hey! trying to find a part that fits - the part number listed #621108170 as the OEM part doesn’t fit, neither does the aftermarket part. pretty sure they’re the original control arms based on the parking brake line fit. thoughts? help?

G’day Groucho, 

Can’t help with that OEM number/item. Did you remove the old bushes’ outer steel casing? 

A mate of mine recommended this site for suspension components: 

https://drwbushings.myshopify.com 

They should have what you need. 

Cheers 

Bennie

EA81 or EA82? FWD? 4WD?

I can certainly help. I work in a dealership parts department, and I have paper catalogs back to the '70s at home. Give me some information

7 hours ago, Numbchux said:

EA81 or EA82? FWD? 4WD?

I would’ve thought EA82 at least since the title says 1986 GL. 

In saying that I was confused as to what part he was looking for until I searched that part number that gave a better description. 

Now we wait for a reply I guess. 

Cheers 

Bennie

On 7/11/2024 at 6:00 PM, el_freddo said:

I would’ve thought EA82 at least since the title says 1986 GL. 

In saying that I was confused as to what part he was looking for until I searched that part number that gave a better description. 

Now we wait for a reply I guess. 

Cheers 

Bennie

EA81 Hatches and Brats were still sold here in the US through 87, both with GL and DL trim levels. That's a common problem when getting parts for 85-87 models in the US, as many listings are not clear about which chassis is which.

We reference the EA81/EA82 to differentiate the models - mainly between the brumby parts and the EA82 stuff, somehow they still manage to get them mixed up without the engine reference… we typically don’t reference the DL/GL spec as that’s usually a trim level thing mainly.

Cheers 

Bennie

24mm was the diameter for EA81 lower control arm bush unless the original bush set-up's outer mild steel sleeve has been remove. Then it becomes a 28mm bush you need. EA82 is the 28mm bush. Get in touch with Doug at the DRW bush address supplied above and he will help - he started of his bush design and production for the Subaru community so knows his stuff.