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Yes, perfect timing, no?

Now, that looks like fun! Can't wait for the pics and vids!

I hit 6900 where valve float kicks in all the time. MAkes people think my car is fast:lol:. I did hit someware above 8K unloaded when my throllte stuck open. After I got it closed, I looked at the tach and it just came off 8 , so... I really dont know how far it went. I tell u what tho, that engine was screeming! My sportage, on the other hand, wont go past 200 rpm above readline of 5500, but that's ok. there's nothing above 4k anyway, not to mention she sounds absolutly terible at that rpm. Inline fours:

I'm on my way!!! No, wait! need a job first.

Yup, 86 EA82 GL 4WD will be carbed. I know, I got's one.:-p With 225K miles and on the 3rd engine and second tranny. (leadfoot + hot AZ temps + not watching temp guage = :dead:Engine.) And my 86 and both of my sisters' 87's carbed GL wagons had black air cleaner assemblies. As far as I have seen, only the EA81/71 engines had blue air cleaner assemblies. Hummmmm intristing info we have, Yes...... But anyways......Subarule, welcome to the board! You have found prolly the best Suby board out there. As far as the struts, if they are original, it may be time for new ones. A heavy load can weaken them, but that usually is over time, not right after. My rear struts are going and they are original. My roo has hauled 9 people while off roading, 10 or 15 trips of firewood from one end of the property to the house, gone airbornre a few times, 2 trips to WCSS and has seen countless miles of trails, getting stuck, and being pulled out. And she just keeps rolling!

Oh no! Which one do I put on? Is my imagination, or do Subarus look best in mid slide?

Cool!!!

Ooo.... Great shots of Qman and Zaps Imprezza! I found a new desktop picture!

Agreed!

Agreed! We did have alot of tho. Well worth the trip!

:lol:I know we were a few miles away, but not that THAT far!

hehe...better late then never? Here's the rest of them.

Now there's some beautiful country! Can I move there??

Yup.

Now that's what I call fun!

I'm surprised you were able to move that yota in that muck. When I got my sportage sunk the the muck, my bro's ej22 powered wagon didn't even buge me. All he did was bounce off the other end of the tow strap. Dad's f350, after some yanking, finaly got me out. However, everytime my brother or sister would get they're roo stuck, they were usually able to pull each other out, with a little work. Yes, Subarus are much lighter than yotas or sportages.

Lookin' good.

There ya go.

That depends on how much trail time you spend and how far the junkyards are that have them {here, it's 90 miles away}. If it's your daily driver/weekend warrior, I think a LSD would be the better compromise. A welded rear puts a tremendous strain on the axles and stub shafts when your on any hard surface: pavement, solid rock, or clay. Now, if you don't mind pulling a rear axle while your on the street, and putting it back in when you hit the trail, then, yes, a welded diff would be best. I dunno.....that rear driveline is not very stout at all. I currently have my roo in RWD and after about 2 months of hot rodding I got one that now clicks on shifts. Not to mention the front bushing on the rear diff is now totally gone. (I'm working on that one)

Ouch.

hummm.....I'll try that

Exactly! Momentum helps in sand and mud, but rocks breaks things. But, I thought the bump stops are to help smooth out harsh landings? All of the big off roaders leave them in; last time I looked, that is. I suppose I could pull the sway bar loose again, but the cars' sloppy at highway speeds as it is, now.:-\

If you want flex, drop a solid axle in the back. Independent is for handling, not flex. It can be done, but, no ways cost effective. Here's a comarison between my Suby and my Sportage: (I know, I'm bringing up that "infierior" off roader again, but bare with me) See how much flex the solid axle gives me? Even looking at just the Sportage, the rear has alot more flex than the front. It's the nature of the beast. Subaru's susention is awesome, but still independent. A solid axle not only gives you more articulation, but it also gives you increased strength. Here's the link to my folder with the rest of the pics. Gotta head for bed, kant 'pell anymores.

I don't have all the recipts (flew out the window, prolly:-\) I found enough for 2200 miles I got an average of 34 MPG and we were using either Shell or Chevron with prices on average of 3.26/gal. Not bad, I would say. Normally, around town, I get about 25 MPG. Prolly due to that fact that normal hiway crusing, I only open up the secondary when I climb a hill. Otherwise, I am using very little throttle to maintain speed. Stop and go traffic? Gotta get to the speed limit first, ya know?