DPDISXR4Ti Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Someone had mentioned that you can change the ride height on the Brat - could someone tell me how this is done? I was in the woods this weekend with the Brat and really could have used some extra clearance, especially on exit with a load of fire-wood! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 It's called a Lift Kit (it's adjustable from 3" to 12" so far) Just kidding....... Do you have an owners manuel? It is covered in there.... It may be in the reference manuel on this site.:cornfuzz: If not you have two bolts at the base of your front struts springs. Crank these to compress the spring and it will lift your front. This is good for an inch, (if you can see an inch of space under your spring it's already been cranked up). You should have a rubber plug in you bed somewhere this should give you easy access to your rear adjustment nut. It's in the center of your trailing arm suspension bar. It's a 19mm and cranking this will torque your rear spring. This may also be done by a previous owner. Good luck! Glenn, 82 Hatch, transforming....:temper: 01 Forester, jealous........:madder: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 for the rear adjustment on the Brat, you have to do it from underneath. no easy access plug like the hatch and wagon..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPDISXR4Ti Posted September 23, 2003 Author Share Posted September 23, 2003 Okay, got it - page 82 of the 1985 manual. It's a little weak on details, but I imagine I can figure it out once I crawl under there. Thanks! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Jack it up!!!! Actually, That little inch doesn't make that much difference but it definately can't hurt. I gotta be honest, When I cranked mine up I noticed, but then again I was used to my other BRAT which was cranked all the way down. Be aware, The rear torsion bar bolt to crank it up is usually VERY tight, and you don't want to snap it, Take your time with it and work it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Sorry to ambush a post but... anyone know if my adjustables (struts) in my '85 BRAT will fit into my '90 Loyale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Any good "medic" can make anything fit......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 No - they won't "fit", they are different. But you can probably get aftermarket ones that are adjustable. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 sometimes forcing that extra inch out of the torsion bars or front struts can whack the camber out so it's all positive (the tops of the tires lean out when looking at them from the front or back) . handling can be weird and it's bad for tire wear so keep that in mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Originally posted by Battle_Wagon_Medic Sorry to ambush a post but... anyone know if my adjustables (struts) in my '85 BRAT will fit into my '90 Loyale? Get the adjustable struts from an 85-6 4wd car.. they will bolt right in.. however, if I remember rght, on my 90 loyale the shocks/struts were the same heights as the adjustables on my 88 when they were cranked all the way up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Oil the :madder: out of the bolts before your attempt to crank them. Work the bolts back and forth before reseting your wrench and oil it again! Repete last step 500 times! In the rear, if you can see threads it is lowered. If you can just see the head of the bolt it's up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 thanks calebz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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