I just traded in my old 1990 Monty with 215k on the odo and purchased a previously loved 1997 Montero SR with the stock rear locker. I've up- sized the tires (Pep Boys, of all places has 31 x 11.5's for less than $100! - that's 11.5s, not 10.5s) and had an alignment done (it was way out of whack) and replaced a side diff seal (the dealer I bought the part from had never seen one go out), now I'm getting wheel bearing noise. I'll be the first to admit it was my screw up, but how do I (re)do the wheel bearing correctly? Also, does anyone know where I can get a decent one piece grill gaurd for less that $300, or better yet, and ARB or similar bumper without spending an arm and leg and offering my first born?

<small>[ April 04, 2003, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: Jim_bo ]</small>

Glad to see you stayed with a Montero. That 97 must seem like a new rig after driving the 90. I thought about upgrading to a gen II but I prefer the boxy looks of the Gen I. Good luck with the "new" rig. Did it come with factory lockers?