Sports are good to go in my book. Same engine family as the Montero and same bulletproof diffs...Just not as much room as the Montero. You'll have a little bit more trouble fitting 33's but its possible. There are some sport guys on here that will fill you in..

99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..