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I know i haven't posted in a while but i figured you guys would like this. I'm thinking about going to 38's so i took some 40's for a test drive today. Didn't rub too bad i think 38's will be perfect

It looks good (38's would look better) but i'd hate to be responsible for your fuel bill, or the wear and tear of your vehicle!

i'm already running 35" toyos and they weigh more than the 40" super swampers, so fuel and wear are things i don't worry about too much anymore.

Looks awesome........................
The rear axles should be ok but I hope you have some spare CV's, tie rods, steering arms & idler arms if you plan to do some serious offroad work with those bad boys.

I won't be running 40's, I was just testing to see hoe 38's would fit. I'm thinking 37 or 38 will be perfect.

37"s or 38"s would looks awesome too
I haven't seen your rig b4
do you mind sharing some info/specs of it?

I'm currently running 32"s but somewhere down the track I wanna trim my guards & I'd be happy to run some 35"s

1999 Montero 3.5L SOHC automatic
factory rear locker/detroit front locker
Marks 3.15's/ Mitsu 4.90's
2" suspension 2" body lift
TJM snorkel
35x13.5 Toyo M/t's
Aisin Hubs
RockRash bumpers front and rear
chopped rear quarter panels
RockRash rock sliders
RockRash skidplates ranging from 1/4" to 1/2" thick across it's underside
Gas tank raised 4"
And tons of advise and help from Frank, Lloyd, and Lordtrunks A few bits from Hekta in there too
I'm sure there is some other stuff i'm forgetting

toastmaster wrote: Gas tank raised 4"

off topic i know but how did you go about acheiving the fuel tank lift?

with my body lift i was able to move the tank mounts on top of the frame, this waas one of the greatest mods ever!

Yes indeed how did you do it 4inches? I thot 2 or 3 was all you got fromputting it on top of the frame rails.

You can lift it a lot without a body lift, I think i have 1/4" clearance between the body and the little emmisions thingys on top of the tank

I take it you would have trimmed your guards?

yeah and i rolled the fenders out.

Hey toastmaster,
Can you post some pics of your raised fuel tank and relocated mounts etc
I have a 1991 NH SWB with 2" suspension and 2" body running 33's and fuel tank always getting hit!!! Is it a weekend job or a day job???

I did mine in 3 hours i could probably do it in 2 or less if i was trying. I'll take some pictures today. I haven't hit the tank since the raise.

Yeah had a look today... dont know if its just the swb but the mounts dont look easy to relocate... do you have to cut and re-weld or is it a bolts and spanners job!

The SWB tank won't go above the rails unles it is a reallly really big lift and the whole tank is wider at the bottom than the top, hence it has to sit below. have a look through the gap above you rear wheel and you will see what I mean.

I did one on a SWB with a 3" body lift, just cut the rear section of the frame and moved it up. that section of frame didn't have the body lift pucks, i might have pics of that somewhere. I did take pictures of mine but i haven't hosted them yet.

Thanks NJV6 I had a look today and you are right... bugger guess its gunna be harder than I thought, can I swap tank out for one from a LWB or does anyone know where I can get a custom tank made???

Dalluke wrote:Thanks NJV6 I had a look today and you are right... bugger guess its gunna be harder than I thought, can I swap tank out for one from a LWB or does anyone know where I can get a custom tank made???

The LWB tank won't fit the shorty - if it would, Mitsubishi would've done it. The shorty has a smaller tank because there's not as much space behind the rear axle.

I had Brown-Davis customise their 105L long range tank to suit my 2" body lift (a whole 15L more! ). They also (told me they) built a double-layer bottom on the tank, although I can't see two layers, and haven't tried to measure it.

I'd be surprised if they wouldn't relocate the mounts down, so you get a 105l tank + clearance.

Brown-Davis don't have the best reputation for reliability, but I have had no issues with mine - other than one fitting they supplied wouldn't install (elbow fitting needed to screw into a hole next to the filler - the filler was in the way ) but a quick trip to Enzed fixed that problem.

looks good as is

my 91 montero is a just getting started i'm seeing post about 5.29 gears. My montero (monty) came with a mits 9" rear but i'm finding road blocks in getting the gears. do i convert to toyota, or a ford 44. not much help from diff shops of oem. [/img]

Don, i think you are somewhat in the wrong section/thread. Try your questions here http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postlist. ... oard=UBB69 I do have the answers to your questions and can point you to someone in your area who can also help locally. I'm TOASTY on that forum

don montero.... 4wks ago before i left nz there was a wrecker that had a lwb paj with 5.29 gears in it. the shiping costs would probly end up with it being cheaper getting them made locally to you at a gearmaker, but the option is there. he also had a 4.8 fact locker in another. google "motex parts world" in wingate, lower hutt, wellington. if you get in contact with them, ask for Tui. pronounced "Too ee". both diffs were in lwbs.

Sam