1985 brat ideas

[torxxx]

I picked my brat up today. it drove with a wobble in the front drivers side tire, but after looking at it, the balancing weight was gone, so I changed tires and that fixed the problem. 135,000 miles on the ticker

 

Anyways, the reason for this post is to get some ideas what to do with it.

 

Heres what I have so far:

 

1. Ozified 4/3 lift

2. Yota rims with 27 inch or so rubber

3. 5 speed D/R EA82 tranny

4. possibly XT6 suspension (will this raise the back up at all?)

 

How high do I have to lift it to get a nissan t-case under the car?

 

I'm also looking for a source for the chrome trim along the bed.

 

I'm gonna try to compete with Northguy for the nicest Brat in Alaska

[northguy]

I think Moosens has some bed trim, but he's missing the tailgate trim piece. I'll look for one if you need one. Why a 4/3 kit instead of a straight 3" kit? The back of a Brat can be raised a bit by adjusting the torsion bar in the back. If you need any parts, let me know. I'll see what I've got.

[torxxx]

Cool thanks Matt

 

soon as I get it registered, it will be coming down to anchorage

[Jibs]

Sounds good. I believe you need a MINIMUM of 6" to get a transfer case underneath a brat, and 8" is even better. Other than that you're gonna have a sweet lookin brat. Congratulations.

[northguy]

If you get an Ozzified lift, bring it down and I'll help you put it in. I've got all the tools and a heated garage. And if you pull off the 5spd transfer, let me know and I'll employ you to do the swap on mine.

[torxxx]

sounds like a good plan.

 

I took it out today and went to the motocross track. took it through 4 to 5 foot whoops no problem. I love the approach angles on these cars.. awesome!