charles_thomas

Yeah, I like that idea! it is a bit more work, but less at the same time. I'm not afraid of the fabrication, I just dont know if the ~15 degree tilt on the lift applies when switching to the ea82, as the existing topics were unclear. Same with the wheel centering. I have enough steel to screw it up once, buy I am trying to measure twice, so to speak. However, I don't have a full Crossmember, i do have the control arm pieces, steering tie rods and ends, full strut and brake assembly, and axles, and uncut pipe etc needed to do strut top spacers. I'm trying to make due with what I have.

Thank you for your reply, Crossmember width would be a big issue, and would require hinky, unsafe to twisting force braces or flatbar. Ea82 knuckles do not fit, I wasn't going to even try to make them, which is why the whole spindle assembly is to be changed, as well as the end of the control arm. please see the pictures. I am looking for someone who has done this, or at least is familiar with the geometry, or with adapting the ball joint on the control arm to match the alignment of the 71 removable ball joint. thank you.

Expensive, but doable. I built a full tube frame and am running the suspension/ drive train off that, allows for mounting of aftermarket parts much easier. Buggest expenses are the suspension itself, and labor.

Long post, but bit of explanation is needed. I have spent a couple weeks searching the forum, a lot of good info, a fair amount on the EA81, but not a lot for the 71. Most of the post are old enough that the photos are no longer there. Basically what it comes down to is I have an axle failing, and a parts car that I can still buy axles for. I have already swapped the rear over, and am now working on the front, but the suspension geometry has me a bit lost, mostly the strut tops, and wheel centering in well. I am lifting about 3 inches, already have 2 at the crossmember, and want to do 3 at the coil. On the EA81, when lifting, the strut tops move inboard as they go down, Do I need to compensate for this on the EA82 struts as well? If so, how much? I want to use the EA82 axles, I have the transaxle to go in, so splines/ratios are not the concern, but I need to move the lower arm out for length. I am thinking I can cut the 82 near the radius rod, and then drill/reinforce and use the 3 mounting holes that already exist on the EA71, thus avoiding much radius movement, or messing with the whole lower arm, Has anyone done that method? If so, how does it line up, or should I angle the last bit to compensate for wheel center? (#1 in Pics) It appears as thought the ends of the steering use the same rod, and therefore I can use the EA82 end, which is almost the exact length needed to fit the longer axle without toe issues, Is that correct? Or will I still need to add additional length other than the curved steering ends? (#2 in Pics) Thank you in advance, really need some confirmation before I screw with it much more. -Charlie

Early Hubcaps screw into the center.

Sold. Pending delivery!

Thank you.

I just put a post in the Historic Forum, I have quite a few parts for sale.

Hope I am posting this in the right area, I got a little confused with the marketplace, long time lurker here, rarely a poster... I am in Sandpoint, ID I need to sell my brats, and their related parts. My health is deteriorating, and this is now to big of a task for me. I had intended to pull the front from the silver one, and put it on the blue one and have a conplete, titled, brat, but I can no longer. Blue one has front damage, does not go past crossmember mount on the frame, silver has a rear panel cut out, but a good front. Also comes with 92 Wagon Shell, fuel injection harness and parts, no engine or trans, with interior, and title. Many hard to find parts, front adjustable struts, fancy chrome side bars, fwd rear arm assemblies, some jump seat parts, carbs, linkage, exhaust, switches, knobs, grilles, badging, alternators, air cleaners (both styles), rear window options, And more. There are even some random Chevy sbc parts included, because they are in the way. Does not come with engine and transmission, unless you talk real nice, and are pretty dang close to my asking price. Please don't ask for parts, I need to get it gone. I went and took pictures of what people were looking for on here, should be on the advert on CL shortly. Thank you, https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/6117458598.html $1000 or Best Offer, worst I can do is say No. -Charlie