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Lookin' good.

There ya go.

That depends on how much trail time you spend and how far the junkyards are that have them {here, it's 90 miles away}. If it's your daily driver/weekend warrior, I think a LSD would be the better compromise. A welded rear puts a tremendous strain on the axles and stub shafts when your on any hard surface: pavement, solid rock, or clay. Now, if you don't mind pulling a rear axle while your on the street, and putting it back in when you hit the trail, then, yes, a welded diff would be best. I dunno.....that rear driveline is not very stout at all. I currently have my roo in RWD and after about 2 months of hot rodding I got one that now clicks on shifts. Not to mention the front bushing on the rear diff is now totally gone. (I'm working on that one)

Ouch.

hummm.....I'll try that

Exactly! Momentum helps in sand and mud, but rocks breaks things. But, I thought the bump stops are to help smooth out harsh landings? All of the big off roaders leave them in; last time I looked, that is. I suppose I could pull the sway bar loose again, but the cars' sloppy at highway speeds as it is, now.:-\

If you want flex, drop a solid axle in the back. Independent is for handling, not flex. It can be done, but, no ways cost effective. Here's a comarison between my Suby and my Sportage: (I know, I'm bringing up that "infierior" off roader again, but bare with me) See how much flex the solid axle gives me? Even looking at just the Sportage, the rear has alot more flex than the front. It's the nature of the beast. Subaru's susention is awesome, but still independent. A solid axle not only gives you more articulation, but it also gives you increased strength. Here's the link to my folder with the rest of the pics. Gotta head for bed, kant 'pell anymores.

I don't have all the recipts (flew out the window, prolly:-\) I found enough for 2200 miles I got an average of 34 MPG and we were using either Shell or Chevron with prices on average of 3.26/gal. Not bad, I would say. Normally, around town, I get about 25 MPG. Prolly due to that fact that normal hiway crusing, I only open up the secondary when I climb a hill. Otherwise, I am using very little throttle to maintain speed. Stop and go traffic? Gotta get to the speed limit first, ya know?

Ok, the clear memory connectors are accually the read memory connectors. To clear the memory, you connect both the D-check and read memory connectors. I don't remember seeing that connector on the harness out of the 88 I swiped, but I dont think you will need that one. Was that harness out of an automatic? Could be somthing to talk to the tranny. Not real sure, though. That 6 prong connector is for the Dealer only - some sort of diag tool they can use. You can ignore that connector, also. Hope this helps. Ted

Well, my brother finnally got that bolt off, found a siezed idler pulley. Humm... that would do it!

I just figured out the milage: 3693 miles! I now have 223K miles on me suby. Only "broke part" I aquired was a separated tire and I think I might have a CV going since I have a vibration while on the throttle. Going through Gila Bend, Suby topped out at 230 deg on the temp scale while climbing, otherwise she hung out between 200 and 215. My roo did much better this year and Becky's car was perfect. One thing I noticed on this trip: I have far more power at the ORV park than I do down here in AZ. I wonder why? Yes, well worth the 3693 mile round trip! Good job guys! Rennasance Man: Sure, just give us a holler if your down here.

Yes, it was the EJ wagon. I don't think it's Nevada, I think it's the summer heat. We could go all the way down I5, but that would put us in the Death Valley area from basicly LA to Needles. That's hotter than Vegas.:-\ However, we are home now Rolled in at 10:30 last noght.

Yes, another excellent job to eveyone that helped out.:clap: That has got to be the best location, yet. Excelent choice! A many thanks to the FlingPu guys for helping me get the muffler back where it belongs after I lost it in the RallyCross. Also, thanks Qman for helping my sister get her roo turned around on that trail. PNW mud is far different than Arizona sand and rocks. Thank you, Zap for yanking me up that same trail, your 'yota rocks! It was great talking to you guys in person again: NV Zeno, Suberdave, Subieman, Jibs, and CrazyD. NV Zeno: another great drive with you, great fun! Now, on to the bad news: no, we didn't quite make it home. David lost a t-belt about a mile from Beatty, NV, towed it to town. There's no parts place for about 60 miles and the crank pully wont come off. Thankfully, help is on it's way and we are currently sitting in the Stagecoach Hotel. So, we have shelter, food, and TV to keep us busy while we wait.

On our way home from WCSS, We got all the way to Beatty Nevada and, AGAIN, killed a roo. ManyAik's suby lost a t-belt in his car: somthing siezed cause all the cogs on the belt are gone AND the crank pully refueses to come off. We're about 60 miles from Vegas, but with 4th of July holiday there are no parts stores open. Thankfully, Dad is comming up to pick up the dead roo so we can get home. So, we should be able to get home late wed or thur. We'll see. On a positive note, At least, we are indoors and have internet instead of being out in the middle of noware. sigh....

Ahhh......good reason, that is. Yes..... Mean looking rig! I like it!

Just out of curiosity, why is the rad up there? Keep it out of trouble while romping? EJ or ER swap? Inquring mind wants to know! Great off road rig, too.

Wow, I figured there would be more body damage. But it accually looks reasonbly good. Is that fluid oil, washer fluid, coolant, or gas? Very impressed, Subarus' engineers did they're homework!

Pics?

Wow. Good looking Roo!!! I do need to do somthing about the wheels. Black steelies is just plain boring.

Now what did I do with that flux capacitor............. Here's a pic of me Suby next to the purple computer monster eater: Now, what to do about wheels........Hummmmm Oh, prolly should put somthing on to quiet things down a little. Straight pipe would prolly be a little loud for 1600 miles. I get to drive my suby again. I get to drive my suby again. I get to drive my suby again. I get to drive my suby again. La la la la la la Ok, I'm alright now.:-p

That happend in Tucson??? Dude, that's too close to home. Better tie the spark coil to the chassis.

Whoo Hooo!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana: After nearly 2 years sitting, waiting for an engine transplant, she runs again! My bother and I swapped out the engine in his roo with a 2.2, then took the old 1.8 (that still is running strong) and dropped it into my roo. After some rewireing, another tranny (the original one went into my brother's roo when he blew up 2nd, but that's another story), a ton of cleaning, put the weber carby on (the efi went into my sister's roo), charged the batt, cranked for a few, then vroomm!!! WCSS9 here we come!!!! :banana::banana:

So, that's what they call wrapped around a tree. Ouch.

They're together! I cleaned out the splines, put a little grease on it, and with a little twist of the crank it slid right in! Now, off to put everything back on. Then struts, brakes, and there was something else............. Thanks guys!