Outback2.5XT-05 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) I have been sitting on a pair of those arms for a while. What Whiteline bushings are you talking about? I've heard the Mevotek ball joints are junk. I had the mevotek bushings pressed out and replaced with WLKCA334 and WLW0506. The mevo bushes look good but I had read about them failing quickly. ^ I've been sitting on those arms as well - haven't installed them because I also heard the ball joints are junk. They're just sitting in the boxes! They are actually really nice arms once you add good parts to them... Moog balljoints were pretty cheap from rockauto but i also needed the "transverse boss" 20216FA000 to make it all work. ...And I have a huge pile of new parts to go on the XT when I get some time. Rallitek 1.4" rear springs w/spacers, Rallitek 1" front springs, KYB GR2s, KYB strut mounts... I had really bad luck with 2 sets of KYB strut mounts on my GR2s, one listed for 05 recommended by rallitek and another listed for 07 by NAPA (matched to my VIN), both would clunk badly after being installed correctly. I ended up going with dealer parts for $$$ but they worked perfectly upon installation. Just my $.02 Edited February 22, 2019 by Outback2.5XT-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks. Need to get some new strut mounts as well. I know the clunk your talking about with 216K on my stock top hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Have you considered going with a one piece replacement instead of OEM? I’m not sure what transmission you have but this is the price range. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/subaru/2005-subaru-legacy-2-5-gt-1-piece-aluminum-driveshaft-5-speed-automatic-only They also have carbon fiber for about twice the price. Yeah, I thought about it, but I want to get it fixed ASAP. I had really bad luck with 2 sets of KYB strut mounts on my GR2s, one listed for 05 recommended by rallitek and another listed for 07 by NAPA (matched to my VIN), both would clunk badly after being installed correctly. I ended up going with dealer parts for $$$ but they worked perfectly upon installation. Just my $.02 Hmm, I'll have to look into that. I've used KYBs on my rear struts on my Bugeye with no problems. Hopefully I don't run into any issues. EDIT: Can anyone confirm if Group N strut mounts will fit on the XT? Hmm, looks like they won't fit. Edited February 22, 2019 by monkeyposeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback2.5XT-05 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hmm, I'll have to look into that. I've used KYBs on my rear struts on my Bugeye with no problems. Hopefully I don't run into any issues. FWIW, the KYB Rear shock mounts worked fine with the GR2s, it was the front strut mounts that gave me too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) stopped by the sheetmetal shop that makes the underbody plates for primitive. was there to talk through a prototype order for work and get some DFM. got a full shop tour. always interesting to see all the things the shops we send work to can do. drove the outback. Edited February 23, 2019 by Flinkly * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 FWIW, the KYB Rear shock mounts worked fine with the GR2s, it was the front strut mounts that gave me too much trouble. Cool, I'll stick with the KYB rears and spring for the OEM fronts. I didn't want to wait until next week for a driveshaft to arrive so I picked up one at the dealership. Installed it in about an hour. Wasn't too bad of a job. I didn't drop the exhaust so that made it annoying to get the old driveshaft out, and made it a bitch to get the new one in. Scratched it up pretty good too, haha. I thought it was the carrier bearing that was bad but the carrier bearing was still good. The rear u-joint was seized up. Everything works great again, no vibrating under load. Maybe I'll be able to bleed the brakes tomorrow., possibly install the new pads and rotors. Picked up a new Motive brake bleeder since my old one was lost in a garage fire at my buddy's house. Two of my four subarus, lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 ^Nice. Once you restore the headlights, she'll look new. How much did you pay for the driveshaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Thanks! Yeah, I need to polish the headlights on both of the wagons. The driveshaft was about $670. That was part of my wheel budget!!! I could have waited a week or so and saved some money ordering it online but I wanted it fixed since it's my daily right now. But at least it's fixed now and I had money set aside for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Yeah. That hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Have you considered going with a one piece replacement instead of OEM? I’m not sure what transmission you have but this is the price range. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/subaru/2005-subaru-legacy-2-5-gt-1-piece-aluminum-driveshaft-5-speed-automatic-only They also have carbon fiber for about twice the price. That looks pretty reasonable. Only good to 155mph though. When I pretend my Outback is a racecsr I go way faster than that (in my mind) I wonder what it would take to convert the driveshaft to a 6spd one or if you have to order a whole new one. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 changed oil in the 05 including replacing an oring on the ps pump. sick of it leaking. hope it'll fix it. also changed the oil pressure sending unit for the prosport gauge on the 06. failed right out of the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 stopped by the sheetmetal shop that makes the underbody plates for primitive. was there to talk through a prototype order for work and get some DFM. got a full shop tour. always interesting to see all the things the shops we send work to can do. drove the outback. What are you running the DFM in? Some type of gas turbine hydroplane? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 DFM - design for manufacture. have some sheetmetal designs going into production over in china soon and was looking for feedback for cost or simplicity. it seemed fairly complicated and tight in one area but i guess not. all completly doable and no real way to simplify further. what DFM were you referencing? a fuel? * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeneverwinter Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Installed some 2pots and replaced the AVO swaybar brackets....Kind of surprised one broke, but I guess anything cam2 happen Also, Primitive fire extinguisher bracket. Doing a ton of track days and rally cross this year. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 What a weird place to break. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback2.5XT-05 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) ...replaced the AVO swaybar brackets....Kind of surprised one broke, but I guess anything cam2 happen What a weird place to break. Not really, that's where the swaybar mount snapped on my stock sheetmetal, right below the subframe bolt. Look at how thin the steel on the AVO part is around that single-point mount. That's another reason why I welded steel angle onto as much surface area as was available, and the more welded to the rear subframe, the better. IMO the idea of arresting the whole car's sway with a single bolt mounted to 1/16" steel isn't reasonable. Edited February 25, 2019 by Outback2.5XT-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 That is the first time I see an AVO bracket fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) There is a noticeable difference in wall thickness. Regardless this must have been a flaw in the metal before it was made into a part. Was not all that happy with the build quality of mine. Yet they did go on. Wall thickness looked more like your new set. No failure so far. Installing mine I had to use some large stainless washers to space them from the body correctly to align the to the existing brackets. Also sounds like your pushing it pretty hard as well. Not a bad thing. Just a thing. Edited February 25, 2019 by kzr750r1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 changed oil in the 05 including replacing an oring on the ps pump. sick of it leaking. hope it'll fix it. also changed the oil pressure sending unit for the prosport gauge on the 06. failed right out of the box I need to try this o ring fix... pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I need to try this o ring fix... I tried it. It was the biggest debacle ever. Just make sure it seats correctly so you don't mangle it when re-installing. It should all be fine. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Need to dig in on this too. My pump may just be done for soon.... But first I have to get this damn Double Din install done so I can at least drive the car again. Almost there. Just need to put the rest of the column together. Just got too late to see any more last night. I do not want to break anything!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I tried it. It was the biggest debacle ever. Just make sure it seats correctly so you don't mangle it when re-installing. It should all be fine. What exactly happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I mangled the power steering o-ring when I installed it. So there was zero seal. When I turned on the car and turned the wheel fluid literally poured out of the pump all over the place. No local dealer had them in stock and I had to wait a few days and then completely bleed the PS steering. I think the air bubbles introduced from the pump caused the reservoir to overflow and piss fluid everywhere. Huge mess super time consuming for something that was supposed to be simple. I just did everything wrong that I could. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 oh wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I didn't snap anything this time! https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5876202&postcount=220 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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