1stsub Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am a high school welding, fab and auto teacher. I just bought a 92 Loyale 5sp AWD sedan for my classes to learn about horizontal engines. Here is the plan, pull the heads and hope for just head gaskets, if so new gaskets, water pump, t belt, t-stat, hoses and rad. Then if all goes good my fab class will build a 2" lift and drill the hubs to 6 bolt. What else should we do and what am I missing? I have Chevy van 16" wheels what size tire? I am new to Subaru I builded full size 4x4s and muscle cars so any help will be great. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 The standard lift height for the older chassis seems to be about 4 inches, so I'd start with that. That'll give you enough clearance for 27 inch tires, maybe 28's if you want to trim/bash fenders. As far as other welding projects, heck just about anything! Bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, subframe/lift-block connectors. Maybe have your students suggest some projects they'd be interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) what's the end goal - mechanical experience - or customization - or both? carfreak85, on 24 Aug 2016 - 10:19, said: Maybe have your students suggest some projects they'd be interested in that's a great suggestion - teach them to brainstorm ideas and meet end goals. mechanical: use subaru water pump gaskets, they can be installed dry, the aftermarkets are super thin and flimsy. resurface the heads. clean HLA's new bearings in the timing components or get a timing kit reseal the oil pump clutch custom: weld the rear diff and plan to pull a rear axle to run it on the road. convert A/C to onboard air gut the rear of carpeting/insulation so it's easy to hose out Edited August 24, 2016 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stsub Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 The goal is to have them learn something without knowing it's a lesson. These students will go crazy with ideas so possible some not. Thanks for the water pump gasket and oil pump knowledge. We'll put a complete timing belt set in all new bearings. Great welding ideas and a 4" lift it will be. Thanks for the input. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Welcome to the USMB, Jeff. Great project idea--keep us informed on your students. progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stsub Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Going to pick up the car this weekend what forum should I put the build in? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 It should go in the "Older Generations" forum. Good luck with the project Post some pix from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru4Life2988 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Depending on your timeline and such a 2 inch lift is a lot less in depth than a 4 inch, However a 4 inch is the way to go if you have the time. You can stress the axles about 2 inches which can be accomplished with strut/coil spacers. The 4 inch lift you will have to drop the front subframe and rear differential and lengthen the steering shaft. When I did mine I also found I had to space the shift linkage down ( you could trim the body slightly too) as well as the carrier bearing on the driveshaft. I'm sure there are a few more tweaks I'm forgetting about but it's been a while since I've done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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