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One thing to consider here is that we have front E-brakes for a reason. EA81 and most EA82 do not have viscous center diffs to allow for this. Any 4WD/fwd trans will seriously not like you if you lock up the rear while in 4WD. I rallyX and a rear E-brake would be very helpful. But, without going to an AWD trans it would be very tough on equipment. Please don't confuse this with an "it'll never work" reply. I think it is very good info and if it will actually bolt up and work will be a great upgrade in the right situation.

Above Greenwater off of FS70.

Very nice!

I am 90% sure I am in. I have a couple things to iron out but I should be there. Now, I just have to figure out what to drive.

There will be many. Just watch for announcements.

You are correct in your assumption. I just did a search using the key words "5sp D/R swap" and this was the result. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/search.php?searchid=43255 You will find quite a few posts regarding this. Read through some of them and if you still find that you are still not sure which parts you need let us know. BTW, which vehicle are you wanting to convert?

www.rallitek.com They are just over the border in Portland. Sean, Garner and the gang will get you what you want.

Thanks to all that showed up. I was worried that there wouldn't be enough snow to play in after going up mid-week. It was a beautiful day. When we got to Greenwater we could see snow on the ground and it got better as we went up. It continued to snow off and on all day. The drifting was great. Thanks to everyone for helping with the set up and tear down of our day camp as well. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=617

Vortex = XT Sounds like a fun and powerful transplant.

PM sent!

Added the blinkers to the grill? Did you also change the grill emblem?

It's raining as I type this so hopefully we'll get to see some fresh snow when we arrive. See you all in the morning.

6'4" thank you very much!

I didn't have to bend mine. But I installed the brackets and welded them where they fit best.

Are you really interested in it Mark? If so, call me.

We do understand Mike, still want you there from time to time though. We will be at the gravel hill above the pits(7220 I think). See you buddy.

It could be the strut top itself. If it is starting to fail it will crack and dry out then separate.

The XT6 bar may be too stiff. I installed the bar off of a GL10 onto my Brat. I had to weld the brackets from the GL10's rear lower control arms onto the Brat's arms. You will also have to cut some off of the ends(both sides to keep it even) to fit between the backing plates.

There has been some R&D done on the gen2's and the 5 lug conversion. It will work but requires a little more creativity than the gen3's. I can give exact details as I don't know them. I do know it will work. The rear is basic the front will be the challenge. The engine has been done numerous times by the Australians and by a few Yanks. You have a couple of options with the engine swap. Run the AWD trans that mates to the EJ22. Or, contacting Mudrat for the adapter plate and clutch set up for the 5sp D/R. Whatever you decide to do it won't be an overnight mod. It will take time and money to accomplish. As well as alot of patience.

I knew that would get a response like that. Just checking to see if there's still a pulse.

Most of them actually leak through the tail lights. The seals leak usually. A good sealant will fix the problem in most cases.

Umm, you still own a 4X4 don't you? Bring it if the threads aren't long enough.

Hey Dante, how ya' been? Which 14"pug do you have? Is it round holes or ovals? I don't have any rear coil overs but there are a couple of EA82 wagons at Tacoma pull a part and I am sure there are a few in Lynnwood and Everett. Ken

Carfreak, Rob has a few left. Pay him on Saturday.

Not trying to slam ya' here but did you turn the caliper in or did you try to force it back first? It sounds like the calipers are sticking. Did you lube up the slide pin on the mounting/backing plate? Did you bleed them yet? If the fluid is real old it should have the fluid changed. Brake fluid attracts water and can actually absorb it over time.