High pinion is used for full time operation through the gears. It is so the gears drive on the proper face whereas a low pinion drives on the reverse face. It is done for longevity not clearance.


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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.