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  1. Silverwulf

    I’m back!

    Hi everybody I’ve been away ever since I sold my 99 gen 2.5 back in 2014. my wife and I got new cars. She got an AWS Ford Flex, I got a mustang. Well, we really missed the montero. Like, A LOT. The flex has been a great car for family road trips, good fuel economy, comfortable, spacious. But...
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    Lights and things

    I want to add some front, rear and maybe even some side lights to my roof rack (takima load warrior). What is the best way to wire them up/ get the wires into the cabin? I'm not super thrilled to drill a hole im my roof either. 4 front ( most likley hella 500's 2 rear ( smaller rectangular...
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    Silverwulf's 99 Montero GenII.5 build

    Thought it was about time I'd start my own build thread, So here it goes! Sorry for all the "Driveway shots". I work A LOT and don't get to go and do as much as I would like to with the truck, but thats why I got it. While I'm stuck working, I cruise ExPo and have "mental getaways" looking at...
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    More goodies for mu gen II.5!

    Santa came a bit early this year. My son called me at work to tell me FedEx just dropped off some parts. Off tomorrow, so I'll install the parts and throw up some pics! Scored a jaos (copy) rear ladder and some 2" toyota seqoia spring spacers!:wings:
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    Bouncey seats?

    What are they and why do I want them? I found a bouncy seat base from a 1990 doge raider. Would it be possible to retrofit to a 1999?
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    Gen III ?'s

    Been toying with the idea of getting a genIII. What was the last year they came to the USA? 2006,7? Anyway, are there any year/modles that are more desirable/prefrable than others? Ones to avoid? Things to look for or be aware of. You know, all the junk we want to know about the genII's. How...
  7. Silverwulf

    arb locker and compressor on CL

    Thought i's share this. Arb locker and compressor on CL for $100 obo. Locker needs to be rebuilt and compressor doesnt work. We'er a handy bunch here, maybe some and fix it and get a sweet set up for a steal!. CL post ID 2716849505.
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    Tipping point.

    Hey guys, Some monteros came with an inclinometer. I was wondering what the max approach, decend and lateral angles were?
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    Hitch size

    Hey guys, I don't have my truck with me. I need to know what size the trailer hitch receiver is on the 99 montero's. Reason being is a guy I work with has a hitch mount bike rack from his tacoma. He said it is a 2". Wonder if it will fit?
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    Body lift question.

    Thinking about a body lift now instead of suspension. Reason being that I don't want to screw with the factory geometry right now. My question is how to lift the bumpers to match the body again?? Any cutting/ welding??
  11. Silverwulf

    Overland Rally

    Anyone going to the Overland Rallie in Hollister on 10/20-10/23? I want to go. I just put in for the time off. *fixed*
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    Suspension?

    I managed to scrape some $ together for a suspension kit. I wanted to hear your opinions on the two choices I have. I haven't been able to decide. As far as the expected use of the truck, 60-40 street-off road. Off road will be back roads, off road camping and I would like to do some harder...
  13. Silverwulf

    Paint it black...

    $16 in wheel paint from pepboys, 2 3m sanding pads (fine and medium) a good wash, some elbow grease, a Sunday afternoon and I got this! Not bad for rattle can! Still have to paint the center caps.:elkgrin:
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    Round peg in a square hole

    I finished my :snorkel: install finally.:wings: I thought I'd post some pics of how I made the gen III snorkel fit the gen II.5 air box. Here is a pic of what I will call the mid pipe in place. This requred removal of the fender. The hole at the air box had to be made larger and some sheet...
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    Blown speakers

    Anyone know how to get to the front dash speakers in a 1999 montero? My front speakers are toast. Time to fix them.
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    Suspension Question

    Options for the rear end suspension? If I use some of the polyurethane 2" rear spring spacers, do I HAVE to get longer shocks, or is there enough travel is the stock length? Same question if I get 2" longer springs? Taking the whole famdamily on a road trim in 3 weeks, 5 people and a bunch...
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    Install tips???

    Guess what the fedex guy just delivered....:jump: Here is a hint... :snorkel:
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    Light Bar?

    Anyone here have lights on their roof rack or roof light bar? I have been thinking about it but want more info on the wiring. Do you REALLY have to drill a hole in a perfectly good roof to run the wires to the lights? :yikes:
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    skinny vs fat?

    Ok guys, once again I call upon the collective wisdom that ExPo. I have a 1999 montero (winter pkg) and I am getting really close to needing tires. I will have a 2" roger brown lift and cranked the front t-bars 1.75" as well as 2" rear spring spacers. I cant decide if I should go with 33x10.5...
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    My Monty went puughhhh..

    Last night I went to drive my 99 montero and it started fine, but when I pressed the gas pedal, it kinda bogged down and didnt go anywhere. This lasted for 30-40 seconds, then it ran like normal??? Any ideas anyone? :confused:
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