Edited by Torry33, 21 May 2017 - 10:39 PM.
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Building a lifted GL
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Posted 29 April 2017 - 10:53 PM
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Posted 30 April 2017 - 09:03 PM
Got more done today!Radiator is in with hoses fit.got the EA hose to fit the top outlet and had an old hose laying around that fit the bottom.power steering pump is hooked up and the intake with all the breathers are in place,just need a cold air filter to fit in there nice.redid the fuel filter to the EJ style in the engine bay,with high pressure lines.old fuel pump is hanging by the wires,ready to get swapped for the high pressure one.been dodging rain drops all day here!sucks doing this in the driveway but Idont have garage.getting it together!soon as i get this EJ dialed in I will start getting things together for the lift.already have some 235/75/15 on 6 hlole mazda wheels.would like to get some pics up as soon as i can figure out how to post them.cooling fans and start the harness tomarrow!
#3
Posted 12 May 2017 - 08:32 AM
Its ALIVE!!Got the EJ running!runs strong,and this thing hauls butt in the little GL!Had some problems with the alternator wiring but got that sorted out.most of my gauges dont work and all my dash lights are on but it runs good.so im just going to put in some after market water temp and oil pressure gauges for now.Time to start getting things ready for the LIFT!!!My last one i did was a simple 2 inch strut lift.This time im going BIG!!4 or 6 inches of lift is in order!time to break out the welder and cut off tools!also scored some square tubing of various deminsions for free to build a bumper guard and sliders for under the rockers!got a little cold air filter and modified the mass to fit.sits in there nicely!have one cooling fan on a toggle switch,seems ok for now,have another if i need it for hotter weather.got the stereo in there too,gotta have tunes!had the original subaru radio.kinda a pain to fit a full size Pioneer in there but with a little cut and weld to the stock braket and PRESTO!still have to fit the trim piece.
#4
Posted 14 May 2017 - 09:31 PM
Did a 400 mile drive with the new EJ installed and ran AWESOME!no leaks and it didnt use any oil!man I love the POWER!messed around with a WRX on the freeway,probably wondering how my little GL kept up!Im sure after i put larger tires on it some of the peppiness will go away but thats ok.starting the lift this week if the weather doesnt get to bad,man im ready for summer to GET here!
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Posted 15 May 2017 - 07:44 AM
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Posted 16 May 2017 - 11:57 AM
thanks for the offer Scott in Belingham.already picked up metal for the lift.im a pretty good fabricator myself.going to be a 5 inch lift
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Posted 18 May 2017 - 08:56 PM
got a lot done today!the rear is all loose and brake lines rerouted.cut and drilled all the lift blocks for the rear.should have the rear done tomarrow if the weather holds out!just have to make the diff drop braket and strut lift bracket.got all the hardware and ready to bolt it up!also the other day i painted the car olive drab.lookin good!
Edited by Torry33, 18 May 2017 - 08:58 PM.
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Posted 21 May 2017 - 09:50 AM
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Posted 26 May 2017 - 11:25 PM
Edited by Torry33, 26 May 2017 - 11:26 PM.
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Posted 27 May 2017 - 08:00 AM
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Posted 27 May 2017 - 08:38 AM
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