Questions about converting an Outback to look more like a Legacy wagon

[Doctor Radtimes]

Hey so, I just picked up an 07 Outback a few weeks ago. I'm interested in changing the ride height and overall aesthetic to be more Legacy-esque. I'm assuming outside of swapping out the shocks, struts, and springs, the front and rear fenders and the side flares over the wheels need to go as well? I figure once I remove the side flares, there will be holes that need to be filled in, where they clip into place, correct? And to be sure, the Legacy suspension parts are actually compatible with the Outback right? (That's what I've gathered after reading up on various forums before creating this account)

I'm also attaching a picture of my car, and a picture of a Legacy wagon to give an idea of what I wanna go for.

Also, I do like the taillights of the Legacy in this pic much more than my Outback, so I plan on getting those at some point too.

[Febreze Mee]

Legacy strut assemblies, sway bars, and suspension arms are compatible. Most chassis bracing is NOT compatible unless you remove the subframe spacers only found on the Outback.

The taillights identified above are from all the foreign markets (JDM/EDM/AUDM). 
 

In order to achieve the Legacy aesthetic with your Outback, both bumpers, grille, hood, fenders, quarter panels, sideskirts, the piece between the skirt and the quarter panel, doors, roof rails, and exhaust would all need to be changed for their Legacy counterparts.  

[m sprank]

Or just paint the car a single color and use the extra body moldings like a wide body kit.  Swap over the proper suspension and steering components and remove the body lift to get the angles proper.

[Doctor Radtimes]

Yeah, I've been thinking about just keeping the moldings. I do wanna go for a different color anyway; I'm not too keen on the two-tone grey. I definitely want different wheels too. I love those jdm taillights. I'll probably get a different grill at some point too. The current grill is just kinda boring to me. I'll keep these wheels for snow tires or something. So, just the suspension and steering components then.

[m sprank]

The cars are the same except for the body lift on the OB and the suspension parts to accomdate the lift. Swap everything over to lgt and remove the lift.  It has been done MANY times before.

[SoobyDoobyDoo]

If you want those tail lights real bad, get them from Japan auctions, you can find a nice set for a good price, but shipping is what will get you. I got mine all-in for around $100. Also, no need to remove the body molding. If you Google lowered outback’s, you’ll see that just dropping it slightly greatly alters the aesthetic of the car, even with the oem grille. 

[Doctor Radtimes]

19 minutes ago, SoobyDoobyDoo said:

If you want those tail lights real bad, get them from Japan auctions, you can find a nice set for a good price, but shipping is what will get you. I got mine all-in for around $100. Also, no need to remove the body molding. If you Google lowered outback’s, you’ll see that just dropping it slightly greatly alters the aesthetic of the car, even with the oem grille. 

I've seen those taillights on eBay as well. I'm definitely going to keep the body molding, I think I prefer it now.

 

I think my main goals right now are GT suspension, wheels bigger than 16s, and jdm taillights/headlights. I like the jdm side mirrors too, but that's less of a concern.

 

I also got a really good deal on black leather seats, but my car isn't wired for heated and powered seats, so my driver's seat is stuck in a reclined position until I figure out what I can do to wire it up.