Reader’s Rides & Off Road Vehicles
This 1988 Mitsubishi Montero is owned by, 4Wheel & Off-Road reader, CapnCrunch. The horsepower of this Montero is near or close to stock. Check out some pictures and ratings of this off road truck below, as well as other info about this ride.
Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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Member: CapnCrunch 1988 Mitsubishi Montero6 pics added 7/3/2008
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It's been a fun project truck and is somewhat unique out on the rocks among the scores of Jeeps, Toyotas, Fords, Dodges, and Chevys.
Mods:
Front and rear ARB lockers, 5.29 diff gears, 2.85 t-case, 33x12.5x15 Mud Rovers, 2" suspension lift, 2" body lift, upgraded front diff & axles, upgraded UCAs, upgraded brakes, Safari snorkel w/sealed system and extended breathers, Don bumpers & sliders, armored spring-hangers, Aisin hubs, OME shocks, steel brake lines, on-board engine-driven air compressor, PIAA fog lights, LED rock lights, A-pillar ("cop-car") light, custom hand-throttle, PTO & PTO winch, numerous other mods.
Posted: 04/11/09 09:03 AM
I have a 1988 montero that looks just like the one you have up here THE CAP N CRUNCH BLUE ONE. It is in good condition it has 122,000 miles on it and I know these are rare. If anyone is interested in buying it let me know 765-490-7715. I am wanting to buy a used jeep wrangler 1997-1999 so if you are interested in having this and fixing it up to climb hills give me a call. Keely
Posted: 01/11/09 10:17 PM
Aloha! Check out the Mitsubishi section of http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/ubbthreads.php for top-notch info on the upkeep and modification of Monteros. In my opinion, there is no better source. Lots of very knowledgeable and very helpful people there. I'm there under the same name.
HAwa11an | New User
Posts: 5 | Joined 12/13/08
Posted: 12/13/08 07:49 AM
Wassup brah...eh i wuz wondering if you can help guide me into the right direction as far as trying to get some performance upgrades and tips.comin from hawaii and all i am limited in resources.when i first purchased my 88 montero i have never heard of it until i bought it.i'd thought it would be a great project since i have always built up samurais toyotas and chevys.i have been searching online and what i found out is that 88 monteros are rare and hard to come across for upgrading.so if possible, please steer me in the right direction.besides that brah i like your set up and i can't wait till i have mine beefed up so i can post it for the world 2 c...mahalo and aloha from HAWAII!!!
Posted: 08/31/08 01:12 PM
The suspension lift is a combo of a couple things:
Shackles in the rear are extended front shackles used on 1983-1985 Toyota 4x4 pickups (also used the Toyota bushings). Had to shim the rear axle due to pinion-angle change, but some folks haven't seemed to have to.
The front is cranked t-bars, but not cranked all the way (so the ride is not stiff). I swapped out the upper control arms with Gen II Montero UCAs. They are slightly longer and correct the camber after cranking t-bars. The angles on the CV axles are more relaxed and (believe it or not) I actually have quite a lot of flex up front for having IFS. Also trimmed upper bump-stops down about half-way.
Posted: 07/25/08 01:40 PM
thats really cool what you have done with your montero. I have a 1987 montero and i was wandering what is the name of your suspention lift or did you have to get it custom made because i cant find any off road stuff. Thanks,nick
BLIZARD | New User
Posts: 25 | Joined 06/21/08
Posted: 07/05/08 09:29 AM
It's good to see more built Gen 1's thanks for posting Capn'
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