Subaru_Mechanic Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 what suspention should i put on my 79 brat? im gonna be doin some rallyin, Ex: flyin at 50mph with big potholes in the gravel roads (they turn into dubbles after 30mph:lol: ) so what will be a good set up for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I don't know that ANY aftermarket suspension is available for gen 1s. I suppose you could get custom springs made for the front struts. You should check and see if springs from an RX will fit. I ran those on my lifted 86 wagon, and they seemed to help a lot on the high speed bumps. For the rear, I know some people here have added the EA82 strut/spring combos to their EA81 cars, increasing suspension stiffness and damping, and it might be possible to do something similar on your brat. Making a strut brace would probably help the handling as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I don't know that ANY aftermarket suspension is available for gen 1s. I suppose you could get custom springs made for the front struts. You should check and see if springs from an RX will fit. I ran those on my lifted 86 wagon, and they seemed to help a lot on the high speed bumps. For the rear, I know some people here have added the EA82 strut/spring combos to their EA81 cars, increasing suspension stiffness and damping, and it might be possible to do something similar on your brat. Making a strut brace would probably help the handling as well. how could one make a strut brace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 with metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 And a welder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 and a drill and grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_Mechanic Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 how about i just get a wrecked or totaled WRX and put everything on my brat... will that work? id hate to modify everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Here's a picture that sort of shows the "tuned by Home Depot" strut brace I made for my wagon years ago. It's just some angle iron with holes matching up to the inner-most strut mount studs. As far as WRX suspension, anything is POSSIBLE. Just remember that the track width is probably different enough that you will have to shorten virtually EVERY suspension component, and do it precisely enough to maintain alignment. The front struts MIGHT fit into the towers on your brat, but in the rear, you will have to make all new strut towers, because the rear suspension is totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 how about i just get a wrecked or totaled WRX and put everything on my brat... will that work? id hate to modify everything I would say too much work for what it is worth. I would look at getting new shockers for the back (maybe custom mount with double shockers) and ifyou can't get new shockers for the front, make a custom adapter to fit newer (two bolt design) shockers to the 71 style hubs. (I assume the EA71's use the same hub design as the EA81?) I've even heard of someone doubling the shockers on the front as well.. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 how about i just get a wrecked or totaled WRX and put everything on my brat... will that work? id hate to modify everything It will work, but you have to modify everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatswhatshesaid Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It will work, but you have to modify everything At least everything...possibly more. Find a shop to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 At least everything...possibly more. Find a shop to do it. Not at all. Can be done at home. Just be prepared to work and research a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enMDCVKVjUc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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