How to fit a Pajero / Montero suspension lift kit

This is a DIY guide to fitting a suspension lift kit in a Gen 4 Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero.
UPDATE: Buy your strut spacers here if you can't make your own. rover.ebay.com...
TWO LIFT KITS:
A decent affordable lift kit off ebay: rover.ebay.com...
And this kit is using higher quality shocks, so cost a little more. rover.ebay.com...
In this example, the kit is 2" Dobinson springs with Commando foam cell shocks. I added 11mm strut top spacers in the front to level out the suspension because I don't particularly like the raked stance. For some reason even if you order a regular 2" lift kit the rear of the vehicle will be higher than the front. The strut top spacers level out the ride.
The strut top spacers were an AGRU backing ring. OD: 150mm. ID: 78mm. Thickness: 11mm. Stainless.
Once the kit is fitted, lower it to the ground and make sure you tighten up all the nuts and bolts.
Good luck.

[@andyhall2352]

Just installed a lift on my Gen 4 Pajero, and this video was really useful. Thanks for putting it together!

[@laurencefear]

Thanks for that. Made doing the same mod to my truck very easy!! BTW I found I didn't need to remove the front ball joint. Just the top control arm.

[@nattadam4171]

Did my upgrade OME about 6 months ago. Sits about 1.5" taller because of the stiffer springs much needed ride quality. I also changed the tie rods, upper control arms and lower ball joints. Sway bar bushings and links in front too. Still have to finish the rear sway links and bushings.

[@shaqshuka8392]

Looking to DIY this at some stage in the future, so this video will certainly come in handy. Thanks for putting it up, I appreciate it heaps.

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

Nol Z get it wheel aligned after

[@shaqshuka8392]

The time has come, thanks again for the video, now hurry up weekend!

[@jackman2865]

@@shaqshuka8392 did you it

[@shaqshuka8392]

@@jackman2865 yeah mate, Bilstein / Lovells combo has been in for over a year now and it's performed very well. From daily street driven family car to touring and moderate Rock crawling duties. Ive been very impressed. The installation itself was actually quite straight forward and easy.

[@jackman2865]

@@shaqshuka8392 Well done! For doing it. Thanks mate!! For the recommendation. I'm planning soon to change my struts. Did you do the lift or just stick with the standard size?. Cheers

[@dhuanabsa774]

Clear and precise instructions. Like a military operation's orders briefing complete with laser pointer. Well done.

[@Unfastened]

Thanks

[@mikewasowski1411]

This video is a great resource! Thanks for creating it. I finally got around to levelling the front of mine with spacers and this video was invaluable. Thanks again!

[@afishalangler3548]

where did you source the spacers from?

[@mikewasowski1411]

The front were from Snake Racing. 25mm anodised aluminium ones. About $140 aussie for the pair. The rear were from eBay. Heaps on there but were poly and about $35 for the pair.

[@fostersfreeze9660]

Very good video and detailed step by step instructions. Post pictures after you install the new tires. Your Pajero looks great. Cheers

[@taniadavis1973]

Thanks for sharing this video, it was easy and simple to follow make's me more confident in having a go now thanks again

[@stephenmcgowan6489]

Subframe drop kits actually keep the same angle as whatever spring lift is fitted to the vehicle. So if you had a 2" suspension lift and added a 2" subframe drop kit then the CV and control arms would still stay at the same angle as just having a 2"lift

[@shavedfb]

Great video - I fitted my springs today and this was invaluable.

[@ThatBunkaiBlokeShawnDonaldson]

Very helpful. Doing mine today. Thank you

[@1607Mitch]

Great video mate! Feeling a lot more confident after watching this, hopefully I can get the kit I'm looking at assembled at the front as not really keen on using a spring compressor!

[@jackman2865]

Yup.. I would struts too makes it easier and change all with brand new ones. I'm thinking about it too. What are you putting? Kyb, dobinson, Monroe or beilstien or even webco

[@vlfreak]

cheers mate, just what i needed to know (the front end mainly).. hopefully mine turns up and I can fit it over the weekend :D

[@ADI-ct6qn]

Cheers for the video mate , champion effort

[@wizzard363]

Thanks for the vid , just fitted a lift kit to mine and found this vid very helpful

[@jessicamartinez3358]

This is very helpful. You didn't have to use spring compressors at all? Thank you for posting this.

