Pajero EVO

[mytronic]

Hi all
Does anyone know what the main differences are between a JTop and EVO front suspension?
Also are lights, tail lights readily available ? I seem to do those in on a regular basis !
Any other things I should know about, its getting time to replace the JTop so I wan't something better.
The JTop is one great little unit, but its time to stop getting wet !

Mike

[NJV6]

Im pretty sure the front on the evo is coiled....

The evo wouldn't be as capable off road as your Jtop though I would expect.

[mytronic]

Darn
The Pajero EVO has a more modern engine and looks great to boot. The factory flares should cover the rubber as they stick out some way. Why do you think the EVO is less capable ? Rear Diff Locker vrs Limited Slip in the EVO ? or .....
I would be moving up from a 1993 to a 1998
I would be gaining a roof , luxury

[NJV6]

They have independant rear suspension as well where as the non evo's had a pretty solid rear end up until 1999.

The evo does have a lot of grunt but a 3.5 DOHC does as well, but without the mivec trickery.

[mytronic]

Aha
Looks like I should put my old girl into the panel shop then and get a back window installed
Independent rear also .... not actually seen a 4wd with that configuration
Thanks for the heads up

Which model Pajero 3 dr would you suggest ?
I want the factory diff locker or to be able to swap mine over

[NJV6]

What engine do you have now? And what ratio diff?

WHat ever you buy with a hard top you will prob need to swap front diffs as well, unless you have a 3.0 one now.

[mytronic]

1993 JTop (Soft Top) 3.0l V6 with Factory Rear Diff Locker
Not sure how to find which diffs I have sorry

[NJV6]

OK if you get a hard top 3.0 all you should need is the rear diff. Mack sure you get a manual though so you can fit a front diff locker some stage , The auto's have a smaller front diff.

If you were to get a 3.5 or 2.8 you could swap diffs (the whole housing) but would need the front one as well.

[mytronic]

Thanks
Will start looking

Mike

[NJV6]

If you are considering going to a LWB, get a NZ new one as they came with the locker and don't appear to fetch any premium.

[SMOKEY]

There is a Mitzi guy here in CHCH who sets up Pajeros for off roading, has done J-Tops 2.5 and 2.8, Hard Tops 2.5, 2.8 and 3.5, LWB and SWB, . He has also owned and modified a EVO that started to show real potential, he recons that they can be made into a good off roader, the EVO he started was looking that good that someone offered good coin for it and as every one knows,

EVERY THING IS FOR SALE,

FITZY.

[mytronic]

You are so right
Anything with enough coin thrown at it can be made almost capable
Do you have an e-mail address as I am interested it what was done.
Still think I will get a panel beater to fill in the sun roof and put a back window in mine

[MikeH]

I am trying to sell mine if you are still looking for one.

Mike H