Published On Premiered May 2, 2024
1 Montero to Rule them all. "My current vehicle, which is a ‘98 Mitsubishi Montero Gen 2.5, is the first off-road vehicle I’ve built. I got it from my good friend Robert Akiyama at M&S Recycling, and purchased it as a tow vehicle for my 18-foot offshore center-console fishing vessel. The thing that got me really excited about this platform is that it was never a popular vehicle here in the States. Mitsubishi overbuilt this SUV. For example, it has a 9.5” rear pumpkin with rear lockers. But my favorite part of this build is that it’s unique – sort of like a unicorn. I say that because you don’t see too many of them being built in the States. They are popular everywhere else in the world. I didn’t pick the Montero… the Montero picked me. I am such a huge fan, with its blister fender “widebody.” I love the lines and contours of this particular year. I’ve always been a fan, although not a purist. I owned several Dodge Raiders when I was in my mid-20s, and I also currently own a 100 Series Land Cruiser." Carlo Ramos @deltawoodbombers
Motor- 3.5L V6 newly re-built, serviced and tuned by CATuned OffRoad (North Highlands,CA)
Custom Built Aluminum Radiator by Brice Thomas Radiators Mishimoto External Transmission Cooler- Fabricated to fit Mishimoto External Oil Cooler- Fabricated to fit
Brakes:
Front: 315mm StopTech Cryo Slotted Rotors Rear: 315mm StopTech Cryo Slotted Rotors Custom built brake hoses by SafeBrake Australia
Suspension:
Front: Custom Built Fox with adjustable external reservoir, custom valved and built by
AccuTuned OffRoad.
Rear: Custom Fabricated Dobinsons MRA with external reservoir
Torsion Bars: Heavy Duty Sway-A-Way
Springs: Heavy Duty Kings Australia
Wheels/Tires:
Wheels: Blackrhino 17x9 RIFT Beadlock, Offset -33 Tires: Toyo M/T 35x12.50x17
Bumpers:
Front: Custom Built, Designed and Fabricated
Rear: Custom Built SwingOut, Fullsize Spare Tire Carrier, Hi-Lift and Dual 5 Gallons NATO
Fuel Cans
Seats:
SCHEEL-MANN Germany (VARIO-F)
Lighting:
BajaDesigns (Fogs) inside front bumper BajaDesigns (Ditch Lights)
BajaDesigns (50” LightBar)
BajaDesigns (rear roof, chase lights)
BajaDesigns (reverse lights)
BajaDesigns ( work lights)
BajaDesigns (interior lights)
RoofRack and Accesorries:
Custom Built RoofRack Full Length
RoofTop Tent- GFC V2,
Alu-Cab- 270 Shadow Awning (Left)
Alu-Cab- Shower Cube
Fridge- Dometic CFX3 75 on DFG OffRoad Slide and Tilt
Battery Management System:
REDARC- REDVISION
GoPower Solar - 2 (190) watts Slim Panels
Dakota Lithium Batteries- 2 (12v 100Ah), 1 (12v 135Ah, 1000CCA Starter Battery
Onboard Air System:
PowerTank- 10 Gal Co2 tank
VIAIR-450P RV
Organization System:
BOSS Strong Drawer System
ZARGES- Aluminum Cases
Agency6 Goodies.
(4) UGH10 Handles
Fairlead and Shackle - https://agency6.com/collections/shack... https://agency6.com/collections/fairl...
Shovel with MegaMount- https://agency6.com/collections/shove...
Molle Panels- https://agency6.com/collections/g-r-i...
Tire Carrier Molle Panel- https://agency6.com/collections/g-r-i...
GoPower- 3500 watts Inverter