Current Build/Modification list As of 10/2018
Powerplant
-Refreshed 6G74 with all new top end OEM Mitsubishi gaskets
-Aisin Water pump
-Gates Timing belt kit with tension and idler pulleys.
-OEM Rear and Front main seals
-OEM Coolant Orings and gaskets
-OEM thermostat and radiator cap
-Gates accessories belts
-NGK spark plug wires
-NGK Platinum plugs
-New OEM harmonic balancer
-Updated OEM crank bolt
-Beck Arnley fuel injector seals and Orings
-OEM top end gaskets replaced.
Suspension / Wheels & Tires
- 15x8 -13 offset Work Deerfield 3 piece wheels (Restored and refinished with gloss black lip / satin black face)
- 32x11.5x15 Rolling Big Power Repulser M/T's
Upcoming upgrades
-Siberian UCA bushings
-Siberian LCA bushings
-Siberian front sway bar bushings
-Siberian rear sway bar bushings
-Siberian rear endlink bushings
-Adventure Driven Design chromoly upper ball joints
-Adventure Driven Design chromoly lower ball joints
-Adventure Driven Design Idler arm Kingpin upgrade
-New OEM Mitsubishi Idler arm
-Beck Arnley Inner Tie Rods
-Beck Arnley Outer Tie Rods
Drivetrain
-Gen 2 "Whiteball" tcase shifter swap
-New OEM Output shaft seals
-New OEM Front pump seal
-AMSOIL synthetic ATF
-AMSOIL gear oil for Tcase and front/rear differentials
-New OEM transmission filter & gasket
-ADD Siberian Bushing transmission mounts
Interior / Exterior
-Kenwood double din touchscreen headunit
-Rockford Fosgate 4" dash speakers
-Rockford Fosgate 6 1/2 door speakers
-JDM Pajero Super Select tire cover
-JDM/Asian market Aluminum front skid plate with "Pajero" lazer cut
-JDM corner lens
-JDM Pajero rear spoiler
-JDM Pajero fender sidemarker lens
-JDM PAJERO rear plate emblem.
-JDM "Clear lens" aftermarket taillights
-Liebao Heijinggang Taillights
-E-Go Bike Roof Basket
Lighting
-LEDvillage "Black Beast" 921/915/T15 bulbs for 3rd brake light.
-LED Simdevanma headlight bulbs 6000k
-LED Calias "yellow" foglight bulbs
-LED SMD interior bulbs replaced
Overland/Camping Equipement
-LUSO Overland recovery point hitch
-Vault recover shackle
-Yakima Axe/Shovel brackets
-Krazy Beaver Shovel w/ cover
-Fiskers axe
As some of you know I used to own a 2000 Montero Sport XLS 4WD that I recently sold in March. I loved it..but it was a bit small and wasn't going to fit my needs in the near future on what I wanted to do with my family and future business endeavor. I was actually in the search for a Gen 2 or 2.5 prior to purchasing my Montero Sport but couldn't find a decent one and needed a vehicle so I decided on the Montero Sport.
Montero sport by grimgs, on Flickr
Montero sport by grimgs, on Flickr
I bought it in 2014 for $4k and I sold it for $4500...so I made some money driving it for 3 years. :victory:
Here is a little backround about me...if you find this boring, then feel free to scroll on down to the pictures and eye candy content. I have owned about a dozen Mitsubishis and from my username I have a soft spot for Galants. My 1st car was a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpreme 442 which was a awesome car as a 1st car. My dad passed it down to me and even got it freshly repainted for me when he handed me the keys to it. My dad taught me car repair stuff with that car, lots of family memories with that car and not to mention I was the "cool guy" with the cool car. I had to part ways with it because my mom wanted me to have a newer car..something with a/c and more reliable to get me back and forth from college, so we went to CarMax and I originally wanted a 240sx because of the shape and style of it but my dad insisted getting me a sedan instead of a coupe...I couldn't complain, they were buying the car for me. Then I saw this 1995 White Mitsubishi Galant...I liked it, kinda looked like a 240sx but with 4 doors and after visiting the Philippines and being 1st exposed the Mitsubishis over there I developed a liking of their vehicles since my uncle owned several...Pajero, Delica and a Lancer Evo 2.
