I wouldn't say the montero is best for hauling...because of the short wheelbase. if you want a vehicle with towning power, you could probably buy a used truck from the GSA for the same amount you would invest in upgrades to your montero.

 

the heaviest i pulled was my moms durango in the winter...she couldnt get it out of the driveway....im gonna be pulling cars like a VW cabrioeclipse or another mitsu (depends what i buy in the furture) on a trailer

 

no problem, you're Monty will do that just fine...you just have to watch your speed because of your short wheelbase. I wouldn't go dragging a durango all over town because I'll bet it actually weighs more than the monty....but your concerns should be your transmission, not your engine.

 

ture...but that was only once......and for 20 ft

 

check with your mom, I don't know what model year she has but there was a recall on early 2000 models for problems with the ball joints. She might never have heard about this.
I think the montys that one the Dakkar were non-turbo, you'd have to look into that one....but I'd check it out and see what mods they made.
Montys rule.

 

o her durango was a lemon...it was in an accident and wasnt on carfax.....so water got in and shorted it...her balljoints

 

that's a shame. I love dodge but they have definitely made some huge engineering mistakes in the past.
...and the guy who sold it to her was an a*hole. I hope you left some nice monty sized divots in his yard.

 

it was simmons rockwell...my montero got rust spots 2 yeasrs after my dad bought it, her durango was a lemon and my dads jeep has tranny issues.....i jus spread the word that thyre bull crap....thattl put a ding in thier business......i would just leave tire marks in his parkin lots if i could burnout....but ill find his lawn lol

 

you're dad is on a pretty slow learning curve isn't he?

 

yea no kidding lol he doesnt care for cars...if it runs...bad or good..hes goin to buy it..he has an 06 liberty...and it has a check engne light on...he says "im not spending 30$ for some guy to tell me my gas cap is loose" well tranny is going...he killed our old 2nd gen green monty...i didnt let him touch mine....