mike83bratgl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hello all. I have a 83 Subaru brat that I'd like to lift 3-4". I've searched quite a bit for a complete list of block dementions and hardware or other items needed. Figure with a bit of info i should be able to beat the 500 bucks sjr wants. But if that's what i should do feel free to say so. First Subaru lift and I'd like do get it done all in one shot. Any info or ideas welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djellum Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 SJR puts out good lifts, and if you want to make sure all your angles are correct its probably the best way to go. that said you can make a lift fairly inexpensively if you have access to the metal. you have to drop all your running gear and make sure your struts are offset to the proper degree to not wear out tires. if your used to metal work and welding it shouldnt be too much of a trick, just make sure you account for strut angles. check in the 4wd section and search out the info on the site here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOONGA Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 for every 25mm of lift you need to offset the top of the strut blocks (the bolts) (towards the engine) 6-7mm. not sure what this works out to in imperial. some more info and and image or 2 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20061 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21041 http://offroadingsubarus.com/forum/index.php?topic=697.0 http://z15.invisionfree.com/Mv_Brat_Brumby/index.php?showtopic=134 TOONGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Cut blocks for stut top to 17 degrees. Checkout HighGuyslifts.com We have competitive pricies. And lots of options for tatloring the kit to your needs. Just letting you know There's more than SJR. If you wanna build your own more power to you, it's a good feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 this is Scott at SJR, I can sell you just the front Strut extensions for $150 , this is the hard part PM Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 IMO, the way to do lift blocks: and installed on my Brat: That said, I don't regret buying my first lift kit. It was REALLY nice having everything in a box, and instructions on how to do it. I just had to do a little figuring with radiator hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike83bratgl Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for all the excellent replys. I believe IM pretty much set with this and all the other info this has lead me to. Man this site rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 IMO, the way to do lift blocks: and installed on my Brat: That said, I don't regret buying my first lift kit. It was REALLY nice having everything in a box, and instructions on how to do it. I just had to do a little figuring with radiator hoses. That method makes no correction for camber. Any pics of that rig sitting on flat ground from the front? I would wager the front wheels look like this \ --- / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That method makes no correction for camber. Any pics of that rig sitting on flat ground from the front? I would wager the front wheels look like this \ --- / Not any more than any other lifted EA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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