O.C.D. Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) My 1980 Brat is in need of some things I cannot locate. I have found swaybar bushings at RockAuto but I noticed there are a set for the attachment to the control arm and a set to the frame/body. Where do you find these both? The rear mustache support (for the rear diff) has rubber bushings and mine are just toast. I cannot seem to locate these either. Are there any out there and if so, please help. Now on a side note. I want to waste some money on larger wagon wheels and tires. Do any of you know if a 15" running 45's at a 165/175/185/195/205 width would work? Here are the wheels I am planning. They are a 3.5" backspace. I ask because I would love to do something like this for my Gen 1: Am I completely losing it or can this be done? Thanks Edited March 30, 2012 by O.C.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I of course would do the 6 lug mod to another set of hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Anyone, seriously? At least give me some ideas on the bushings please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 These are an example of the sway bar bushings: ebay link From memory these work for the body mounts, sorry cannot remember if they work for the control arm mountings too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thank you Leeroy. So these will work for both the control arms and the frame mounts then? If so, that is great. Do you happen to know about the rear diff crossmember - the bushings for those? I know I can't be the first to ask about those here. Anyone else please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 did you give Subaru a try? thepartsbin.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Just called Subaru - Have to buy the whole mustache for $294.00!!! Guess that is out. Anyone else had luck sourcing these Mustache bushings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 If you are talking about the bushing that fits inside the two ends of the mustache bar then you are out of luck! According to Subaru these are not a separate part. I will upload some parts catalog images if you like, this may help a little... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I would absolutely appreciate that! I am having such a hard time finding parts catalogs for the 1980 Brat. There are so many little parts I am looking for and can't find numbers on. Do you know of or have access to any on the web by chance? Thanks. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Forgot to add, I saw this in a thread yesterday for the mustache. Part number "62004020" does not exist. After learning some other part numbers I added another "2" and came up with this part #622004020 While searching for that part number I found it to be called a "bushing" for around $15.00. Anyone else know if this can be validated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 We cut down the loyale rear diff holder to fit early cars or just weld the loyale ends on yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 OK, good to know. DO you know if that bushing number listed is viable for a replacement though? If welding be needed, welding be done, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ah hah, so there are specific bushings and I got the part number right. Hmmmm, so I am thinking it can be done then? Leeroy can you please tell me exactly what manual that is? It is exactly what I am needing to source. Thanks for scanning those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 It is from the final parts catalog for the 1400 and 1600 series. There is a different catalog for the Brumby/Brat/MV... Most of the parts are the same. Theoretically you should be able to replace the bushing but (at least in Oz) they will not sell the part separate... Frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ok, I need one of these. Exactly again what I am after. While you have it, do you have a few pages on the front valance/grille/turn assemblies, etc? I am threadjacking my own thread, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ah crud, maybe even a right side door explosion please? Have no linkage from handle to lock inside my door, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 OK, OK!!! It is a bit of a slow process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 sorry. I have been searching for weeks to find part numbers. Subaru dealerships are awful for help around here in my town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Alright, as long as I am on this board I will never bother for another page.... But, do you have a fender/hood page as well. I promise that is it. I feel like I owe you a beer. Paypal accepted? Edited March 30, 2012 by O.C.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I promise that is it. I feel like I owe you a beer. Paypal accepted? If I ever get to your side of the world I will gladly take that beer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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