I just bought my uncles 97 Montero SR but it's mega rough, to the point where paying 600$ felt way too much. It runs... kinda but were gonna take off the heads and give it a refresh as well as sorting out all the leaks which is alot man. But it's a cool truck nonetheless
Awesome build! $5k is nothing for what that thing can do. The tradeoff is you’ve got like hundreds of hours of labor into it (probably like $10k if you had to pay a mechanic to do everything you’ve done). So rad, keep it up!
Im looking at buying and building a second gen Montero and this is perfect inspiration! love the Montero content, I wish there were more people that built them
Awesome video! I just picked up a 95 SR that smokes and has a top end knock for replacing a water pump on a friends truck. Everything seems to work on it and I think I scored big time with this rig. Thanks for sharing this, I plan on making it an off road toy and got a lot of insight from your video.
Epic build, pretty sure I've seen some your posts on a US forum and recently clicked its you. Really dig the detail and insights, hard won knowledge that you share, solid.
What an awesome rig, what an awesome build! Nice Vid!!! Firstly, so true what you say at the end, being a unique, special and capable rig, 100% agreed! Secondly, I can't believe how the rig stands right now, for the money you have spent! Absolutely mind blowing, Toyota and Jeep can shove it! I really love your idea of the removable/relocatable winch, never seen or thought of that before, I like the idea, I meant steal that for my own rig.... Keep up the good work and keep the vids coming, can't wait to see more, I definitely need to catch up and watch your other vids! A lot of things you have going on I definitely want to incorporate into my Pajero/Montero.
@@montanamontero hi can you tell me where you bought the stock adjustable shocks both front and rear and the solenoid settings or setup for your differential locks. and the hood lights for night work. Are these SR models still available on the market?
Camper Trailer WA & Redtrack Tours has a mod video of a Pajero done from Mathison. I like that storage gear set up. Think I want Nankangs for mid size off road tire set up. Lucked out with my 01 XLS & 4:9 Gearing.
Nice build! I’ve got a 98 winter pkg very similar to yours down in CO. I’ve had minor overheating issues above 10,000 ft with mine and am very interested in this fan upgrade. Do you have the SPAL part number and the thermoswitch you used? Also, I’ve looked at the wiring diagram for the fan but it’s not super clear how it’s triggered. Could you explain what wires you spliced into for your relay? Thanks for the help!
Spal 30102025 is the part number. This mod does require some good DIYing. the thermo state switch is a really old style that i had laying around i would opt for an inline one for the upper radiator hose instead. these fans work on a ground side switch, so the wires just hook up the same as the original fan. depending on your application, and switch style, you will need to do different wiring so that will have to be up to your own research
I’m picking up a gen 2.5 winter package like yours thanks to your video! Only question I have is that the previous owner put 3 in body lift to clear 35, so it has a big bumper gap. I’m pretty sure I can make so brackets to lift up the front, but I’m not sure about the rear. If I lift the rear bumper up, will the bumper interfere with the 35 spare on the rear door? Yours looks like it clear perfectly!
i only have a 2" on mine and i cleared 35"s no issue. so maybe consider dropping it down an inch. but yes you can make brackets for them. front isn't hard, rear might be a little bit more work but with enough welding skill it can be done. or you can chop and lift the frame in the rear
Hola estoy pensado comenzar un proyecto con una montero o pajero 1991 al 1994 me puedes ayudar para saber si la relación de la transmisión aguanta unas 315/75/r16 mt disculpa no hablo ingles
Glad you chose the pizza cutter style tires. Way better for off roading and overlanding. Most people think the bigger and wider the tires the better and that’s not always the case.
haha these aren't actually pizza cutters. the tires are 12.5" wide. the wheels are narrow, but that doesn't change the tire foot print. I like the wider tires
How reliable are these old Pajero/montero engines? 2.5 or 2.8 diesels? In my country I dont really want to buy a petrol engined suv. I have a feeling that diesel engines last longer
Any vehicle is going to who need time detention, especially when this 20 years old. However I think the over built nature of these lens them to good reliability for trail rigs
Hello from Gympie Queensland Australia We call them a Pajero here And we and the steering wheel is on the correct side.. ha ha All jokes aside... The 3.5 quad cam ... Same as yours had a 40mm body lift from factory here. Over the 3.0 and 3.5 sohc .. it appears that yors do to from the images of the body construction of the body mount Infront of the rear wheel ??? If so do you think you can run 35s with no body lift and just a 2 inch spring lift . As that is all we can do here??? PS we can only go 2 inch bigger in the tyre then factory . Yer Australia law sux.. I have 2 of them. ,,96 pajeros .. Soon to be 3.. All good bud. Enjoy Other 4x4s. GQ patrol twin locked . Isuzu mux!! Don't scratch or bend it car!,!!; I drive a truck and lift heavy things. . Ha ha Just bought a dodge d5n 400 1978 as a project.. Hemmy. Cheers bud
Just starting to build a 97. My second Montero. Thanks for the information and inspiration.
