Does anyone know if the gen 2.5 upper arms will fit a gen 2? Need to do the upper arms on my 94 and was hoping to buy the whole assembly due to it being cheaper than buying individual parts when time is included in the equation.
Observer
upper control arms for montero
Does anyone know if the gen 2.5 upper arms will fit a gen 2? Need to do the upper arms on my 94 and was hoping to buy the whole assembly due to it being cheaper than buying individual parts when time is included in the equation.
Expedition Leader
Maybe. You can confirm if it's the same part number using the Mitsubishi ASA program (windows; download from mitsubishilinks.com) and entering your VIN and a 98+ VIN and comparing the resulting part numbers for the UCA.
1989 SWB Montero (3.0L v6, rear LSD), 33" mudders
1996 Montero SR (3.5L v6, rear Locker), 35" mudders, 3.15:1 xcase crawler gears
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Adventurer
Yes they will fit/swap. As Ray said check out ASA. You may have a problem with the lower shock bracket, but I don't think so.Originally Posted by 94monster
When you look up you control arms in ASA you will see they are replaced with a new part number. That number is what my truck has.
Michael j
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GrassCat III, 1994 Montero 5 speed stock ( for a little while ).
GrassCat II, 1998 Montero with winter package. All the bells a whistles. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Ran off with Justice R.
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Just out of curiosity, why do you "need to do" the UCAs?
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1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
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Observer
Thanks for all the info!! My upper ball joints are worn out and I keep hearing a noise like a popping sound when I stop or right when I take off... Also, I guess just for peace of mind...
Expedition Leader
Once you've replaced them, be sure to lube them whenever you do an oil change since they have zirk fittings. That helps ensure their longevity.
1989 SWB Montero (3.0L v6, rear LSD), 33" mudders
1996 Montero SR (3.5L v6, rear Locker), 35" mudders, 3.15:1 xcase crawler gears
Build Thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...su-build-up...
Observer
Thanks, I do lube the ball joints but they are living at an angle that tends to preclude long life... that said I've gotten a lot of hard miles out of the ball joints.. I know I could get ball joint spacers but I'm just not sure if I trust the spacers with my 3 kids in the back
Adventurer
That kind of noise is not coming from ball joints. Unless they are really messed up. Those you would hear going over bumps or pot holes. Popping sounds come from worn out bushings front or rear, suspension/sway bars.
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
Observer
was kind of thinking that it wasn't from the ball joints... however my ball joints are also not pretty
Adventurer
Ball joints are simple bolt-on you don't need whole control arm to replace them. Only creates more work. You would have to do alignment after that. You can check them easily too. Just jack up lower control arm to unload ball joints and check if you have any vertical movement. If none you are golden. You can replace boots if they are torn.
1992 Montero - overland eqpt. (SOLD)
2002 Montero XLS - died protecting the master.
1997 TLC 80 - (SOLD).
2008 Dodge Power Wagon, 35's, FWC Ranger.
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