Finished and drove it today.

I had another couple of minor set backs. The first was a flat tire. I got some sand and dirt in the bead of one of the tires. Leaks very very slowly until it gets to a certain point then it goes flat in minutes. I put the spare on.

Next I got a very lovely and pretty brake bleeder helper to pump my brakes. I got under the truck and said "Ok, pump, stop, stop, stop." The driver side hose had a split in it. I think from moving the axle around. I went to the part store and got all 3 rear hoses. I took off 1 drive shaft bolt from the Toyota. It was too small. These 95SR drive shaft bolts are huge. These rear ends and some of the components are over built for the Montero. Anyway, I go into my stash of misc. parts and bolts and crap and got the 4 bolts from the lower ball joint, fit perfectly. Slightly long, but not too long. I bolted the shaft up, and bled the brakes, and drove off.

I have about 20 miles on it so far. No problems. The stopping power has increased. I like it. The gen2 rear coils are great too.

If I get home early enough tomorrow I will get some new pics. And pics of the Ujoints.


I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.