FlyB0y Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I want to keep the OME style adjustable struts for my '85 Brat, I have spent the entire day calling shops, looking up on USMB and the web, and so far I am:dead: Does anyone even MAKE an aftermarket strut that is adjustable anymore? I cannot find anyone that still sells the Monroe version, Autozone has an adjustable Gabriel, but they are listing the same part number for the EA81 and EA82, so Idk if I can trust that will even fit my brat. Most tell me that the strut has been discontinued. Most everyone seems to like the KYB GR-2, but with my lift, I have to use the adjustments on my struts to get reasonably good camber (it's still terribly positive, but it hasn't worn strangly or caused any serious handling problems) and I have a Mud Rat 3x3 lift, solid lift, no real problems, but all I see available right now is $120.00 OEM from Subaru and very few left in the US. I'm wondering if anyone else has had to go to the KYB GR-2's on a 3" front end lift for a genII brat (or other EA81 car) and used the KYB GR-2's. I'd really hate to get the wrong ones and lose what little adjustment I have to keep my tires from getting trashed on road. I realize ultimatly I need to make the Brat a week-end OHV and get something else as a DD, but untill I get well and get a better job that's not going to happen. If I am stuck with the OEM option, I will bite the bullet and pay the $120.00 ea, but if anyone knows of a shop/parts house that still has some of the old Monroe or other aftermarket brand that has adjustable ride hight (OEM style prefered, but if there are others that work Idm) please let me know! I also want to say thanks in advance, and sorry for being so out of it lately, haven't been well enough to do any wheeling the last few mons, and now fighting with the tow company that broke more of my Brat in the process of getting it home after the strut came appart from the top-hat, going to be annother mon or so before I am able to do much. (P.S. if anyone is able to contact Bryce (Madmountainmonk) I still have his 2 sets of 14" PUG's here in OR City, OR ready for him to pick-up plz pm me so I can give you a number to call me at) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi This is Jerry, i sent you a PM Thanks Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I got new adjustable ones from NAPA but that was a few years ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivantruckman Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i had the same problem, i made a set of nylon blocks and got the same height, but its not ajustable, just on the hi setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyB0y Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 You know, I think I have the solution! Ultimatly, OEM isn't going to be available forever, and it looks like Jerry (Bratsrus1) has the solution! I just got off the phone with him a bit ago, and it looks like he solved annother problem with some EA81 lifts in general too. He has machined spacers that allow you to leave the strut in the original spot in the car, and then put an insert into the steering knuckle that just extends where the strut attaches to to the knuckle! Doing it this way he has been able to preserve the geometry and had NO problems with alignment mainly positive camber. Gonna get some of the KYB GR-2's and just wait a bit to get some of these made by Jerry and make the spacers taller to make up for the drop in hight of the KYB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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