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Am I the only one who carrys a Saw? Oh ya, lock picks and and padlock shims

Why is that link taking me to Microsoft.com? What's up with that? OK it's working now. I like the SAMBAR! Why don't they sell those here?

We wanna see pics!!! There are no real aftermarket gears available. Your only real choices are switching diffs off something else? If your just using 2WD then your not necessarily locked into using Subaru Axles? Other axles/diffs may allow you more flexability. I'd suggest maybe a Samurai solid axle? Just a thought, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I was driving to work today behind a new Outback (2005?), I was noticing the Outback had dual exhausts. Then I got looking at the back of the car. It looks like to route the exhaust to the back they split it to two mufflers just to the rear of the diff. Have they lowered the clearance of the Outback with the exhaust? From the rear the exhaust was hiding the diff, the exhaust appeared to be the lowest point on the vehicle? Is this the way they all are or was this one screwed up? Something seems wrong? Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I've been welded since before the tube frame was even finished. It was one of the first things to happen. I'm just trying to get an feel for any tricks that may be out there for saving repairs on the trail. If there is a techinque that will allow me to not replace stubs on a regular basis, I want to hear it! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--welded, one axle removed. 01 Forester--LSD two axles installed.

I was wonder that? So in a corner is all your power going to be eaten up when your binding everything up? How bad is the bindup coming from the rear axles?

I'm with Miles, Remove short HH cable, let the spring do it's thing and be done with it forever!!! I took mine off in 1986 Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--no HH!!!! 01 Forester--no HH!

Where I was going with this post was, asphault is a lot like "slick rock". For Moab type usage of a welded diff, are you going to need to take as wide as turn as possible, to minimize the bind up on the drive train system? This may not work for the obsticle at hand. I was trying to ascess what might be a reasonable driving approach for welded diffs on slick rock. I was wondering if a tight turn might work with a burped throttle and a well timed hard crank on the wheel. This may allow the vehicle to unload the inside rear wheel momentarily and allow the slippage of the inside rear wheel in a tighter corner? Does the welded diff require more power because of the binding up of the driveline when manuvering? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--Welded with one axle in. 01 Forester--LSD both axles in, thank you!

For what it's worth... I'll be in Moab later this week doing a bit of Jeeping (now the safari is over ). We are looking at doing some of the lesser traveled trails rather than the obligitory/more crowded, Hells, Poisen, Gold bar, Golden Spike, Fins, Kane, Steel bender... Anyway the trails we plan on running are Tip Toe behind the rocks, Harrah Pass, Chicken Corners, Cliff hanger, 7 mile rim, Wipe out hill, Flat Iron mesa, 3-D, Top of the World via Onion Creek and Rose garden hill. Most of these trails are rated fairly easy. I'll assess them for "Subability". Not planning on bringing "Summer" on this trip. We'll be in your basic H2, Defender 90, Cherokee and exocage Toyota. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--Summer 01 Forester

Hey those of you with welded diffs, Do you ever drive on the street with them on a regular basis? (with both axles in) Just wondering how many folks get away with this or if it breaks axles everytime? What I'm getting at is, If your careful, can you get away with it with no ill effects? or is it just a repair waiting to happen? Looking for experience Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--Welded! 01 Forester--Limited.

Jared, What happened the diff? Is there a story associated with this? Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--Still on original welded diff 01 Forester--Also still on original diff

Great pic! We just don't have lifted Subies around here. Those would certainly be an eye catcher around these parts. Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I say the bed size is SMALL If you have an older ATV you should be able to get it in the back no problem. The newer ATV's are getting big and heavy. It would certainly be a load if it would fit? Good luck Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Great Pics, Love the scenery! My favorite was the "hyperspace" windshield shot I couldn't get the vids to work Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

This is not a big mystery... You need to have one of your Cop buddies run the plate 2DNF259 and find the last registered owner. After that any internet peoplefinder program should locate this guy. Although he may be in jail and that's why the car was just left there? The Apartment manager could call the local P.D. and request a Cop come out and see if it's abandoned or stolen. In the process he's going to ask the manager if XXXXX was ever living here? You should be able to get this info some how...? Get the 10th digit of the vin and find out what year it is! Good Luck, Glenn

Your Subaru and a Baja bug are apples and oranges. They are just different beasts. A 2WD Bug is not going to climb a hill like a 4WD Subie. :-p As for the tires use, ATV rather than Quad, as your key word in your search. Good luck Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--Atv tires 01 Forester--Factory tires

Do you think you will be needing/wanting LOW range in your tranny? As I see it that would be a determining factor in what years you should consider? Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer--Low range 01 Forester--High range

My wife was the one who sent away for the plans So she wouldn't have to drive the car anymore!!! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester A link to build pics http://usmb.net/gallery/albuo21

I know it's difficult to bring up at this point but... Have you considered letting your friend be an "organ donor". I have a hard time believing that there are no salvageable parts left? Short of being a Suicide Bomber victim, there has to be something that the poor little Subie could donate, to make the world a better place? There are so many Subies out there waiting for just the right part to become available? Since were on the subject, I'm looking for: Diff, Axles, Stubs, Spare, Pk Brake lever FPCU... Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Let's keep everything in prospective here, If you were doing that, It wouldn't be a Rhino! The Rhino is an answer to "What to do with a rusty Subaru with good running gear". It's not the answer to "Where do I start building my competiton Rock Crawler". When you get down to it your just building an "alternative" body for a old Subaru. The Rhino looks mean but it's really just a light weight Subaru. If I was going to make a Rock Crawler, I sure wouldn't start with an old Subaru. I love my Subies but there are so many better platforms to start with. A Toyota or a Samurai would be my first choice too! Now I have a buggy, I can't justify having a real Rock Crawler :-\ Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

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Without pictures...does it really exist? ...Photoshop... Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 ForesterG

I put a Sony in mine and it did that the first week. However, I drove down a bumpy road and about 20 minutes later it popped out. Never done it since? Have you tried pushing in on the cd? I'd cut the power and reset the deck. Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Welcome to the board! Cool Buggy! I don't think there is any extra work envolved in a turbo vs. anything else. If your truely using the "one donor" concept then it won't make any difference what you do. Your swapping all the parts over. If you frankenstein it your in for a world of problems. If I was going to choose motors/donor vehicles, I'd choose an injected candidate. As the Rock Crawlers know...a carb can be tempremental on steep angles. Unless you already have a donor, I'd shop for an injected model. A turbo is cool but, I'd bet most of your needs will not be high end rpms (turbo)? I'd bet low end torque is what your going to be using most of the time---espescially if you put bigger tires on it! Tires. Lots of opinions here! I'd suggest analyzing your Geography, Driving style in making that decision. If clearance is everything go "Big" with the tires. But remember "Big" tires w/o lowering your gear ratio gives you less climbing ability. The equation your balancing with tires is climbing VS. clearance. As far as the tranny goes, I think the gearing of a 4 speed would be better. With a 4 you have a one piece drive line (easyier install) and you'll never need that 5th gear off-road--esp. with larger tires. No matter what you do, you'll have more clearance, better power and your angle of approach and departure will be better than most any Subie around. This occurs because your loosing serious weight and your not bound by unibody restrictions. Good Luck,....You'll need it! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I actually put "Tinker Bell" in Summer When people get in the buggy and don't fasten their seat belt, they start laughing when "Tinker Bell" goes off reminding them to buckle up! I love that little bell! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--still tinkles! 01 Forester--never tinkles