Ritchie

We’re they the chrome ones? They maybe still have these.

I ordered the black items but got an email from jegs telling me they were NLA.

Looks like someone is already making these, scroll down to July 3rd. https://www.facebook.com/groups/subarubrumbybrat/

Cheers Bennie, mine had AC, it was never an option the UK but unfortunately I had to chop it out when I made it RHD, as I don't think the heater box would work with the RHD layout.

Swayaway - https://swayaway.com/product/subaru-brat-torsion-bar-set-22-mm/ However, I contacted them a couple of times to ask about shipping to the UK and they haven't got back to me so I don't know if they are trading at the moment.

Thanks, I like it, it still needs a tidy up cosmetically. I've ordered a couple of the first shafts I put up, if that doesn't work I'll probably get the shafts extended as I don't want to keep throwing money at new ones hoping to get the cup I need. Used Subaru parts of that era are basically non existent in the UK, every one of them rotted away, including my first Brat, I imported this one from Texas and converted it to RHD.

I've just seen these on Rockauto for an '86 GL which may be better, any thoughts? Or are the same as the Brats? The DOJ cup is probably the same lengths as I have ordered. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11383925&cc=1268423&jsn=10626&jsn=10626 To be honest I'm a bit confused with the L Series / EA82 / GL / Leone / Loyale. As I understand they are all the same.

Thanks Bennie, I'll probably compare these shafts I bought and see if I could install the shaft into the Impreza inner joint if it's slightly longer, I doubt it though. Anyway, have a pic of it...

I've ordered a couple of shafts from Rockauto to change the outer cups so I'll see how it goes. It'll be quite a while before I manage to get to this but I'll report back for future reference, thanks very much all for the advice.

That's great, thanks for the info. Like you say, 4x cups would be perfect but I don't fancy buying 4x new shafts just for the cups! As for the rust, it just looks like a typical Scottish car!

I'm surprised I'm finding out about this issue now. I've spent months reading about EJ conversions and not once have I read of anybody having any issues with the rear shafts. Everybody just says to swap the inner cups to the Impreza ones to fit the diff and they will be fine. It appears not. To make things worse, I just scrapped my original diff that I took out of the truck, never need that again! Not! Do you think those axles on the rockauto link would have a deeper DOJ cup that the standard Brat?

These look like they might do the trick from Rockauto, complete shaft however, https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,1994,loyale,1.8l+h4,1270178,drivetrain,cv+axle,2288 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3855681&cc=1270178&jsn=809

Oh, yeah, sorry, I was getting front and rear axles mixed up! Thanks, I'll have a look for EA82 rear axles.

My EJ20T converted Brat.

Thanks for that. I'm a bit confused as to how I can install an inner (Diff end) EA82 cup onto my shaft when my driveshaft looks like this.

And these shafts will fit the standard brat outer joint?

Hmm, thanks, I've never heard of rear axles being different lengths before. Can you advise which ones are longer? Thanks very much.

Hello All, I've recently completed an EJ20t conversion on my gen 2 Brat. I installed the Impreza WRX rear diff to go with the gearbox and used the Brat axles with the WRX diff inner cups (male spline). Everything went together well with no issues and it was driving great bit not for long. I pulled left out of a T junction and floored it and the left shaft popped out of the outer CV. I pulled the boot off, re-installed the clip but it did it again. I know that lots of people have done what I did with the axles on a EJ conversion, but nobody seemed to have this issue. I realise that the joint could've been worn previously but I don't think the truck has been used much in 4wd so I doubt this. It's almost like the shaft is slightly too short, yes the diff is mounted perfectly and not off centre. It also crossed my mind that if the torsion bar and wishbone bushes are worn this may allow the hub to move outwards under power contributing to the issue but they all seem in pretty good condition. I had clocked the torsion bar to lower it but I've never read about anybody having this issue due to that. I have bought another axle and will fit it when I can but I just wondered if anybody had come across this issue after installing a WRX / EJ diff. Cheers! BTW, a few short clips of the Brat on this channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkmeuGMIA1I

That’s great, it’s gen 2 part numbers I’m looking for. Now, the hunt is on to see if I can find any. Moosens, thanks very much for your time, it’s much appreciated.

Here you go chaps... The two required here. Thanks.

Thanks guys, but as I mentioned it’s not the moustache bar bushes I’m looking for. It’s the mounting bushes for the main beam itself, the one that the torsion bars are inside, where it mounts to the body. Oddly, they don’t seem to be in any drawing I’ve seen.

Hello all, Despite searching the web and this site I cannot find the part numbers for the 4x mounting blocks/bushes that mount the rear axle beam (Not the moustache bar) to the body on a late Brat. They don’t seem to be on any drawing I’ve seen. I’d like to replace mine as they are not looking great. Hopefully some of you knowledgable guys on here can help! Thanks.

Yep, 16x7 I think they really suit it.

To make this a bit more interesting have a pic of my Brat..

Thanks Bennie, can this be accessed on the net or do I have to buy one? Cheers.