Just bought a 89 Justy in town for CHEAP, needs a wheel bearing. Anywho I've noticed there is never talk of justy's on the board, is thay because they differ so much from other subies? Or most members dont like them?

 

Well I'd like to get some feedback/thoughts on this buy. 89 Justy, 129,xxx mi(Not 100%), ECVT trans axle, FWD, 2DR, No major or moderate damage, everything works, but needs wheel bearing replaced. I paid $300 local buy from local owner. Also any good write-ups on DIY wheel bearing replacement? Dont hate too hard please just some thoughts about the car, much appreciated fellow Subaru fanatics.

Suggest you find a hub at a wrecking yard, instead of going through the work of pressing out/pressing in a new bearing. So much easier to replace the hub. As I think about it, finding any parts at wrecking yard is getting more difficult for cars built in the 80's. Not many on the road any more, so yards are more likely to crush these older cars. Others here may be able to tell you if some Justy parts are interchageable with perhaps an Impreza. To some degree, Subaru parts are like legos, and are interchangeable with other Subarus.

 

For 300 bucks, you can't go too far wrong on this car. Post some pixs, like to see what you got.

not much talk about them cause there arent too many survivors out there anymore, so please share yours with the rest of us!

Like Heartless said, nobody talks about them because nobody has one!

Not entirely true. Nipper has one with under 50k original. Only drives it on the good weather days though.

 

Rear bearings are the old style conical rolle,r easy to replace.

If it needs a front bearing those may require a press.

I have talked to a couple of guys who have owned high mileage ones (200k-300k) they say the crankshafts have problems and are no longer available. So the only way you can rebuild the motor is getting the crank welded and ground down to specs.

 

I wouldn't say they're rare yet but their getting scarce. I seen a couple of them driving around Sandy occasionally that i've seen but i see more at pick n' pull.

 

http://portland.craigslist.org/search/sso?query=subaru+justy

Edited June 25, 201411 yr by turbosubarubrat

Yeah there is at least 5 of em on CL in portland and oregon coast. I know they're few & far between but I do see them (parked & never move haha), Weird I thought ya'll just must have hated em cause they aren't quite like other subie's (boxer motor, layout etc.) The one's I HARDLY ever see are the 4 door 4wd models! I WOULD LOVE TO OWN ONE, would never give it up! Check out youtube people make off road buggy's with justy's, Im talking YOU WOULD NEVER GUESS IT WAS MADE FROM A SUBARU JUSTY, crazy awesome!

There's always this gem, if you want to come down to Florida to grab it 

 

http://ocala.craigslist.org/cto/4533551943.html

Here's some Justy's for sale in Northwest(ish) Oregon/Washington. Damn I've always wanted a 4 door, 4wd, 5 spd Subaru Justy but those seem to be the rarest of the uncommon Justy. Could you imagine how cool one of 'em would be? Like a mini GL/Loyale/Earlier Legacy wagon! Oh man I wish I could have all the odd ball subaru's! An XT/XT6 4wd 5spd, A Brat 4wd w/ a turbo, A solid GL hatch with the cyclops light, ANOTHER "3 door" GL 4wd 5spd w/ or w/o turbo, An RX which is basically a high-end 3 door, A GLF/GLF-5 2dr/coupe, Any 2 door 4wd from the 70's. The list is endless! Their all so "gorgeous" in my eyes but people that dont drive or know a Subaru probably wouldn't think so.

 

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/4538171257.html

 

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4530926012.html

 

http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/4527890190.html  CHECK OUT THIS ONE! LOVE IT, its what makes a Subaru a Subaru.

 

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4539465623.html

 

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4542142153.html

 

http://salem.craigslist.org/pts/4534167063.html   PARTS CAR

 

http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/4542555068.html

 

http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/4505119537.html

This ad is what makes a subaru a subaru http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/4549753226.html.

The front wheel bearings on the Justy are the same style as the old gen GLs.  There are two per side, and you do not need a press.  You just need and hammer, soft metal punch and the ability to drift the new bearings in around the edge of the bearing.  Super easy.  The rear bearings are slightly different, but again super easy.  Lots of manufacturers to choose from.  Sealed or no.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1119660&cc=1269132