Been searching the forums and Google for days now.

 

Vehicle: 1984 Subaru Brat (No Power Steering)

I am planning on doing a 2" Lift to get 27" tires under without/minimal cutting. 

 

It seems most people are cutting and welding in an extension tube for the steering shaft (Giggity) when doing a lift. I have also found a couple of posts about people using different parts for a non-weld version... this is what I am interested in but cannot find any great information on it. Probably just buried in all the other lift posts.

 

So question(s) is/are...

 

- What parts are people using to extend the steering shaft when doing the non-weld version?

- Do you really need to extend on a 2" lift?

- Plan on getting the lift from SJRLift; not sure if that matters vs. the other ones.

 

I would gladly accept a link to another thread where this is discussed.

 

Should end up closely sitting like this.... http://scorpionsubaru.com/photos/Picture_0033.jpg

 

Thanks,

Jacob

Edited July 31, 201510 yr by thornleyjacob

from what i've read an extension is not necessary, but it will lengthen the life of your axles. if you just switch from an ea81 knuckle to an ea82 knuckle that should give you an extra inch though

Huh? What does the steering shaft have to do with the axles or the knuckle? I can't answer your question directly, but you do need to lengthen the steering shaft for proper operation and fitment.

whoops i meant extending the steering shaft and dropping the x-member down to match the lift

I have heard that a 2" lift does not require an extended knuckle. The previous post on extending 1 inch with an ea82 is pretty close

I got around 2-3 inches by using a 96 Outback knuckle on my 3 inch lift.Must be an Outback  not legacy. 

 

Good luck. 

Both of your are right; his assumption that I meant shaft was correct. Your noticing me use the word knuckle when I meant only shaft. Editing above post to remove knuckle.

Mine is an EA82, and I don't recall if the EA81 / Brat has same spline count + size,

 

but just in case, let me share a Link here, where I have detailed info & photos,

 

Regarding an unwelded part from another Subaru that is a Direct fit,

 

and is already longer... please follow this link:

 

~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/122276-the-bumble-beast/?p=1093093

 

Kind Regards.

To clarify: on the 2" EA82 lifts I make SJR I send 1" engine crossmember lift blocks which would require the stock knuckle to be lengthened, on the EA81 2" lift it gets a 2" engine crossmember block , that's what your Brat would get

To clarify: on the 2" EA82 lifts I make SJR I send 1" engine crossmember lift blocks which would require the stock knuckle to be lengthened, on the EA81 2" lift it gets a 2" engine crossmember block , that's what your Brat would get

 

So no adjustment to the steering shaft then, correct?

Edited July 31, 201510 yr by thornleyjacob

And once I get my wheels paid for I will be placing an order Scott in Bellingham! Expect about 3-4 weeks.

Edited July 31, 201510 yr by thornleyjacob

Scott was saying that yes you need to fully drop the crossmember that holds the engine on an EA81 car.  ea 82s can get a way with a bit but not your style.

 

you will have to extend I would say.  I used a center tube of a bushing from some toyota parts my roomate had.  just it fit fairly snug in the holes of the ujoints, then I welded it up.  doesnt turn fast obviously, so get it pretty straight and your golden.

 

I dont know if SJR makes them, but Im sure he can weld one up for you, if not I will do it if you send me the parts.

Scott was saying that yes you need to fully drop the crossmember that holds the engine on an EA81 car.  ea 82s can get a way with a bit but not your style.

 

you will have to extend I would say.  I used a center tube of a bushing from some toyota parts my roomate had.  just it fit fairly snug in the holes of the ujoints, then I welded it up.  doesnt turn fast obviously, so get it pretty straight and your golden.

 

I dont know if SJR makes them, but Im sure he can weld one up for you, if not I will do it if you send me the parts.

 

Will keep you in mind then; thank you for the offer. Probably won't be buying the lift until September.

 

- Jacob

Anyone know the dimensions and spline count of the stock shaft?

Edited July 31, 201510 yr by thornleyjacob

Bump from the dead. Was wondering if the question about the 2 inch lift kit for an ea81 needs to have the steering shaft extended and if a different factory steering shaft would work on an ea81. Seems the links showed an ea82

Yes the EA81 needs extended, a direct bolt in I don't know of the EA81 has a different type coupler then the EA82 , cut and weld it longer is the common way. , Here's a 2" kit I build. http://www.sjrlift.com/index.php/catalog/lift-kits/0-2-lift-kit-ea81-detail

Do you have a picture of a cut and welded ea81 steering shaft? Or what goes into modifying the shaft? Or is it really as simple as cutting the shaft in half and getting another length to weld in the middle? I was already planning on ordering the sjr 2 inch lift. Just need to know what else goes into installing and making sure everything works

Edited June 29, 20178 yr by Urabus25

Anyone with info on a steering shaft extension?

its that simple, cut in half add shaft or sleave with tuning and weldup

its that simple, cut in half add shaft or sleave with tuning and weldup

Ok awesome. Fabrication and metal work is out of my realm a bit. Could I just go get a scrap metal 1inch shaft the same diameter and call it good? Or do I need a certain grade of metal like how bolts are measured?

 

But I'd probably have to find someone to do it for me or if I can buy a shaft already extended from someone because I don't have the equipment to do it myself.