TheLoyale

It doesn't look too bad, except for the primer that was sprayed on it. But anyhoo, yea theres alot of people with extra parts that they'll sell for a fair price (Plus shipping) As for the HG, what side is it on? Passenger side is easier (More room) still need to losen the motor mounts and jack the motor up, the dirvers side has more crap in the way and most of the time people will take the engine out. And as for the shop, yes it will cost and if you have them do the T-belts will they really know how to time a Boxer? Alot of them make mistakes on cam timing. btw if you do the repairs your self, you'll learn about Subarus and know your vehicle even better.. Subarus arn't really that hard to fix. and c'mon how offen do you need to fix them? (Thumbs up) The two tone looks kinda cool, thats the first Loyale I've seen with the chrome side moldings? only the 1985 and up GLs have that chrome strip :-\ I do agree with GD, if it was over heated (Most cases it was and thats what blew the HG) I would see about another running EA82 from a J-yard or someone on here that is selling one. The EA82 is a good motor, it maybe slow but its a work horse. the EA81 is better (No Timing belts, EA81 uses internal gearing) And welcome to the board! :cool: -Tom

Oh I see, yea I know you can't put CVs back together Lol. Thanks for filling me in Yes, I do have HTKYSA on PDF (Thanks Connie). Its good to have, interesting to read -Tom

Something I've been meaning to ask for a while. What does DOJ stand for? Blank, Blank Joint? I'll do a search on the net, maybe I'll find my answer. -Tom Edit: Well the only thing I can seem to find for DOJ is "Department Of Justice" And if I type DOJ cups, thats just it. everything says DOJ axles Lol.. DOJ, hmmm? Direct "blank" Joint?

+1 yea the stock axle/CV angle is pretty much flat on the EA82s, I didn't know the EA81s had a more extreme angle stock. Thanks Bill :cool: -Tom

Haha, so it wasn't fun? I think the EA82s have less down travel (Bound) then the EA81s. But dunno, this is the only Subaru I've been up and close too. Boy, now I'm excited about getting the lift! Thanks guys!

Oh ok, that sounds good! I'll prolly place an order soon (Have to get some paint for the fenders first) But you will be hearing from me Scott -Tom

Hey Bill, Yea I know its a strut only lift (Adding a type of spacer(s) between body and strut top) so thats what I've been figureing in my head (Nothing needs to be extended) But how come on SJRs site under the 2" kit, he says "Extended steering shaft is needed (Not sold by SJRLIFT)" Thats whats confuseing me Lol.. I did read that whole thread that Jeff posted (Good thread) Ok, yes or No. The 2" SJR kit will not need anything extended? Just trying to make heads or tails out of it -Tom

1337, oh its really the steering shaft! But why? From the kits I've seen, its just an alloy or steel spacer (Per strut) that bolts in so the top of the strut is mounted lower (In result rising the car up) Its not like I'm moving the steering box down. Jeff, yea was thinking the steering shaft running from the SW to the box wouldn't need to be messed with since the steering box is staying where it is. Thanks for the link, I'll read up on it! So ok, why do I need to extend anything if I go with Scott's 2" kit? its just some "Blocks" per say for each strut correct? I will read more about all this in that link and any other thread I can find in "Offroad", I'm just a little confused. -Tom

Well, I'm finaly really looking into a 2" lift! But what brands are their? I know SJR but he doesn't offer the longer steering shaft (Arm?) I looked at ByB but they don't seem to make 2" kits. I'm looking for a 2" kit that comes with everything, Any ideas please? Also, when people say the steering shaft needs to be extended they are taking about the arms right? Is it hard to change them? on a scale of 1 to 10 (Oil pump/T belts/Cam seals being a 3 on that scale) Guess it can't be all that hard, almost everyones got a 2" or higher lift. Do I need to worrie about the alignment? -Tom

Maybe thats why mine was when I bought the car and it still is missing. Just am tired of seeing the empty space Lol.

*Well I could speed up the process* Muuhahaha!! Lol

bh, thanks for the links!

PS: Can you post a link to where you found that CB? I want to look into it more -Tom

Width looks right, but how deep/long is it? I would check how deep the hole for the ashtray is and then look at how long the CB is if it would fit, I'd get one! "I don't have the ashtray, just a hole where it gos :(" Now your making me want a CB!

Some new pictures, Finaly took some pics away from the house Lol! -Tom

LAMO! well I had the 165/80R13s Word to the wise: Stay away from Douglas, Uniroyal, and any other tires you can buy from Wal-mart. Remember, Their not a Toy store, Clothing store, Electronics store, Hardware store, Tire store.. Thats what I keep getting told everytime I ask or complain about something by the people that work there. -Tom

Yea, the tires I used to have on the wagon were Douglas Xtra-trac 13s. Bought them from wally world and put about 3k on them till I just got the pugs with BFGs! The Douglas didn't seem loud but they were soft, sidewalls were too weak. From what I've heard Douglas tend to blow out alot (Mine havn't and don't look like they would) I can't complain, they got me thru 2 winters wiht out getting stuck (But then again subarus don't get stuck ) The BFG Long Trail T/A radials are good tires!

Alright, heres some before and after pictures. These are from when I first bought it in July 2006: Yes the fenders were shot, so I bought new ones from the dealer back in '06. And now the after! This is how much I cut, Now I need to find a way to fasten the plastic insert since the back part of it used to rest on the fenders lip. Subaru sticker! -Tom :cool:

Bill, Yep will do if I go that high! So, your making lift kits too? Lol who isn't... Side note: Has anyone bought SJRs replacement rear bumper for the EA82? I really want to get one, but from the picture on SJRLIFT.com it looks as if theres no opening for the tail pipe? I gotta contact him, Anyhoo thats for looking everyone!

The Dude, no havn't gotten an answer yet, but the center caps for the Soob wheels are way to big. about 1/2" to big (Cant modify that) Gloyale, yep trimmed the front last weekend and the rear does hit a little when going over big bumps at higher speeds. anyhoo I just need to bend up that lip with a rubber mallet, then I should be good! Thanks guys!! Also looking at buying that replacement rear bumper from Scott (SJR) in a week or so. It has D hooks, Trail hitch cupler, and spare tire swing arm! So I'll post some pics when I get that I think it bolts in to the stock holes, right?

Yea I'll see about a picture of when I bought it in 2006. They sure did do a nice job, I was really suprized!

Not really, seems to suck about the same.

Mine are 205/75R14 pretty close to 26".