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This 1984 Subaru GL, owned by legacymax, has an estimated 60 horsepower. All of this truck’s torque and power comes from a stout 1.8L engine. To complete this GL’s powertrain, a 4 speed hi/low 4wd transmission is used. With the help of a stock suspension, this Subaru is a real off road machine. Check out some of the pictures and ratings for this 4WD below, as well as other info about this ride.

1984 Subaru GL - legacymax

"Stink Bug"

Owner:   legacymax
Year: 1984
Make: Subaru
Model: GL
Est.Horsepower: 60
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Comments: 2 Comments
Ratings: 1 votes  
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Performance:
Engine: 1.8L
Transmission: 4 speed hi/low 4wd
Suspension: stock
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About my GL

I bought my car for $280 and it needed a rear hub and a radiator. I sold it to a friend in Iowa and then bought it back a year later with new seats, louvers, a radio. tubular front bumper with winch mount(atv winch) and oil pan protector. I then rebuilt the carb, installed MSD coil and wires, 14" wheels with Uniroyal Liberator tires on them, which I had to cut the front fenders to make them fit, a clutch type LSD, and rear disc brakes. The car does surprisingly great off road and I usually get around 26-28mpg. I still need to increase the approach angle in the front and possibly swap in a 5 speed 4wd hi/low transmission which has a better low range. Its nickname is because when it is driving down the road the rear sits up in the air and it looks a stink bug.

Comments On legacymax's GL


frog7055
frog7055 | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 12/08/09
Posted: 12/08/09 06:02 PM

Subie's are the sleepers of the off road world.
Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor | Moderator
Posts: 174 | Joined 10/04/07
Posted: 08/04/09 03:47 PM

Different...and cool! It looks like you take that thing all sorts of places people don't expect to see it.

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