I am the second owner of a '98 stock Montero (purchased last Fall) with the Electronically Adjustable Shocks. I am looking to upgrade my suspension (shocks/springs/??) and am confused how to proceed. I have spent hours reading over old posts and there doesn't seem to be any concensus. I drive my truck to work everyday, but plan to spend a fair amount of time four-wheeling on the weekends in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado. I am planning to install 32x11.5 BFG's or Yoko's on my stock wheels after I do the suspension upgrade.

I have looked at the OME setup and talked to ARB. They really had no idea how their setup integrates or bypasses the stock adjustable suspension. He said I should get a 1/2" lift from their setup. That doesn't seem like very much. Additionally, he said that I should replace the Torsion bar with their model (303011).

I have read that there might be a Koni shock that integrates right into the stock adjustable system...but that has also been disputed. I like the idea of maintaining the stock adjustability, wanting a setup that works both on and off road.

I have about 500 bucks to spend on suspension right now, so I know I can't do a lot, but will have some more to spend later. I am thinking that about a 2" lift would be ideal along with the larger tires. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.