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Re: Difference in Montero SR and LS? [Re: Mad_Scientist] #1018003 01/12/11 11:06 PM
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I suggest looking for a '96 (DOHC 3.5L) SR which will have a locker and 4.636


One other advantage over 96 and newer is the introduction of the OBDII system.

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Re: Difference in Montero SR and LS? [Re: off-roader] #1018004 01/13/11 01:53 AM
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This is probably a rare item. A feller here has a '99 LS. It is a Gen 2 in every way except it has the SOHC 3.5.
I'll bet it's a cheaper and a little simpler engine to maintain.
He won't sell it.
There's still a 4.36 SR locker in the yard here, 135 K , 1996. San Luis Auto . They'll ship.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
Re: Difference in Montero SR and LS? [Re: KrzyDav] #1018005 01/13/11 03:29 AM
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This is probably a rare item. A feller here has a '99 LS. It is a Gen 2 in every way except it has the SOHC 3.5.
I'll bet it's a cheaper and a little simpler engine to maintain.
He won't sell it.
There's still a 4.36 SR locker in the yard here, 135 K , 1996. San Luis Auto . They'll ship.


All Gen 2 and 2.5 Monteros from 97 onwards have a 3.5l SOHC and 4.272 gears. They also have a different transmission, hence the different body mount height. I have a SHOC 3.5l in mine and I wouldn't call in simpler <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> It still has 4 valves per cylinder run off a single cam per bank. Makes for an interesting rocker assembly <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" /> The Gen 2.5 Monteros do not come as SR or LS. I think the one with a locker is the winter package? Not sure.

The 96 SR in the yard Dave mentioned would have 4.636 gears and you'd need the front diff too. I really enjoyed swapping the front diff on mine...it was awesome <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Actually, it wasn't bad because I made Angelo bench press it in place while I wrenched <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Bought a Montero yet? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
Re: Difference in Montero SR and LS? [Re: Mad_Scientist] #1018006 01/13/11 04:37 AM
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I have owned at 1990 Montero LS 4dr for many years-Twice actually...With the factory Limited slip and 33x10.5x15 BFG muds it would do just about anything I wanted. NOW I just recently bought a 1995 montero SR! I bought it being skeptic...I wanted to see if it was nicer. I also have/had serious thought s of fixing up and selling. Now that I have been driving it the past several days I'm not so sure LOL! it's definatly a nice truck and has convinced me that whatever I do i will always own a mitsubishi truck.

1990 Black Monty LS Over 300K' 1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4 46k (yes only 46K!)1989 Honda Transalp 600 Africa twin,
Re: Difference in Montero SR and LS? [Re: Mad_Scientist] #1018007 01/14/11 01:14 AM
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Honestly, this is a 99 CA emmission Gen 2 body with 3.5 SOHC , AT, 4.36 rear open diff( and 4.36 front diff <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />).
I posted about it last year and got some good explaination from some on here who know a wholelot more than I.
I think it's like when you could buy old oldtimy lookin Jeep pickup in 67 when they produced the Studebaker lookin one since like 63.

dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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