Out with the Old...

[michel77]

And in with the New!



I just wanted to check in, show off the new rig and thank you all for the amazing and invaluable support over the past few years of LC 80 ownership. While I do not post much, it has been a pleasure hanging out and I am quite sure there is no other forum quite like this.
I'll be back in a Cruiser before long, for now I am taking a "sensible" DD approach but I'll check in from time to time!

Cheers guys!

 

[dirtycj5]

That's a instant 5 mpg improvement lol nice rig

 

[1973Guppie]

what is that? A mitsubishi??.....

 

[Funner]

I always liked the full size Monty's, nice rig.

 

[thatcabledude]

what is that? A mitsubishi??.....

Yes. A Montero. What I would call a "100 Series Mitsubishi." Third row and everything.

 

[michel77]

Yes. A Montero. What I would call a "100 Series Mitsubishi." Third row and everything.

100 Series Montero, I like that

And yes, it's a 2003 Montero, good eye since it's somewhat camouflaged..

 

[half k cruiser]

Is that the traitor edition ?

 

[jakesiar]

Nice truck and congrats! I think I saw that 4 sale on Expo/Overland...

 

[DetroitStyle]

Is that an SR?

 

[michel77]

Is that the traitor edition ?

Haha, yes! With extended range to outrun the 80's chasing me down

Nice truck and congrats! I think I saw that 4 sale on Expo/Overland...

Yes, got it on ExpoPortal!

Is that an SR?

No, it's a 3rd Generation. I think the SR's were made until '98 or so but I'm still brushing up my Montero knowledge..

 

[none]

Nice! the monteros are supposed to be nice. Some came with locking rear diffs, didn't they?

 

[Wrench]

Solid axle?

 

[DetroitStyle]

Nice! the monteros are supposed to be nice. Some came with locking rear diffs, didn't they?

That's why I asked about the SR. IFAIK, the SR (which threadstarter says is 2nd gen only) came with a locking rear diff and some other goodies (HP boost, trim, etc).

I looked at them a little bit. It seems like they are pretty capable trucks. Good power, locking rear diff, FJ80 size, etc...

 

[alia176]

Congrats man!! Keep this thread up to date with your impressions after you've had a chance to drive it for a while. It's always good info when an informed owner can do a back to back comparo between two rigs he own(ed).

 

[michel77]

That's why I asked about the SR. IFAIK, the SR (which threadstarter says is 2nd gen only) came with a locking rear diff and some other goodies (HP boost, trim, etc).

I looked at them a little bit. It seems like they are pretty capable trucks. Good power, locking rear diff, FJ80 size, etc...

Yeah, I do think the 2nd Gen came with the locking rear and center diff's, 3rd gen has the locking center diff and limited slip diff in the rear which supposedly works quite well.

Congrats man!! Keep this thread up to date with your impressions after you've had a chance to drive it for a while. It's always good info when an informed owner can do a back to back comparo between two rigs he own(ed).

Thanks man, I intend to do so!
I struggled with the decision with no real comprehensive comparisons available online and am still a bit anxious about the change and taking the Monty offroad but for my use (no serious wheeling, backcountry camping and overland travel on mild to maybe moderate trails), it should do just fine even with independent suspension.

 

[Azonic84]

Is that thing IRS? or solid rear axle?

 

[Wrench]

That's a instant 5 mpg improvement lol nice rig

And an instant 47HP loss.....

 

[michel77]

Is that thing IRS? or solid rear axle?

No solid axles, all independent suspension.

 

[michel77]

And an instant 47HP loss.....

Yeah, true.. But I was never in it to win the Indy 500 in the first place

 

[alia176]

And an instant 47HP loss.....

and a whole lot lighter than the 80 (unibody). Monty - 231 hp/250 ft-lb, vs 80 - 212 hp/275 ft-lb, so the Monty probably feels like a rocket comparatively!!