October 13, 200520 yr it looks pretty cool if you ask me:brow: you should do a justy up like that so its awd:lol:
October 13, 200520 yr damn, i cant find it, whos got a link to that custom build single seater subaru, with the kid in the driver seat, and the two rednecks standing around grinning ear to ear? somebody please post it.
October 13, 200520 yr Author Hats off to Scott, Start the project! Glenn it is started, this is the design process, you got to remember Im not as young as I used to be , I dont move as fast either , also Ive learned if I have a well thought out plan befor I do any shop work the project will go faster and there will be less rework, also this is not the only Iron I have in the fire, I will probably lift another wagon and finish up the details on the EA81 lift first befor I start cutting up my present Daily driver SJR
November 12, 200520 yr Author Ive reconsidered some of the specs since I started this thread:addition in red this winter me and a buddy want to build a few subes , heres the specs on the one I want to make EA82 dual carbed Diesel Jetta engine D/R Trans 3.9 VW Jetta transaklxe with 4 to 1 ratio ring & pinion 6" plus lift keeping radius rod mts and rear cross pipe mts in stock location 8" locker rear Diff 3.9 remove all unnessesary weight , roof,tail, nose, doors,stock bumpers,under 2000lbs keep front windshield keep road legal (barely) tires 27" or smaller 31" M/T safety harnesses keep front seat have 2 small kids seats tucked behind front seats, maybe sideways tube doors full cage 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 " .095 tubing storage on roof storage area in rear not much winch, removable on 2 x 2 receiver Dual front e-brake lights all around air compressor front tow bar shorten wheel base longer suspention travel ( still in the works) the list will continue to grow as we build up the Subies I will post the progress as we go along Scott with using the stock VW engine and transaxle turned 90 it allows the use of the VW final drive 4 to 1 then into the Soob diffs front and read to make room for this the front axle needs to move forward, this also gives a better aproach angle , this will give really low gears , only drawback is top speed on road would be maybe 35 MPH , so this would most likley be a trailer rig heres the latest comp chop shop
November 12, 200520 yr first befor I start cutting up my present Daily driver SJR ur funny scott, you me sell your present daily driver rig to me
November 14, 200520 yr You keep saying 'shorter wheel base' but in all your lame photochops the front wheels are moved forward.... thats lengthening your wheel base. *edit* Morgan's biting his tounge.
November 15, 200520 yr You keep saying 'shorter wheel base' but in all your lame photochops the front wheels are moved forward.... thats lengthening your wheel base. *edit* Morgan's biting his tounge. BITE THAT TONGUE SON!
November 15, 200520 yr Look Morgan, you gotta quit beating him up over this. If it offends you, quit clicking on it and bringing it back to the top with replies.
January 16, 200620 yr Author I thought I would give you all a update on the project heres my current thoughts as they keep evolving EA82 turbo car (got one in the shop ) shortened 20" in the middle making one door access , move rear axle back a bit , keeping stock swing arm pivot up high , and extending swingarm down and back, keep rear shock in stock placment , add a second set next to them , with the lengthened swingarm and the stock shock placement this will give it more travel in the rear, up front move the front axle ahead 4-8 " keeping stock radius pivot up high or just fab up some new ones with new pivot points, wheelbase should end up 4-8" short of stock, 6-8" lift, convert ford ranger 4x4 transmission into a combo transfercase plus lots of extra low gears, this will be behind the stock soob 5 speed dual range, run 30" tires, heres a computer generated pic:
January 23, 200620 yr Author we finally got started on the project in the shop heres what it looks like after a afternoon of choppin thanks Clayton for the help took some measurements of the ranger tranny , looks pretty long, reconsidering , loooking at the old Jeep tranny/transfercase, T-90 , its pretty compact. going to look at a set of tires this week they are 30 x 9.5 BFG M/T looks like move front axle ahead 6-7 inches,this will allow the diff punkin to slip up were the stock engine crossmember was, extend rear 10" , so finished wheeelbase 4" short of stock. thinking of installing airshocks in the rear to assist the stock shocks as they will now be 1/3 way up the swingarm , also maybe convert the stock air conditioner pump into a air compressor to have on board air and valves on the dash to control the shocks from drivers seat
January 23, 200620 yr Scott, I must say "you're crazy man, and i like it." I cant wait to see that puppy glued back together. If you need any help all be free in April.... You'll probably be done by then, but if your not than the invatation is there.
January 23, 200620 yr that thing is going to be wicked cool, it reminds me of that half trashwagon Miles Fox made a while back
January 31, 200620 yr Author as of 29 Jan 06 got all the metal trimmed front and rear , got it joined together , its now 20" shorter then stock , will be moving front axle forward 8 " and rear axle back 8-10"
January 31, 200620 yr looks great! it would be cool to drive it as-is, just shorten the drive shaft and put in some tube doors, and it would still be ultimate in my eyes:lol:
January 31, 200620 yr Author pick up the t-90 tranny/ transfercase tonight heres what they look like, pretty compact unit, be about a 7 to 1 ratio , plus the soobie gears , final 154 crawl ratio
January 31, 200620 yr Author All I want to know is.... When will you have one ready to sell? this may be a one off , a member of the family
February 1, 200620 yr That is such a good cut and reweld job. Clap Clap Clap. Yes I would never ever sell that vehicle, definitely a member of the family and a great display to show your fabricating expertise. Nice Job, I can't wait to see it finished.
February 2, 200620 yr Scott...Looks Wicked....Glad to see someone as crazy as me...Suggestion... Leave rear drivetrain alone and Cut 10-12 inches out of rear of body/taigate....If you bring the rear to just forward of the cubby compartment back there it works really well.... All depends on the type of fabbing you want to do.....Sheet metal or structure for running gear.? How much if any did you overlap the marrying of the front and rear section back together...? Hope to see it at the Show this year.... John
February 2, 200620 yr did you paint it between those two shots or just clean it? looks really nice, the work, body, all of the above. great job, thanks for showing.
February 2, 200620 yr Author ..... Scott...Looks Wicked....Glad to see someone as crazy as me...Suggestion... Leave rear drivetrain alone and Cut 10-12 inches out of rear of body/taigate....If you bring the rear to just forward of the cubby compartment back there it works really well....lengthening swingarms to give it more travel and to keep front swingarm pivot up high and strong All depends on the type of fabbing you want to do.....Sheet metal or structure for running gear.? How much if any did you overlap the marrying of the front and rear section back together...? 1", cut out 19" overlap 1" to make 20" shorter , quite simple really , all sheet metal Hope to see it at the Show this year.... will be there dont know with what as I have to many projects John
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