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by El_Freddo
Thu Jan 01, 2026 12:56 pm
Forum: El Freddo
Topic: Ruby Scoo’s epic build, ten years and counting...
Replies: 657
Views: 487538

Re: Ruby Scoo’s epic build, ten years and counting...

Anything EJ that fits on the end of your MY shaft will net you an inner CV cup with 25 spline count. Getting the spline for the ball race and cage correct for your shafts is the painful bit. If there’s a shaft builder joint near you it could be worth the shot talking to them about what you need. Or ...
by El_Freddo
Thu Dec 25, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: Have a safe & Merry Christmas!
Replies: 6
Views: 59477

Re: Have a safe & Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone. Another year almost done - and an action packed one again!

I hope you all enjoyed Christmas with friends, family or doing what you love doing!
by El_Freddo
Tue Dec 23, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 545
Views: 2718377

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

That’s neat mate! I didn’t know the 3D printers could print urethane - I’ll have to look into this! Bantum made some on thingiverse ages ago. I printed some in my early days (about 9 months ago :lol: ) but never fitted them. The piece of Subarino’s garden hose I fitted back in 2016 is still doing th...
by El_Freddo
Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Genuine alternatives for hub/bearings and axle shafts?
Replies: 3
Views: 2947

Re: Genuine alternatives for hub/bearings and axle shafts?

There really aren’t any - none as good as genuine OEM. No one wants to pay OEM prices though either! So far Repco drive shafts seem to work pretty good for the most part. I have two on the front of the brumby, probably have 20,000km on them. I replaced a boot recently as it was spraying grease every...
by El_Freddo
Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:14 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: cv joints
Replies: 3
Views: 563

Re: cv joints

Correct about the body lift not changing cv angles. Stock springs should bring this back to a normal angle. What boots are you using? Subarino recommends stretchy boots as he’s experiencing good results with this style of boot. They’re available on his new online store ;) ;) The wheel size will lift...
by El_Freddo
Sat Dec 06, 2025 8:48 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: cv joints
Replies: 3
Views: 563

Re: cv joints

Sounds about right for a Weber! I’d stick with the factory carby and do a good overhaul on it - maybe even rejet it. From memory Willy Fisterbottom did a write up about resetting the hitachi carb for better performance. As for the CV boots, that lift combo would look awesome but would certainly chew...
by El_Freddo
Sat Dec 06, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted to buy: L series factory steel wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 412

Re: Wanted to buy: L series factory steel wheels

G’day Geefish, which steel wheels are you after? There’s the dull steel rims that aren’t real dressy and good for hub caps. Then there’s the 8 spoke Sunraysia rims. Painted white from the factory. There are two version of these - early ones that came on the brumby that won’t clear the L series calip...
by El_Freddo
Mon Dec 01, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: Camping and Travel
Topic: Another weekend away, Coorong 4WD and fishing!
Replies: 9
Views: 9535

Re: Another weekend away, Coorong 4WD and fishing!

^ totally agree with both of you above! I typically carry out more rubbish than what I bring in with me in the form of packaging and food that end up as scraps. Last big item I took out was a fold up table - the ones with the white plastic top - from a campsite in the Blue Mountains. This place was ...
by El_Freddo
Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: Camping and Travel
Topic: Another weekend away, Coorong 4WD and fishing!
Replies: 9
Views: 9535

Re: Another weekend away, Coorong 4WD and fishing!

Looks like another good trip happening here!

We all get stuck from time to time. One of my worst bogging sessions was on a beach closer to Robe. There are pics around here somewhere about it.

I hope you gave the Silverbullet a good wash on the underside after this trip!
by El_Freddo
Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:13 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: EJ22 Swap into SF Foz
Replies: 30
Views: 25372

Re: EJ22 Swap into SF Foz

Heads up for anyone still on the forum - this forester is up for sale!! I can't believe it, I guess ppl move on from time to time. Up for a steal with all its fruit with it. From memory Nachaluva is asking $1950 for it - locker, pepper pots, 4 inch lift, EJ22 "big block" (as MCM would say), snorkel....
by El_Freddo
Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:04 pm
Forum: Bantum’s Works
Topic: Bantum's '05 Forester ...
Replies: 39
Views: 171691

Re: Bantum's '05 Forester ...

