Im documenting my build on EXPO

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/th...299#post1790299

well done mate, I'm doing the same but I'm using the Behemoth strong box in front of a NV 242, that way I keep the select trac.

I found that I can use the pajero pulse wheel but just had to grind a bit off the inside of the Jeep tailhousing so that it
can turn freely.

I'm just waiting on a speedo convertor from Summit Racing.

I used twin shifters from Behemoth, they fit nicely where the Pajero 4x4 shifter is. there is no hacking of the console either.

I'll post up pics when its done, cheers

thats awesome. I was thinking about a 242 but I really see no use for select trac for trails around my neck of the woods.


Ill still need to study on how to do the speedo conversion. Will be using a Dakota Digital?

yes, I am getting the SGI-5

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/p...prod/prd126.htm

Theres also Nathans write up here: The pics are gone but the text is still good, its a good read,

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...mp;page=0&fpart=all&vc=1

Awesome build. Its inspiring. I've been on the fence about parking mine and tearing into her and making her into the truck I've always wanted her to be. An overland exploration vehicle suited for long ventures into the wilderness. Right now, with 192 k on the clock and an ever growing laundry list of "fix me's", I can not say she's ever let me down on the road and never not tackled any off-road challenge I myself did not have the guts for. This is my second Montero, following an '88 SWB. A growing family forced me to sell that one. If I don't keep my 97 LS, then maybe a '90 LWB with a turbo diesel swap would be ideal. While I do push my truck off-road, and will admit the IFS set up, the cost and labor involved far outweigh the benefit for the suspension alone. Well done however with your modifications. It's always nice to see these great trucks get the love they deserve.

Also, I have decided that if Mitsubishi decides to bring the Montero back to the U.S. in 2017, they better consult this board first!

Have you considered a Dana 50 front axle from a late model F250? Pair that with a rear Stirling axle and retain your 4-wheel disk brakes.