The Great Exchange List. What can you put where??

[Shovel]

Since it was asked for, let's put this all in one place!! 

If it gets meaty we'll sticky this thread.

I don't have a format in mind, just share what you know.   

[Shovel]

Front axle assemblies from AWD Montero Sports through 2004 bolt directly in place on Gen 2 and 2.5 Monteros.   Useful for changing gear ratios and eliminating vacuum disconnects.

[PajEvo]

Springs - early gen 2 springs swapped into a gen1 suddenly give it variable rate coils and a slight lift (mine was an inch) in the back.

[PajEvo]

Gen 1 front and rear bumpers are direct swaps to gen 2s and vice versa. Measure the widths (flares vs non flares) if aesthetics are important.

[johneric]

my contributions are all for a V6 SWB montero or raider...

the limited slip differential from a 1988 or 1989 Starion is a direct fit for the 1989 and 1990 SWB montero and raider front differential; if you're not seeking lockers, an LSD is a nice upgrade from the stock open differential.

the torsion bars from a 1992 LWB SR are the same length as the stock Tbars on the 1989 and 1990 SWB, but are stronger.

the gen 2 trailing arms are a direct fit for gen 1s with coils and are stronger (re-engineered to eliminate a weak spot).

[Sedole]

The moonroof glass and track/motor assembly is a nearly a direct bolt on from gen 2 to gen 1 LWB.  Only 2 bolts (one on each side) need to be removed (with a dremel/angle grinder) from the track to fit.

[ChargerX3]

my contributions are all for a V6 SWB montero or raider...

the limited slip differential from a 1988 or 1989 Starion is a direct fit for the 1989 and 1990 SWB montero and raider front differential; if you're not seeking lockers, an LSD is a nice upgrade from the stock open differential.

the torsion bars from a 1992 LWB SR are the same length as the stock Tbars on the 1989 and 1990 SWB, but are stronger.

the gen 2 trailing arms are a direct fit for gen 1s with coils and are stronger (re-engineered to eliminate a weak spot).

You don’t happen to have detailed pictures of this station lsd do you? I ask because there might be an additional solution not explored yet.

[jaccox]

my contributions are all for a V6 SWB montero or raider...

the limited slip differential from a 1988 or 1989 Starion is a direct fit for the 1989 and 1990 SWB montero and raider front differential; if you're not seeking lockers, an LSD is a nice upgrade from the stock open differential.

the torsion bars from a 1992 LWB SR are the same length as the stock Tbars on the 1989 and 1990 SWB, but are stronger.

the gen 2 trailing arms are a direct fit for gen 1s with coils and are stronger (re-engineered to eliminate a weak spot).

You don’t happen to have detailed pictures of this station lsd do you? I ask because there might be an additional solution not explored yet.

If he doesn't have a pic try asking on the Facebook group, a few of the guys have starion over there and may have one lying around

[ChargerX3]

I have pics for before and after, regarding a Starion diff in a Montero front pumpkin. It these might help some.

That would be great. You can PM them if it’s more convenient.

[haolepinoy]

You can swap a rear 4.30 limited slip diff from an '01-'02 Montero Limited into an '03-'06 Montero to gain the LSD in the rear (does not interfere with the traction control system's operation).

You can also swap the front and rear 4.90 differentials from an '01-'02 Montero XLS (some rear 4.90s also came with LSD) into the '03-'06 Monteros to compensate for larger tires.

[concealer404]

Gen 1 front and rear bumpers are direct swaps to gen 2s and vice versa. Measure the widths (flares vs non flares) if aesthetics are important.

This one kindof blows my mind.  Is there pics somewhere of a Gen2 wearing Gen1 bumpers?   

[Alan]

Thanks for the thread and information, very insightful! Hoping to do some upgrades for my Gen 1 in the future