Groucho Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 hey! trying to find a part that fits - the part number listed #621108170 as the OEM part doesn’t fit, neither does the aftermarket part. pretty sure they’re the original control arms based on the parking brake line fit. thoughts? help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 G’day Groucho, Can’t help with that OEM number/item. Did you remove the old bushes’ outer steel casing? A mate of mine recommended this site for suspension components: https://drwbushings.myshopify.com They should have what you need. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 EA81 or EA82? FWD? 4WD? I can certainly help. I work in a dealership parts department, and I have paper catalogs back to the '70s at home. Give me some information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 7 hours ago, Numbchux said: EA81 or EA82? FWD? 4WD? I would’ve thought EA82 at least since the title says 1986 GL. In saying that I was confused as to what part he was looking for until I searched that part number that gave a better description. Now we wait for a reply I guess. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 On 7/11/2024 at 6:00 PM, el_freddo said: I would’ve thought EA82 at least since the title says 1986 GL. In saying that I was confused as to what part he was looking for until I searched that part number that gave a better description. Now we wait for a reply I guess. Cheers Bennie EA81 Hatches and Brats were still sold here in the US through 87, both with GL and DL trim levels. That's a common problem when getting parts for 85-87 models in the US, as many listings are not clear about which chassis is which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 We reference the EA81/EA82 to differentiate the models - mainly between the brumby parts and the EA82 stuff, somehow they still manage to get them mixed up without the engine reference… we typically don’t reference the DL/GL spec as that’s usually a trim level thing mainly. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe's photos Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 24mm was the diameter for EA81 lower control arm bush unless the original bush set-up's outer mild steel sleeve has been remove. Then it becomes a 28mm bush you need. EA82 is the 28mm bush. Get in touch with Doug at the DRW bush address supplied above and he will help - he started of his bush design and production for the Subaru community so knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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