4x4mudrat

1988 GL 4WD Sedan Daily driver EJ20 conversion 215/75/15 BFGoodrich Mud Terrains 5" lift Lots of other stuff

Yes, I have too, also a system where the diff was lowered to the same height as the BYB lift system. Both systems travel the same distance in the same arc which is limited by the ammount of travel in the shock. However, relative to the horizontal, in the BYB system the wheel travels further down whereas the AA system the wheel travels further forward. You might be able to take time to notice that I was refering to down travel. Forward wheel travel here is useless.

I think you might be wrong there. As the wheel travels in an arc it's travelling forward instead of down. The greater the angle on the trailing arm the more the wheel will travel foward and the less down travel you will have. Here is the link to a Wikipedia article on kinetic energy that might help you. The classical kinetic equation will provide the most benefit. I'm still not quite sure what you're trying to say though. Could you maybe explain it again?

No I've never driven a car with Iroks. A mate did put a set of 37s on his buggy but sold it shortly thereafter. I think BFG's new Krawlers are the best comp tire around at the moment actually.

This is probably true - I've only really been around the comp-spec 'Swampers. I'm really just offering an educated opinon here - things like this are so subjective eh?

This is just my own experience (bar their new Irok), I'm sure others will find varying results depending on how and where they drive. AGAINST: They bag poorly at low pressures, the carcass crumples The rubber compound doesn't stick to rocks as readily as a Cooper, BFG, Claws or MT/R They are more susceptible to sidewall punctures than Cooper and BFG They are cheaply built tires, similar to a Simex FOR: The only better tire in mud is the Simex Extreme Trekker

$1200 . . . hmmm, I paid more for 5 215/75/15 BFGoodrich Mud Terrains. SuperSwampers are available, I personally don't rate them to highly.

While Phizinza is correct regarding differing road rules between states, especially as regard to the frequency of roadworthyness checks, the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) remain constant. An Engineered vehicle complying with the ADRs will be compliant in any state or territory in Australia.

Subarus do not have a ladder-frame chassis type construction so the 50mm body-lift regulations found in VSI 06 do not apply to Subarus. In addition, VSI 06 also clearly states that OE steering componants may not be heat-treated or welded. In NSW a forced-induction conversion or a capacity increase of more than 15% may not registered without an Engineer's Certifiate (which is not hard to get, I don't know why everyone complains). Wheel diameter in NSW may not be increased more than 2" from the size stipulated on the tyre plackard, unless signed off in an Engineer's Certificate. Speedometer error may be no more than 10%. It really is a good idea to get an Engineer's Report for any modification you perform to your vehicle. This will save you a lot of headaches in the future - just ask Tim for Ausubaru!

It is Bellis Fair!!! I know that and I live in Australia!! Damn, homesick time. Ouch.

I think on the subject of articulation, one thing should be cleared up: As articulation relates to suspension travel, it occurs when one wheel is pushed up and the corresponding wheel forced down. This happens on live-axled vehicles. Subarus may have wheel travel, but they do not have articulation.

If you think it's BS then why don't you ask a friendly Automotive Engineer? Alternatively you can email standards@dotars.gov.au and ask for a copy of the 3rd Edition (Dec 1986) of the Australian Design Rules. To save you the bother, here I have copied and pasted a portion of "VSI06": That would be Vehicle Standards Information No.6 Rev.2, pp:5. The reason that OE parts may be welded may be due to the fact that they have been forged post welding - this homogenises the metal.

Consider yourself corrected.

Traffic is a lot lighter, but expect to travel long distances. Sydney is our largest city, famous for the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. I very good place to start, Australia's answer to San Fransico. With several million Vietnamese thrown in. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - our largest cities - are all several thousand kilometers apart, connected by freeways, rail and air networks. Australia is HUGE, though very sparsely populated. Our capital is Canberra, an obscure alpine city designed by an eccentric architect with a circle fetish, it is populated by civil servents and bogans (bogans are Australia's answer Trailer Trash). Work is very easy to come by, but be warned: if you're a tradesman, don't expect to work in your trade without some re-training. Non-touristy cool places to visit: Merimbula Oodnadatta Beechworth Weipa Davonport Bunburry

A Recovery Boiler, or Chemical Recovery Furnace (CRF) is a furnace used to reduce liquors rich in organics (such a Kraft Black Liquor, which is a caustic liquid used for cooking wood chips to make pulp) to their basic inorganic constituents by burning them. Think an aqueous mixture NaSO4 + organics (methanols, oils, cellulose etc etc) returning as NaSO . . . which is used to produce other chemicals in the pulping process. Ever driven past a pulp mill and gone "hot damn that stinks"? That's the Recovery Boiler . . . although ours doesn't stink!

My bad I'll fix it thanks.

Hey there. You could also check out www.ausubaru.com, although we're undergoing some severe technical difficulties at present . . . If you come to Canberra I'm nearby. We're arranging a NSW/ACT meet for late November if you're interested. If you don't have a Suby you can ride with one of us! No Mitsubishis allowed though.

I'm the shift engineer at a Kraft Pulp Mill here in Tumut Australia for Visy Pulp and Paper. My job is to manage the operations and process of a Black Liquor CRF, a BFB bark boiler & turbine, a FFFF Evap set and a Recaust/Lime Kiln plant. I'm also a licenced BLRB operator/Turbine Operator/Advanced Boiler Operator (irrelevent Australian WorkCover qualification). As there are only 2 BLRBs in Australia, with a handful of paper mills, you can appreciate my profession is pretty unique. The only time I ever get to meet other operators and engineers is through BLRBAC (which is not always condusive to open conversation). Surely out of the several hundred Kraft Mills in the US and Canada, someone who works there is a Subaru owner who frequents this board! I'm very proud of what I do and very enthusiastic to chat about it.

Here's some pics. About the same as your standard small IFS pickup.

422 on a 20 degree ramp

1987 Subaru GL 4WD Sedan Specs: BYB 100mm body lift 40mm suspension lift King Springs front and rear Custom radius arms 215/75x15 BFGoodrich Mud Terrains Custom 15x6 rims Custom alloy bumper with 8mm steel winch cradle IPF 800 series projector driving lights EJ20 conversion w/power steer and AC 2.5" cat-back Exhaust with Lukey muffler, custom 2" headers Part-time 4WD 3.9:1 dual-range 5-speed manual 3.9:1 rear WRX LSD Sports seats Sony Xplod MP3 CD player Sony Xplod 444 4 channel Amp Rear Sony Xplod 220 Watt 6x9s 4-way speakers Front Sony Xplod 220 Watt 6" 3-way speakers Future Mods: Haultech Traction Control 5-stud conversion w/15" WRX Alloys Another 30mm of suspension lift These two rigs also feature Haultech Traction Control: MogRover LocklessMonster

The place to watch is the captured nuts that hold in the radius arm mounts/tranny crossmember, they rip out real easy.

Looks excellent. Really sharp.

Spitfire.

Oh this is just the tip of the iceburg. The cops used to leave us four-wheel-drivers alone, but since the New South Wales state government started cracking down on "Soccer Mums" in Landcruisers and Discoverys in the city, they've come down hard on all us modified fourby owners. You can still register just about whatever you want, it's just a very long, tedious and expensive process. And you simply can't take shortcuts.