Dinky26

Cool, thanks for your input. :-)

Do the chrome bed rail tops stay on or come off?

Okay I'm seriously thinking about getting a shell for my 86 Brat. Can anybody tell me how these shells attach to the Brat? I guess it might become apparent when I actually see the shell in person. It is not close to me to check out, going to have to make a road trip to get it.

I would be willing to buy a set. I would love to do the CAD thing but I don't know the first thing about the program. In the mean time I will put out the word to see if I can find anybody in my circle that might know the program.

I don't suppose this would fit an 86 Brat? With an EA81 engine.

Yeah I know there's no way to really say for sure. Thanks for the input. Are there 2 inner tie rod ends or just one kinda makes sense there would be 2, I only ordered one ?

AutoTech Collision and Service 4411 West Central Wichita Ks. 67212 http://autotechcs.com/index.html Wow, I did figure it out, wonders never cease.

I'll be interested to see if anybody else replys on this one. http://autotechcs.com/ I've been going here for some time now and they don't recomend replacing stuff if it does not need it. Kind of far from where they are housed I am sure, they are good people there though. :)

I'm guessing you have a Hitachi carb in. If you change it to a Weber, I've heard Weber parts are more readily available.

Yep after I thought about what I was thinking about and typed it in here it made alot more sense to BE SAFE and leave it home. I feel very confident that what I was told needs to be replaced. I've been going to them long enough with enough different vehicles over the years that he does NOT blow smoke up ones A$$. Which I am so glad I have found them to be with way. As it turned out the 3hours there and 3 hours back was NOT worth it :( oh well you don't know how some have been abused till you see them :angry: . Just amazes me how badly some treat their vehicles. So in your opinion/opinions how labor intensive is it to replace these parts I've listed?? I am starting to notice that sometimes it pulls to the left---then to the right. Does this indicate that a ball joint or tie rod is about to EXPLODE.....???

Anybody have an idea where I might find these 2 items for a 86 Brat, has a manual transmission. Needing a Strut rod bushing & a Steering Gear Mounting Bushing. Thanks

I took my 86' Brat to my mechanic because it was shaking at about 50-60mph & it would come and go with good a road. It was also pulling to the left a fair bit but by the time I took it into the shop it had really quit pulling at all. I'm wanting to get my nephew in a Subaru. Found a good prospect for the application, 3 hours away though. I want to drive my Brat for this task. My question being if I drive my Brat for these 3 hours there and 3 hours back am I looking at potential failing of my steering/suspension. Mechanic told me that I need the following parts replaced. 1. Ball Joints 2. Inner tie rod end 3. Lower control arm bushing 4. Strut rod bushing 5. Steering Gear Mounting Bushing They also told me that they could only find the first two items. I went to Rock Auto and found the third without really looking, hum..... Any how would I be better off taking a less fuel efficient vehicle for my 3 hr drive task?? When I bought the car the seller told me he had taken it to an alignment shop and they couldn't do anything to help the issue, IDK what to believe for sure on that though. Welcome any and all comments. Thanks

Sending PM thanks man:)

Live and learn bud.

Okay I feel better now! Thanks!

Greetings! Officially

Actually those 2 colors are soothing to me, however a bronze color would be good as well. My Soobie was that green too, very good color IMO. Actually I guess it is the tires that don't really agree with me. That type of tire where there is little space between the road and rim....ugh.just my opinion. I'm sure that it does make more sense than more off roadie tires for your situation. And hey, can't please everyone anyway. If it works for you that is all that matters I've got to look into the tinting of the side view mirrors awesome idea:)

Very nice! Wheels not my taste, each to his own though. Like the color though. I had a 96, loved it to death, close to one of my biggest regrets of getting rid of it

Yep, just inside the rail behind the cab.

Fuel Pump? Or a hole in a line somewhere??

Was this a brand new Weber? Reason I am wondering is that I am waiting for my Weber to come in so I can install. Any idea how much effect happens when it is specifically rebuilt for the Brat? Also I just replaced the filter under the bed less then 6 months ago, should I replace again when installing the Weber? Ordered from a shop close to me, I was told a complete kit with everything I need for $389, didn't think that was a bad price for the package.

That is an AWESOME Baja!! I LOVE your Baja!

Wow, I am very jealous for all you have done to this car, I have a 1991 that needs alot of the same treatment. I pulled the engine back in January and then.......oh stuck in the rutt of LIFE......between work, mother in law, my medical ect ect, THE ENGINE lay in many pieces here and there in my garage...oh dear GOD help me, oh HELP me.....IT will be an EXTREMELY fun puzzel to put back together Congrats on your Loyale make over !!

Nicely done

I probably just read to much into what you wrote, I'm sorry too. I'll keep your offer in mind.