I could go on and on about my Mitsus I have owned but I will just do a run down list of what Mitsus I owned in order:
-95 Galant S
-96 Galant S (still own)
-93 Mirage
-91 Galant VR4 (still own)
-91 Eclipse GSt
-99 Galant ES
-05 Lancer Evo
-04 Endeavor XLS
-97 Eclipse GSX
-02 Montero Limited (still own)
-98 Galant ES
-96 Galant S
-00 Montero Sport
-98 Montero (new)
Ok now...lets fast forward and focus on why I finally got a Montero. Like previously state above..I sold my Montero Sport, don't get me wrong...I really liked it but I felt it was a little too small and wasn't really the Montero I wanted. I have liked the Montero/Pajero for awhile..since 1999 in fact when I went to the Philippines and rode in my uncles LWB Pajero turbo diesel majority of the time I was there for a month. I was wowed by its ability to tackle the 3rd world like quality roads in the Philippines with no effort and how it just navigated and maneuvered through mountain passes in not so ideal conditions. I would say the seed was planted back then..and stayed dormant for many years as I was young and owning a SUV wasn't nowhere in my scope yet. Not till me and my wife decided to get a SUV as we were planning to have a family mainly because of the practicality of one and my wife NOT wanting to drive a minivan we finally bought our 1st SUV a 2004 Endeavor. After a bad accident and that got totaled..we got her into a 2002 Montero Limited and that is when that seed started to grow. After driving it for awhile and spotting a 98-00 Montero randomly I fell in love with those blister fenders and then brought back memories of my uncles mid 90's Gen 2 from the Philippines and my urge to own one started to grow even more. The end of 2016..it didn't help joining FB groups, and seeing photos on Instagram...I decided to finally pursue and own a Gen 2.5 of my own.
I wanted a winter package one with minimal to no rust, in good condition and really wanted to find one white. I happened to find one at a Nissan dealer in Washington state with 200k miles 1 owner, no accidents, with a long carfax history of maintenance mostly done by the the Nissan dealer I bought it from. I had a buddy look at it in person and test drive it and other than the common oil leak from the valve gaskets..its a perfect running Montero. Finally finalized the sale this week and the auto transport is scheduled to pick it up Monday this coming week. I was able to negotiate a cash deal...basically "I can wire the money now at this price", so I got it $2k out the door.
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Winter package w/ adjustable suspension
I was able to take a few screens shots before the dealer took it down from their website after the sale was finalized.
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Powerplant
-Refreshed 6G74 with all new top end OEM Mitsubishi gaskets
-Aisin Water pump
-Gates Timing belt kit with tension and idler pulleys.
-OEM Rear and Front main seals
-OEM Coolant Orings and gaskets
-OEM thermostat and radiator cap
-Gates accessories belts
-NGK spark plug wires
-NGK Platinum plugs
-New OEM harmonic balancer
-Updated OEM crank bolt
-Beck Arnley fuel injector seals and Orings
-OEM top end gaskets replaced.
Suspension / Wheels & Tires
- 15x8 -13 offset Work Deerfield 3 piece wheels (Restored and refinished with gloss black lip / satin black face)
- 32x11.5x15 Rolling Big Power Repulser M/T's
Upcoming upgrades
-Siberian UCA bushings
-Siberian LCA bushings
-Siberian front sway bar bushings
-Siberian rear sway bar bushings
-Siberian rear endlink bushings
-Adventure Driven Design chromoly upper ball joints
-Adventure Driven Design chromoly lower ball joints
-Adventure Driven Design Idler arm Kingpin upgrade
-New OEM Mitsubishi Idler arm
-Beck Arnley Inner Tie Rods
-Beck Arnley Outer Tie Rods
Drivetrain
-Gen 2 "Whiteball" tcase shifter swap
-New OEM Output shaft seals
-New OEM Front pump seal
-AMSOIL synthetic ATF
-AMSOIL gear oil for Tcase and front/rear differentials
-New OEM transmission filter & gasket
-ADD Siberian Bushing transmission mounts
Interior / Exterior
-Kenwood double din touchscreen headunit
-Rockford Fosgate 4" dash speakers
-Rockford Fosgate 6 1/2 door speakers
-JDM Pajero Super Select tire cover
-JDM/Asian market Aluminum front skid plate with "Pajero" lazer cut
-JDM corner lens
-JDM Pajero rear spoiler
-JDM Pajero fender sidemarker lens
-JDM PAJERO rear plate emblem.
-JDM "Clear lens" aftermarket taillights
-Liebao Heijinggang Taillights
-E-Go Bike Roof Basket
Lighting
-LEDvillage "Black Beast" 921/915/T15 bulbs for 3rd brake light.
