BAC5.2 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Wheel specs? I like how that looks! Any shots from behind? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberwagon Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Wheel specs? I like how that looks! Any shots from behind? SSR GT2 18x8.5 et 48mm here is a pic of the same car, but w/ Rota wheels (from Rota's site) http://www.rotawheels.com/gallery/index.php?level=picture&id=60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 mmmmm, lightweight SSR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I like the SSR's as well been wanting those for a long time. I currently have stock wheels and some 06 WRX wheels in the garage that I am waiting to decide what to do with. Anyway here are a few pics of mine at Cobb Tuning in Plano. Car is lowered 1.5 to 2 inches with megans but currently I just put BC/BR coils on it with the longer outback cartridges. Also a few videos of my dyno tune on E85 if interested. http://gallery.me.com/gregnauman#100026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixstark Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I am about to do the same swap this weekend. I have KYB Gr2 Legacy GT struts and brand new Stock OEM Legacy GT springs. I also got the LGT rear bumpstops. Does anyone know if the front strut bumpstops are a different part number from the LGT to the OBXT? If not the same, are they just shorter? How much shorter? Also, I have 18x8 rims with 48mm offset. Has anyone that has done this swap use these rim dimensions? Can I use 235/45/18 tires? What about 245/45/18? Will they fit under the LGT perch in the front? Alot of questions I know, thanks in advance to anyone that has had these experiences and can share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I replied in my thread but forgot to mention about the front bumpstops. There aren't any that I remember lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxdan2002 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 235/45/18 on 18x8's Are Very tight with the front LGT spring perch I am about to do the same swap this weekend. I have KYB Gr2 Legacy GT struts and brand new Stock OEM Legacy GT springs. I also got the LGT rear bumpstops. Does anyone know if the front strut bumpstops are a different part number from the LGT to the OBXT? If not the same, are they just shorter? How much shorter? Also, I have 18x8 rims with 48mm offset. Has anyone that has done this swap use these rim dimensions? Can I use 235/45/18 tires? What about 245/45/18? Will they fit under the LGT perch in the front? Alot of questions I know, thanks in advance to anyone that has had these experiences and can share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixstark Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Thank you to all that posted on this thread. It was extremely helpful. I completed the job of swapping last weekend. Got my tires mounted on the 18" rims yesterday and got it aligned. Everything is in the green. Actually the rear toe was the thing that was out the worst. Front toe wasn't very good either. Camber wasn't too bad though. All good now. A couple of things to note: -KYB Gr2 OEM replacement struts front and rear(LGT replacement and the fronts are right and left specific) -Legacy GT Wagon springs front and rear -I definitley used the hydraullic jack/breaker bar trick on the lower rear strut bolts. Worked perfect. -bought a new 17mm socket and ground in two "flats" to tighten the upper strut nuts while my wife hald the allen wrench. -I would use the OEm brand spring compressor because it has the most travel. Specifically needed for the front. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/OEM-25550-Strut-Spring-Compressor/dp/B000CMDPLM]Amazon.com: OEM 25550 Strut Spring Compressor: Home Improvement[/ame] I actually augmented these two rods w/ one of these: after I did the first two OEM Brand. http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-3980.html The Harbor Freight version won't work very well in the front because they don;t allow for very much compression. One of them after the OEM brand works nice though. -This is a big one. When putting the top plate back together on the spring. Please note that the new(LGT) front springs have about 100 degrees less "coiling" or rotation than the OBXT springs. I found this out the hard way. If the top plates aren't in the right location then it will bind on the body causing the spring to coil up and then slip making a popping sound. YOu might just put a mark on the upper plate before you take it apart that notes which way is front and back in relation to the lower mount. I took them apart three times until I figures this out. I thought it wasbad UpperStrut Mount Bearings so I orderd and installed new. It was a nice thing to have done but not the solution. -I have 225/45-18 tires mounted on Rota Tarmac 3 wheels that are 18x8 w/ a 48mm offset. Wheel Gap is almost perfect. At least for me. Plenty of room to mount 235/45-18's. I will probably but that size next. Then it would have pperfect wheel gap. Maybe even 245's. I would have the store mount one up and check first though. - I also did new front lower control arms and a passenger side CV Axle assembly. Thanks again to everyone. Couldn't have done the job w/o the online assistance. Anyone have an Accessport to sell? 2006 OBXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-cobb-tuning-accessport-ap-sub-002-146743.html?t=146743&highlight=cobb one there. I had just seen one a couple days ago for $350 on here as well. Can't seem to find it now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Finally I get answers to my questions. I like the LGT option for durability etc. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted October 8, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted October 8, 2010 :Rixstark How bad was the toe? Enough to cause excess tire wear? Any possibility of posting a copy of alignment specs? I'm very curious about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Ditto. "In the green" means nothing. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Even has the wheels I want which are not made anymore another pic of this car http://gallery.me.com/gregnauman#100034/cal_1&bgcolor=black I forgot about this Outback on coilovers and 245/45/18 http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/uberwagon/CopyofImage006.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j175/uberwagon/Image001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Bummer, that's on coilovers! I want to run Bilstein HD's with STi BBS wheels and 245/50/17. If 245/45/18's fit with a 17x7.5+48mm on stock Spec-B suspension, then 245/50/17 should fit. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I got the BC/BR coils on my car now. Been on for a couple of months. WOW what a difference from the megans, much more plush ride on softer setting. HIGHLY recommend these for anyone running wanting to run coils. You can contact josh at import image and they are 999. You can order them with a longer cartridge that is for the outback which will allow you to have car at stock height or LGT height. LOVE EM so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty2Hotty Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Sold my Legacy GT over a year ago and have some 04 LGT front and rear complete shocks/springs with about 15k miles on them if anyone wants them for dirt cheap/almost free just PM me. I just got my outback and going with coilovers for a slammed setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I bet if you put them in the FS forum, they'll go quick. Are they wagon or sedan specific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty2Hotty Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I bet if you put them in the FS forum, they'll go quick. Are they wagon or sedan specific? Yeah i guess i should stop being lazy and make a posting in the FS, they are Sedan GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted October 16, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted October 16, 2010 So can anyone here tell me exactly how the alignment was effected by the drop in height? Does anyone have their alignment specs lying around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I posted a scan of mine somewhere. Can't remember if it was this thread or my own walk-through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Just swap in complete LGT springs & struts (wagon), change the rear bumpstops to LGT ones, get alignment & your good to go! I see this thread is a mixed bag, some people are saying you NEED to use legacy sways, lateral links etc etc, but most are saying that's it's as simple as swapping in lgt springs/struts & getting alignment. Anyone know the actual deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeper Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I'm currently running 245/55/17 tires on stock rims. From what I'm reading, these will probably not fit under the LGT spring perch. Can anyone confirm/deny this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Legacy GT wagon suspension is on as of this afternoon with no problems: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/5889858392_b7dccec144_b.jpg I hit the bumpstops over a big bump so I need to do something about that, but aside from that little issue it is perfect. Car looks a little lower in back because I had the stock suspension and a 40 pound pelican case full of photo gear in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ^ Looks good, just get the rear bump stops from a legacy and you will be all set. Part number is in one of these threads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Awesome, thanks! It looks about a thousand times better for sure. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5035/5889288377_5cbe2af3fe_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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