2003 Mitsubishi Montero Body Armor

In this video i go over all of the body armor that i currently have on my 2003 Montero. I made all of this armor myself and it has held up very well for me over the years of bumping into rocks.

[@stephaniecurlee6936]

Great video, how did not see this channel before? I'm even on Mitsubishi Montero USA. New subscriber now.

[@montanamontero]

Thanks for the sub!

[@s.layman7234]

Looks great!

[@montanamontero]

Thanks!

[@DIY_Schrauben]

Hello, I love your Front bumper!

[@montanamontero]

thanks!

[@toastyfab123]

Let's go wheeling!

[@montanamontero]

bring it on!

[@BackBurner1618]

Love the mods. Lots of great ideas. 1 question not armor related. How did you mount the traction bars to your spare tire ?

[@montanamontero]

i just use a ratchet strap actually, it's simple and effective

[@EJDVisuals]

Love the rock sliders, looking to do the same to my 01. Did you weld the brackets from the square bar to the factory side steps or bolt them in? Couldn't see them too well in the video.

[@montanamontero]

they are bolt on, so i can easily remove them if i need to.

[@enriquebechet1]

I was asking same question. Did you do yours?

[@Rookie811]

Awesome rock sliders!!! I have factory rock sliders fitted to my Gen3, but doubt they anywhere near as strong as yours. Do you perhaps have the specs of the bars n tunes you used? I'd live to try my hand at fashioning them at home.

[@montanamontero]

thanks! it's been a while, but i believe i used 1/4" angle for the mounting brackets, and 2" tubing with .120 wall. the kick outs are a similar spec.

[@Khaosgardenz]

I'm trying to find a Montero I am a long time Mitsubishi fan and I need a 4x4 vehicle and the 3rd gen Montero I hear has a pretty amazing AWD system

[@montanamontero]

yeah these are awesome!

[@Jake-xn3my]

How did u mount those rear recovery points? Also love the rig. Got myself the diesel verson and think ill be stealing some of your ideas

[@montanamontero]

I'll do a whole video on that rear bumper once it's done

[@enriquebechet1]

My last project of the year n my gen 3 is rocksliders. I live your idea. How does the sliders are held? Are they welded to factory holes and the on the bottom at your square pipe ?

[@montanamontero]

They are bolted, through the 1/4” angle iron to the factory mounts, but the weight of the car sits on the pinch weld so they are very strong

[@enriquebechet1]

@@montanamontero thank you pal

[@seandillon3340]

I really like the mods you made to your montero!!!! What engine you have? How many miles it has? 🙏

[@montanamontero]

205,000 miles on the 3.8.. still runs like it's brand new.. but does burn some oil

[@seandillon3340]

Thanks!!! And did you had any big problems? How many miles more you expect?

[@montanamontero]

I haven't had an major issues besides the ones i've caused myself haha. i fully expect it to get to 250,000 and maybe even 300,000. i swear it runs like new still

[@seandillon3340]

Ok, I want to buy one but where I live they are very difficult to find...

[@pierogillio]

Did you test with out front and rear sway bar? You got a los of flex 😎

[@montanamontero]

I Al thinking about ditching the front sway bar… we shall see 😉

[@MFRiley]

Did you use any brackets to mount the skid plates? Or do the skids just mount up to existing points without the need for brackets?

[@montanamontero]

they mount to existing brackets, except the rear trans one. for that i drilled holes in the trans cross member and ran bolts through it

[@MFRiley]

@@montanamontero Nice. Super easy. Seems like DIY skids for the oil pan and trans are they way to go.

[@noeorozco5054]

are the parts expensive or hard to find?

[@montanamontero]

not too expense or hard to find, but sometimes you have to wait a bit on shipping

[@ericsanchez4725]

Hello Mr. you can Tell exact model of the Bilstein font shock

[@montanamontero]

4600s. they can be purchased from lusooverland.com

[@M074503]

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