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Yes, unless its an XT, they should swap across no problem. Just about any 80-89 GL/DL alt should bolt in Twitch

Holy cow. I've seen those shelves take a lot of weight, but DAYUM. I'll post up a pic when I can, but we've got a shelf that runs the entire length of the garage. Twitch PS: Our shelf is packed as well, btw.

That is a sweet little pickup. And what the writer said about the car is what people used to say about the BRAT, I think :-p Subaru needs to take a page out of Pugeot's book. They are doing the BRAT to a T with that vehicle, minus the AWD/4WD. If Subaru just did the same body layout, with a 4x140 bolt pattern and an EJ D/R, they would have a supreme winner. Twitch

The Athol of Idaho, out in the boonies. 83801 is the zip if you don't believe me Its also known as the town with the most alcohol consumed per capita in the USA Twitch

Ummmm... I hate to burst your bubble, but that's a 95 model. It may have been built in 94, but its a 95 model. Anywho looks like you're doing good work And can it really be a trashwagon if Miles doesn't own it? Twitch

Ha! 260k is nothing. It just needs a reseal and it'll go another 260k. Stump jumping is what these cars were made for :-p What else are you supposed to do with a car with 4 wheel drive? Twitch

Twiddle with your clutch cable. Mine would slowly back off for no apparent reason. Just readjust it until you can get it into gear, or the slipping stops, whatever the problem may be. Good job And a trans swap is fairly easy, esp with Bill and Jerry (Bratsrus) nearby. Twitch

Sorry you guys can't make it, but hopefully we can see you at WCSS or another meet Right now I am scraping like no other to make sure I can make it. Its gonna be squeaky, but I'm doing my best. Twitch

Ok, I think some responsible drinking should be fine. I won't be consuming any, but I don't see why we shouldn't allow moderate consumption. And if anybody gets too out of control, we can make Monstaru the securitay. Hope it doesn't come down to that though... Plus, we will have a bunch of little pickups with seats in the back. I'm sure we could put together a system that would allow us to strap someone down until their sober Twitch

This thread will point you where you need to go. But just to make it a little bit easier, I'll give you the details you need. SOHC V6 Nissan Maxima 1986-94 It'll be on the bottom of the engine, directly behind the passenger side wheel well. All you need to do is swap pulleys and grind down the EA spacer and it'll all bolt right in. (Paraphrased from GD) Twitch

Well, build quality, design, 4WD/AWD, and their inherent quirkyness I personally like anything pre 96. They are all non-interference engines and are very reliable. If you are looking for comfort, I highly recommend the first gen legacies, or a 96 outback if you're looking for an Outback. A few of those have 2.2L non-interference engine. If you're willing to live in a more spartan environment, then I would greatly encourage you to get an EA81 car. They rattle, shake, and are overall underpowered for the freeway, but you can't beat the lack of timing belts, or the easy upgrading. Twitch

It sounds like a alt failure to me. I would get a cheap replacement alt from the Junkyard. Swap them out and see if it helps. Or you could just get a Nissan Maxima alt and swap pulleys and have a 90 amp where a 55 amp used to sit. The 55 amp alternators are rather pitiful, and any decent amount of drain will make your voltage drop to the levels you're seeing. My 87 wagon's 200w stereo will cut out if the engine is idling. So, an upgrade is a very good and recommended option. Twitch

Isn't that supposed to be bolted down? What were you doing to cause that? Twitch

I believe your Justy is also the same body/mechanical parts as a Geo Metro. So if you can find one of those with decent seats, they may fit. I'm pretty sure they shared components with the Suzuki Swift as well, so those may garner you things to work with as well. Twitch

Don't worry, as long as you are diligent and search, everybody on here is usually pretty cool. And I agree with the prognosis everyone has been giving, sounds like a CV axle going kaput. Only other thing I could really think of would be wheel bearing, but those usually make noise no matter what. Twitch

I hate to do this, but look at the FAQ in off road, and the regular FAQ. They have loads of information on this sort of thing. Also, from seeing what others have done on the board, I know a Gen2 can fit 27"s with only minor trimming and no lift. As Ben pointed out, you can fit 27" on a Gen3 with only a 2" lift, and no trimming. But please, just look up the info in the FAQ's. Twitch

Done this, it sucks and seems to take forever, but it works. (at least for me it did) Twitch

Wow, lucky find. Gotta love those 2 or 3 owner cars. I find it amusing, that this car is practically just the turbo sedan version of my sister's new car. Hers has all the options listed as yours does, just no turbo and in a wagon (and no LSD, of course). I'm just kinda surprised at the fuel mileage listed, 18-24? And that's only 7 mpg above the lowest on the group I just hope that's the fuel mileage if you keep your foot in it. Twitch

Heh, over 20 year old news. Look at the date on the card. Twitch

Well, as was mentioned in the article, they're offering BOTH for buyers! So if the giant wing strikes your fancy, then you can have the Sedan, but if you just love the versatility, then go all out for the 5 door. Twitch

Nice score! Looks like you got the typical problems that an 18 yr old car comes with. I didn't know that the autos came with LSD's And I would check out that LSD in detail, that upper plug looks a little odd. Twitch

I bet your mother would never let you forget it, if she is anything like my mom. And it all looks good, high rev power is awesome for freeway travel, or rallycross I hope its one of those cars that never dies, just keeps on truckin' until SOA buys it and sticks it in their museum. Twitch

+1 It looks like they went all "Fast and Furious" with it. I don't mind the green and black color scheme, but the hood scoops? And Lambo doors? And why did they put a steel plate to mount in the stereo? and not paint it? Twitch

Sweet. Thank you Brian for making the offer, and thanks for tossing the bar up for examination Rob. Hopefully we can get these reproductions made so that we may entice our brethren from the midwest to come over. And also, would there be any chance of a convoy from Idaho/Spokane? So that we may have backup, just in case one of us breaks down. And as much as I love driving my BRAT, I would like it even more if I could drive it with a whole bunch more people and their BRATs/Subarus. Twitch

Those are Cal/Masters Might wanna check out the subaru's of the 80's site a little more often http://www.indysworld.com/80s/general/wheels/wheels.html Twitch