mcbrat Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 a little off-roading today.... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=838 slippery, steep side hills, trees, poor gearing don't mix well final straw for my clutch busted the oil sender unit off (need better skid plate yet) numerous dents on both sides both mirrors busted... CV boot shredded.... Winch got a good workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suberdave Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 OUCH!!!!! -=Suberdave=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 hey.. i almost did that today! cought a thule bar on a tree... had to back up & try that turn again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Somehow that brat is still "pretty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow, thats quite a beauty mark. Think it will rub out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Nice work Mick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1/9 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 That was one nice looking brumby.... Now it just looks like its used correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 That'll push right out. lol If you keep it up, it'll be as pretty as Ken's in no time. *That would be me who got the call yesterday afternoon from a very excited Mick who had a pretty gnarly story to tell about his adventures. * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 in narrow spots use the clutch and 4lo to get through not throttle!!!! try a toilet plunger and see if it will pull the dents out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 in narrow spots use the clutch and 4lo to get through not throttle!!!! try a toilet plunger and see if it will pull the dents out. clutch started slipping before any of this happened, and it was in 4 low the whole time.... this was just trying to get back to the top. there was no trail. we were making it as we went.... normally I take the Brat on a trailer, but didn't this time.... so I was lucky to be able to drive it home.... I'm going to be fixing up a mechanical oil pressure gauge now too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I made a little right angle fitting for my sender (Home Depot brass NPT fitting - couple dollars), and got a 24" braided steel line to remotely locate the sender on the firewall.... gained about 1.5" over the stock senders hang-down. Used a slightly modified coil bracket to mount it to the engine bay on the jack side with a bit of rubber for vibration... this also had the unseen benefit of not having the wire for the Autometer sender run over and down the side of the block. Remember to ground to sender housing if you are going electric.... GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscab Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I made a little right angle fitting for my sender (Home Depot brass NPT fitting - couple dollars), and got a 24" braided steel line to remotely locate the sender on the firewall.... gained about 1.5" over the stock senders hang-down. Used a slightly modified coil bracket to mount it to the engine bay on the jack side with a bit of rubber for vibration... this also had the unseen benefit of not having the wire for the Autometer sender run over and down the side of the block. Remember to ground to sender housing if you are going electric.... GD are you using a stock sender then, or aftermarket for the remote set-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 are you using a stock sender then, or aftermarket for the remote set-up? With the right adaptors you could use either one - I'm using an autometer sender that came with my guages. I don't trust the soob guages. Seen a couple of them get stuck.... I have an EA82 with an oil pressure guage that won't drop below 25... ever. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Just put a bigger sticker on that door. It'll look like new (or almost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I have two doors is that color off a hatch that have been in my back yard forever! Good conditon, a few teeny nicks , but nothing major. If you want them, they are yours. Shoot me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 here's some more pics.... http://www.ci4wi.org/Portal/modules.php?set_albumName=20060412_Oceola&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7point62fmj Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 just make sure you don't dent the driver side. I would not want you needing that panel you have:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 It's a good thing you were able to pull that Jeep down the hill safely in pic#25. Subaru helps out again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 it looks like the jeep is pulling the roo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think it was a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 i think he was just trying to keep the jeep from running off...kinda like a 'lil doggy on a leash.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 i think he was just trying to keep the jeep from running off...kinda like a 'lil doggy on a leash.... hey!! there's a chainsaw in 'dem 'der bushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 it looks like the jeep is pulling the roo. yes, I was 2 qts low on oil at that point since I snapped off my oil sender....so I didn't start it up again until back at the top when I got, of all things, a FORD part to get me home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 yes, I was 2 qts low on oil at that point since I snapped off my oil sender....so I didn't start it up again until back at the top when I got, of all things, a FORD part to get me home.... i hope you got rid of it when you got home (the ford part) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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