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And that is a 97? I would almost think you were up north here but I have not even seen an 87 that bad. Heck if you told me that was an Izusu I would expect that. It is good you don't have state inspections down there.
Welding next to a tank is no issue. Just make sure there is a top on the tank first.


Yup, a '97. 11 years old that's all. The difference between this part of the frame and the rest is a sharp contrast. We have inspections in NC. However, I go to the place run by the State. They wouldn't have known the state of the frame. They never look under cars! Crazy really. I don't need someone to tell me my car/truck needs work, but I guess others do <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

Looks like I'll be removing the gas tank anyway to cut the rotten part of the frame off. I might get another tank too since this one has a pretty good ding in it and the exhaust heat shield only partially attached <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

I can use any frame from '92 to '99 right?

'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...