One thing to add here, one simple thing that might be worth the effort is to swap a set of the 4.9 differentials into your '03. Not sure if either of you early ones have the limited slip in them or not.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.