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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...