bratman18

Back to the top! I was thinking about doing this type of lift on my new car, I was just wondering about the rear. You really don't need a spring compressor? I just thought if you remove the nut on top of the rear strut that the spring will push the mount right off. It looks so easy, I think I will go this route!!

Very nice looking Brat!! Looks real clean, nice job taking care of it!!

My 97 Impreza did that. I double and triple checked and it had no leaks, it just always did it. I even had a subaru tech take a look, and he couldn't find anything either

Nice job, I think it looks very spiffy!!

oh yes it did!:lol:

Yup make sure you get to it before it get's bad!! Rust never sleeps!!! I have to do a thorough cleaning as well, I don't think it's been washed this winter at all

Is your pass side cv boot broken? That would spray grease on the cat and make it smoke

yeah I think it should bolt up, but I'm sure as you know, they are different

You mean Gen 3, but yes they are tough!!! But the motors in the Gen 2's like my Brat, are even better! No timing belts to break!

Good lookin out!! I'd love to come get one, but it's a long drive! You definitely got lucky!! Take care of them and they will do the same! I'm getting mine delivered on Saturday, I can't wait!! I posted a link about getting it in the old gen section. I'm gonna post pics when I get it!!

This is mine, it has the rear quarters cut on it but does it help?

Nice!! I'm jealous! I want one of your rust free cars!!!, we don't really have those up here in Maine! Can't wait to see pics!! Interior and under hood shots as well!! Also make sure to check the coolant on the turbo car, they have a tendency to eat head gaskets! They aren't as long lasting and reliable as the N/A motors like the one in your 89

Well that car has a turbo motor and different gearing. the turbos have 3.7 gearing. But if it's a 4WD it should still be a 5 spd dual range. Post pics of that one too!!

oh ok, I was just wondering, that's all. I figured there must be some logic behind it

4.11's in an EA82T? I'm pretty sure they all had 3.70 gearing

Well if you can learn how to drive a stick, that thing would be sweet with a 5spd dual range tranny!!! You drive your car to me and I'll swap it out for ya!! Yeah too far I know, but very nice ride!

Just out of curiosity, why did you add LSD additive? That only works for a limited slip

Wow, that's a steal!! Looks real solid. And as long as it runs good, who cares about the mileage! Is it 5 spd, or auto?

Welcome! Nice car! and very impressive miles!! I just picked up a similar car, with much less miles. You'll love it here!!

yeah, It's really pretty solid. And Since it's not that bad, I will take very chance to oil it thoroughly and fix any spots it does have to make it last!! I looked it over good, and the only spots I found were right behind the rear wheels, but they are quite small and easily fixable!! Hopefully yours doesn't get that bad!!

Probably get all the small stuff worked out and the drive it as is for a little while. But, I've always wanted a lifted sedan, so I'll probably lift it a couple inches!! And definitely fix the small rust spots before they have a chance to get worse!

So I don't have pics yet but I just picked up an 89 GL sedan with 4x4 dual range!!! It started life as a 2wd auto but a friend of mine converted it a few months back!! It needs a good cleaning and a few odds and ends but it's in very good shape. It has small rust holes behind each rear wheel, but they are very small and I will cut them out and weld in patches this spring(or sooner) I will post some pics when I get the car on Saturday!

I'm telling ya, contact jbbvw, he had all the answers for me! I hope he gets on and sees this thred

AFAIK The actual diff would be the same, but yes the ways that it mounts up are different.

Sweet! I second that!!!