I want to setup my Brat rally style!

 

I want to raise the car a little bit using softer suspension so that I can roll through rough terrain at a high speed more comfortably.

 

I would like to hear everyone's input on what stuts/etc. can be fitted onto an EA81 to make for a longer and softer suspension.

 

A few things that I'm tossing around in my head for this ::

 

1 - EA82 struts for the rear fit (?) and giv me X" of height w/ the coilovers but also stiffen the ride up, how much would I get not running the coilovers?

2 - I recall Miles Fox talking about modifying EA81 lower control arm mounts to accept EA82 suspension goodies. Is this something that could work in my favor?

3 - What will it take to mount up OBS or other EJ struts on my EA81?

 

Thanks for reading & input!

Could I run the KYB GR2's that everyone seems to be running on their EA82's? Those can be cranked up to a pretty good ride-height, right?

Ya I am sure you could do that.I would love to see a picture of that.A rally brat or hatch would be really cool with some good suspension travel.

Ya I am sure you could do that.I would love to see a picture of that.A rally brat or hatch would be really cool with some good suspension travel.

It gets better - I want to do that stuff once I have an EJ and around the time I break my 4SPD and go w/ a D/R FT 5SPD.

 

That should be super cool.

you can use 74 super beetle strut cartriges "inside" the EA81 struts with a bit of fabrication, and with RX springs... gives you a little suspension lift, 8 inches of travel, and the VW cartriges are a little softer.

 

 

Did pretty nicely at WCSS7... ask some people that were 4wheelin with me

 

-Mike

YES!!!!!

 

Thanks for sharing, that is exactly what I wanted to hear! Would you care to elaborate on the necessary fab'ing to make it work?

 

If you have any pictures of how the vehicle sits with this setup, I would pay a high dollar just to see it

What does it take to 'modify' an EA81 strut cap to use w/ an EA82 strut?

What does it take to 'modify' an EA81 strut cap to use w/ an EA82 strut?

 

all you gotta do is switch the strut caps........the tricky part is to make sure your brake line tabs are still usable......

thats what zip ties are for!!!!!

So what became of this project? I am interested to see the Brat so far!

YES!!!!!

 

Thanks for sharing, that is exactly what I wanted to hear! Would you care to elaborate on the necessary fab'ing to make it work?

 

If you have any pictures of how the vehicle sits with this setup, I would pay a high dollar just to see it

So what became of this project? I am interested to see the Brat so far!

Nothing as of yet. I haven't had the time or money to start tooling around with my suspension in my snowy parking lot. (garage got demolished)

 

I was given the suggestion of running a second strut on both front corners to get the higher ride height, so that's what I'm hoping to do at this point. I don't think I will do anything until I have done an EJ22 swap because at this point the Brat is a zero-budget car for me.

 

If I ever get 'er dun, I'll be sure to post.