JWD06OBXT Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 06 Outback XT 78k Miles Current Drive Train Upgrades -Perrin Pitch Stop Mount -Ralli Tek 5eat Trans Bushing Insert (Hard) -Whiteline KDT927 -Whiteline KDT905 -DIY Subframe Lock Down Kit So I bought the Perrin Subframe Lockdown Kit http://perrinperformance.com/i-13324087-subframe-lockdown-kit-for-2008-14-wrx-sti.html thinking I could maybe make it work with the rear subframe of my OBXT. The installation and subframe look the same but the Perrin bushing are much to large as the mounts for the OBXT subframe are much smaller in diameter. Since no company seems to sell a subframe lockdown kit for the the 05-09 LGT/OBXT and after seeing how the Perrin one is supposed to be used I decided to make my own insert bushings to fill the voids in the subframe mounts in the exact same way the Perrin kit is intended to be used. Installation was very similar to this video with minor adjustments based on the differences in the subframe. Tools/Materials Used -Power Drill -Whole Saw Kit -Poly Cutting Board (1/4" or 3/8") Not sure Exactly -Bushing Grease Pics of the Process and Idea Perrin Kit vs. the Inserts I cut to fit out of the poly cutting board. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230712&stc=1&d=1463934754 Lower mounting point with and without the insert bushing. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230711&stc=1&d=1463934754 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230710&stc=1&d=1463934754 This the subframe spacer the the OBXT with the cut bushing fitted on it. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230713&stc=1&d=1463934754 Here it is sitting between the subframe and the frame. The white bushing slid into the void once the bolt was inserted and tightened. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230715&stc=1&d=1463934754 I also installed the Whiteline KDT905 kit at the same time. I thought that the bushing that came on the rear crossmember had voids in them that could be filled with another Whitline Kit but both bushing where solid on my car. Either way getting them pressed out with a press and inserting the new KDT905 kit was a breeze and installation took maybe and hour for the whole process. Watch out those stock bushing are full of grease and may explode when getting pressed out. It happened to one of mine during the process. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230716&stc=1&d=1463934754 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=230717&stc=1&d=1463934754 Overall shifting feels pretty good with everything that has been upgraded driveline wise. Of course there is a decent amount of NVH but I enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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