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My Monteros new shoes...
#764499
11/11/06 07:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I got a great deal I could not pass up, I got these Maxxis Bighorn M/T's (31x10.5x15) off eBay for 360 shipped, and thought I would share a couple pics. I've had this 92 Montero now for about a month, and I cranked the tbars and put the new tires on, here are some before and afters. All stock the day from the autotrader ad: After the tbar crank: New tires: After these tires I have noticed a bit of power loss, how do you guys with the 33s do it?? This is not quite a daily driver but i like to drive it quite often, and it is definetly more sluggish now.
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: Robb]
#764500
11/11/06 08:11 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Web Wheeler
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You'll get used to those 31s in no time! I noticed it on my '92 as well. Basically when passing, or on on ramps to the interstate. It really is worth the little power loss...you'll believe it the first time you go offroad <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Those tires look really nice for 360...let us know how they wear!
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: Robb]
#764501
11/11/06 08:22 AM
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,272
Roll Me Over
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Good job!
Your truck looks great, and I promise you'll get used to the power just like it is.
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: Robb]
#764502
11/11/06 08:36 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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After these tires I have noticed a bit of power loss, how do you guys with the 33s do it?? I did it by swapping in 5.29 diff gears.
?_________ |_|_|\____\___ l-----[O]≡≡≡≡[O] ()_)()_)-----)_) Stay the Trail!
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#764503
11/11/06 09:03 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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I simply swapped to a truck with even less power... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Then I could blame it on something else besides the 33s... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
Looks great! What a clean 92! Sweet! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> How are the Bighorns on the road? I saw them in 4wheel and sport utility just yesterday, and wondered how they were.
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: PHIL_]
#764504
11/11/06 05:37 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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Great looking 92. I really like the black on black. I think 92 is the only year for the black bumpers on the4 gen2. I could be wrong, but nice truck.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: sparkem]
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11/11/06 06:34 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
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Nice! Thats exactly the first thing I did too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I did not notice too much power loss though. That will be different when I go to 33s Im sure.
96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L. 98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package. 63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC 2000 Mercedes-Benz e430 07 fj cruiser
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: Robb]
#764506
11/11/06 08:45 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. As for the tires they ride pretty good, they are noisey though, which doesnt bother me any, when coming to a stop or driving really really slow you can feel them, but other then that so far so good, I just hope they last for a while.
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: Robb]
#764507
11/11/06 10:55 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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Turn the radio up. White rims are cool too.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: My Monteros new shoes...
[Re: sparkem]
#764508
11/12/06 03:52 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,258
Body Damage is Cool
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Looks great, the tires really change the personality of your rig from <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> to <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1997 Montero SR
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