ragingbull Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 So we're lifting the Brat 4" but we cant find the space to set the ac compressor back into place.. Has anyone lifted the Brat and got their ac compressor to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumoco Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Pics would help a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I have the ac unit pulled to the side now.. looks like it won't lower beside the alternator bc of the body.. http://i.imgur.com/eUQqUh5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Couple more problems now.. The wheels are toed in and she won't go in reverse..... just the front is lifted right now... http://i.imgur.com/OVxBz1c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 You need to fab lift blocks for the ac compressor, and run a longer belt. The AC compressor needs to remain as close to the same location as it was before the lift. My rig is sitting on 2.5" of lift. You can see the blocks and hardware here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Looks good! I'll try that thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 So she still won't go into reverse. The shifter seems to be blocked by the 4x4 lever and not letting to go into reverse... The wheels are still bowed in. For the top of the struts I just used the same 2x4 spacers I used in the body lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEECHBM69 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 For the top of the struts I just used the same 2x4 spacers I used in the body lift. That won't work. They have to be cut at an angle to maintain stock geometry. 15* or 17* degrees comes to mind, but the correct information is all over the forum, complete with pictures. Good luck! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 That won't work. They have to be cut at an angle to maintain stock geometry. 15* or 17* degrees comes to mind, but the correct information is all over the forum, complete with pictures. Good luck! Dan the angles youre quoting are for a gen3 vehicle. OP has a gen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEECHBM69 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 the angles youre quoting are for a gen3 vehicle. OP has a gen 2 That was helpful. Is this better? You don't get it. You're not accounting for the fact that the subframe drops equally to the blocks. If done right, there is NO CHANGE to the arm relative to the subframe. When you cut blocks for a lift kit, it DOESN"T matter how big you go on the lift. You match the angle of the mounting plate in the car relative to vertical. IF you match that angle, the tube will sit excactly vertical, and the geometry doens't change. 2 inch or 12 inch or 20 inch. Angle stays the same. 16 degrees for EJ (Legacy, Imp, Forrester) 17 degrees for EA82 14 degrees for EA81 22 Degrees for EA71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) vague and restrained is far better than halfbaked wrong info. it also serves to promt newer users to search, and learn. that way we all grow. btw since this wasnt a "how do i build a lift kit" thread i didnt find it particularly helpful to clutter it with such. Edited September 7, 2014 by Subruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 No worries guys, thanks for all the info!! The front is lifted but I need to get the top strut plates at 17 degrees 4" high.. Anyone feel like making them up this week and sending them out? Name your price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 17* is the wrong angle for a brat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragingbull Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Has anyone had to lengthen their rear brake lines with the 4" lift? I read somewhere that you don't have to however it looks like I need to lengthen mine to get the rear lift going.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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