Golferdude1087 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 How much do you think these would drop an Outback? I believe its the springs you choose that determine ride height. Can anyone confirm if these will fit a 2010-2014 outback? (I know guys have them in 2005-2009 ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The struts are different on an outback, but for the front you could use the front stock housings for the inserts that may take care of that end. Then you could use spacers to get the rear back close to original ride height. Otherwise your outback would be looking like a legacy wagon with some camber issues. IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 How much do you think these would drop an Outback? You mean you've been here 4+ years and you have no idea what the Koni inserts are? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 That would be the plan to lower it and still be ride friendly, rather than another set of coils. Mr. Tease don't make me come over there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 The struts are different on an outback, but for the front you could use the front stock housings for the inserts that may take care of that end. Then you could use spacers to get the rear back close to original ride height. Otherwise your outback would be looking like a legacy wagon with some camber issues. IIRC. This is sooooo wrong in so many ways. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 This is sooooo wrong in so many ways. Hey I added the disclaimer *IIRC I don't wanna play no more...(picks up ball and goes home)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 You can't use the Koni inserts in Outback struts because the spring perch is 2" higher on the strut tube. You'll never get even a Legacy spring to compress far enough to get the tophat on. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I was more or less meaning build a set with our sedan setup and then put them into the outback. Swap the WHOLE assembly just as if popped in a set of coilovers. Feel me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I was more or less meaning build a set with our sedan setup and then put them into the outback. Swap the WHOLE assembly just as if popped in a set of coilovers. Feel me? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/project-legacy-gt-outback-begins-244041.html?t=244041&highlight=rpmk104 Everything he did to his legacy do to the outback with legacy parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Guys these things are selling out VERY quickly, faster then anyone anticipated. I had a friend already have to look around because he struggled to find someone with stock. So far Emnotek still has the fronts but Revsports, thmotorsports and others no longer have them and are selling the complete front strut. im said friend! thmotorsports cancelled my order that i put in on saturday morning. when i saw that it hadnt shipped yet today, i knew something was up, then i got the cancellation email. they were able to track down another set from one of their other distributors, but not for the same killer deal i originally got. at least they are on the way. as of 3pm today, they had 2 sets of fronts left. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Tirerack is still showing these as in stock. Has anyone tried there? 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 That's where I got mine! Took 3 days and I had them hiding out in my shed! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) gteaser, i just cut open the first donor. so glad i bought a pipe cutter. is a tube dept of 12.5" going to be a pain to work with? edit: i got it down just a hair over 12". gonna wait until i have the inserts in hand before i remove any more material. safety first. Edited September 15, 2016 by Bootyologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Well, I wasn't really planning on spending this much money this week but guess I've joined the Koni family. Let's hope my order goes through. Edited September 15, 2016 by Humble Rumble 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Well, I wasn't really planning on spending this much money this week but guess I've joined the Koni family. Let's hope my order goes through. i hear ya man. selling my rce bilsteins is my justification. wanna buy those? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hahaha I wish. Too rich for my blood. Plus I've got one more sizable purchase planned when payday hits this week. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hahaha I wish. Too rich for my blood. Plus I've got one more sizable purchase planned when payday hits this week. let me know if they fall through. gonna sell the rces for 600 depending on shipping. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I am getting parts together to do my install, figured on doing the rears first then the fronts, maybe someone will swap me fronts... I am looking around at 1" spacers to offset the drop with the Eibach springs, should I go with the subtle solutions aluminum or some high density plastic spacers? I was afraid the plastic may start squeaking or making some other noise over time, opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) I am getting parts together to do my install, figured on doing the rears first then the fronts, maybe someone will swap me fronts... I am looking around at 1" spacers to offset the drop with the Eibach springs, should I go with the subtle solutions aluminum or some high density plastic spacers? I was afraid the plastic may start squeaking or making some other noise over time, opinions? My HDPE spacers from ADF (Anderson Design Fab) are great. 12k miles on them and no noises. There's no need to go with the expense of aluminum. He's got the best price around for 1" spacers. The hardware included with his kit is SAE, so just be aware of that. Guys have been using HDPE spacers for a long time now and I have never heard of any longevity issues with that material even in heavy off road use. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160915/3dd450ac629f51f79b97634d101f7b96.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160915/484f4c310a08500505b56a7a56efdbd8.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160915/1865bc9c9c3ad6bc3ad4004994754704.jpg Edited September 15, 2016 by GTEASER GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 ^In regards to those, forgive my ignorance, but what is the purpose of getting lower springs and then putting spacers on? Just to get the improved spring rate while keeping closer to stock ride height? 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 ^^Exactly I didn't want lowering springs just better springs but there are no options for better handling without going lower. The Eibach kit was as close as I could find without going with a coilover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 FWIW, the Eibach springs are about 15% stiffer than our 2010-2012 stock springs, and the 2013-2014 stock springs are supposedly about 15% stiffer than our 2010-2012 springs per Subaru. You'd probably be better off ditching the spacers idea and just going with the OEM face-lift springs to preserve suspension travel. Go test drive a 2013 or 2014 Legacy. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I already have the Eibach set and for $130 with shipping it was hard to pass up. And I would doubt the stock 13-14 springs give a better ride than the Eibach springs. 1" of travel isn't the end of the world, unlike 1" of drop when you already scrape pulling out of certain stores/gas stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Okay, so lets look at it from a monetary standpoint. You could easily sell those Eibachs for the price you bought them for. Those funds could buy you a set of OEM 2013+ springs. Why would you spend an additional $150 plus shipping on a set of spacers to get reduced suspension travel if you're not interested in being lower? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 It's not about money its about the performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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