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I've seen KONI inserts, along with random generic (Tokico?) inserts pop up on ebay... As for the rears, there might be a specific length that you want, but if you actually go through a Monroe/Gabriel catalog manually and figure out which ends are compatible and such, then cross reference the lengths, you will find about a half dozen options. And if you use those part numbers to cross reference with KYB, you will find more options. PLUS, there are expensive options like Bilstein and KONI that can cross reference with those part numbers as well. So if you add up all those brands PLUS a couple of different lengths you might want, you can find quite a few to pick through. And trust me, those lengths for the shocks you are looking for are MUCH easier to find than the ones for my FF-1, and i've found several options for it. If you want me to do it, I can, but it takes a LONG time to sort through all of it.

My parts manual actually says 1970 for the FF-1 stuff, but the photos and part numbers are incorrect for some very specific things on my year/model of FF-1 and actually show the 1971-72 model... Its somewhat frustrating. According to the Hollander interchange manual I picked up, there were 3 "phases" of FF-1's sold in the states... Phase 1 which was pre-1970, Phase 2 which was ONLY 1970 models (and which my VIN number indicates it belongs to), and Phase 3 which were the late 1970 to 1972 models. It seems to be the only book that somewhat explains the differences through the years, like how my rear brakes/suspension is different and not compatible with the later models...

To be honest, because of the very basic design of rear shocks on the Gen 1's, shock options are almost limit-less... The fronts are more difficult, unless you replace the inserts, which would also mean you have MANY options.

I've got the same 72-77/78 parts book. I just finished dividing it out into its 3 sections and putting all the pages in plastic sleeves so I can take them out and scan them if need be. It would take forever to scan them into the computer for posting and I don't have that kind of time, but if anyone needs something specific let me know... Oh, and has anyone ever seen or heard of a ~1970 parts manual for the FF-1's? The one I have is 72, and a few things are quite different, like the interior dash parts and rear suspension.

I think the EA71 you are thinking of is the one with the simular block to the EA81. The EA71 built in the 70's is closer related to the 1400's and such, so they don't have the "wider" case.

Yahoo auction. Long story on how I found it... I've been monitoring those auctions, I even learned how to search for "Subaru" in Japanese スバル so anyway, I spoted an auction that kept showing up for subaru + ff-1 but it didn't have a photo. So I babelfished the page, and it said "weber", "manifold" and "IDF44" in there when translated, so I figured it might be one of these manifolds. I did more digging, clicked on the user name who posted it, and it turned out it linked to the SAME blog i've seen before (and posted) that had that manifold in it. So I had my source ask him if it was indeed the same manifold from the blog, and it turned out it was So I had kiernna bid on it, win the auction, and now I have it!!! The 1100 does indeed have a different size intake port for the manifold, but the bolt pattern is the same. Oh, and your post concerned me so much that the first thing I did when it arrived was compare it to a 1400 manifold I had. Turns out they are a match

My crown jewels have arrived Weber manifold + IDF44 carb!!! Clear corner lights!!! New front valence from a "Sports" model!!! Special thanks to keirnna!!!

:banana: :banana: Coming from Japan courtesy keirnna on NASIOC!!! I still can't believe I actually found it, let alone managed to win the auction for it!

4-port or 2-port heads?

One has rash, the other has rash + gouge in the lip, the other two just need to be repainted/powder coated, all 4 have paint chips/scratches/etc.

Small update: Got the wheel bearing finished today at work. Feels MUCH better now

Small update: I just rolled the front fenders, repaired a bend on the passenger door (got a set of bodywork hammer/dolly's from Harbor Freight), and reinstalled the brake shoes on one of the rear brakes after rebuilding the original brake cylinders (I have one that needs a stud tapped though since it broke off, I basically re-used the original housing but used the internals from some of the "rebuilt" cylinders I found on ebay). I have decided I need to buy my tires before the end of the month, the sales tax is going up next month here in California! I haven't found a place to repair the wheels yet, it looks like I'll have to go with the expensive "mobile repair" wheel specialist...

Thought you guys might find these photos interesting I found last night on a JDM blog: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/215699/car/105463/profile.aspx yes, those are HID's! He shows how to install them in the blog, lol! those are the SSR wheels I saw recently for sale on the yahoo auctions check out his awesome exhaust setup! LOL! Neon green with funky black painted hood... ...but check out his seat setup, I think i'll do something similar.

I got the tie rod threads fixed today My shop foreman had a whole die set, and another tech gave me a hand, got it done nicely However, I did discover one of the front wheel bearings is shot :-\ Luckily I have a spare, and the tools and help to do the job!

The numbers are still good, but they are not "active" and not availible. If I tried to order them, they will just be canceled (I work at a Subaru parts department FYI)

The linings are OK right now thickness wise, but I am concerned about down the road if I ever have to replace them... I'll probably have to go that route (unless someone like moosens has a pair laying around, or I can find some off of a parts car)

If that picture is correct... Nope. And they need to be "wagon" ff-1 rear brakes. The coupes/sedans are wrong.

I just found some wheel cylinders on ebay that look correct. Apparently the ones I bought before were for the front (so I have 4 fronts, no rears). I've found the pins and springs for the brakes now, although one of the springs is not availible anymore, the other still is. However, brake shoes for these rears are non-existent (part number: 625301150 or 625300140)

Oh, on a side note, I've been trying to reassemble my rear brakes today and i've found all the parts I picked up that were supposedly for the FF-1 (rear brake linings, brake cylinder, brake spring kit, etc.) all are wrong I figure its because the suspension is actually a Wagon rear suspension and not a sedan rear suspension, which means all that stuff isn't compatible...

Oooh. If nobody at work has a set i can borrow, ill have to pick that up

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Hmm, thread file, I'll have to check that out. Someone mentioned a thread die elsewhere and that seems like an expensive contraption.

I'm contemplating cutting off the bad first couple of threads (since they are "squished" which made them wide and too narrow to thread through) but it would put it close to the hole that the pin goes through... I already used that procedure with a couple of other spots on the suspension I fubared where clearance wasn't an issue, but with these there is less wiggle room.

I test-fit the spacers and wheels today in the rear just to make sure they fit: As you can see, plenty of room now Oh and some good news, just won the auction for that Weber intake manifold But some bad news, I just discovered I fubared the thread on the tie-rods when I removed them from the front hubs, i'll have to figure out how to fix it :-\

Brembos!!! I so wish I could do that with my ff-1...