The Dude Abides Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 When do the iowa boys get to see it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 mines ready to see action now with the weber. lets go see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyko Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 mines ready to see action now with the weber. lets go see what they can do. You mean how long before he leaves you behind? Incredible build guys. Great work, to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 well, I drove it to work today, and got some more fuel... I can still step into the seat like I always did.... I can't do that with my '72 Chevy..... looks like my shakedown run will be in Sept. at Castana, though my new house has some large rocks by the driveway, and I'm gonna be sure and drive up on them and get some pics of the underside... It rides about like my 3/4T 72 Chevy w/lift.... but I need to lower the tire pressures. The soob EA81 PS pump paired with the Toyota IFS steering box works well. Brent, if you really want to test yours out, you should come to the Castana event... you can still do plenty of stuff there without denting it like I did apart from grade B roads, Castan is the most soob friendly of any of the private offroad places.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 No place is offroad friendly for my suby. So when we going out to see your new place and tear up your yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Its so beautiful... I wanna see that thing doing 65 through brush over 20ft jumps Ok, now you HAVE to go on a road trip. Just so all of us USMB members can see it Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Its so beautiful...I wanna see that thing doing 65 through brush over 20ft jumps Ok, now you HAVE to go on a road trip. Just so all of us USMB members can see it Twitch I am sure there will be a reason for people to come to Iowa now. For 1, if your a BRAT lover, you gotta see this. We should have a mini meet again in DM somewhere, sometime before we get crap weather, remember the last meet it rained, and the one before snowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I am sure there will be a reason for people to come to Iowa now. For 1, if your a BRAT lover, you gotta see this. We should have a mini meet again in DM somewhere, sometime before we get crap weather, remember the last meet it rained, and the one before snowed. Snow!! You say it like it's a bad thing. Just gotta bring the long-handles and a tarp, and your good! Of course, if you have a wagon you don't have to brave the elements. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 well, I drove it to work today, and got some more fuel... I can still step into the seat like I always did.... I can't do that with my '72 Chevy..... looks like my shakedown run will be in Sept. at Castana, though my new house has some large rocks by the driveway, and I'm gonna be sure and drive up on them and get some pics of the underside... It rides about like my 3/4T 72 Chevy w/lift.... but I need to lower the tire pressures. The soob EA81 PS pump paired with the Toyota IFS steering box works well. Brent, if you really want to test yours out, you should come to the Castana event... you can still do plenty of stuff there without denting it like I did apart from grade B roads, Castan is the most soob friendly of any of the private offroad places.... Lookin' good!!! I'm going to look forward to seeing the pics! :popcorn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 im up for a iowa meet. After or before castina. Maybe out at micks new place for a bbq. I do need to return that tool to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 im up for a iowa meet. After or before castina. Maybe out at micks new place for a bbq. I do need to return that tool to you. Did you get them brakes on yet? if not, I could buy them back, as I may be getting something to put them on :-p And if we have something at the new place, everyone has to make a detour to my storage unit and bring up some boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I would sell you the brakes back if i didnt need them so bad. I might have a set of pugs to sell you if you would like to purchase them, or trade for a set of 15 inch perhaps. And id be up to hauling some crap for you if we all could get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 :slobber: :slobber: :slobber: :slobber: Wow. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congrats Mick. But DONE! ???? lol I don't think so. These types of rigs are never done. On the road yes. Done no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Dont know what else he could do besides strap some rocket boosters in the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Dont know what else he could do besides strap some rocket boosters in the bed. gearing, lockers, power, skidplates, axle gusset(s), full-floating rear hubs , steering, etc. if money were no object, I see many things I would do differently. But that really would be ridiculously expensive and time-consuming. I love it as-is, but you can bet there will be upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 if money were no object alot of things would be different.:)but a bang up job it is.:drunk:cheers mick , brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ok, right rear inner axle seal is replaced, and no more leaks! it's ready for the drive to my new house.... apparently my brake lights don't work either, plus I was having some IGN switch issues, and switched to my backup one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just a heads up on the EA81 PS your using with that tire size. Mine heats up after a short time with 30in tires. It might be a good idea to add a small cooler to it (which I have yet to do on mine ) But I cant wait to see some action shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 oooh. thanks. my big test for it will be the last weekend in Sept. I've got 5 weeks basically to finish up the items and adjustments it needs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 and I might have enough rocks in my new yard to put together a nice pile to climb on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 made the 30 minute trip on interstate just fine. was even able to use 5th gear. Keeping up with traffic in 5th gear at 3500 RPMs.... works for me... but the lockright sure makes a helluva noise when you let off the gas at 70 the bigger rocks at my place I can't get to yet, but here's a little one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 a couple of action shots starting around post 27 here... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98207 the suspension works great... I have a few things to tweak, but awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Mick now that you have had it both ways is there anything you miss about hte old Brat before the axle swap? anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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