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Understand. I have put in a notification request when the Gabriel's arrive at RA. Will call Tacoma Subaru and see if they have lower spring seats for the original struts. Thx. Minor add: Also sent a note to KYB USA to see what they say.

Fixed the mounts satisfactorily today. Used a combination of two ratcheting straps looped over the front driveshafts and hooked onto the front sway bar, an engine support bar and a floor jack, and managed to get the engine/tranny assembly aligned properly. Now to continue with remainder of the work on the Brat. In the past two weeks, the Brat has been treated to the following: Engine oil and filter change. Original front lower ball joints. Original front wheel bearings and seals. New front driveshafts (Duralast) Rear Disc brake conversion with straightened and refinished backing plates, and Beck Arnley remanufactured loaded calipers. I have just procured new rear rotors (Raybestos) and the short hose (Centric) that fits the caliper. Will replace the old hose and rotor over the next few days. Magnaflow front exhaust manifold/catalytic converter, along with new gaskets. Original part was perfect and will keep as spare. Got the Magnaflow from AMZN for a steal. Still left to do: Front strut mounts and boots. Got a set of Mevotech mounts today and will do this tomorrow. Years ago when I replaced my struts and shocks, I reused the original mount, but remember that I had greased ball bearings in the mount (or was it separate? It has been a while!). However, the Mevotech does not include ball bearings. For boots/bump stops went with KYB's. Will tackle this tomorrow. Front rotors (Raybestos) and pads (Wagner Thermoquiet PD291). Need a new hood. Mine has a bunch of rust on it, and a slight ding. After it is sound mechanically, will get the interior spruced up and possibly a respray.