got these along with bunch of other stuff from pick/pull in Fairfield few months back. That rig is probably still there. There are 3 older SR's at Antelope location, one had a jerry/can holder mounted on the rear tailgate.

[Clem]

I'll check there next weekend.

Thanks for the info,

Clem

[off-roader]

Pick N Pull also has an online inventory system you can check. It won't tell you if it's an SR or not. Just that the basic year and model name.