Knucklehead Saloon Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 G'day Gang. Is anyone running window winders made from metal ? What make/model fits the subaru spline ? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I had a metal window crank in my brighton, here's how I did it. Went to harbor freight and bought the cheapest vise grips they had Was such a piece of spoob I left em there when I totaled the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Early MY's had a metal with plastic insert winder (at least on the GL's). Maybe first gen is the same ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 What color do you need ? There are no metal versions. Just get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 EA71 are made of metal BUT suprisingly, half of the cranks are broken on my EA71 vehicles, i guess a bad mixture of metals? EA81 is plastic outside but not sure if theres metal inside of it as i've never had one break on me before or seen one broken, same goes for the EA82. i could check for you this afternoon if all the window cranks splines from all 3 generations are the same if you need that information? but in my own opinion, metal cranks are cool but seem to be weaker than the plastic ones for whatever reason... just in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I had a metal window crank in my brighton, here's how I did it. Went to harbor freight and bought the cheapest vise grips they had do they even know what harbor freight is? lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceageg Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 You might be able to use a rear break pedal or gear change lever from a motorcycle. I have seen them with splined holes and an allen head bolt to clamp them down on the input shafts. Might have to do some searching to find one that was the right diameter but it would definitely be metal if you found one. It's a long shot and certainly wouldn't look original, but it may be a functional alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead Saloon Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hey thanks for all the info and ideas !! Certainly helps me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Ok yes they are pot metal , sorry , I meant the outer plastic is what you get and no others. Several of us probably have an extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 do they even know what harbor freight is? lmao. For anyone who doesn't know what harbor freight is, it's the best place to buy the worst tools. Y'all should be jelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 There are HELP branded window winder handles on eBay US all the time. These are the diecast/plastic insert versions (up to the early EA81 1980s Subarus) and they will fit the Brumby/Brat (as noted by dfoyl above). While they do break, as they are cast metal, it will take a long time for that to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Ebay has a wide selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Or as you are in Australia you can just buy a new OEM one on eBay AU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkyboy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Vice grips till you find a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 perhaps a drill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead Saloon Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Great suggestions guys !! Ebay au wants $100 for 2 x new oem winders !! I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfoyl Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Welcome to Subaru Australia pricing. In a few years time you'll wish you bought a spare set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 You won't want two of same. One left one right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead Saloon Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Haha ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitscars Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I would have some spares - I am in South Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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