subaru86 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm looking for rear shocks for a 1986 4WD GL wagon, EA82. Are any available that have the tab on the side that allows for ground clearance adjustment? The photos of KYB and Monroe replacement shocks for 4WD seem to show the 2WD style fixed spring seat. Any info is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i havnt been able to find a replacment shock thats ajustable. i put new kyb's in an used a nylon block the same height as the hi ajustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm looking for rear shocks for a 1986 4WD GL wagon, EA82. Are any available that have the tab on the side that allows for ground clearance adjustment? The photos of KYB and Monroe replacement shocks for 4WD seem to show the 2WD style fixed spring seat. Any info is appreciated. Use4 a good set of 2wd struts. They are longer, and will lift you a bit more than the highest setting of the adjustables would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 yea, most companies have superceded the '87+ EA82 part numbers instead of the '85-'86 adjustable ones. 4WD ones will sit the same as the middle setting. and FWD ones will sit the same as the tallest setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru86 Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks, guys. I measured rear struts in some 91 Loyales, 2WD and 4WD. The 4WD were 19 1/8" total length, the same as the ones on my 86 GL, though the bottom nut to springseat length was 1/4" less than the lowest tab on mine. The 2WD Loyale was 19 1/2" long, with bottom nut to springseat distance 1/2" longer than the 4WD Loyale. I guess we'll try and see. May have to wait til next week to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 sweet . good info as i have to do the same, thanks for the measurements and the leg work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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