scrap487 Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 ok so, heres my deal. I'm gonna get a bunch of free metal and most of what I need to make a lift for my subaru, I think I can get most of it myself, but there are a couple of skills I dont have yet and a couple of tools I dont have, and my only work place is out in the rain in my driveway, if it was below freezing I'm ok with that but i cannot STAND working in the rain laying on my back in a big puddle of water all day. anyways, my plan is to go 6 inches, all body lift, although if I can get some suspension lift in the back and then drop the differantial down I might do that if I can do it cheap. so anyone out there that has a good place to work and has access to some vital tools(such as chop saw/band saw, drill press, somethin other than a stick welder), and a bit more knowledge and/or have done this before, please contact me. by the way, since I'm a student I dont have much in the way of money(which is why I have a soob), I can get materials and consumables as needed; but you'll be helping me for enjoyment and pride and just cause lifting a soob is damn cool, rather than trying to make a pretty penny. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmiller Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I'll bump you just because its for a good cause! Me a student as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Hey scrap487, I picked up a AA lift yesterday. If you get more help than you need send one or two my way. I have bigger water puddles to lay in and the gorge wind to keep every one cool from all the hard work!! Good luck with your project, Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 lol no help yet.. I think I'll be able to handle it myself, yeah that gorge wind sucks, we have a place a few miles out of white salmon up there, makes me thankful I have a concrete pad to work on(even if it doesnt drain very well, puddles get about 3/4" deep in places); cause up there nothing but chunky gravel and mud. stumpy when are you planning to get started? (if not already..) cause I might be heading up the gorge sometime soon and if you still want some help I'd be happy to help you lift it, also since I'm gonna make my own it will help me to see how things work. I also got a multi-fuel forced air heater for christmas(115,000 BTU), been using it the last couple days, even when its raining it keeps things warm and dry outside around where ever I got that thing pointed.. its like a jet engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Think I will pull the engine first day it isn't raining as I'm replaceing it. Should make the lift install easier to deal with. I'm in the west end of the gorge about a mile south of Rooster Rock tucked back in a hole but the winds can still be a pain to deal with at times. Your welcome to check out the lift and get some ideas for your project. It's only a 4" lift and not sure if they build the 6" lift the same way or not. Have a chop saw but thats about it in that department. And yes those heaters can be handy at times. Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 What, no help or advise for a fellow Subie modifyer? Stumpy, Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 would if i was around....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 picked up my uncles welder tonight, getting my metal tomorrow(i hope..), and refilling my argon bottle. probably gonna start tomorrow night, hope to have the lift DONE by the next night. will be finish for sure if anyone experianced comes along to keep me from screwing everything all to hell... I am still in need of a drill press and I'm not quite sure how I should drill out the holes in the 2x6 tubing, should I just find a drill bit thats 7-8 inches long or hope I can get them both lined up right doing both holes seperately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 try the off road forum for technical advice, alot of those guys might not be looking here but they can help you with advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I would really love to lend a hand but I am here in colorado.I will be there in spirit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Finished putting in my lilft today so I am now offically experienced!! Still have to do the steering shaft and brake lines but wanted to see how it would look with the lift on. As I still have to pull the trans and prepare to drop the other set up in I have plenty of time to deal with the minor details. Let me know when you are doing yours and if you still need use of the chop-saw. Making the rear shock brackets look to be the most challenging. I would take grossgary's advice and check with others who have done the lift with out a kit. Stumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Finished putting in my lilft today so I am now offically experienced!! Still have to do the steering shaft and brake lines but wanted to see how it would look with the lift on. As I still have to pull the trans and prepare to drop the other set up in I have plenty of time to deal with the minor details. Let me know when you are doing yours and if you still need use of the chop-saw. Making the rear shock brackets look to be the most challenging. I would take grossgary's advice and check with others who have done the lift with out a kit. Stumpy for the rear shocks I'm just gonna find longer shocks and modify the shock mounts on the car. I remember comming across some type of shock tho that worked just right but I forget what car it was. I dont need a chop saw anymore, but I am still n need of a drill press that can drill the holes in the 6x2 .188 tubing. I think the hardest part is actually making the strut top extensions in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Longer shocks does eliminate that obsticle. The strut extensions are of heavier metal than the rest of the kit and a chop saw won't be much help in cutting those pieces. A torch or jigsaw(Will take a lot longer) will work better and a grinder to make it look purdy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50149 my progress thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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