bigo1966 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) 1986 Sedan, D/R, 225/70R15 4" lift from Bill "The Beast I drive" (heavy duty lift kit, very good quality) 6-Lug conversion, wheels off a wagoneer Installing the lift kit wasent that bad. The worst part of it all was extending the steering shaft(steering is slightly off now, DANG) and it took 2 trys to extend the shift linkage correctly. Now it works fine. I was able to still use all the stock radiator hoses and heater core hoses. Future plans include: Long travel rear coil overs (delete current coil over lift brackets) 5" strut lift blocks(level up the car) Custom exhaust Paint Stuff a 1100cc VMAX motor under the hood and get rid of the EA-82(summer) Tube bumpers Cut fenders and anything else. Thats it for now. Then: Now:.jpg[/img] Edited February 12, 2009 by bigo1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Very nice start. Cool to see a local build too. I will have to come check this out when it starts getting a little warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Looks good, might need some better tires but, hell ya looks rad!!! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirebrush Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've long wondered about putting a V-max engine in a small car. I almost bought an old Honda 600 when I was out in Washington just to try it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Im waiting for the engine swap before i buy tires. That way i can see what my crawl ratio will be which will influence my tire size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 if it is crest brown, I could use the bumpers! no need for a jack how didyou do the 6 lug conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 You can see in the pics the color. If you want them and pay for shipping ill ship them. Do need for a jack? The 6 lug isnt that bad, just time consuming. There are plenty of instructions out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 What did those wheels come off of ? The offset is ***************in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Jeep Wagoneer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Dude that sedan is the Shiznit!!!! Glad you like the lift! What color you gonna paint it? Not partial to the pink eh? -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 For the paint ive decided on Gun metal metallic grey from the old trim lines up. Then hurculiner from there down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 theres something about coupes/sedans that are lifted that is just so awesome.The reverse is also true,lowered wagons look awesome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 theres something about coupes/sedans that are lifted that is just so awesome.The reverse is also true,lowered wagons look awesome too. I agree, I've always wanted a sedan all lifted with big tires! It looks good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsoobdude Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I agree, I've always wanted a sedan all lifted with big tires! It looks good!! X2. One of these days I WILL do so, hopefully with a EA81 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) i hate it,you could have gone so much farther with the tube....why didn't you build another one ?there were ideas to build upon,measurements already taken....... waste of time to build something you KNOW you can build.unless it is just cherry,which the sedan is not. just my opinion.your wasting potential. cheers or not, brian Edited February 13, 2009 by monstaru forgot a major point.......potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I would take it as more of a novelty item, one of those its cool because its mine things, like most of my rigs, they arent really anything special, but I love them cuz they are mine That and sometimes its nice to have a closed cabin, especially in the winter -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks for the positive feedback. After I first saw pics of lifted sedans I knew that was the next project. Bill is right also; IT IS COOL cause its MINE! And wheeling in the winter with a open cabin sucks. But its hella fun in the summer. Also my garage isn’t built yet so an open cabin in a rain storm is a mess. Brian: Do you ever read your emails before you post? You must have a lot of hate built up or something. It’s a “build thread” not a “look at my finished sedan thread” What do you know about me wasting my potential….that’s what I thought. That’s what erks me about forums, you get people on here who have issues with themselves and take it out on others for no reason. And we all know what opinions are like….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) i read them as i post. i love myself(sometimes to much:lol:),and i still think you have more potential. you can enclose a buggy. well,sorry i was not stroking your ego like everyone else.i was just being honest. you know what i hate about forums?that people can't take a nudge here and a nudge there.they are to serious....... i thrive on brutal honesty,it is the only thing that makes me feel better inside. i wasna tryin to bash your ************ dude.it just seems to me like a step back in your progression grasshoppa....... your right, it is a"build thread" and i'll be following it so i can steal your ideas. oh, and everyone i know here thinks i am an *********************,so don't worry, we are covered :rolleyes:cheers, brian Edited February 13, 2009 by monstaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Brian is a good guy and has gone out of his way to help me even though we live thousands of miles away, he is brutally honest and has strong opinions but I have never taken anything from it and I advise you to do the same, he means no harm, he just likes to poke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Brian is a good guy and has gone out of his way to help me even though we live thousands of miles away, he is brutally honest and has strong opinions but I have never taken anything from it and I advise you to do the same, he means no harm, he just likes to poke! remember TROGDOR! ..... "I pokes badgers with spoons" http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=130787&highlight=badgers#post130787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy FitzGibbon Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 i hate it,you could have gone so much farther with the tube....why didn't you build another one ?there were ideas to build upon,measurements already taken....... waste of time to build something you KNOW you can build.unless it is just cherry,which the sedan is not. just my opinion.your wasting potential. cheers or not, brian So we should all only build things things that challenge us, rather than build things we actually want to and/or would have fun building? That's silly. Why do some members always want to turn what is supposed to be a fun, inclusive hobby into a contest? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Today I hacked the front and rear fenders, removed the bumpers and started working on the custom rear coil overs. Here are a few pics and a video In the video i have a few questions about springs, cutting springs and spring rate. Please post your thoughts and comments on building the coill over shock. Playing Hacked Fenders Stock and 4" lift vs Possible Coil over Up Travel Down Travel Edited February 16, 2009 by bigo1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ok...here are the pics of the old vs new coil over shocks. With the old coilovers i had 3.5-4" of travel at the tire. With the new home made coilovers i now have 9-10" rear travel. They lighter spring could be a little stiffer....or ill just bob the rear to loose the extra weight. The 9-10" of travel might need a limiting strap. It depends on how soon i blow up the next rear CV. 4" lifted stock rear coil over. Up Travel Down Travel New Home made Long Travel Rear coil over. Up Travel: Down Travel: Compressed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Lookin good man, I will have your new strut blocks for the front shipped out this week, still waitin for them to be blasted. I am considering buying back those rear blocks if you dont want to keep them, let me know -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Rear blocks are yours if you want them. The front 4" strut blocks will be available too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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