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It's not the springs that are different, it's the strut length. Sedan or 2wd rear struts are longer for the lower mounting point on the 2wd rear swing arm. Swapping the 2wd arm for the 4wd arm bumps up the rear height - even with the same springs. I can't remember what the difference is but it's not a lot! All the best with the rallycross! Cheers Bennie

I believe it is. The rear casing is the important part, it has to move with the centre diff otherwise it won't work. The rear casing bolt pattern is common on the manual gearboxes from the L series right up to the point that subaru went to the 6 speed manuals, this is where they changed if there is one. You can build a dual range dccd from an L series RX AWD gearbox, swap the pinion to the diff ratio you want that matches the dccd. If you go with the 1.59:1 L series low range you will need to shave the ring gear for the 4.11 front diff and even more on the 4.44 ring gear. Bolt it together, wire up the dccd and you should be good to go. Downer is that if you're running an EJ engine you'll need an adaptor plate and most likely a beefed up EA clutch too. Cheers Bennie

You don't need a press - just a 50mm tow ball and a BFH does the job. It will move. To replace the new casing use the old one to hammer the new one in. This trick won't damage the new casing as you'll have a flat edge against it that's not taking the brunt of the blow from the hammer Works a treat for me - I've only had to take EJ bearings to a press. Cheers Bennie

I made my own. Works a treat - nothing like having the right tool for the job! Took a bit of work to get it right but it's an essential piece of kit these days! Cheers Bennie

Awesome Superu! Toonga, I think Superu was talking about the box that Loyale 2.7 turbo had posted the photo about. I'm sure Superu is in the know that his gearbox from Taza isn't a locking centre diff gearbox. Cheers Bennie

If the US market is anything like it is in Oz, that's true as they only came from the factory as an auto. Go for it. A manual gearbox won't be an issue - no computer electronics to worry about - you only need to run the engine. The stand alone won't care what it's got behind it as it will just run the engine. Makes things easy! Cheers Bennie

L series moulded carpet Yes in Oz, but they ship world wide... Cheers Bennie

+1 for a blocked core or a partial blockage at least. Back flush the core, rod the pipes from the engine where you can and hopefully something will come of it. Or the temp sender unit has an issue. Cheers Bennie

Personally I'd be looking for the H6 that's got an individual exhaust port for every cylinder. I think you also get variable valve timing with this one too. The exhaust I was talking about was on one of the above engines. I'll see if I can dig up the build thread on that subaru Here's the link Cheers Bennie

AWESOME news mate! How long was it on the boat for? And how long did it take you to install it?? I hope it's well worth the effort!! I know it will be. What are the specs again? If it's got a dodgy low range the L series low range is well worth the effort! Cheers Bennie

Yeah that's about right But that also just looks odd! Cheers Bennie

Awesome! I want to see pics of this - and how it progresses! You can go the factory ECU if you can deal with all the wiring, security and the possible integration of the Body Computer Module (or some name of the like) which is where they incorporate EVERYTHING into the ECU. Stand alone makes sense here and they're the way to go for power in the long run IMO. You'll love the H6 and manual combination. I've got a mate with the H6 and a manaul box in his liberty and it's a machine. Doesn't look like a WRX but would certainly give one a good run for it's money! With the right exhaust they sound awesome too (like an old holden 186 - an aussie thing). Bucket loads of torque right off from idle to the red line - bucket loads for a subi anyway. I think you'll be loving the H6. I'm guessing that since this is a mid mount that you'll be going RWD only - if that's the case you'll need to find some sort of spool for the centre diff and a blanking plate for the rear output. Of course you'll have to sort out gear shift linkages from the rear of the box but this has been done before with other conversions (not necessarily on this forum). Dad did this when he dropped a 13B rotary into his VW fast back then 180'd the drive train to make it a mid mount. I was about 3 at the time! Look forward to the development of this project! Cheers Bennie

OSF, Thought about an inverter and an electric blanket? Could be a rather large inverter though! Bonuses of this - easy to remove/reverse and if you go with a dual battery setup you could keep it on for a bit after you get into bed! That was my random thought in the middle of teaching a class today... Cheers Bennie

Yeah the 1.59:1 low range will have an issue clearing the OBX diff - you'll have to shave some of the diff housing off the side opposite the ring gear side (hope this makes sense). This has been done in a mate's liberty with a H6 powering the EA internals with the 1.59:1 low range and the OBX front LSD. It's going well too. And this is what's being done with my gearbox too. I SO can't wait to have this box in Ruby Scoo! I believe this has been done in other gearboxes over here but I can't be sure about that and I've not been around them to say how they're going. But if this setup is holding up to the H6 I don't see why it would be an issue - so long as you don't abuse it, just like any gearbox. Cheers Bennie

I'm trying to patiently wait for some under bonnet pics of the donks - when will these be available? I love pics, not having a dig at you but I personally think the more pics the better! It'll be great to see these back on the road again! Cheers Bennie

Good stuff mate! Looks like the repairs are coming along already, and if they're not I'm sure they will be shortly! Cheers Bennie

The rear end of that thing looks a bit shelby like with those fat tyres on the rear - very muscle like! Cheers Bennie

Twitch, I'm really feeling for you mate! I love those little brumbys - and a targa top as well. What was the driver that hit you doing (other than not braking)??? I hope you find a suitable replacement if not another one; and that your medical expenses are sorted so you're not out of pocket, AND that you're fully mended before long! Cheers Bennie

Sweet Ride!! How many k's and is it the original paint? Very clean! Think I'm going to have to save some coin and sort a shipping container to fill with some choice subi's to enjoy cruising in! Cheers Bennie

Me too mate, Me too! But they never rolled off a showroom floor in Australia To save you some coin the old clock could have been opened up, the dry solder joint(s) found and re-soldered. It's worked a treat for me on 3 clocks so far! Also, I'm guessing that with your three door that it is an RXII from what I've researched. The grille, RX turbo dash and the fact that it's an EA82T are dead giveaways. The rear LSD is also a good indicator. I'd put my money on it that IF it has the factory gearbox it is AWD with a centre diff lock. Awesome box, can't wait to have mine sorted (again, rare as hens teeth over here!). Further to the above, the LHS button pad on the dash board, where the flat grey blank buttons are. These grey ones can be replaced with any L series buttons that are the same style as the black rimmed ones with the grey pad in the centre. The flat grey ones are from the earlier model L's Look after that coupe, I'm sure I'm not the only jealous forum member that's drooling over yours! Cheers Bennie

I'm guessing you haven't read Toonga's build thread on ausubi. Now that's one hell of a spam fest! Thought you'd like to know I also like how this thread has had triple the amount of attention and posts than your L safariwagon's has... Cheers Bennie

I can't thank you enough mate! I'm really going to soil my pants next time a roo jumps out in front of Ruby Scoo! I'd love to have a conversation with that grille - what a journey! I'm looking forward to posting those side indicators to you! Cheers Bennie

Why not swap out the dead frame and replace it? A 4wd one will fit in it's place if 2wd units are hard to come by, just use your swing arms and replace the frame that's damaged. Got any photos to help show the damage, I hope I've got it right from your description. And I'm unfamiliar with the word: melanomaed... Cheers Bennie

Don't worry, I was of the same opinion until I tried to fit the front hub to the rear end for rear discs. I was shattered. If this was to work, I'd have rear discs on all my EA subarus that are "in my life". Cheers Bennie

Me too when I used to run the welded rear end. Much easier than swapping the drum every time! Cheers Bennie