Bumpty!!! Dropping in for your bi-annual forum post bombing? :lol: Bantum, gotta love the BambuLabs' 3D printers! I presume this is printed in ABS? I'd love to get into some of that but the use of ABS in school isn't something we're setup for properly. No one can really tell us what sort of filtrati...
by El_Freddo
Tue Nov 25, 2025 7:54 pm
Forum: Bantum’s Works
Topic: Bantum's '82 Touring Wagon ...
Replies: 31
Views: 45095

Re: Bantum's '82 Touring Wagon ...

Bantum, such a tease!
by El_Freddo
Sun Nov 23, 2025 3:01 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Advice re a 2005 Forester
Replies: 7
Views: 1597

Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester

Can’t go wrong in any of the larger Subarus. For me I would think the 2L engines are too small if you like some pulling power - but with that said, they probably go pretty good, I’ve not driven the 2Ls before. In my family we have a 2.5L Subaru Liberty manual - the RX model. Goes really well in my b...
by El_Freddo
Mon Nov 17, 2025 8:22 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Advice re a 2005 Forester
Replies: 7
Views: 1597

Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester

G’day Spanner, On top of what Subyroo said, search some websites that sells vehicles and see what’s out there that’s compatible. Once you’ve viewed several vehicles (or maybe one) you should have an idea of a ball park figure that will remove the vehicle from your front yard. The Holden ute sounds l...
by El_Freddo
Fri Nov 07, 2025 4:27 pm
Forum: Camping and Travel
Topic: A week in/around the Flinders ranges and far north
Replies: 7
Views: 1103

Re: A week in/around the Flinders ranges and far north

Sick trip mate and an awesome report too! Very jelly you’re getting out there and using your subi - I miss that! Live it up before you settle down, I can’t complain, I would like to be doing more of this sort of stuff though! Keep it up! The old girl will take you many places! Nothing like working t...
by El_Freddo
Sat Oct 18, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 545
Views: 2718377

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

Well done on the repair! Looks neat. The scenic flight should be good. Best get cracking, I hear Lake Eyre is evaporating quickly! Probably why southern NSW and northern Vic seem to be getting good rain while southern vic isn’t getting its usual amount. Either way, the whole trip will be an awesome ...
by El_Freddo
Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: 3D Printers ...
Replies: 61
Views: 83699

Re: 3D Printers ...

I already checked those out. Waiting to get some ABS and try a few of them out.
by El_Freddo
Fri Oct 10, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 545
Views: 2718377

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

Sounds like an awesome trip! I’ll check out your video. I didn’t realise you were yet to do some rocky climbs. I’ll get Ruby Scoo back to offroad (and onroad) fit and then we should meet up for some touring of some choice areas in vic. The Pyrenees are probably the closest to you with the best steep...
by El_Freddo
Mon Sep 29, 2025 9:55 pm
Forum: What's on
Topic: Bellthorpe Conondale Loop - 20 September 2025
Replies: 5
Views: 3477

Re: Bellthorpe Conondale Loop - 20 September 2025

Cool pics and looks like there was a good turn out!
by El_Freddo
Mon Sep 29, 2025 3:22 pm
Forum: Restorations and Project Build Ups.
Topic: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension
Replies: 545
Views: 2718377

Re: Silverbullets' resto: Engine, gearbox, suspension

Whoa that’s a fairly bent moustache bar! I did the same in Ruby Scoo without a locker! I’m sure the locker exacerbated the speed and extent to which this bar was bent, probably offroad rather than onroad when it’s latching (freewheeling the outer wheel) on the bitumen. The welded unit looks good. Fi...

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