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 Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: socalmonty]
#1059469
05/07/13 05:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Web Wheeler
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An inexpensive option for your lift would be to install aftermarket rear springs (I think I've read Gen2 LWB springs will also work), and crank the torsion bars up front. This is what I had done on my '91. I had 32's on that truck. His is an 87 which has leaf springs which came with all 4 cylinder gas models so a gen II spring setup won't work since the gen II's are all coil sprung. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: off-roader]
#1059470
05/07/13 11:04 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 715
Rock Warrior
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An inexpensive option for your lift would be to install aftermarket rear springs (I think I've read Gen2 LWB springs will also work), and crank the torsion bars up front. This is what I had done on my '91. I had 32's on that truck. His is an 87 which has leaf springs which came with all 4 cylinder gas models so a gen II spring setup won't work since the gen II's are all coil sprung. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Well darn. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Are there add-a-leafs or drop shackles for those? I know there's something, there are a few people here w/ suspension lifts on Gen 1 4-cyls (JohnnyBfromPeoria was one I think?).
Sean - Orange County, CA MAIL: seanwilliams78@gmail.com1995 Montero SR - For exploring and getting away! 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo - 402hp and counting! 1966 VW Bug 2275cc - For stoplight drags!
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: socalmonty]
#1059471
05/08/13 12:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,134
Trail Leader
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I've got a Gen 1 4cyl but no lift, I'm running Montero Sport springs in the rear, they don't give much lift but they are military wrapped springs, we always bend the Gen 1 leafs out fourwheeling so these work well.
I've also got rock sliders on the truck, for extra clearance i notched the pinch welds and welded the sliders fit up into the notch.
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: socalmonty]
#1059472
05/08/13 02:32 AM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 28
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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![[Linked Image]](http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af179/d150shorty/IMG_20130507_112020_zps5804e358.jpg) Started tinkering... Terrible tint on ALL windows! ![[Linked Image]](http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af179/d150shorty/IMG_20130507_112014_zps5e7cbbf1.jpg) And all gone :-) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af179/d150shorty/IMG_20130507_114513_zpsa845b23b.jpg) Also remove mud flaps and related brackets: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af179/d150shorty/IMG_20130508_075346_zps9a7f61a1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af179/d150shorty/IMG_20130508_075400_zpse0980469.jpg)
Last edited by 87MontyMan; 05/08/13 02:30 PM.
If it ain't broke don't fix it...but for the love of god, if it's broke, fix it before you break something else! --PCM 
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: TOASTY]
#1059473
05/08/13 02:35 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
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![[Linked Image]](http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/rxinhed/Dodge%20Raider/s2201109.jpg) I love to show this pic, 33s and flexy.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: TOASTY]
#1059474
05/08/13 02:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 243
Wheeler
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I've got a Gen 1 4cyl but no lift, I'm running Montero Sport springs in the rear, they don't give much lift but they are military wrapped springs, we always bend the Gen 1 leafs out fourwheeling so these work well.
I've also got rock sliders on the truck, for extra clearance i notched the pinch welds and welded the sliders fit up into the notch. Any mods to run the Sport springs on a gen 1? or is it a bolt in affair? Think they are stiffer/softer?
95 Montero SR- Stock
90 Turbo Miata - TD04 wrx turbo, Flyin miata suspension, Torsen diff, 225 RS3's
92 Mighty Max 4x4 - Retired
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: rxinhed]
#1059475
05/08/13 02:42 AM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 28
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I love to show this pic, 33s and flexy. Cool rig! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
If it ain't broke don't fix it...but for the love of god, if it's broke, fix it before you break something else! --PCM
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: 87MontyMan]
#1059476
05/08/13 02:51 AM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 28
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Looks like I'm going to need the lower window trim/felts...mine are AWOL...and a side mirror on drivers side...gonna start pulling front grill pieces apart tomorrow in prep for rubber spray coating and camo job :-)
If it ain't broke don't fix it...but for the love of god, if it's broke, fix it before you break something else! --PCM
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: 87MontyMan]
#1059477
05/08/13 03:01 AM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 628
Rock Warrior
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Also remove mud flaps and related brackets
One of the first things I did with mine too!
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Re: Newbie guidance
[Re: 87MontyMan]
#1059478
05/08/13 03:21 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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Good luck on finding the window felts. Rear springs...find an Old Man Emu distributor, I have brand new 2" lift springs on my 87. They work great with a 2" BL to fit 35's. On my 89, which is a V-6, so don't jump on my back fella's, I am running 33's. 15X10's, I think they would have been acceptable on the street. The 35's I am running on the 87 4 cyl , you have to be.....patient on accelerating. You wanna save some $$$ on a BL, PM me. ![[Linked Image]](http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt64/fastfoodvw/9-17-11%20Wells%20Bros%20Mud%20Bog/917WellsBrosmudbog017.jpg) The 15X10's on my V-6 truck would be a nice bolt-on with a 2" BL. I personnally hate cutting, and I can'[t see how you can Not get away with trimming for 33's with nolift and still have the minimal suspension travel. ![[Linked Image]](http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt64/fastfoodvw/The%20Ram/20130330_154708_zpsc762b719.jpg)
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