March 1, 200917 yr i have an 85 gl wagon 4wd ea82 engine with thats piece of crap hitachi carb. well this car was my grandfathers, and i know a little about cars but nothing major or detailed. well i wanna turn this car into a tree climbing machione without the ej22 swap. i just need a lidt of things i need to do. im only 18 and dont have any help in my little town for this kind of thing. i already got tires and lift kit picked out but idk about wheels. i just really need some help. like a huge list of stuff to do would be great. like things i need to do to get started out. jesse d
March 2, 200917 yr You need to find some Puegeot wheels. They will allow you to use bigger tires. You could also do the 6 lug conversion. Is it a 5spd? Edited March 2, 200917 yr by bratman18
March 2, 200917 yr Or just go the easy route and drill out some six lug rims. Also, you can make a lift kit for under 20 bucks, depending on the price of steel. I would also recommend a weber carburetor. Its way easier than a EJ swap. And lots of lights! What color is it? Do you have any pictures? Dual range or single range 4x4? Edited March 2, 200917 yr by Markus56
March 2, 200917 yr Also, you can make a lift kit for under 20 bucks, depending on the price of steel. Yeah, like if you bought the steal in 1983.
March 2, 200917 yr This design is really basic but it works very well. Its what i have on my 85 gl ea82. http://ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=94629 a drawing of the front lift is about 3/4 of the way down the page. The rear lift is just 2, 1 1/2" thick pieces of 2"x2" steel tubing. Just out of curiosity, what lift are you going to get? SJR? Edited March 2, 200917 yr by Markus56
March 2, 200917 yr Author i was planning on get the sjr lift. either 4 or 6 inch im not sure. i think im gonna go with the four inch because of money and dont exactly need that much heighth but i am also getting a snorkel system for it.
March 2, 200917 yr Author ok what weber carburator exactly should i get. im not good at this stuff. i got a buddy that will help me put it all together but i need to know what to get.
March 2, 200917 yr try a 32/36 DGEV. It's got the electric choke, which is much easier to hook up than the DGAV, which has a water choke. Don't forget to pick up an adapter plate.
March 2, 200917 yr You want a 32/36 DGV Weber carb. Also, if you're lookin for a lift, stop by my place sometime if you're ever down in the Yakima Valley... -Bill
March 2, 200917 yr What are you going to do for a snorkel? I've never figured out how to hook one up to a carburetor. A homemade one at least...
March 2, 200917 yr HOLY CRAP I just ran across this wiki site! http://www.ausubaru.com/wiki/index.php?title=ENGINE:WEBER We need to have a mod stick this somewhere important
March 2, 200917 yr Author You want a 32/36 DGV Weber carb. Also, if you're lookin for a lift, stop by my place sometime if you're ever down in the Yakima Valley... -Bill i am every once in awhile. not much income coming in so ya know cheaper is almost better right now but looking for sturdy lift. not gonna be jumping or anithing just offroading to get to places that i cant go in my car always have to take my buddys truck, i always feel bad leaving my suby behind because i know she loves the adventure. i found a carb kit online http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-1985-1987-1-8L-OHC-EA82-Weber-Carb-Conversion_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1163Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem250378881970QQitemZ250378881970QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ebayphotohosting
March 2, 200917 yr The 2" lift that i made and put on my car has gotten me everywhere i've wanted to go. And the money you save by making your own could be spent on other things like webers and tires
March 2, 200917 yr If you are looking for affordable and durable, I think you will like what I have to offer... PM me if you wanna come down some time -Bill
March 2, 200917 yr Author well the place i go to alot called douglas creek in waterville has a good sized stream in it it can get 3-4 ft deep in spring. just dont want to flood my car up with water
March 2, 200917 yr ok then, the 2" isn't the way to go. my wagon would get washed away in 4 feet of water. But then so would one on a six inch lift. Heck, so would a jeep.
March 2, 200917 yr Author ok then, the 2" isn't the way to go. my wagon would get washed away in 4 feet of water. But then so would one on a six inch lift. Heck, so would a jeep. it only get that deep in early spring when all the snow run off is coming down. otherwise it only comes up to the knees
March 2, 200917 yr big tires and a 4" lift or bigger then. It's your ride, and you can do whatever you choose with it! :-p
March 2, 200917 yr Author big tires and a 4" lift or bigger then. It's your ride, and you can do whatever you choose with it! :-p im planning on the 6inch lift with 30 inch bfg mud terrain tires maybe even 32 inch
March 2, 200917 yr Sweet! You do have the dual range transmission, right? yes make sure you have a dual range tranny! And let's see some pics of your rig!!
March 2, 200917 yr Author im not sure if its dual range or single, its 5sp 4wd front wheel drive when not engaged. i have a 4lo and a 4hi for the 4wd. otherwise i have no idea
March 2, 200917 yr Author yes it is dual range tranny. and ill take some pics today. its not running because my alternator just whent out and just waiting for next paycheck. so after that ill get some really good pics.
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