[@Unfastened]

Thanks. No springs compressors needed, so long as you order your lift kit with the front spring and shock pre-assembled.

[@mattvandart9055]

subframe drop doesn't affect your CV angle but it does affect your driveshaft angles

[@forestjuice88]

The raked (lower front) is necessary so that when the vehicle has full tank of fuel and gear, it isn't lower in the rear and put driving lights into high beam to oncoming traffic.

[@joshtwigg6209]

Mate this video was exclent

[@jaycherry3180]

This is very helpful, thanks

[@td3039]

Thinking of doing this mod myself. Your vid has been very helpful, thanks for posting👍

[@Unfastened]

Too easy mate. Cheers

[@Base2aus]

great video, I need to do my terracan I hope it is similar

[@jorgevillarreal9409]

Great video; congrats, nice SUV!

[@ahmedmirahmed9255]

Sir nice job i have pajero 2010 need som information about bow to open nd clean evaporator ✋✋💗

[@mindofown]

Great video thanx, does the oil sump ground clearance rise when you do the lift?

[@howardchen1742]

I’m thinking of doing the same thing, on a budget so want to find the cheaper but still decent quality lift kits - just worrying about Webco shocks, i would get Bilstein but Webco is like so much cheaper, want to see if this $1000 saving is actually a good idea? Should I bite the bullet to spend more get good shocks or will shocks like Webco be good enough? Cheers :)

[@khmer-aussiesadventures3076]

Great video, with the 11mm strut spacers on the top mount of struts will effect any problems to lower suspension?

[@Unfastened]

Any lift can cause premature wear to CVs, ball joints etc. I would not go above a 2 1/2" lift for Pajero

[@bradenlongpilot]

Thank you for the detailed vid. I've done the rear on my NM and going to do the front this weekend. Will now look for spacers for the front as I'm the same, I want it level. Rear my camber is out. Thinking from your vid and comments I should leave bolts loose and tighten after lowering the jacks/stands is that correct? Great vid. Thank you.

[@nabilel-saheli9104]

Good Job 👏🏻 you kept the 265/65/17 ?

[@mydv9305txdied]

Hey mate, thanks for the vid, it's really helpful. Concerning jacking up the rear, do you have another car stand on the pinchweld or something in front of the right rear wheel? It's hard to make out in the video. Thanks again mate.

[@Unfastened]

YEah mate at about 1 minute 32s probably the best picture. Theres a jack stand in front of the rear wheel as well.

[@mydv9305txdied]

Thanks for clarifying that. When are you going to do a snorkel install video? :P

[@rezosful2072]

How many torque at the arm at 12:00? Thanks

[@FAB7362]

Last step, front and rear wheel alignment.

[@Sa60R19]

Good video, thanks. Mate, can you recommend some 2" lift springs and shocks combo . I also want the suspension to be slightly harder than the stock. Offroading will be 10% only.

[@Unfastened]

I'd recommend king or dobinson springs, and Bilstein shocks (very good quality), depending on your model.

[@Sa60R19]

@@Unfastened Thanks for the answers. Are these the part number of Bilstein shocks - BE56271 front and BE56272 rear. I took them from here - www.bushskinz4x4.com.au/mitsubishi/nm-nx-pajero/shock-absorbers/ I drive Paj 3.2 2011 LWB

[@flexbuffchest21]

Any tips for getting the top 3 bolts on the front shock/spring combo aligned with the bottom bolt that mounts the shock?

[@Unfastened]

Yeah get someone to hold the spring/shock and push it up through the 3 holes. Thread the 3 nuts on but only a few turns (don't tighten them). Then get the bottom shock bolt in. After the bottom shock is in, tighten the top nuts. You've got to really force down the A frame to get that shock bolt in. A second pair of hands really helps. Good luck

[@dinkwoodham3015]

What would I need to lower a 2001 Mitsubishi montero sport xls? Plez help me out

[@stephenmcgowan6489]

Do you still. Own the pajero?

[@ianwillcox8767]

Great video, very helpful. I have a Mk3 I think the same setup. Did you have to alter the camber setting after the lift ??

[@Unfastened]

Yes, a front wheel alignment (The rears wont need to be touched).

