The Beast I Drive

I have 2 kits right now, but they will only fit 1978-1981 Brats. They will not fit Gen 2 Brats. Watch for a seperate thread on Gen 2 Lift Kits (coming soon). -Bill

If I can get those tailgates from him for a decent price (mainly need the upper gate, mine has some rust) and maybe a set of bumpers that would be sweet, mine arent in the best shape, but I think they could be salvaged if it comes to that. Thanks! -Bill

:headbang:After Christmas bump! Free shipping now through January 31st!! -Bill

If you can justify the cost, I doubt it will hurt anything... Gen 1 rotors are solid, non-vented as stock, these probably would dissipate heat better. No actual experience with them though. -Bill

If you don't need it in a hurry, I need to get back up there to Jeff's place to get some parts I left behind at some point, I was just up there for the last wheelin run. -Bill

Yeah, mine had a Weber on it. One time I ripped off the entire rear passenger side trailing arm on a stump in the mountains, there was so much rust it just fell apart when it hit. I was still able to drive it home though -Bill

I went some scary hairy places in my 1980 Brat, the only real issue it had was ground clearance. It had more than enough torque to climb anything, and it could take some really steep angles sideways. I just wish it had had more clearance, bigger tires, and a lot less rust. -Bill

The car has no title, so its already been stripped down to nothing, so all that has to be done is cut the frontend off. It's beefed up with 1/4" angle iron and 3/16" diamond plate -Bill

Yes, for the rear you will need longer shocks, HOWEVER I have found that stock size front shocks for a '74 Ford F-100 are the perfect fit, you will just have to do something about the bumpstops. I just cut mine off. -Bill

I can post what I have done to extend the shift linkage and steering shaft for this lift, but Im not really willing to do it for a vehicle I cant physically work on. Each rig is different so it's not really a one size fits all type of deal when it comes to that, but I know there are some talented fabricators in California who Im sure would be willing to do the necessary mods. -Bill

If that dont work out for you, I have a front clip from a 87 wagon that I beefed up real good, I'd let it go cheap too. I can get some pics of it if you'd be interested -Bill

I have several of these ready to ship Make sure you specify what color you want, otherwise you'll get whatever color I send you -Bill

No takers? -Bill

^^^ What he said. With this lift, you may or may not need to cut the rear bumb stops off. Other than that it will bolt right in. The front is kind of a b*tch though, but you don't have to modify anything. -Bill

I use flat-rate shipping boxes, so I can ship anywhere in the country for $15.00. -Bill

This is the every day amazing low price I could do just the rears for $50 -Bill

Nice Score! Looks a lot like mine, only Browner... For the rear I've heard that Chevy rear springs from something or another are the way to go... I actually have a 84 4Runner frame sitting here with them on it, they are longer and with stock shackles give about 3" of lift and a lot more flex. I'd make you a deal on the ones I have here if you'd be willing to come get them. -Bill

2" OFF ROAD SUSPENSION LIFT KITS for EA82 cars This is a bulletproof (literaly, I've tested it ) 2" lift kit for Gen 3 (GL, DL, Loyale, etc.) wagons, coupes, and sedans. It installs in as little as 1 hour if you know what you are doing. It will put extreme angles on you CV axles, so make sure you have good motor and transmission mounts and spare axles just in case. Camber will be very close to stock so you shouldn't see much different tire wear. Go from stock: To Ready to Rock: Available in Safety Orange Gloss, Olive Green Flat, or unpainted bare steel. Comes with Grade 8 mounting hardware. Outrageously priced at only $100 per kit!!!!! (plus shipping) PM me or call me, Bill, at (509) 391-5903. Thanks! -Bill

Is anyone here interested in 4" lifts for their Gen 1 Brats, wagons, coupes, or other Gen 1 4wds? Available in Safety Orange Gloss, Olive Green Flat, or unpainted bare steel. Grade 8 and new Metric mounting hardware will be included. Buyers will be responsible for the steering extensions and shift linkage mods, along with the other usual stuff that goes with lifting a Subaru (brake lines, engine hoses, tires/wheels, etc.) priced to sell at just $350 per kit! Send me a PM or call me, Bill, at (509) 391-5903 if interested. Thanks! -Bill

Well, I sold the 2wd a while back, havent really done anything with the 4wd, but its probably just going to be a parts car for my 72 split-gate wagon and one of my brats... -Bill

The actual damage to the unibody structure really isnt that bad, and I'll be able to fix that no problem. I dont want to deal with the paint or bodywork because I just dont have time to do it, and I cant afford to pay a shop to fix it. Also, its my mom's car, and she doesnt want to drive a multi-colored wagon every day to work. We have back up vehicles, so it can sit for a while until the right parts show up. Then it will just be a matter of bolting on the new body panels and lights. Or maybe I can convince her to give it to me for my birthday..... Then I could really do something special with it..... -Bill

Looks like s*** Brian Na, thats a sweet bumper, I see what you meant about the arcs taking forever to bend, but it payed off cuz it fits perfect. I vote for at least trying out the LSD in the rear, just because you can. If you dont like it its not like its that hard to swap in an open diff... -Bill

All the parts are basically interchangeble from the 85-86 wagons to the 87-94 wagons, it was just a cosmetic facelift. I am looking for a parts car, but I need it to be a light blue 85 or 86 in excellent shape if possible, I want it to be as little work as possible to get it fixed. -Bill

I should be there, I'll be in a Toyota though... -Bill