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Got some vids up, but I still have more to load. I've been on Orcas Island the past week. http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Walker%20Meet%20July%202010/ I love this shot!

Had a blast this weekend! Some great wheelin, allthough a little rain would have been nice. I'm still blowing dust out of my nose. It was great to see everyone and meet some new people. Brian and I even did some volunteer trail work with DNR on saturday.It was great. Here's some pics, my vids didn't load to my computer, so I'll have to try again. Pat's mysterious clunking noise Scott's wicked contraption. I wish we could've seen this in action! Here's a link to more http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Walker%20Meet%20July%202010/

well my car is all ready to go, I just have to pack up my stuff in the morning and run some errands, so hopefully I'll be up there around 2:00.

I'm planning on heading up friday, not sure what time yet, hopefully morning.

Woooh 6 lug nuts?!! Lookin good Jeff!

Yeah I went through the first water hole where that picture is, but I didn't feel like going swimming like the guy that had his bronco stuck in the second one so I decided not to try that one.

Yeah, I was wheelin with two of my brothers, ones got the yota van and the other has a scout. and I'm planning and hoping to make it to Walker

Camped out and did some wheelin and dirt bike ridin at tahuya. First time out with my new engine and I'm lovin it! Here's some vids. http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%206-6-10/?action=view&current=Tahuya6-6-2010164.mp4 http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%206-6-10/?action=view&current=Tahuya6-6-2010165.mp4 http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%206-6-10/?action=view&current=Tahuya6-6-2010168.mp4 http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%206-6-10/?action=view&current=Tahuya6-6-2010169.mp4

Tacoma/Puyallup area.

That thing looks freakin sweet Jeff!!! Great job! I think your sawsall is feeling left out though. To bad I don't live closer, I would,ve loved to help with this build. Can't wait to see it in person! Keep up the good work. Jesse

I thought it might be EA71. I already scraped the block I got my pistons out of though so I couldn't compare. The people I dealt with didn't seam to know anything about older subarus. I'm not very happy with this dealer and will definitely use a different one next time I need something. Thanks for the info, hopefully it will help me get the right pump this time. Jesse

So after putting it off for five months, I finally started assembling my EA81 (w/ delta cam and 10:1 comp) a couple weeks ago. I ordered a new oil pump from the dealer ($105) since I couldn't find one anywhere else and waited almost three weeks for them to get it only to find out when I went to install it today that it's not the right one! So while I'm waiting till monday to return it I thought I'd see if anyone knows what engine this pump goes to. Thanks, Jesse New pump on right

Looks like a fun time and some good mud. I wish I would've had the extra time to come join you. Maybe next time. Jesse

'81 GL Wagon 4" lift 5 speed D/R Stock EA81 w/ Weber/snorkle, custom y-pipe to 2 1/4" exaust (new engine in the works w/ delta cam and 10:1 compression) EA82 front control arms,knuckles,axles VW Baja rear coilovers Welded rear diff w/hybrid axles 27-9.50-14 SSR Swampers on 504 Pugs Trimmed/ reworked wheel wells Tube bumpers w/ skidplate Fog lights in grill Yakima roof basket with custom mount

It really only affects the axles at full turn. Mine have held up pretty well. I don't know how much more stress the 2" lift will put on them. For me the tire clearance and better approach angle was worth the risk. Jesse

I put EA82 front suspension on my 4" lifted 81 wagon. I used the axles, knuckles/brakes, control arms and outer tie rods. I extended the EA81 inner tie rods 1" and extended radius rods 2". I'm still using the adjustable EA81 struts. This set up moves the tires forward 2" and out about 1 1/2" on each side, but the struts still limit travel. I've been wanting to try some different struts with more travel and move the top mounts forward so they're not leaning back so much. I've been very happy with this setup otherwise. Camber is not to bad. I'm pretty sure FWD suspension would work. Jesse

Maybe half a day I guess. If you want to do this, get your lift on and get some tires mounted on your wheels, then we can plan a time to make them fit. Jesse

I know this water is not all that deep, but here's a pic and some vids. I have been in deeper though. I havn't sealed my disty so it does start to bog a little when I get to deep. http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%2009/?action=view&current=May2009402.flv http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%20snow%2012-27-08/?action=view&current=6bcc8fe3.flv http://s444.photobucket.com/albums/qq170/jbbvw/Tahuya%20snow%2012-27-08/?action=view&current=95d5892d.flv

If you do consider this option, I could help with the trimming and keep it looking decent. I'm pretty good at working metal (bodyman 8yrs). I trimmed/reshaped my wheel wells quite a bit, while still keeping it some what factory looking with no exposed cut edges. Just a thought. Jesse

I think One Eye might have something to say about that.

My 27-9.50-14 SSR Swampers on steel pugs weigh 56 pounds each. I stand in the back door to load/unload my spare. If you get good quality tires you probably won't need to access your spare much. I've been running my swampers for almost two years and have never needed my spare. I just rotate it in with the others. Jesse

2" ABS, 2 1/4" flex hose to modifiied mid 80s S10 4cyl air cleaner on a weber. Works awesome! I've had water up to the windshield several times.

Had a good time today. It was nice seeing/meeting everyone. Here's some pics I loved seeing the EA81s together! I wish I left my Swampers on though, my car looks so wimpy with the street tires.:-\