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I found a 5sp DR from an 85 gl wagon for sale for 170 bucks at a pick n pull, is it going to fit without any modifications to my 1992 Loyale 4x4 wagon? And more technical would that transmission year be a 3.7 or a 3.9 gearing? Hopefully that made sense Please help soon!

Alright i have some pennies put away for a tranny and found the 5 speed today! The place already has it pulled and wants 175 no core charge. Sounds kinda high to me but i dont want to wait any more. So just to verify it will fit in bolt and play style? I wont have to get different tranny mounts Etc? And the shift linkage should fit through my current floor plan without cutting? Thanks

haha so true thanks just exploring my resources.

Alright i will leave it alone sounds like. Dang vacuum systems. I hate em!

oh ok mine is a 92 loyale FI with quite a bit going on around the throttle body. Looks like a lotta emissions equipment but i wont be registering this beater again. Any suggestions or should i leave it alone?

Ok so I have been searching local junk yards for a DR and i realized there is a 4 and 5 speed. I obviously want a 5 speed but cant find one. In the event that a 4 speed turns up, i will possibly grab it. The big question is gearing in the final gear i guess. This wagon i drive is my Daily Driver, (i go on freeway often) and i want to keep the high end speeds. (75 at least) I will be upgrading tire sizes a bit to around a 195 70 R14 or so..... So will this all work together to give me about the same stock gear range? Sorry for the long question! and thanks for any help!

So i read here and there that people are plugging their vacuum lines and it helps their power? My wagon is just my beater so any extra power here and there would be awesome. I'm not sure if im mistaken or not though. What in particular should i plug? Thanks for any help and sorry for the vague question.

Haha thats the problem i need an answer to though to "bevel" the rim. I have no idea how you do that. :-\

When you say it like that im assuming they are free? but back to reality:rolleyes: depends on what you want for them and link me to a pic of them if you got one! Thanks

Bump does anyone know how to make the groove for my lug nut to sit in when i drill out the rims?

So the time has come to start thinking about repainting my wagon. I spray painted it last summer and now it needs a new look. This time i will sand it somewhat and intend to use an actual spray gun if its not too expensive to paint with. Anyways Im kinda looking for good looking cheap paint job, but spraypaint isn't holding up, so its the gun or rhino liner. But i know both can get expensive fast. Let me know what your preference is!

Haha yup thats me in good old happy valley! There aren't too many old soob's out here and im probably the only proud wagon owner in the whole city. :-\ Need some more representation out here. Anyways i have been doing my research into the tires for the 16's and the tires will cost more than i payed for my car. And wont give me many off road tread patterns either. So I will be going to the Junk yard Thursday again. i saw some potential 6 bolt options out there yesterday. So, the big debate becomes just drilling 2 holes in the rim or 4 new ones per hub.? Any preferences? im leaning toward the drilling the rim set up but i don't know how to bevel or div it the rim for the lug nut to sit in. Any help/ opinions would be great!

Ok that was awesome info thanks!

I have been checking this guy's listings out too, i was curious if the struts for the 90-91 loyales would fit my 92 loyale? I'm assuming they would but i want to be sure..... anyone know?! and on another note anyone know where to find the adjustable struts mentioned above? I couldn't find any new production replacement ones! :/

Sweet thats exactly what i needed it made sense but i could never get the terminology right in my head. Thanks!

Ok i just found a cheap set of wheels i want to use they are a chevy 16" rim here is a link: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=2608847&cat=243&lpid=23 hopefully that works. anyone want to throw out there what tire size i should go with to stay close to the standing height of what im running right now? (185 80 R13) I'm thinking that a 195 50 R16 would be close and give me a lower profile look? Please give me your 2cents

Ok That helps i was thinking of doing that as a fall back if i don't find some extra hubs at the junk yard tomorrow. Oh and thanks for your replies especially uberroo. And im still wondering because i may just order some wheels, what is a good width and offset for a non lifted set up. I'm just looking to upgrade tire width and height a bit for handling and top speed gain. Thanks!

Im going to do the 6 bolt swap on my hubs and i cant remember what the spacing is on the 6 bolt system. I know its the older style 6 bolt? And if i were to get some basic wheels just to replace my stock wheels what is a good offset and width to go with that wont give me any rub? Thanks for any help and sorry for the dumb question:-p

That would be the one thanks for the link!

I DID A search and tired to find a wheel thread posted recently that had most all of the subaru wheels made (4x140) and couldnt find it! :-\ Anyone know where it is? Thanks

Mine had vacuum problems for the longest time, but i solved it all by spending around 20 bucks and a couple hours of work replacing the hoses. You can buy the hose by the foot at your local parts store. It was the best thing i ever did for the car. The 4wd worked, the cruise control worked, and heck it even runs better. Do yourself a favor and get a little dirty fixing an easy problem!

That thing is sick!!!

Ok here is a more technical question about Rx tranny swap. Im told i can trade out the auto tranny for a manual DR. Im running through the process in my head and get hung up on the clutch linkage and pedal. Does anyone have a rite up or any advice? Thanks:headbang:

my ea82 FI does this also, i kinda just accept it i guess