octopusenvy

Ok mate, should i make an offer on the webber?? Help a brother out! The guy came round and collected the spare canopy and bought a small bull-bar from me for 100. He got a hard-case brumby for cheap on TM, and was doing a trip for a month b4 returning to Kazakstan (no not Borat)! Did you see that 1990 with the 16in rims and the SJ all-wheel drive conversion go for 2600 in chch? Was looking a bit of alright, but needed COF and not sure it would b easy if he only redrilled the original hubs!

Thanks for the quick reply mate. He probably misquoted on the EA82, or its been retro-fitted? Ill find out. How much for the expansion tank and shipping? I don\'t need a whole brumby, nor have space for it But im dead keen on the carby and mount, assuming it makes a significant difference to power and efficiency of my meak EA81. I know I could do an engine swap, but i want to keep my 4wd Hi-Low. Any suggestions? Otherwise, could u replace the carby with a stock (even mine) and sell me the webber? Much appreciated, shame u giving up on the brumby...u got another tho aye (or two or five?)?

Hi Guys, In the interest of space im adding multiple comments on this topic 1. A guy in auckland is asking for an expansion tank for his EA82, 1991 Brumby. Thought I\'d check with u fullaz. I told him about the site, but he\'s a computer fetus (nerd being full capability, baby being uses internet). Still walking him through an internet payment for my old canopy?! Anyhow, does anyone have one? 2. I have a rear window for sale, now that i got the rare sliding window rear. Anyone need one? I can also keep for spare. 3. We Are Borg...who is selling that $500 Brumby? I really just want the aftermarket carbie. Is it a webber? 8)

cheers for that. I got a quote for $35bux plus shipping from a guy parting out a brumby down the line...ill check with BNT and compare, but that\'s fairly cheap for an entire CV...not sure what shipping would be though. UPDATE: got 2nd hand axle and CV with boot for $35 and $15 shipping. 50bux not too bad i think. Hope its a decent one that goes and goes

Hey thanks for that reply. Whats the cost, and is it worth it to grab one vs BNT new? cost plus shipping? cheers

Haha, i never got around to putting in another CV, but its time now. I am taking the ute for a trip to Hamilton to pick up a new hardtop with roof racks for 75bux...not bad and it locks with keys also I have an older one that if someone was keen on id sell for less than that. Just needs a cleanup, but no roof racks.

Yeah, im currently undecided. I\'ve got a bit of a wobbly shake that comes into the steering wheel from time to time and the CV boot is split. I have to take her in for a wof in a couple weeks, but regardless of that I need to fix it. Not regularly driving (got the motorbike), so can also wait, but not sure if I should replace the outer CV or talk to BNT. The axle looks ok still...but its a risk. Nice to catch up with you again...hows your brumby(s) going? I finally got 15s also, but just steelies painted black. They came with brand new tyres, 5wheels, and only $250. Snowtyres tho, so ill replace them at half tread. Good price tho!

gday mate, i am trying to find more details. I already asked that question, just waiting for an answer. The TM auction is: 531534358, Brand New Subaru CV Joint. I thought it was cheap too, so was trying to find out if it will fit my brumby but it looks like its only the OUTER CV and not the drive axle also.

hey O Skool Subbie, here\'s the pic: http://s704.photobucket.com/albums/ww44/octopusenvy/subaru%20brumbys/?action=view&current=brumbydashmat.jpg i think they are about $40AUD, so im glad i got it for 15NZD! Fits perfectly. as for the CV, ill check with that supplier and see if its any better than $60bux hows life treating u these days? working? still got ur brumby?

Do the doors look familiar Just a quick message to say gday u fullaz! Good to see u guys still on here hammering away. Still driving my brumby happily also, though Im on the motorbike more than the ute! Classic car, modern bike...Buells are simply tops. Unless u want to thrash in the bush or at the beach...and then just go for the hack. Anyhow, just saw a tear in my CV boot and there\'s a bit of vibration happening in the wheel. 60 bux apparently gets a new CV from Trademe, but thought I should check with you guys first...Let me know if you have any suggestions for getting the part etc? In other news, just scored a dash cover, new, for 15bux...fits perfect. Shame that in the last 2yrs a couple splits have formed but now i just cover them up and walk away!!

cheers bro, those are mine that i replaced, and am now selling. Not bad condition, but i wanted 15inch. If anyone wants them, just PM me or reply to that trademe ad.

UPDATE: After years of getting nowhere, the last few months have been eventful regarding the hunt for 4x140s. I found a beautiful set of 15in superlights...in Wollongong, AUST After agreeing to pay 450AUD, and then ship them over via Jetta Excess Baggage for another 300AUD (about 1000NZD all up), the seller DISAPPEARED!! Still no comms, which is odd, because he was happy to do the trade and offered them to me at 450. At the same time, there was a brumby being sold with a spare, and the spare had 4x140 turbos in 13in. I jumped without seeing them (only 50min away) and got a set of 4 average condition alloys with crap tyres for 250. And that was all just after new years. Finally, i got a good set of 5 steel 15in 5spokes painted black with brand new tyres this week, and drove to Tauranga to collect them. Now fitted, i finally have more rubber on the road, AND a bit of extra clearance ;D I still like the idea of changing the hubs and having more options, but for now i can say im at least satisfied. Its not my favourite and im still hunting for a set of 15in superlights or 14in alloys (these current ones are steel so a bit heavy), but least there's something there now not 13in steel! Anyone still have anything out there for me???

Gday mate, still hunting and trying to make a decision. could use some advice...my options are: clean up a tired set of slotted 13 mags, buy a primo set of 15in superlites in Oz for 600nzd and ship them here (another 250nzd), or put entirely new hubs on and get more options and disc brakes on the rear. No idea what the cost of the 3rd option will be... 850 is a big amount to spend on the 15in superlites, and ill need to replace 2tyres as well so really 1000. did i mention i don't really have that type of free capital? should i ask you again for your superlites at 500 or am i pushing isht uphill? i can pay you immediately and save a whole lot of other work... happy new year and my birthday is in feb in case u want to suprise me

Lucky u, us old school brumby owners do suffer with 4x140! I reckon posting for ur late model in the other category as well, but congrats on your new bling.

Having gone through this before for the brumby, its a long road finding the right rims in 4 x 140. Cheviots are rare as, but do exist in that size, and if u got loads of cash u can get new Superlites imported from OZ for around 1500 (rims only). The other option is to drill out your hubs or get some adapters to fit 6stud like the friendly suby family here has suggested. Several have replaced hubs etc with more late model subaru and gone 5stud, but thats a job as well. I got my eye on a set of those superlites in oz, but i gotta get my mate to pick up and send them... So did i type all this for nothing, or do you actually have the brumby/leone stud pattern? Good luck