I just bought my uncles 97 Montero SR but it's mega rough, to the point where paying 600$ felt way too much. It runs... kinda but were gonna take off the heads and give it a refresh as well as sorting out all the leaks which is alot man. But it's a cool truck nonetheless
Awesome build! $5k is nothing for what that thing can do. The tradeoff is you’ve got like hundreds of hours of labor into it (probably like $10k if you had to pay a mechanic to do everything you’ve done). So rad, keep it up!
Im looking at buying and building a second gen Montero and this is perfect inspiration! love the Montero content, I wish there were more people that built them
Definitely making me think of getting one. Awesome build.
Great video. I got the same 1994 2.8 diesel model. You gave me lot of ideas
Awesome job building that 4x4 rig Brian! Keep up the great job making your videos.😇
What a steal! Great build!
Awesome video! I just picked up a 95 SR that smokes and has a top end knock for replacing a water pump on a friends truck. Everything seems to work on it and I think I scored big time with this rig. Thanks for sharing this, I plan on making it an off road toy and got a lot of insight from your video.
Nice build! Good value for the money.
Epic build, pretty sure I've seen some your posts on a US forum and recently clicked its you.
Really dig the detail and insights, hard won knowledge that you share, solid.
Thanks man! i appreciate it
What an awesome rig, what an awesome build! Nice Vid!!!
Firstly, so true what you say at the end, being a unique, special and capable rig, 100% agreed!
Secondly, I can't believe how the rig stands right now, for the money you have spent! Absolutely mind blowing, Toyota and Jeep can shove it!
I really love your idea of the removable/relocatable winch, never seen or thought of that before, I like the idea, I meant steal that for my own rig....
Keep up the good work and keep the vids coming, can't wait to see more, I definitely need to catch up and watch your other vids!
A lot of things you have going on I definitely want to incorporate into my Pajero/Montero.
Thanks for all the encouragement!
Now that’s a nice car and build! Lots of smart and usefull stuff done to it. Enjoy!
Thanks man! I’ve been enjoying it so far
One of the best vehicles ever.
Lifting up the fuel tank also provides the option of clearing a larger, taller fuel tank, which is great for range extension.
Great build man. Love your build route...it's not typically following the "norm" builds you usually see.👍
thanks man!
@@montanamontero hi
can you tell me where you bought the stock adjustable shocks both front and rear and the solenoid settings or setup for your differential locks. and the hood lights for night work. Are these SR models still available on the market?
@@montanamontero I like the stance of your vehicle. so you have body lifts into the mounts too. did you add and steering dumper?
I love this RIG
Love your rig! Super run down..;-) need to find me some 4.9’s
Thanks
Increíble!
Sweet, wheel it hard!!
Epic ❤️👍
Camper Trailer WA & Redtrack Tours has a mod video of a Pajero done from Mathison. I like that storage gear set up. Think I want Nankangs for mid size off road tire set up. Lucked out with my 01 XLS & 4:9 Gearing.
If anyone sees the word wa it means Western Australia
Great video! Where did you order the new oem shocks?
Bro you should get a bull bar on it, it will make the car look sick
i've thought about it, but i actually don't want to. it adds weight, and i like the stock look for this build
toyo Mts are the best. my 1999 Montero is unstoppable
Do you have a stash of the stock adjustable shocks or cam you share where to buy? 😅
I also looked into a suprchip upgrade for up to 60+ HP & also the possibility of having dyno shop remap ECU to add horsepower.... ?
Nice build! I’ve got a 98 winter pkg very similar to yours down in CO. I’ve had minor overheating issues above 10,000 ft with mine and am very interested in this fan upgrade. Do you have the SPAL part number and the thermoswitch you used? Also, I’ve looked at the wiring diagram for the fan but it’s not super clear how it’s triggered. Could you explain what wires you spliced into for your relay? Thanks for the help!
