bratman18

Those won't have the motor and tranny he's looking for. 4x4 welder, thank you for being more specific. Kellyray, here's a thread with a craigslist ad that has a Gen 2 Brat that's a little closer to you. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=95715

Yeah Mine does work quite well, but nothing compared to all the Lincolns I've used. My friend has a little 110 mig Lincoln and that thing works great with or without gas. Mine just isn't as smooth, and I don't like that it doesn't have a cooling fan. But it certainly gets the job done, and yes it's quite easy to just grind down the unpretty welds.

So has anyone found out when the deadline to sign up is? I still haven't and only cause money is a little tight. But I do plan on it, I just don't want to miss the deadline.

What exactly are you doing with the exhaust? Just cutting and welding to make it fit? I would be interested in seeing some pics of the exhaust when you get that all buttoned up. Still can't wait to see and hear it after it's done!!

It is full time 4WD but has the option of having lo range as well. It's either in 4hi or 4lo, and I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that it has a lockable center diff as well. They only came in these cars! One of the special things about them

I haven't seen any pulled over but I see plenty of "yuppies" and older people that drive like morons in their Outbacks that deserve to be pulled over

I love my VLSD in my 2000 RS and love my LSD in my Brat for off road. I wheeled with subarus for years with an open diff and finally came across an LSD, I built it up to fit my Brat and what a difference! No, it doesn't lock up solid, but it certainly helps a lot!!!! But you have to keep in mind, it's called a limited slip, not a locker!

Keep searching! If there's one there has to be more!

It also has to be a GEN 2 body style, for instance, the same style as my Brat. And you'll be able to tell a GL because it says GL on the back, well actually, Subaru GL. If you find one of those it should have a EA81 motor and a 4 spd dual range! Good luck!

The mid pipe is different between the 4WD and 2WD but if I remember correctly, I have used 2WD mid pipe on a 4WD before. I know for a fact you can use the 4WD on the 2WD.

Yes that's one of the things I like about it as well. The fact that yes, it's going to have solid axles but isn't sitting 5 feet of the ground(exaggerated). It's not going to be super top heavy and susceptible to tipping over on the trails. But at the same time it's going to be quite flexy and have lots of traction and gearing!

As for an EA81 motor you need to find one out of any Gen 2 style car. 81-89 and same for the 5 spd dual range. As long as its a 4WD GL 5 spd

That's a DL so even if it is 4WD 5 spd, it will be a push button single range. It does have a 1.8 motor but it's an EA82 and will not fit into your Brat

I just looked it up and they are a little less than 1" taller. and yes the width is a little different too.

ahhh, ok, I knew it was close. I say they will fit. Do you know how much bigger they are from stock?

I know a guy that owns 2 '04 Forester XT's and loves them. Never had any motor trouble and tons of power and very comfy. He picked them both up with around 50-60,000 miles for less than 10k

Isn't that the stock size? I thought it was, if not very close

That's what I have. By far the worst welder I've ever used but it gets the job done, you just have to get used to it.

I have one in Mine. I drilled out holes in the top of the radiator support to bolt it on like it would in an EA82 car. It works very well!

all 4WD GL 4 spds were dual range

Believe me I know! I'm still out of work! I have an interview tomorrow though!! Oh and I used all scrap metal for my bumper. It was 100% free to make except for the electricity the welder used!

Ahhh, I remember now:rolleyes:But still, he's gotta have a rugged bumper! Mine isn't great looking either but it serves it's purpose, and is much stronger than the stock one!

As long as you crank the power up and bump up the wire speed it should be ok. Especially if you bevel the ends of the box tubing. That's what I used and it's very strong! I'll rip it off the Brat before it will break.

Looks pretty decent!! Nice job. When I did my rear bumper, I just used some square box tubing and bolted them near the stock location. Then I welded a tube onto the end of the box tubing. It was very easy and very simple.

Phizinza, did you just french the whole headlight bucket onto the radiator support and then cut openings in the grill? Looks cool!