HatchBrat

You're right about the badge. The hatch was actually replaced. Just checked the block and it is in fact an EA81... *face palm. Thanks everyone for all your input. Can finally get the gear I need. Speaking of that, anyone have any good recommendations on aftermarket struts/shocks that will allow a little more travel and possible keep me from having to drop the strut mounts 2"?

It is a 4-speed D/R

No idea how I missed this, it is a two bolt front strut... Have to many projects to keep my mind straight. Next time I'll try not to waist peoples time. So, guessing this is an EA81 then.

I've been trying to find a definitive answer to this for a few weeks now: I have a 1987 Subaru GL 2-door Hatchback with a stock EA71 1.6L and 4WD hi/low and FWD. I've seen one person refer to the year of car dictating whether it's an EA71/81/82, but haven't found anything to confirm this. According to my VIN it has a 1.8, the 1600 badge and stock motor would say otherwise. So, does all this mean I have an EA81 body style? And is this not a Leone? Need to replace all shocks/struts and drill hubs to accept 6 lug with 26.3" tires. Would like to use struts that would give me a little more travel so I can get away with only a 2" body lift. If I have to stick with stock front strut the lift on the front is the main reason I need to know if it's an EA81. Gotta get that angle right. I have the 3 bolt strut mount. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks