Mitsubishi Mighty Max

[Duck Vader]

[quote=""DCIV""]EVERYONE has a jeep...its not cool.


Coop[/quote]

[DCIV]

[quote=""Duck Vader""] [/quote]

wrangler.....not cherokee


I just dont like something I see 10x a day especially if I am going to mod/restore it.


Coop

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""DCIV""]wrangler.....not cherokee


I just dont like something I see 10x a day especially if I am going to mod/restore it.


Coop[/quote]

Exclusivity. We all want it. Nice thing im noticing about some of the pricing trends is that the Montero/Raiders are fetching more than I would have anticipated. The MM are seem to be doing well also, but not quite as well as the Montero. I think due to the growing following and limited production of these trucks, good specimens will continue to gain popularity, and increase in value.

[Duck Vader]

[quote=""DCIV""]wrangler.....not cherokee


Coop[/quote]

I own both.

[vr4]

[quote=""stealthee""]I thought it was the 4.0's that weren't all that bad, but the 3.0's that were garbage.[/quote]

The 3.0 is bulletproof but gutless. 4.0 ohv is pretty reliable but known to crack heads when overheated. Sohc has timing chain issues.

[Jeff V.]

Hey Coop, found ya a winner. It's legal to import as of this year.

http://www.rightdrive.ca/vehicle/1991-m ... ro-exceed/

Read through this. It talks about their Portal Orders program.

http://www.gearboxmagazine.com/jdm-drea ... ca-part-1/

Find JDM Pajero
Import via RightDrive.ca
Fly up to Toronto, pick up the car, enjoy one of the world's great cities
Drive into the US on an awesome road trip

[DCIV]

Holy poop you have given me something new to do. I don't know how I feel about the stuff in the wrong side. But love how the interior looks much better!


Coop

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]Good info here about the manual trans. Looks like it might be possible to swap in a Ford Ranger trans if you have a Mitsu bell housing.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/mitsubis ... tions.html[/quote]

V6 bell housing is what you still need. Those trans are also the weaker ones found on 4 cylinders. The stronger cast iron V5MT1 unit only comes on the V6 trucks.

[ChargerX3]

Good news. Wife pulled all of her cabinets out of the garage! The MM fits into the garage. Actually has the same length dimensions as the 3S's. Managed to swap out the bad idler arm for a new one as well as install new cluster, steering wheel and some other items.



One of the other items being the rear mounted hitch. Pulled the bumper as they both use the exact same mounting point on the frame. I think its only a class II so 3,500#'s



Planning on driving to ID to license this weekend.

[Jeff V.]

That's a good looking little truck

[J-Groove]

That looks awesome!

-John

[alienviking]

That looks better than I expected hah.

[vr4]

Why Idaho when you live in Nevada?

[DCIV]

Why the wood? Brakes don't work?


Coop

[DCIV]

Thought of you when I saw this.


Coop

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]That's a good looking little truck [/quote]

[quote=""J-Groove""]That looks awesome!

-John[/quote]

[quote=""alienviking""]That looks better than I expected hah.[/quote]
Thanks guys. I rather like it myself. Admitting I'm liking it more each day.
[quote=""vr4""]Why Idaho when you live in Nevada?[/quote]
Less $, no emissions, and pay for registration 2 years in advance.
[quote=""DCIV""]Why the wood? Brakes don't work?


Coop[/quote]

They do but the car did creep back a couple inches when I had it in the air. It was actually pushing against the garage door. I just threw the brick and wood under it to keep it from moving. Probably just could have pulled the brake harder but oh well.

[Jeff V.]

Would there be any value in picking up the 90-93 Ram 50 printed factory service manuals?

[ChargerX3]

Why yes there would. Find some?

[Jeff V.]

Yeah. Did some scouring on eBay and found a few dirt cheap options for all 4 years. 90 and 91 even have the separate powertrain diagnostic books.

[Jeff V.]

Ok, this thread is now specifically about Steve's Max. If you want to follow along with mine and Coop's fruitless search for our own trucks, go here:

http://www.bawcforums.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=34496