Symptoms
The nose sits low. One ExplorOz contributor says many high-mileage Pajeros 'almost look like they're sitting on the front bump stops.' A heavy steel bull bar makes it worse.
The fix, step by step
- If the bars aren't badly sagged, wind the adjusters up evenly to restore ride height.
- Measure both sides and get an alignment.
- Be aware that winding them up adds preload and puts more twist on tired bars.
- If the bars have sagged a lot, or you run a bar and winch, fit uprated torsion bars and match them with stiffer rear coils so the front and rear balance.
- One Australian owner reported 65 mm of lift and a firm ride from a TJM kit.
Tools & part numbers
- Jack and stands
- tape measure
- socket set for the adjusters
- alignment afterwards.
Where to buy the parts
ARB/Old Man Emu torsion bar set, Mitsubishi 91+ (pair)Hurreys Performance ↗Amazon ↗
Dobinsons 45 mm lift kit (shocks and rear coils), Pajero NH/NJ/NK/NLSuperSpares ↗Amazon ↗
Suspension parts, 1995 Montero 3.0 V6RockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.