crawlerdan runner/subaru update

crawlerdan · December 09, 2006, 03:57:40 PM

well, the last most of you knew i was in the hospital with a brocken collar bone and skin graphs...that was a month ago-

the runner since then has had a full exhaust put on and even has a catalytic converter now, 1st time ever
i also removed 2 leaves from the front spring and went from 9 to 7 leaves, this made it handle better on the road, smoother ride, and sit 2 inches lower in the front. it sits nearly level for the first time now.
i also added a new clutch recently-so the truck is good for street use now.

i also recently sold one of my nicer subarus and purchased a far less expensive one-a 92 loyal
i immediatly lifted it 3 inches and put on 27 inch all terrain tires, it drives pretty well

bigmike will recognize the hood scoop im sure

the 94 liberty i blew up is under a rebuild right now-its getting a version 8 sti motor that will be fully built from ground up-making close to 550 horsepower at the crank, should be fun in a 3k pound car with 4wd i should say

all in all we are doing ok, a little financial troubles but we are surviving, and we are ready to start making more babies

i just wanted to fill those who care about me in on what has been happening around the Benoit home-and thank all of you for your prayers.

later -God bless-crawlerdan and crawler wife

6.72:1 · December 09, 2006, 04:00:15 PM

That sounds like some cool stuff you have going on there. Especially with the Subaru! Wow!

Much happiness and success to you and your's Sir....

gotrocks · December 09, 2006, 04:30:21 PM

hey man I'm really glad to hear the better news. I totally dig your new little DD. I would get in so much trouble with that little car up in the mountains. Deffinatly let me know when you get your 94 all put back together. You'll have to take me for a ride.

crawlerdan · December 09, 2006, 04:45:03 PM

Quote from: gotrocks on December 09, 2006, 04:30:21 PM
hey man I'm really glad to hear the better news. I totally dig your new little DD. I would get in so much trouble with that little car up in the mountains. Deffinatly let me know when you get your 94 all put back together. You'll have to take me for a ride.

will, do, it should be a blast.....gonna hafta let the wife drive it so i dont get in trouble

Hottrod81 · December 09, 2006, 06:35:40 PM

Your 4Runner is almost too nice to wheel. That rig is sick!

crawlerdan · December 09, 2006, 07:06:51 PM

Quote from: Hottrod81 on December 09, 2006, 06:35:40 PM
Your 4Runner is almost too nice to wheel. That rig is sick!

it is too nice to wheel, but against my better judgment, i do, and do it hard!!
its seen the rubicon 5 times in two years, fordyce creek 3 times, and the hammers once
and it NEVER sees the bypass trails!

reklund5 · December 09, 2006, 07:12:48 PM

That scoop looks suspiciously like a certain Mister-Two helped...

Am I right?

Ryan

crawlerdan · December 09, 2006, 07:15:17 PM

Quote from: reklund5 on December 09, 2006, 07:12:48 PM
That scoop looks suspiciously like a certain Mister-Two helped...

Am I right?

Ryan

ya, it came out of a 89 mr2 in a wrecking yard...works well

CTENG in KS · December 09, 2006, 08:43:24 PM

Alright Dan! Good to hear things are on the upswing! Dang...wish my Forester looked all kool like your scooby...I need nicer rims. Course she is getting a nice set of tem wet okole seat covers and I bought some all wether mats! Hardcore, eh?!

Will keep my fingers crossed for you guys in the baby dept. I am pretty sure good things come to good people, and to those who wait...by my math ya'll are a shoe-in!

crawlerdan · December 10, 2006, 09:13:31 AM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on December 09, 2006, 08:43:24 PM
Alright Dan! Good to hear things are on the upswing! Dang...wish my Forester looked all kool like your scooby...I need nicer rims. Course she is getting a nice set of tem wet okole seat covers and I bought some all wether mats! Hardcore, eh?!