[@ianwillcox8767]

Thanks for the info. Was it very difficult everything sized ?

[@Unfastened]

@@ianwillcox8767 I wanted the angles to be as close to perfect as possible mate, so I paid a mob who have a wheel alignment machine to do it for me.

[@ianwillcox8767]

Ok cheers..

[@bradenlongpilot]

Did. The rear not need to be touched because you left the bolts loose till you lowered the vehicle? I had tightened mine and the camber is out by a bit. (Top of the wheel too far out) guessing a reset. Lift, bolts taken out, re grease, put back in loose, lower, and retighten? This sound right?

[@gordontaylor3836]

thanks for sharing the video! Just wondering what is the proper name of the backing washers you used for the spacers? Thanks again!

[@gordontaylor3836]

Just read the other comment lol

[@Unfastened]

So if you are buying the proper thing, they are called a strut spacer. If you want to try what I did you need a stainless poly backing ring.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

@@Unfastened What say about the integrated frame in Pajero 4? Is it really sturdy and durable?

[@Unfastened]

@@димакруглов-м8э it is quite durable. It is called a monocoque chassis. There is no chassis tube just a pressed steel contour molded floor.

[@димакруглов-м8э]

@@Unfastened And if you compare with Toyota Land cruiser Prado 120 and Pajero 4 do you think who will be safer and more enduring on the off roads? Whose suspension is more durable?

[@mydv9305txdied]

How did you fully tighten the top bolt on the rear shock? I held it as tight as I could and did it up but the shocks slips out of my hand too much! I think it's up tight, but not sure if it's tight enough!

[@Unfastened]

I used an angle air ratchet in the end. I know what you mean, the shock just slips as you turn it.

[@bradenlongpilot]

Me too. The original was tight. But the replacement just didn't go to the same point or tightness. Was strange and thought I'd not don't something right.

[@flexbuffchest21]

I know its 3 years since you wrote this comment but for anyone else this is what I did. I took a vice grip with a towel (so I wouldn't hurt the shock) and clamped it on to the shock boot. then when I turned the nut the vice grip hit the wheel well and held it in place while I tightened the top nut.

[@mydv9305txdied]

@@flexbuffchest21 I think I ended up using chain clamps. It did damage the old shock, but I was binning them anyways.

[@frankram2303]

Where did you get you front bumper??? Web site thx great vid on new shocks I’m doing that now I have same color lol

[@Unfastened]

Hi Frank. It is an ARB winch bar. ARB is a brand mostly found in Australia that some guys find hard to get if you are overseas, but there has been some success contacting ARB directly and seeing if they can send them over to you if you are outside Australia.

[@rafael29g]

Your a legend mate thanks for your time doin this helps me get more testosterone to do it my self hhahaa

[@davidabela8918]

Does the front shock configuration change across the 4 different generation 4’s

[@BugbugAdventures]

Hey mate, i just got a 2" lift in my paj but it sits 20mm lower at the front and i hate the forward leaning look... Do i have to take the battery out etc to install a spacer ?

[@Unfastened]

I hate that look too mate. So yeah if you do what I did in the video and install a spacer that levels it out

[@AMPdVidz]

Mate fantastic video!

[@sharathbp]

which are the 33 inch tyres u used on them later ?? ...could u send pictures

[@Unfastened]

285/70R17 will fit, but depending on your front bar it may rub. I will post a video to show soon. cheers

[@davidabela8918]

I have a 2009 NT Pajero gen 4.2 , which one is this Pajero

[@Unfastened]

NS 2008 mate

[@bgunson]

Am I able to use 2” coils on the stock struts on my pajero? Or do you need to replace the struts aswell when you lift?

[@Unfastened]

You can run up to 2" lifted springs on the stock struts.

[@heavypizzas6004]

So if my factory shocks have only done say 80,000km and I’m on a budget I could get new springs and keep the shocks?

[@bradenlongpilot]

Wish I'd done more research lol, oh well good to replace all shocks for future. Now I have spares .

[@bigshot841]

Good video but 25 min each side on read??? HA! 3 grown men and 3 hours later I’ve got one side done

[@skaggin7790]

I am surprised that there is still nut space to tighten after the spacer is fitted.

[@Unfastened]

Yeah heaps of meat on the top studs to tighten down the nuts