</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Originally posted by Kevin Wolford:
<strong>As of 2000, the Trooper does have better front axle articulation, more ground clearance and better departure angle.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">Whaddya mean? I can almost guarantee you there is no difference between 1999 and 2000 models regarding these parameters. About the only differences that come to mind are: grade logic programming on the tranny, automatic climate control is standard, drive by wire throttle control, and...um...the warranty. 98 - 02 models are pretty much the same, and are only a little different from 92 - 97 Troopers.

Regarding the original topic, AFAIK Mitsu has even less aftermarket support than Isuzu (hard to imagine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> ), but both are pretty capable vehicles out of the box.

A Trooper's off-road capability can be enhanced relatively cheaply and easily with a set of OME rear coils (under $150) and bigger tires - better shocks are a good idea also, though not critical. I don't know squat about Montero enhancements, though, so can't compare.