Brown_Muscle

I'm glad you got is running again! This is such a great site. Dont hesitate to shoot me an email or call if you need any more info or any help.

Yes, just updated that thread as well

Well I got it out! It took some drilling and another punch to force it out, but I didn't need to use heat! Thanks for your help guys! -Phil

I found when putting the other axel on that it was quiet obvious that it was 180 degrees off so i put it the right way, so i shouldn't have a problem that way.

ah my mistake i was using a 7/32 punch, rust is not the problem, if it fails to try pounding it out in the opposite direction i will try a torch. I've allready gotten the axel out of the knuckle..no loose bearings thank god haha

Subaru should have designed it to be held on by bolts in the first place... I'm using a 7/16 punch, I am aware of the taper, both sides have a bevel which is confusing, a also see that it used to be paint blue, so It was probobly aftermarket. I wont be able work on it for another week, so I'll post my results then, thanks for all the advice guys.

I had to DRILL the sh** out of the other pin to get it out...it was no fun either...that was after pounding on it too... I dont think I'm doing anything wrong, and Ive read threads about how simple this is...and if it werent for the pin it wouldn't be bad..but i HAVE to get that pin out of there ASAP..and Ive tried soaking it with some PB blaster..

It appear I am driving it in the correct direction, it is possible I am wrong though...But I'm almost certain it is the correct direction, worth a try though

Hey there, I have been attempting to remove an axel on my 84 GL wagon 4X4 with an ea81 engine, and the darn spring or tension pin is stuck, i have used a punch and a hammer and sledge hammer and ended up breaking the punch! I managed to drive it about 1/4 of the way out and it will not budge, ive even tried drilling, ive spent hours trying to get this stupid pin out. If anyone knows something i dont about this, please let me know i could use the help. I already did the other side and had some difficulty but nothing like this. ANY HELP is GREATLY appreciated. THANKS! -Phil

Yup you pay admission and go hunting, as far as the jack goes, we have a machine that lifts the cars up and u stack tires under it, and then go to work. as far as interchangeability goes there are other far more knowledgeable about that then I and i;m sure they will chime in.

allright thats what i wanted to hear thanks!

84 GL 4X4 ea81

Agreed for snow the narrower tire is better, however if your dealing with ice, like solid ice... it's a different story. haha

I tried a search so please redirect me to a link if this has already been posted but how do i find out what my gear ratio is in my differential? Is there a code on the door or in the vin i can look up or is it stamped on the differential housing?? thanks

Has anyone noticed a difference in handling by upgrading the sway bar? Or how about the turbo struts and springs along with the sway bar? Is it worth yanking if i find one at the yard?