yeah, that is kinda what happened, it sat for a long time (I was deployed, wife only used it once every 2 weeks or so). now that I have been using it more often, it is back to normal. wonder how and why that happens. oh well, no problems, no worries.

97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper