lonnie Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 1981 brat - seems the rag joint for steering is just about gone. have tried dealers with no luck. does any one know a good source for replacement, or will i have to go to something like a universal joint along the lines of what flaming river makes? if so anyone know what the spline count would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I have used the VW beetle rag joint.(60's and 70's) It works nicely! Retain and use the 4 metal inserts from your original Subaru joint. VW aftermarket parts are widely available and cheap. These joints make steering much tighter! Todd www.vintagesubaru.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonnie Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 todd-thank you for the suggestion and did this using the poly version.the fit is tight but it does work and yes tightens up the steering. a good upgrade i would recommend to all. question, want to do this to my 85 gen II brat, will it work there as well? again, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I use a Gen 2 Brumby/Brat rubber coupling (rag joint) in my 1978 wagon with no worries at all. The 4 holes have exactly the same spacing, so I would think the VW part would fit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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