Spal 30102025 is the part number. This mod does require some good DIYing. the thermo state switch is a really old style that i had laying around i would opt for an inline one for the upper radiator hose instead. these fans work on a ground side switch, so the wires just hook up the same as the original fan. depending on your application, and switch style, you will need to do different wiring so that will have to be up to your own research
enticing
Hey, your rock sliders looks awesome! Where did you get em? or you made them by yourself? Looking back to hear back from you :)
thanks! they are jeep JK sliders that i shortened and then welded on. not sure on the brand
I’m picking up a gen 2.5 winter package like yours thanks to your video! Only question I have is that the previous owner put 3 in body lift to clear 35, so it has a big bumper gap. I’m pretty sure I can make so brackets to lift up the front, but I’m not sure about the rear. If I lift the rear bumper up, will the bumper interfere with the 35 spare on the rear door?
Yours looks like it clear perfectly!
i only have a 2" on mine and i cleared 35"s no issue. so maybe consider dropping it down an inch. but yes you can make brackets for them. front isn't hard, rear might be a little bit more work but with enough welding skill it can be done. or you can chop and lift the frame in the rear
I just bought one with 68k on it, unfortunately in this economy in the northwest I paid 14,900. lol I’m jealous!
nice ones are definitely getting up there in price!
Nice Monti! Any changes on swaybars, removed, or added disconnects?
swaybars are completely removed
Love it! I just bought the same car but in my country the car alone cost me. 5k haha
that would be considered a good deal in the US right now as well. the fact that i got this one for $400 is crazy
All good! mine cost 4k.
@@gravityimage5 well that makes me feel a lot better haha
Hola estoy pensado comenzar un proyecto con una montero o pajero 1991 al 1994 me puedes ayudar para saber si la relación de la transmisión aguanta unas 315/75/r16 mt disculpa no hablo ingles
I want a 2nd Gen so bad!!
Hi, I’m thinking about buying a 95 montero, anything should I worry about? Is it cost a lot on maintain?
Glad you chose the pizza cutter style tires. Way better for off roading and overlanding. Most people think the bigger and wider the tires the better and that’s not always the case.
haha these aren't actually pizza cutters. the tires are 12.5" wide. the wheels are narrow, but that doesn't change the tire foot print. I like the wider tires
How reliable are these old Pajero/montero engines? 2.5 or 2.8 diesels? In my country I dont really want to buy a petrol engined suv. I have a feeling that diesel engines last longer
Could you get away with no body lift and 285s- love the vids keep ‘em up
yes. i did that easily for about a year
Was the SPAL fan plug and play to replace the OEM fan, aside from the thermal switch?
I had to cut and splice the wire connector in to the factory harness
@@montanamontero Thanks. Did the increased amperage work out OK with the factory relay?
@@LekkerMonty yeah no issues with it. functions just like the factory one but way more efficient
What would you say about reliability of these? What is a fair price and decent miles to have?
Any vehicle is going to who need time detention, especially when this 20 years old. However I think the over built nature of these lens them to good reliability for trail rigs
Hello from Gympie Queensland Australia
We call them a Pajero here
And we and the steering wheel is on the correct side.. ha ha
All jokes aside...
The 3.5 quad cam ... Same as yours had a 40mm body lift from factory here. Over the 3.0 and 3.5 sohc .. it appears that yors do to from the images of the body construction of the body mount Infront of the rear wheel
??? If so do you think you can run 35s with no body lift and just a 2 inch spring lift . As that is all we can do here???
PS we can only go 2 inch bigger in the tyre then factory .
Yer Australia law sux..
I have 2 of them. ,,96 pajeros ..
Soon to be 3..
All good bud. Enjoy
Other 4x4s. GQ patrol twin locked . Isuzu mux!! Don't scratch or bend it car!,!!;
I drive a truck and lift heavy things. . Ha ha
Just bought a dodge d5n 400 1978 as a project..
Hemmy. Cheers bud
Where did you get the Manual locking hubs? I need one as well. Pleeeeaaaassseeee!!!! :-(
i honestly think i found them on amazon.com.. they sell them on a few websites
What you think about the Montero sport? Less electric headaches than full size truck ?
i just bought one this year, still rebuilding it, but i'll let you know how i feel when i get it running
@@montanamontero Kool keep us posted
You can still get the oem adjustable shocks?
yep if you hunt for them
Ugh! I’m torn between the GX470 or the montero! Such a tough decision
both good choices.. i guess it would come down to the deal for me. whichever one i found for cheap first haha
real world driving test
are monteros built better than isuzu troopers or equal?
i'm sure it depends on who you ask, but i think they are just slightly more beefy
Do you prefer the GEN 2 over the GEN 3?
this is an excellent question, that i will probably need a whole video to discuss haha
where do you find parts for this?
a few different spots. Lusooverland.com and adventuredrivendesign.com and then dealerships
@@montanamontero thanks
They'll climb a wall of sand stock! lol
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