DadBod Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Anything wrong with those Canadian JDM ebay listings? Like are those usually a bad idea? I've good luck with Canadians in general. Full JDM Spec B Suspension, JDM Facelift Spec B front end (w/lip!), Wangan axle backs etc. They pallet shipped the front end so I had to pick it up from the local shipping depot, other than that everything's been good. I also ended up up buying the front end directly from them, so eBay wouldn't take a cut of the sale, and they gave me some decent discounts on odds & ends. But yes, a bad idea for your bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Well the beauty of wagons is that you can live in them, right? Exactly the reason why I'll always have a wagon in my stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Insurance company is going to total yer car after that. part out thread coming soon? Haha, definitely! I spoke with insurance and they have a glass replacement program, so it should be all covered with no change to future costs. 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 May have talked myself into kta1214 and aluminum suspension bits. If it was just the conversion to specB parts alone I wouldn't go through the effort. As it is I'm replacing almost every bushing on the car. Having spare parts would reduce down time. Get all bushings installed on arms & links over a few weeks, making the project remove and install. Anything wrong with those Canadian JDM ebay listings? Like are those usually a bad idea? Who are you ordering from??? It maybe my local guy 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecDubC Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Trying to pull the rest of the upper dash and center backing out of an 08 and it seems it's somehow still connected on the passenger side. Do the AC vent shrouds on the sides have to come to to access another screw or something. I've already got all the lower stuff glove box, steering column and gauge cluster removed aside from some wiring to the steering column. Last few bits I need out of this car before it's going scrapyard. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybullitt Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 That's incorrect. All Legacy hoods from 05-09 are interchangeable as well as the 05-07 Outbacks. The only hoods that are different are the 08-09 Outbacks. Thx I knew SOMETHING was not interchangeable! Everyday I get more knowledgeable on this forum;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Victory! Now to wait on the EJ20X. The JDM ECU somehow got here from Osaka in 3 days, so hopefully we'll be turning this around by next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic005 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 The JDM ECU somehow got here from Osaka in 3 days And yet, the Detroit postal sorting facility can't get items through in less than 4 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Bought many things today. Many whiteline bits, OEM bits, aluminum bits, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Bought many things today. Many whiteline bits, OEM bits, aluminum bits, etc. It's OK to cry for your wallet if you need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Changed all coil packs today. Hopefully this is the end of misfires for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadBod Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Who are you ordering from??? It maybe my local guy Global JDM Auto Parts. Good parts, good prices. Def worth a look/call/email before getting something shipping from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Want to get an electric impact before i tackle some brake, suspension and wheel bearings, but what is a good torque to go after? Saw one that has 1,000 ftlbs of breakaway torque, but that seems redic, and would break things. There are a few around 150 and 250, which seems much more reasonable. What do people have and find useful to break loose bolts? I'll use a manual torque wrench to put things back on. * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Want to get an electric impact before i tackle some brake, suspension and wheel bearings, but what is a good torque to go after? Saw one that has 1,000 ftlbs of breakaway torque, but that seems redic, and would break things. There are a few around 150 and 250, which seems much more reasonable. What do people have and find useful to break loose bolts? I'll use a manual torque wrench to put things back on.I have a Kobalt 1/2" and 3/8" set that I really like from lowes. They're solid and have been able to break free every bolt on my PNW cars. I actually prefer the 3/8" drive gun for pretty much all jobs except axle nuts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Get the 1000 ft-lb breakway wrench, whatever brand. You'll thank yourself later if you end up needing to pull anything that wasn't installed within the last year. I started with a 300 ft-lb Rigid wrench and used that for a while, but often found it lacking when doing anything but the routine lug nut removals etc. Good batteries are important too. Nothing more annoying than being halfway through a job and having a battery overheat (not discharge), and have to wait for it to cool down before proceeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) The milwaukee stubby impact 3/8...best bang for the buck if you get a 4.0 or 6.0 Ahr battery. It will do lug nuts no problem (if they are torqued to 90ftlbs). It is good for 90% of what you need on the car and gets in all kinds of tight spaces. More useful than some big ol nut busting impact. Like awfulwaffle said battery is important an honestly milwaukee makes some of the best right now (for the price). There are cons to some of their tools but the battery system is hands down the best. **Word to the wise..don't read into an impact guns 'nut busting break away torque' rating. It is all false marketing BS. 1000ft lb break away torque is more like, maybe 200-300ft lb realistically. Edited August 14, 2020 by jaylew Wagon is LIFE! - 267,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 So... I fixed my squealing front brakes by un-seizing my caliper pins a few weeks ago. They're squealing again. I'm thinking replace the pins and boots. What is a good lube to use? Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm203 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I had good luck with SIL-Glyde brake lube. Safe for the rubber components and held up well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) So... I fixed my squealing front brakes by un-seizing my caliper pins a few weeks ago. They're squealing again. I'm thinking replace the pins and boots. What is a good lube to use? Scotty new pins are a great option. Get rid of the rubber bushing on the tip of the one slider pin (it only causes trouble). Permatex Ceramic Extreme (purple) 24125. Buy oe boots (oe rubber is better). You can get OE rebuild kits for cheap, and they come with the appropriate lube. Edited August 14, 2020 by jaylew Wagon is LIFE! - 267,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 So... I fixed my squealing front brakes by un-seizing my caliper pins a few weeks ago. They're squealing again. I'm thinking replace the pins and boots. What is a good lube to use? ScottyCeramlube is the best stuff I've used. You can use it for clutch components as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WSF96HJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kUQnFbQ209NYN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 New windshield installed in the Spec B today after Wednesdays disaster. She's looking back to normal except for the stupid green painters tape 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 It's OK to cry for your wallet if you need to Quite the opposite - more like party time. All purchases budgeted and approved! Global JDM Auto Parts. Good parts, good prices. Def worth a look/call/email before getting something shipping from Japan. I used ebay and bought from a seller called jdmracingparts. Super close in name, and looks like right around the corner from Global JDM. I offered $400 for rear trailing arms and upper links, offer was accepted. Will see if I regret this direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Are responsible adults who make sane decisions allowed here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagwagon Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) Quite the opposite - more like party time. All purchases budgeted and approved! I used ebay and bought from a seller called jdmracingparts. Super close in name, and looks like right around the corner from Global JDM. I offered $400 for rear trailing arms and upper links, offer was accepted. Will see if I regret this direction. I think that is who I ordered my tailights from and I believe it was actual Japan Direct Japanese. I ended up paying less (and free shipping) on eBay than from their store website, not sure how they can make money doing that unless their markup is 200%. EDIT: I also took my 2005 on a 350 km road trip yesterday, all was good but that heat shield rattle...hooollyyy that is annoying. Time for some cutting or aftermarket headers, and up pipe, and down pipe and... Edited August 14, 2020 by lagwagon Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Are responsible adults who make sane decisions allowed here? Naw just ballers. Straight up big ballerz. Doctor ballers, insurance ballers, professor ballers, accountant and financial analyst ballers. Sr financial analyst bawlerz in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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