Markus56 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 So i am planning on talking my 4" lifted '85 Wagon on a road trip from Mount Vernon, WA to Montana State University Northern in Havre Montana and back. I am trying to come up with a list of stuff to bring, parts wise, and some preventative maintenence. i also want to see who lives on the way if something happens. I am going to pack a lot of extra oil and coolant, 2 spare tires, gas can, alt. belt and tools ...did i miss anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 i'm on the way. and would gladly help if you got messed up somehow.:)might even have a spot in my camper for you if you need to rest.cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 If youre still running the stock EA82, I would bring a pair of good timing belts and some extra good tensioners. And a disty. And an Alternator. And a coil, fuses, and fusible links. And jumper cables. Also never hurts to have a spare front and rear axle, and a madatory flashlight, because anything that can go wrong will, in the dark -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 according to google, its a 14 hour drive 1 way, so in 25 year old subaru time, thats about 16-18 hours. there's two of us going, so we will be trading off driving time. I'm gonna take off the 235/75's and put on the 215/75's so i dont have to turn 30's going up a mountain pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddlegirl Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Twin Falls Idaho here, I don't know if that is a help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eyedwagon Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 You should take along a mid 1990s Buick Roadmaster in case you decide you'd like to make it anywhere in comfort, style, and a timely manner. HA! P.S.: You can leave the 235s on the roadmaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 according to google, its a 14 hour drive 1 way, so in 25 year old subaru time, thats about 16-18 hours. there's two of us going, so we will be trading off driving time. I'm gonna take off the 235/75's and put on the 215/75's so i dont have to turn 30's going up a mountain pass. I'm sorta in your way... If you need any help in the Idaho zone, gimme a holler, I might be able to help you out. The passes over here are killers on the coolant systems. So when you hit Coeur'd Alene (Core duh lane) stop somewhere and check your coolant levels. If you get lost in Coeur'd Alene, gimme a call (I'll pm you my #) And if you just want to have lunch with somebody other than the person you're traveling with and meet another sube nut, I work at this place that makes really good pizza. My treat Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Take a charge card and a cell phone. And go like hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampbrat Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 We just took a 1000+ mile trip to San Diego and back - EA82T awd. It had been sitting in a field for 7 years , I have only had it running a couple weeks. Even the ac is ice cold! I changed the fluids and tires but didn't have time to do the timing belts but carried them with me. Coolest part -Best tank was 29.6 mpg! Most were around 24 mpg with 4 people and loaded with luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 ellensburg wa. here if you decide to get the problems out of the way early haha. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I would make sure you have proper alignment caster and camber or you may wear out some tires , and unlock the rear diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerandt Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 That sounds like a fun trip. I live in Missoula, MT if you have any problems passing through. I'll send over my #. We are actually planning a trip ourselves (to Moab)(next week) in the station wagon (Loyale). I'm trying to be prepared "for the worst" as well. Have extra timing belts, radiator hoses, seals & gaskets, oil, my small tool collection. What else? Anyways good luck on your adventure! -Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Well, here is the vehicle i will be taking as of the time of this posting. i hope to leave on Thursday or soon after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonmouse Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 You're doing this on roads, right, not x-country? Why 2 spares? I think I've blown one tire in the past 20,000 miles or so- including a number of 200-1000 mile road trips.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Your gonna wana give that a good rundown before you take it cross country. Expecially after youve gutted it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 You're doing this on roads, right, not x-country? Why 2 spares? I think I've blown one tire in the past 20,000 miles or so- including a number of 200-1000 mile road trips.... its because i don't own 2 sets of tires with the same rims and size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-baru Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Cooling solution. I owned a 84 wagon. always gave me overheating problems. finally put a rebuilt radiator with increased capacity (dual core), never had cooling problems again. only to die in a rear end collision. Insurance totaled and took it. I saw it on I-15 SLC a few months later in '93. I wonder if its still running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Just got a text from Markus56, and he's only a few miles from Spokane Soon to be in Spokane Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suba9792 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 man...that thing needs "a Lot " of work before you should take it out like that, my opinion, lifted, they just are not meant to travel long distances, but thats my opinion. Put an ej22 in it the get a trailer and tow every part and tool you have! LOL just kiddin good luck to ya! it will be fun, besides it brings back memories of working on the car, on the side of a creepy HWY at night, had a guy offer me help once, creepy dude, well lets just say I didnt hang around too long JB weld the water pump and got the hell outta dodge, then 50 miles down the road, had to finally put a new one on( this was a lame 87 T-bird). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo'J Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Heck no! That thing will be fine if it tracks straight! I hope you brought spare mice and rubber bands and a roll of duct tape (timing belts), the flashlight is a good idea too. Just don't over heat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 He actually borrowed his mom's caravan :-\ But they made it into missoula around 8 or so, or 9 mountain time. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 We got into Havre today. you can go to the wal mart parking lot, then drive over a barrier, then be in wheeling territory. other than that, there is the world's smallest dairy queen. i never realized Montana was that desolate. next time i come here will be in a lifted subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 We got into Havre today. you can go to the wal mart parking lot, then drive over a barrier, then be in wheeling territory. other than that, there is the world's smallest dairy queen. i never realized Montana was that desolate. next time i come here will be in a lifted subaru Yeah, there is a LOT of space out there needs to be filled... WITH SUBARUS!!!!! :banana: Lol, anyway, back on topic, how far are you from your destination? I'm sure you can't be too far considering you're halfway through Montana. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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