jsubom

I'm going to do an ej22 swap into the brat. I have done a ton of research and know what I need. I was just wondering if anyone has broached the subject of putting the crossmember from an older legacy or an impreza in. I know it would require some mods but I don't even know if the width is even close. It would be beneficial for the newer power steering rack and the sway bar. I was also wondering if anybody has put the entire dash from another 80's subaru into a brat. I specifically would like to know about the dash out of an 87 Rx that I have access to. I would not be asking but I have searched to no avail.

Thanks for the encouragement, I agree that we need to have more monster subarus. If something breaks it just gives me the incentive to make it better. Tires might have to wait for now since I have to put a new driveline and wheel bearing in my wifes outback. I also need to get the new suspension on the brat since the old shock/struts might as well not be there. I just may have to jump straight to the 4 or 6 inch lift. Good thing I know some people who can weld:D

1996 impreza obs 168k 1996 legacy ob 210k 1982 brat gl 233k

Hmm, Thanks for the feedback. It's a good thing I didn't buy the tires yet since I had my doubts. I did see a nice pair of 27x7.5s but there were only two and they were non radials. I'll have to keep digging around or maybe just go for a 4" lift and 28s. I plan on addressing the power issues by doing the spfi swap but did not realize the flywheel and clutch would be an issue. Will swapping an rx pressure plate be enough? The clutch is pretty close to dead anyway so that was already in the works. By the way, "Major Surgery" is okay by me since this thing is very rusty and not worthy of any kind of restoration. I think the real problem lies in the width of the tires and the offset of the wheels as far as fitment goes. This is just my offroad beater afterall. Thanks again for all of the feedback

I recently aquired a 1982 brat GL rustbucket. Not a bad deal for $400. Anyway I got a free set of toyota 6 lugs and found a set of 30x9.5 tires at the junk yard for $100. I have all new suspension on the way (GR-2 front struts, and Gas-a-just shocks for the rear) for $170 shipped. Now the question is do I do the 2" block lift with 15 degree angles and cut fenders or do I just cut the fenders and make it work? I don't want to deal with going through axles so I'm leaning more toward not lifting. Of course if I can't cut enough to fit the large tires I will lift it and try lowering the crossmember. Thanks in advance

I recently aquired a 1982 brat GL rustbucket. Not a bad deal for $400. Anyway I got a free set of toyota 6 lugs and found a set of 30x9.5 tires at the junk yard for $100. I have all new suspension on the way (GR-2 front struts, and Gas-a-just shocks for the rear) for $170 shipped. Now the question is do I do the 2" block lift with 15 degree angles and cut fenders or do I just cut the fenders and make it work? I don't want to deal with going through axles so I'm leaning more toward not lifting. Of course if I can't cut enough to fit the large tires I will lift it and try lowering the crossmember. Thanks in advance Sorry, just noticed I posted this in the wrong place. Noob mistake Not sure how to delete this thread. Mods?