-LED Simdevanma headlight bulbs 6000k
-LED Calias "yellow" foglight bulbs
-LED SMD interior bulbs replaced
Overland/Camping Equipement
-LUSO Overland recovery point hitch
-Vault recover shackle
-Yakima Axe/Shovel brackets
-Krazy Beaver Shovel w/ cover
-Fiskers axe
As some of you know I used to own a 2000 Montero Sport XLS 4WD that I recently sold in March. I loved it..but it was a bit small and wasn't going to fit my needs in the near future on what I wanted to do with my family and future business endeavor. I was actually in the search for a Gen 2 or 2.5 prior to purchasing my Montero Sport but couldn't find a decent one and needed a vehicle so I decided on the Montero Sport.
Montero sport by grimgs, on Flickr
Montero sport by grimgs, on Flickr
I bought it in 2014 for $4k and I sold it for $4500...so I made some money driving it for 3 years. :victory:
Here is a little backround about me...if you find this boring, then feel free to scroll on down to the pictures and eye candy content. I have owned about a dozen Mitsubishis and from my username I have a soft spot for Galants. My 1st car was a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpreme 442 which was a awesome car as a 1st car. My dad passed it down to me and even got it freshly repainted for me when he handed me the keys to it. My dad taught me car repair stuff with that car, lots of family memories with that car and not to mention I was the "cool guy" with the cool car. I had to part ways with it because my mom wanted me to have a newer car..something with a/c and more reliable to get me back and forth from college, so we went to CarMax and I originally wanted a 240sx because of the shape and style of it but my dad insisted getting me a sedan instead of a coupe...I couldn't complain, they were buying the car for me. Then I saw this 1995 White Mitsubishi Galant...I liked it, kinda looked like a 240sx but with 4 doors and after visiting the Philippines and being 1st exposed the Mitsubishis over there I developed a liking of their vehicles since my uncle owned several...Pajero, Delica and a Lancer Evo 2.
I could go on and on about my Mitsus I have owned but I will just do a run down list of what Mitsus I owned in order:
-95 Galant S
-96 Galant S (still own)
-93 Mirage
-91 Galant VR4 (still own)
-91 Eclipse GSt
-99 Galant ES
-05 Lancer Evo
-04 Endeavor XLS
-97 Eclipse GSX
-02 Montero Limited (still own)
-98 Galant ES
-96 Galant S
-00 Montero Sport
-98 Montero (new)
Ok now...lets fast forward and focus on why I finally got a Montero. Like previously state above..I sold my Montero Sport, don't get me wrong...I really liked it but I felt it was a little too small and wasn't really the Montero I wanted. I have liked the Montero/Pajero for awhile..since 1999 in fact when I went to the Philippines and rode in my uncles LWB Pajero turbo diesel majority of the time I was there for a month. I was wowed by its ability to tackle the 3rd world like quality roads in the Philippines with no effort and how it just navigated and maneuvered through mountain passes in not so ideal conditions. I would say the seed was planted back then..and stayed dormant for many years as I was young and owning a SUV wasn't nowhere in my scope yet. Not till me and my wife decided to get a SUV as we were planning to have a family mainly because of the practicality of one and my wife NOT wanting to drive a minivan we finally bought our 1st SUV a 2004 Endeavor. After a bad accident and that got totaled..we got her into a 2002 Montero Limited and that is when that seed started to grow. After driving it for awhile and spotting a 98-00 Montero randomly I fell in love with those blister fenders and then brought back memories of my uncles mid 90's Gen 2 from the Philippines and my urge to own one started to grow even more. The end of 2016..it didn't help joining FB groups, and seeing photos on Instagram...I decided to finally pursue and own a Gen 2.5 of my own.
I wanted a winter package one with minimal to no rust, in good condition and really wanted to find one white. I happened to find one at a Nissan dealer in Washington state with 200k miles 1 owner, no accidents, with a long carfax history of maintenance mostly done by the the Nissan dealer I bought it from. I had a buddy look at it in person and test drive it and other than the common oil leak from the valve gaskets..its a perfect running Montero. Finally finalized the sale this week and the auto transport is scheduled to pick it up Monday this coming week. I was able to negotiate a cash deal...basically "I can wire the money now at this price", so I got it $2k out the door.
1998 Mitsubishi Montero Winter package w/ adjustable suspension
I was able to take a few screens shots before the dealer took it down from their website after the sale was finalized.
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
Groot by grimgs, on Flickr
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