Will keep my fingers crossed for you guys in the baby dept. I am pretty sure good things come to good people, and to those who wait...by my math ya'll are a shoe-in!

i hope so!! $Beer Chug\'n$

toybuilt · December 10, 2006, 10:17:57 AM

Damn, dan the 4runner looks completely different to me, I'm not use to your rigs sitting level. Anyway you could take

of that exhaust I've been hereing about. Your new suby looks like fun, like the wheels/tires ya put on there too

. Its baby makin season already,

hope this go a arounds better

crawlerdan · December 10, 2006, 12:05:34 PM

Quote from: toybuilt on December 10, 2006, 10:17:57 AM
Damn, dan the 4runner looks completely different to me, I'm not use to your rigs sitting level. Anyway you could take of that exhaust I've been hereing about. Your new suby looks like fun, like the wheels/tires ya put on there too . Its baby makin season already, hope this go a arounds better

theres a closer pic of the pipes

Hottrod81 · December 11, 2006, 08:06:11 PM

Is it my bad eyes or did you trim the rear fenders. If you did, how much. I am looking at doing mine.

crawlerdan · December 11, 2006, 09:46:56 PM

ya its trimmed, i did a write up some where, try searching my posts, about 6 months ago..maybe more, but i trimmed i think 4 inches out

Hottrod81 · December 11, 2006, 10:00:22 PM

What size tires are those to give me some perspective. Thanks

crawlerdan · December 12, 2006, 08:19:37 AM

Quote from: Hottrod81 on December 11, 2006, 10:00:22 PM
What size tires are those to give me some perspective. Thanks

the 4runner has 37x13.5 x17 toyo mts...lot of travel and no rubbies

Hottrod81 · December 12, 2006, 01:34:57 PM

Thanks.

crawlerdan · December 28, 2006, 02:40:25 PM

current pics of my neighborhood, and the 92 subaru with a lift

6.72:1 · December 30, 2006, 09:20:50 PM

Yes, I love it!

Wish I could find some terrain like that in my neck of the woods!

crawlerdan · December 31, 2006, 08:54:08 AM

Quote from: 6.72:1 on December 30, 2006, 09:20:50 PM
Yes, I love it!

Wish I could find some terrain like that in my neck of the woods!

ya, it truly is beautiful here, i grew up in the tahoe, ca area and like it here more

smash · January 04, 2007, 02:46:11 PM

dan, are you in j'ville or ashland? it looks like j'ville. where did you hit the snow?

crawlerdan · January 04, 2007, 03:32:56 PM

Quote from: smash on January 04, 2007, 02:46:11 PM
dan, are you in j'ville or ashland? it looks like j'ville. where did you hit the snow?

i live in ashland, right on the base of mt. ashland, near the ski resort

smash · January 04, 2007, 03:45:22 PM

i knew it was one of the 2. i went to SOU before joining the army. we used to run up dead indian road and up the mountain too. the dirt road from mt. a to applegate lake was pretty fun for an afternoon with the wife.

i'll be back there in aug.

crawlerdan · January 04, 2007, 04:04:28 PM

cool, its nice here...me happy in snow

Rainer · January 06, 2007, 11:56:09 AM

Thats awsome, I drift my 2000 Subaru Legacy all the time, its my dd. Now all I need is a toyota for wheeling. My subaru has trouble getting through 3 feet of snow though.

Mark

6.72:1 · January 06, 2007, 01:50:46 PM

Quote from: Rainer on January 06, 2007, 11:56:09 AM
Thats awsome, I drift my 2000 Subaru Legacy all the time, its my dd. Now all I need is a toyota for wheeling. My subaru has trouble getting through 3 feet of snow though.

Mark

More speed!

Haha....

Rainer · January 06, 2007, 06:05:53 PM

Yeah and some body damage, but what the hay!!

Mark

6.72:1 · January 07, 2007, 01:51:03 PM

Quote from: Rainer on January 06, 2007, 06:05:53 PM
Yeah and some body damage, but what the hay!!

Mark

Haha....

crawlerdan · January 07, 2007, 01:54:30 PM

Quote from: Rainer on January 06, 2007, 11:56:09 AM
Thats awsome, I drift my 2000 Subaru Legacy all the time, its my dd. Now all I need is a toyota for wheeling. My subaru has trouble getting through 3 feet of snow though.

Mark

yo know they make lift kits for those right?? ive got a 3 inch on my loyal...it loves snow drifts now

gotrocks · January 07, 2007, 10:39:19 PM

no way they make lift kits for the 2000's. HAHA post up a pick (if you dont' mind the tread jack)

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