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Scott in Bellingham

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  1. I have read were a few of you have added spacers or brackets to the struts and shocks , I have a few Questions whats the max you can go on these shims what has proven to work or to fail on these mods thanks SJR
  2. is this a stock or after market add on ? I like that they will out preform a single weber as I would like to put 2 stock carbs (easy to get) on a offroad rig probably take 2 manifolds and chop them up and weld up a duel mount for a prototype SJR
  3. This is a daily driver I was looking for reliability ,Gas mileage ,drivability on long trips. Plans for bigger tires and a transfercase will probably be on the next wagon converted to a Brat style Truck for more extreame wheelin:brow: SJR
  4. 88 Gl wagon 6" SJR Lift 215/75-15 M+S Snow tires (27") stock 6 bolt steel 15"Toyota rims stock dual-range Transaxle no trimming or banging required
  5. this is my own car,i can get all the spfi stuff just wonering whats out there as i could make a manifold as i have a alluminum foundry and am a pattern maker SJR
  6. I have a 85 carbed engine in my 88 gl wagon wanted to put 2 carbs on it , posibly 2 stock ones,anyone doing that SJR
  7. Bolt Report contacted Tacoma Screw , Empire Bolt , Fastenal. and the local guys . No luck on any , I know the 10mm ones exist because I have a few from past projects , they our the bolts that held a motorcycle engine into the frame, I even have some longer then I need SJR
  8. Thats just up the road from my place if you meet on a friday or saturday I could be there , it would be nice to plan something say end of May begining June on a Sat I will have the creature ready by then Scott
  9. Having no luck on all the fastener places, did pick up a second wagon for the engine got it running and took it out in the woods had a blast in stock form it goes better them my Bronco. got it stuck and unstuck even modified the fender on a tree SJR
  10. this is for a 6" lift , the metric size is 250 x 12 x 1.25 , 190 x 12 1.25, 190 x 10 x 1.25 SJR
  11. I have been looking for long bolts , where is a good source to get them? I need 12mm x 1.25 @ 10" long and 7 1/2 ", also 10mm x 1.25 @ 7 1/2" long thank you Scott
  12. I am presently developing a 6" lift for the loyale wagon the kit will consist of cast aluminum spacer lift blocks and some steel fabricted parts , I plan to launch the kit by end of May 2005, I plan on taking the Wagon to the Subaru meet in Mid July and will bring a kit with me for sale , I will also offer a front engine crossmember which will add diagonal bracing up front and be for a lift with the Transfer case conversion.After the wagon lift details our worked out I plan to work on a simnilar lift for the older cars. SJR
  13. Would like to but wont make this one ,would like to know about next time though , working on two cars a 85' hatch raised 11" with a VW Jetta diesel in it strictly ofroad with low gears and 31" x 13.5 swampers and a 88 wagon 6" lift 215/75-15 tires stock trans gearing this will be my daily driver plan to make the meet in Shelton mid July SJR
  14. Thats all, thanks Zapar, I reread all the tire threads alot of good info. how about these any experiance with them? http://www.selecttire.com/detail.aspx?ID=3765 P235/75R15 Maxxis MT-754 Buckshot Mudder Price: $67.64 plus about $ 10 a tire shippig looks like a good one to me SJR
  15. I called the local dealer they want $102 a peice just for the tire is there somewhere to get the STT s cheeper maybe on line? SJR
  16. I have a 88 Wagon with dual range am lifting it and will leave the stock trans set up and am looking for tires came across these Walmart beasties wondered if anyones running them or had comments on them good or bad , the size seems good 215/75-15 (27.9 x 8.5) M+S Super Sport HT $70 a pop http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1819278&cat=0&type=28&dept=91083&path=0%3A91083&year=&make=&model=&vehicle_path=false&tire_spec_selected=&tire_width=215&tire_ratio=75&tire_diameter=15&tire_type=&tire_load_index=&tire_load_range=&tire_speed_rating=&tire_equivalent_load_index=&tire_size= also I mounted up a 235/75-15 BFG on the stock Subaru Temp Spare rim and bolted it to the car seems to clear the important stuff anyone ever run these rims? seems like a natural and the car comes with one already thanks Scott
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