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 What Monty replacement would you buy?
#1069452
02/21/14 06:27 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
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What 'new' (2013, 2014) 4-dr 4wd would you consider to replace a LWB Monty?
Must haves: good ground clearance, 5 or 6-speed manual tranny, 4 doors, locking rear dif, reliable engine/tranny
So far all I have been able to see in the U.S. as possible is an XTerra. What am I overlooking?
90 LWB RS: 3 L/mt, JBaker springs, bushings, swaybars. KYB shocks tweaked, 134k mi, original owner.
97 LWB SR: SOLD Sep. 2014 131,006 mi: running boards removed, BFG 31x10.5 AT/KO tires, Air locker, AirLifts, KYB shocks, Cibie fogs, 3rd owner.
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 Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
#1069453
02/21/14 07:21 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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The AMG G-wagon pickup: ![[Linked Image]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Mercedes-Benz_G_63_AMG_6x6.JPG/800px-Mercedes-Benz_G_63_AMG_6x6.JPG) Duh! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: rxinhed]
#1069454
02/21/14 07:26 AM
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Or, a Toyota LC79: ![[Linked Image]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/67/FESA_Fire_Truck_LT359.jpg/800px-FESA_Fire_Truck_LT359.jpg) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
#1069455
02/21/14 02:12 PM
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Joined: Nov 2011
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Xterra pro4x, frontier pro4x, wrangler, or put $15 grand into an old rig and try to make it new and youll probably save $15 grand........ kinda
1987 Raider,2.6,mt,78"Meyer snow plow,100lb. Doberman alarm,weber carb, lockouts from here- 1989 V-6,SWB, A.T. 4x4, 31'S
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: METALMOVER]
#1069456
02/21/14 03:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
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![[Linked Image]](http://gomotors.net/photos/e1/dc/l400-l300-thanks-regards-to-all-delica-fans-out-there_c9bfe.jpg) 5-speed, 4 doors-ish, decent clearance (with lift), lockers (added), etc... About US$15k delivered starting in 2015.
Brian DR1665 | GBXM | Gearheads United. 89 Raider SWB [rock] | 91 Galant VR4 [roller]
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: METALMOVER]
#1069457
02/21/14 03:20 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Xterra is a POS. I owned one and sold that thing to some poor sap. Very delicate and unreliable. We have considered this ourselves if we ever hit the lotto. Right now we are split between the new Four Runner(have to verify they fixed all the traditional weak parts)or a JK Rubicon. Right now leaning Rubicon. Definitely not luxurious, or detailed fit and finish...or loaded with build quality but you get a real off-road vehicle and about 10,000% more then old Jeeps.
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: Lloyd Swartz]
#1069458
02/21/14 04:34 PM
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The only SUV even remotely close is the Lexus GX450 GX470, It only comes in a Lexus model though as America didn't get the Toyota model J-120 and J-150 (Aka Landcruiser Prado) It's a bit smaller than the Landcruiser and heavier duty than and larger than the 4runner (even the new 4 runners are tiny inside compared to Montero). Still has a full frame and solid rear axle and since it's a type of landcruiser parts can be had any where in the world. It is NOT a 4 runner although it uses the same springs and axles SO there's your lift kits and suspension mods. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.toudy.sk/images/tisovec2005/P2120075.jpg)
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: TOASTY]
#1069459
02/21/14 04:45 PM
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Landcruiser Prado All in all, i'd buy a Gen 2.5 and have it restored to new if i had the money. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: TOASTY]
#1069460
02/22/14 01:53 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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All in all, i'd buy a Gen 2.5 and have it restored to new I gotta say I really like our '93 SR - So would have to agree on the Gen 2.5. I'm sure its only more refined. Always on the lookout for a clean low mileage specimen.
- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
- http://www.tuffpans.com
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Re: What Monty replacement would you buy?
[Re: nvmonty]
#1069461
02/22/14 04:54 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
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I like my Gen1. I don't need (or want) a four door. I think a Land Rover Defender 90 would work for me. I doubt it's available in the USA.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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