Recent content by VanHans

Thanks for the complement Aaron. I can't really comment on the power with the 33s vs the 31s. I put the 33s on within a few days of owning the truck, so i never had much of a chance to drive it with the 31s. Coming from my 4.7 WJ, everything felt under-powered. I never really expected it to...

I used a FireStik door jam mount with a FireRing cable, an HD spring and a 4' FireStik II. Mounted between the rear pillar and the hatch just above the top hinge. Link in my sig has a few more pictures.

Very nicely done. I have to admit I was skeptical when I saw you start this, but have been following the progress with growing interest. And now seeing the finished result, very impressed.

Are you running the stock wheels? I think the 12.5's fit the truck (I'm running 10.5's, so no real experience), but the 12.5's are probably going to be too wide for the stock wheels.

The Cabela's covers look like a good fit. I may need pick a couple of those up. (Any excuse to go wander around Cabela's) On a related note, has anyone found a good option for a middle row seat cover?

I'm exploring ideas for mounting a winch on the Montero. I'll start by saying I want an ARB, but $$$$, and I've read that a Montero specific ARB may be hard to come across. I know some on here have either modded an ARB or other aftermarket bumpers from another rig to fit the Montero, or modded...

CB radio I assume.

Thanks for the complements everyone. We are real happy with the truck and how it's coming together. Can't wait to load it up and get out and use it. We've made quite a few local road trips in it, and it has quickly replaced the van as out go to weekend family wagon, even for quick trips. We...

Next up was the roof rack. I had pulled the Yakima LoadWarrior off my WJ when it was totaled, and wanted to mount it to the Montero. I dug through the garage, and came across a set of Surco gutter mounts I had picked up for another vehicle and never got around to using. I liked the way the...

Got a few things done on the Montero this weekend. With six of us riding in the truck, storage was a major concern. I came across this cargo net and decided to give it a try. The net comes with four of these "buttons" to attach the net to. Quick pilot hole through the trim and into the...

I just put 33 10.5s on my '95 SR with no lift. Fit is perfect and no rubbing. You can click in my sig for pictures. I would also be very interested in seeing pics of your winch mount. I'm starting to explore options for a winch on mine.

Yeah, no rubbing at all. I haven't had the truck off road yet, but from what I've seen, It shouldn't be a problem.

My old tires were 265/70-15, so about 30" (although mine were so bald, they looked like they were probably closer to 29"). I assume that was the stock size. I never checked. I was planning the 33x10.5s from the beginning. They didn't say anything about the size. I was a little surprised...

I just got done dealing with the insurance company over my totaled Jeep WJ. My one word of advise: Receipts. The more you have, the better off you are. They may not be required and you might be able to get a "fair" value without them, but they sure do make the fight a lot easier. That said...

New tires Whoo Hoo!! New tires are on!! 33x10.5-15 BFG ATs Stopped on the way home to grab a couple quick poser shots. Here's my fav: (Also shows off the running board and roof rack deletes.) It's setting a little more nose down than I'd like, so I'll probably be adjusting the front...