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 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
#1004864
08/01/10 01:47 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 71
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I found this 1995 Montero SR 6 days ago completely stock. The next day I ordered body lift, tires and wheels. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gitout.com/apics/95montero/IMG_0476.jpg) Yesterday my gramps (80 yrs old) and I started the transformation. In 5 hours: Replaced Alternator (was over charging) Oil Change Running Boards Removed Removed Bumpers (need to modify to match body lift - any advice?) 2" Body Lift Installed ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gitout.com/apics/95montero/IMG_0479.jpg) I took it to America's Tires afterward and they installed: 15 x 8" Steel Wheels 35 x 12.5" BFG KM2 (including spare) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gitout.com/apics/95montero/IMG_0474.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gitout.com/apics/95montero/IMG_0483.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.gitout.com/apics/95montero/IMG_0484.jpg) Next up is 2.5" Suspension lift (custom springs & torsion bar). I need to get the bumpers modified. Any tips for the front bumper? The tires barely fit; it's drivable on road but I'm going to need to do some trimming.
1995 Montero SR - 2" Body Lift, 35" BFG KM2, 2.5" Suspension Lift, Manual Hubs Searching
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: montypower]
#1004865
08/01/10 02:08 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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looks great <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
I'm surprised you got 35x12.5 km2s I've heard that they have been impossible to find lately, BFG must have made some more...
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: 0778drz110]
#1004866
08/01/10 02:40 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 71
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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looks great <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
I'm surprised you got 35x12.5 km2s I've heard that they have been impossible to find lately, BFG must have made some more... It only took them 2 days to get the wheels & tires. America's Tire is great. I've been very happy with them
1995 Montero SR - 2" Body Lift, 35" BFG KM2, 2.5" Suspension Lift, Manual Hubs Searching
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: montypower]
#1004867
08/01/10 02:47 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: montypower]
#1004868
08/01/10 05:35 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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Wow... before modifications, our trucks could have been twins. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/HUM469/DSC03237.jpg) Of course I went a different route with 33's an no need for a body lift so I can still fit in my garage. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/HUM469/Montero/DSC03474.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/HUM469/Montero/DSC03535.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/HUM469/Montero/DSC03611.jpg) Oops... Oh well, it was fun though! Your's is looking good though... Hopefully I can post up my mods in the next couple of weeks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
'95 Montero SR 3.5L, Trail Gear Sliders, Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper, 33x12.5 Duratracs, much more in the works....
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: montypower]
#1004869
08/01/10 08:40 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
Body Damage is Cool
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Any tips for the front bumper?
The stock front bumper can be raised to match your body lift - you'll just need to find someone to fabricate some spacers. JohnnyBfromPeoria had this done on his 95 SR and it looks great.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: ryany]
#1004870
08/01/10 01:14 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 445
Mudrunner
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lookin good. You definately need to get those bumpers back on there and raised.
8 Starion SHP, 87 mitsubishi van, , 81 galant g54bt, 78 lancer g54bt, 1965 Mitsubishi Debonair Deluxe
87 swb montero offroad pkg goin g54bt with sr locker 33x12.5 dual bouncy.
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: airbats801]
#1004871
08/01/10 01:59 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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Or make some good looking tube bumpers. Looking great! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: Mudraider]
#1004872
08/01/10 05:35 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 71
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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This next week: stock bumpers to be installed, front torsion lift (~2"), alignment and fender trimming. I'd love to get custom bumpers. Just need to find someone who has skillz. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1995 Montero SR - 2" Body Lift, 35" BFG KM2, 2.5" Suspension Lift, Manual Hubs Searching
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Re: 1 Day Transformation! 2" Body Lift & 35" Tires
[Re: montypower]
#1004873
08/01/10 05:43 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,649
Roll Me Over
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Nice job and a good looking Monty, I'm sure you'll be happy with your choice of trucks. Here is a post of some mods I did to mine. The Cats
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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