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If (and until someone tests a pair, that's a big if) the renault ones are indeed a good fit, coilovers for that vehicle would also fit, like https://www.apmotorsport.co.uk/product-page/megane-2-rs-ast-5100-1-way . But they're waaaay out of my budget, so I haven't been looking at anything similar. If searching, be warned most seem designed to lower the vehicle, because non-subaru owners are weird.

Searching seems to say it's 55mm, not 45mm?

Tough to tell from the one pic, but could it be? A direct bolt in? It claims a tube diameter of 45mm like you said. https://bilstein.com.au/shock-absorbers/bilstein-coilover-kit-shock-absorber-206/

I may just have to, my BRAT really needs new struts. At the very least I'd be adding new knowledge to the old gen scrolls, lol! *sigh* I was really hoping for some gorilla units, as I adore the ones in my STi, but no matter how many times I email them, they never agree to make actual BRAT parts...

Closing the loop on this. Resetting the ECU (disconnect battery and step on the brake pedal) seemed to clear up the issue, IIRC.

Just a guess, but you probably need to look at ones for, perhaps ‘82-‘84, to make sure you get gaskets for an ea81.

I got a set of 44022GA330 exhaust manifold gaskets, which supposedly is a fit for the 1985 Subaru Brat, but the ring on the inside of the gasket is a bit wider than the pipe and the engine. It's also wider than the old gasket that I pulled off of the exhaust. The bolt holes line up but the ring size isn't an exact match of the pipe size. Does this sound right? I see that there is also a 44022GA340 that is also a fit for the '85 Brat, what's the difference? The listings I'm looking at say that both are a fit for the 1.8L H4 - Gas engine.

I have a SpeedyEFI kit that I haven't installed yet, but it's basically the same thing. There are people using these over at "NA/T Subarus" on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/491238001237421 I hate directing you over to FB, but those are the people who've been using these on Subies. Hopefully FB will die and people will come back to the forums...

Yeah, the initial plan is to chop and shorten the stock Impreza CVs to get things rolling . If need be later down the line I'll get some custom built but I'm a decent DIY-er in my own right so I'm hoping to get lucky and not need to outsource.

I sure do love my Old Gens...

Why GD got out IMHO. I miss that knowledge. CCR and Shawn as well.

I really should be in bed. lol. But my car also needs struts, and I keep looking them up... I found what may be an exact-ish replacement: Front struts for a new Renault Megane II. Wtf, really? lol. 44.5mm diameter, 545mm/21.46in extended length, 357mm/14.06in compressed length. According to https://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/157099-front-struts/?do=findComment&comment=1313458 , a 4wd strut is "Extended Length 21.25" Collapsed Length 14.00"". Spring diameter looks similar, bottom lock bracket is... different, of course, but may be able to be bent to the right place. Haven't seen specs on the top nut. Fairly cheap, but not available in the US, due to said Renault vehicle never being sold in the US. Some part numbers: BILSTEIN 22-132390 KYB 333718 KYB 633718 MONROE G16387, though the monroe comes up as 2" shorter than the others. The KYB 633718 seems like it might be the premium version, and the 333718 the maybe better excel-g version, not sure what's really different... you'd be installing them with all the subaru top hardware, of course - spring perch, bearing, mount. Want to buy a pair and let me know how they work? lol And now bed. really.

I'm finding conflicting information on whether early '80s bmw 318i/325i struts might be somewhat compatible. Possibly also some newer bmw models. Will need to do more research when not falling asleep.

I just braved the mosquitos to check, and a well-used 1984 ea81 gl wagon 2wd strut measured 44.62mm at the end, so probably 45mm nominal. a 50mm sambar strut is too wide as well as too short. And, of course, 45mm seems to be an uncommon size...

Yeah, that's what I was concerned about. Unfortunately I don't have any other ideas for new BRAT suspension that don't involve a five lug swap. ISC used to build struts to order, but they don't seem to anymore.

Stock ones look a *lot* shorter... There's tons on ebay, like https://www.ebay.com/itm/167537573301 , and they look like half the length...

@bushytailsIf I get complete assemblies from Gorilla, they offer three different spring rates. So I could get firmer springs. My primary concern outside of them bolting up, is travel. I'm pretty sure sambar coilovers don't have as much travel as a BRAT. I'd love to get some used sambar struts just to see if they'll bolt up, but I have no idea where to find some. I did email Gorilla for further specs, but have yet to hear back.

Do you have a plan for shorter CVs? The diffs are indeed essentially the same. One's probably a 5-bolt R160 and the other a 1-bolt R160.

A sambar is a bit lighter than a brat, so the springs might be too soft. They give the lower tube diameter as 50mm, no other specs I can see. Email? You also might try finding some used/junk sambar parts and seeing how close they are to bolting up.

Drain coolant, pull a heater hose, plug off one end, hook the other end to compressed air with a valve, slowly let some in, listen for where it's hissing. If it's hissing at the carb, or out a spark plug hole...

Look at the clearance between the tire and the front spring perch - in all the Subarus I've owned there hasn't been much. I think you'll find that the small increase you could get would have no real impact.

this may help https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/ O.

Wondering if anyone hear as messed around with one of these stand alone ecu's from reet wire. Been thinking about installing a turbo on my 93 wagon and was curious if anyone has installed and played with tuning with one of these.

Where is the location to plug in the code reader. Thanks, Larry

Have an 08 Outback, with stock 225 X 55 X 17 tires. I would like to install taller tires to gain a little more ground clearance, and with taller side walls get a smoother ride. How large can I go without causing interference with body or chassis? Thanks, Larry