Intro:
Before I end up with two threads going for the same thing, I figured I'd better start an official build thread.
"The Vehicle" - See the links at the bottom of this post.
1999 Montero Sport Limited 3.5L 4WD A/T
The plan ...
.5 Fix the front end so its drivable! lol! Fix all the misc OEM stuff that needs taken care of
1. Electric engine cooling fans, front bumper/winch, Rhino Lining, skids
2. 2" body lift
3. Rear bumper, lighting, on-board air (ARBs), upholstery (front seats)
4. Transmission swap, NP231 t-case & doubler
5. SAS - ProRock 44s FR/RR w/ ARBs. Leaf rear w/torque arm. 3-link/radius arm front??
6. Exhaust/intake
I haven't decided on axle gearing, t-case, doubler gearing or tire/rim sizes, yet.
Toying with Geolandar M/T 37/12.5/17s, 4.90s, 2.72 in the doubler and a 4:1 Terra Low 231. If I have the number correct (probably not), that should come up to about a 150:1 crawl ratio and just under 9s/in in lo-lo-lo. A tad faster than my M/T - not counting the torque converter.
I was originally planning on 35"s, but with a 2" body lift I can get the same amount of upward travel without body clearance issues, while picking up 1" of ground clearance which would work better for the planed geometry. Have to do the math. I want to keep this lower than my current big Sport. It has 25" from the ground to the chassis, which is too much. Any more would be completely retarded and with a 2" body lift on top of that.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> 20-22" would be MUCH better. W/ a 2" body lift and my existing axle/rim geometry it'd be rock solid stable on side hills.
Lots to do first before I get to these, though.
(original threads ...)
1999 Montero Sport Limited A/T model? Montero Sport Sanctuary - new addition Edward
