bratman18

yeah sometimes things get really frustrating and I can understand especially since that's the last thing! But just keep your cool. cause it definitely doesn't help to get po'd! You'll get it, and feel free to come back on here and ask any questions you might have!! Good luck!

ok cool, and that's one of the reasons you're gonna get rid of the cat. Thanks for the explanation! Awesome project!! Good luck with the wheel bearing!

keep trying! That's about it. I have heard several people on here before saying the same thing, and the only thing you can really do is keep trying. Take a break and go back to it later. Good luck! Maybe someone else will chime in with a better idea:-\

It takes a lot of finagling. You have to keep steady pressure on it and twist back and forth at the same time. But don't force it or you'll need to replace parts!

So does that mean that the stock EJ y-pipe will bolt up with no mods? Or do you have to do anything to it to get by the front crossmember? Sorry, these are probably stupid questions but I was just curious.

I say drive it till the motor goes and then ej swap it. You can make it look pretty stock even with an EJ in there. and it's not all about driving fast, its about driveability as well. It would be a really nice going car with an EJ22 under the hood. But hey it's your car and whatever you choose to do is cool! Very nice, take care of it and keep it from rusting!

Great thanks Paul! Appreciate it!

Looks great, I remember when I got mine, I was so happy! Yours' is in much better shape than mine though. Mine went of the side of a bridge when it was installed on the previous owners Brat. It's still in great shape but the mounting plates are a little off. I agree, you definitely need some bedliner though. It would make your already really nice Brat even cleaner!

Those won't have the motor and tranny he's looking for. 4x4 welder, thank you for being more specific. Kellyray, here's a thread with a craigslist ad that has a Gen 2 Brat that's a little closer to you. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=95715

Yeah Mine does work quite well, but nothing compared to all the Lincolns I've used. My friend has a little 110 mig Lincoln and that thing works great with or without gas. Mine just isn't as smooth, and I don't like that it doesn't have a cooling fan. But it certainly gets the job done, and yes it's quite easy to just grind down the unpretty welds.

So has anyone found out when the deadline to sign up is? I still haven't and only cause money is a little tight. But I do plan on it, I just don't want to miss the deadline.

What exactly are you doing with the exhaust? Just cutting and welding to make it fit? I would be interested in seeing some pics of the exhaust when you get that all buttoned up. Still can't wait to see and hear it after it's done!!

It is full time 4WD but has the option of having lo range as well. It's either in 4hi or 4lo, and I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that it has a lockable center diff as well. They only came in these cars! One of the special things about them

I haven't seen any pulled over but I see plenty of "yuppies" and older people that drive like morons in their Outbacks that deserve to be pulled over

I love my VLSD in my 2000 RS and love my LSD in my Brat for off road. I wheeled with subarus for years with an open diff and finally came across an LSD, I built it up to fit my Brat and what a difference! No, it doesn't lock up solid, but it certainly helps a lot!!!! But you have to keep in mind, it's called a limited slip, not a locker!

Keep searching! If there's one there has to be more!

It also has to be a GEN 2 body style, for instance, the same style as my Brat. And you'll be able to tell a GL because it says GL on the back, well actually, Subaru GL. If you find one of those it should have a EA81 motor and a 4 spd dual range! Good luck!

The mid pipe is different between the 4WD and 2WD but if I remember correctly, I have used 2WD mid pipe on a 4WD before. I know for a fact you can use the 4WD on the 2WD.

Yes that's one of the things I like about it as well. The fact that yes, it's going to have solid axles but isn't sitting 5 feet of the ground(exaggerated). It's not going to be super top heavy and susceptible to tipping over on the trails. But at the same time it's going to be quite flexy and have lots of traction and gearing!

As for an EA81 motor you need to find one out of any Gen 2 style car. 81-89 and same for the 5 spd dual range. As long as its a 4WD GL 5 spd

That's a DL so even if it is 4WD 5 spd, it will be a push button single range. It does have a 1.8 motor but it's an EA82 and will not fit into your Brat

I just looked it up and they are a little less than 1" taller. and yes the width is a little different too.

ahhh, ok, I knew it was close. I say they will fit. Do you know how much bigger they are from stock?

I know a guy that owns 2 '04 Forester XT's and loves them. Never had any motor trouble and tons of power and very comfy. He picked them both up with around 50-60,000 miles for less than 10k

Isn't that the stock size? I thought it was, if not very close