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Wow! I could not find anything like that when I was looking. I only checked a few sites such as RockAuto and SubaruGenuineParts. I called the local dealer and they said it would be special order and $55ish for just the boot. So I decided to pay just a little more and get a whole axle from Napa. Just waiting for it to get in today or tomorrow.
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So like some others in this thread I put a pin hole in the passenger side boot while trying to remove the old suspension and install coilovers on my 2014. Gonna be installing a brand new cv assembly since I couldn't seem to find an outer boot kit for my car. Just want to clarify some things from reading this thread; 1) to avoid having diff/tranny fluid spill, raise the front of the car a good amount? Both tires or just the side I'm working on? 2) when removing/installing the axle from the tranny, is the idea to keep it as straight as possible? Is it really that tough to avoid hitting the seal?
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Your slammed subaru legacy (2010-2012)
9thwonder replied to subi22's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Thanks for the info! I think I'll just chance it and go without anything. Hopefully I don't end up with a huge difference in camber between the left and right side. -
Your slammed subaru legacy (2010-2012)
9thwonder replied to subi22's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
You guys that are slammed, how many of you actualy bought something to adjust rear camber? I'll be installing my BC's in the next few weeks, and with my work schedule it'd be nice if I have everything I need when I go to install. I've been ready to pull the trigger on some LCA's but now I'm starting to wonder if I'll really need them.The only reason I believe I would need them is to add MORE negative camber. I understand lowering will cause a lot of negative camber, which is what I want as the wheels will be 18x8.5 +30 witha 245/40-18. My goal is to just have both rear wheels at roughly the same camber. Anyone care to share your alignment specs and whether or not you have a camber kit/LCA's? -
DIY Wheel Alignment
9thwonder replied to brandon.mol's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I don't understand how #1 would work... It sounds like you're measuring the distance from the lip of the wheel to some line "approximately" parallel with the car. What does that tell you? I just don't see how you would keep things consistent between both sides of the car. I'm trying to understand, maybe I'm missing something. -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Stock suspension? I can't imagine those tires fitting easily once lowered! -
Your slammed subaru legacy (2010-2012)
9thwonder replied to subi22's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Looks nice .clipse! I quickly went through this thread and didn't see anything, but anyone slammed on coilovers have a picture of your ground clearance? -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Need more pics of this please -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
I posted some more shots in this thread a few weeks ago but here ya go, with wide angle distortion and all You can check out my flickr page for a few more shots. Rota DPT powdercoated grey 18x9.5 +44 245/40r18 H&R springs again? by rmb|photo, on Flickr -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
fiddy. by rmb|photo, on Flickr -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Yep, you should see this thing going down the road with two oval wheels on one side! -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
My new setup. The rotas were thrashed, but I picked them up from a friend for cheap. Had two of them repaired (bent, cracked) and powdercoated Victory Grey. They are not perfect, I powdercoated over most of the road rash. But they look good if you're not a perfectionist Rota DPT 18x9.5 et43 Kumho Ecsta PA31 245/40r18 Lowered on H&R springs Very very slight stretch but I love it. No rubbing so far, but my fingers are crossed. I was also worried about the tire/wheel hitting the struts in front with the high offset, but no problems there. victory grey. by rmb|photo, on Flickr rustic. by rmb|photo, on Flickr through the trees. by rmb|photo, on Flickr -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
That looks nice! And same tires I've been researching and about to pull the trigger on -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
From the ground to the top of the tire....one is 25.5" tall and the other is 26.7" tall. Regardless, like the man said himself, a smaller (minute difference in size) tire can be used to avoid fitment issues or at least have a better chance of minimal fitment issues, as opposed to choosing larger tires. -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
I meant the whole tire, when sitting side by side with the stock tire, would be 1.2" taller. You are correct that the sidewall is only .6" taller though Back on topic, a more recent picture of my aftermarket wheels. Summer is approaching fast and I need to start piecing together my summer wheel/tire setup... -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Ohhh man, here we go again. The tire size nazi just kidding. But seriously, assuming the stock size for the 2.5i is 215/50r17, a 245/45r18 would be 1.2 inches taller (diameter) -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Thanks! I'm just an amateur who loves to take pictures. Maybe someday I can shoot professionally. Using a Canon T2i and 50mm f/1.8 lens. I'm gonna be getting some new glass soon and want to upgrade the body too... -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Meh, like you said the difference is so small its negligible in my opinion. I suppose a taller tire wouldn't have hurt anything but I won't be losing any sleep over it. More pictures you say? Took these yesterday. Alyeska Ski Resort in the background of the second photo. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/11167996383_3d7d47c2c9_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/11168002743_cce8f84bb8_b.jpg -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Well, why would I want a taller tire? I don't think there is any benefit to having a slightly taller tire rather than a slightly shorter tire other than cushioning. What is your definition of doing a "narrow tire conversion correctly"? Because if you will notice, the size I chose is actually closer (percentage wise) to the factory tire size. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/Thirty_Four/tirecalculator_zps81d86284.jpg -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
I've just always heard that narrower tires are better in the snow. Whether that's true or not, I don't know. That was really my only reasoning -
Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
9thwonder replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Here is my winter setup. Prodrive/OZ P1 17x7 wrapped in Ipike 215/50r17 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/11006427403_c49efb7a3c_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/11003344084_02d7462330_b.jpg