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Probably going to pick up that valve, next question I ran into today.... where the heck does this cable go? doesn't have it on my old one...

yeah at that price I would be in for at least 2, probably 3 so I could sell 1 locally.

One of my many subarus over the years...someone elses project now but this is what I come from if anyone has forgotten.

Sweet thanks for the tips, so should I flip the motor around(think it was for a different model or did the previous owner just re-install it wrong?) I noticed a new valve on ebay for $40 if I cant get mine going.

So I picked up a new heater/blower assembly thats in much better shape that mine but I have a few questions about it. First there is this switch looks like it might be a temp sensor or something....looks like it might have been soldered at one point in time but the one on my old one is the same way so not sure how its supposed to look.... Next... The fan assemblies are set up different, on my original one the motor is on the outside and on this one i picked up the motor is mounted on the inside and im not sure which way is correct... Finally... the valve where the hoses connect is frozen on both of them, is there some where to get a new one or where should I look/what should I do?

I am interested in 1, if the price is right I might take a couple if they won't be making anymore.

Wouldn't sell just the latch/handle would you?

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Well from what ive read the Cardone axles are the same ones that Oreilly and Autozone sell under a different lable. Unless I can find some better ones somewhere I will probably just pick them up from Oreilly's since they have a lifetime warranty I can just swap them out if I have issues. Don't plan on lifting the brat or doing anything crazy so shouldn't be under extra strain. Still can't find rear axles anywhere though.

Anyone have an idea where to pick up rear axles? Found that all of those companies and ebay are selling the same axle (Cardone Industries), anyone used them?

This going to happen?

Yeah I picked up one from northern tool on sale for $50, works great and can't really see much difference between it and the ones three times as much.

Is it ok to go with the ones on ebay or where can I find them? Want the best quality ones possible, not too worried about the price.

Id be down for a medium, think its going to happen?

Very clean brat!

So I have re-booted many an axle but this is my first time with an axle that is clicking badly. So do I need to replace the axle or are their new bearings/joints available? Whats the best solution? Just want it to be as reliable as possible.

Oh I actually do need a new vent, one of mine is missing, willing to sell just the one piece?

Yeah I think we have had maybe 1" of snow this year that lasted for about 2 hours before it melted, sorry.

Well its in Texas now so I don't think winter will be much of an issue . After hunting down some of the parts I need for the interior and either fixing of finding a new wiring harness ill get this thing back on the road and work on it bit by bit. I have around 2 years before my little sister starts driving so ill have my Scion XB to drive around until then if I need to tear this thing apart.

yeah the headlight fuses in the box on the drivers side are fine and don't blow, its just the fuse-able link in that picture with the white wire with the red line that keeps popping. Good to know about the radio wires, didn't have a clock so will just clip and cap those.

Anyone?

well 4x4 isn't just about going on rocky trails and crossing over deep holes, its also about keeping traction in bad and fast conditions....great for autocross or rally style racing which you want the car to be low to avoid rolling and such.

Yeah I love the wheels on this thing, those I might actually get cleaned up and painted. The rust in the quarter panels around the rear wheels is pretty bad but its nothing structural so it shouldn't be too hard cutting out those really bad spots and welding in some fresh sheet metal. Still not sure the best way to tackle the bed other than finding someone with a scrap brat that could cut out their bed and just weld the whole piece in, I mean its not the worst so I could just patch it and por 15 or rhyno line it? -nice bonvo...that thing looks new compared to mine :-p

Some nice rusty pics up! Pulled the dash and heater/blower out monday, trying to get some electrical issues sorted out from the rats.(Another thread on here if your interested in helping with those)

yeah might just take care of the bad rust and then spray the car with clear to keep it from getting any worse and such.