pachilla

Thanks for the quick replies. I did the Koni/ Epic swap and am pretty much sitting on my bump stops. Looks like this swap has made to the shortlist of things to do. Do you guys have any other recommendations for gaining travel in the rear suspension ? Thanks again.

I also modified my Koni shock body to give me a 2 inch height adjustment at the rear suspension. to prevent saggy butt....

Might be helpful

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/koni-adjustable-yellows-installed-2007-outback-3-0r-193233.html?t=193233

Will replacing the rear trailing arm and rta bracket give me more travel and get me off of my bump stops?

On JDM/EDM versions, swapping out the OB upper suspension arm (cast steel unit) with legacy version will automatically give you more travel since the Legacy version is less "chunky"

So I assume the USDM is also similar.

Great write up!!

I have installed JDM S402 Aluminum Upper Control Arm & Trailing arm on my 07 OB 3.0R without problem.

They are 7-8lbs lighter on each side than stock arms.

FYR

 

From what I read on this website the difference in ride height between Legacy and Outback comes from both

 

a) larger wheels on the Outback

b) longer struts

 

You are correct!!

I have tried to install stock Legacy struts and springs on my Outback and the result:

The springs are pretty much the same length when compared side by side

The strut body is longer

When installed:

Front: it dropped my front end about 2inches (1 finger gap left in front)

Rear: It does fit my stock rear top hats for KYB self-leveling struts and springs..... The stock top hat is matched to the smaller diameter springs designed for the self-leveling struts

Result: I have to re-install everything back and have my car re-aligned again.....

$100 bux down the drain

Euro Outback 3.0R has KYB rear self-leveling struts and dedicated springs

Bilstein BTS kit for Outback "DOES NOT" reduce ride height (maybe a little, as USDM Outback sits a little higher than EDM Outbacks), you need to buy Bilstein BTS kit for BP5 Legacy for 15mm drop from JDM/EDM Legacy ride height.

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