D_J Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 +1 for the choice of beer Phew.... finally got it installed tonight . shtbxr22, did you do the install yourself? It ended up taking me a few hours as I ended up having to drop/loosen the header, remove the cross member reinforcement etc to get the new bar in. Might be because I'm running borla replica headers... (which, after closer inspection, probably allow the use of a GT specific front sway bar ) Ended up scratching my new red paint up a bit, oh well. I only had the car on ramps - a hoist would have made it much easier I'm sure. Also, I had to screw around with one of my endlinks - the bolt was seized with the sleeve. Anyhow, regreased everything and bolted it all up. The Energy Suspension 25mm polyurethane bushings worked well, used the Energy Suspension clamps as they were somewhat sloppy in the factory bar clamps. Took it for a quick spin around the block - no noise whatsoever and it's definitely tighter . Going to enter a local autox this weekend and really work it out. some pics: http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/andrewolive/CIMG2216.jpg http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/andrewolive/CIMG2221.jpg http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/andrewolive/CIMG2220.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teducci Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ...It ended up taking me a few hours as I ended up having to drop/loosen the header, remove the cross member reinforcement etc to get the new bar in. Might be because I'm running borla replica headers... (which, after closer inspection, probably allow the use of a GT specific front sway bar.... Looks great, let me know it handles on the way to and from work, noticeable difference, worth the effort or only worthwhile for autox. Question: Do you foresee there being the same issue on a stock vehicle with OE exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Yah, worth the effort - my quick spin last night already confirmed it Part of it is knowing what you need to do before you begin - figuring it out as you go always takes longer... Doing it a second time would be way easier for sure. Also, having the car on a hoist makes a huge difference as far as being able to angle the bar in/out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teducci Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 After much research I was set to place my order with FredBeans only to receive a snotogram this am indicating they will NOT price match the 22mm rear Perrin sway bar to Perrin 's current sale price($162.86), they will NOT price match another part I wanted (2008 Subaru Outback front bumper guard), and the Eibach Legacy Pro-Kit lowering springs are sold out and allegedly 'discontinued'. Not matching prices I can accept but discontinued Eibach lowering springs seems inaccurate just to be polite. I will try again but is this typical of FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 +1 for the choice of beer Curious is that the under side of your 2009 Outback or a different subbie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Curious is that the under side of your 2009 Outback or a different subbie? referring to my pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 referring to my pics? NO because I have inspired a local 2.5i owner to do a UEL exhaust he has Borla reps but needs a mid like THAT ONE you have to mate it to the axleback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Installed my new MSI endlinks - they're sweet, nice redesign incorporating the correct offset. Very beefy! http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/andrewolive/CIMG2235.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 interesting. looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc7 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm curious. What needs to be done to the bushing in order to make it fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 trim it. post #11 has the before and after of the bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyMUN2k6 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Would the 25mm front sway bar from the tribeca work on my 08 lgt? I just ordered the rear 25mm perrin sway bar for $109, on sale from perrin it self. I decided togo ahead and order the cheaper reinforment brackets from progress at $29.95http://www.progressauto.com/products/searchType/vehicleSearch/year/2005/make/Subaru/model/Legacy%20GT/productID/481 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 it won't work because of the dip you have on the subframe for the uppipe to clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 there's a good deal on a whiteline front sway bar right now in the classifieds: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125426 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 After much research I was set to place my order with FredBeans only to receive a snotogram this am indicating they will NOT price match the 22mm rear Perrin sway bar to Perrin 's current sale price($162.86), they will NOT price match another part I wanted (2008 Subaru Outback front bumper guard), and the Eibach Legacy Pro-Kit lowering springs are sold out and allegedly 'discontinued'. Not matching prices I can accept but discontinued Eibach lowering springs seems inaccurate just to be polite. I will try again but is this typical of FB? Fredbeans has a pretty good rep overall with many positive experiences across the board on this forum it seems. it might be true that they are indeed discontinued now, it woudln't surprise me now that the new model legacy is out and the fact that aftermarket parts for the legacy weren't that popular in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 anyone else step up? Just got my 25mm Perrin and getting ready to order the Tribeca 25mm. Just have to wait until I get my Subie bucks coupon. I have an Outback 2.5i so curious to see how this set-up will work with mucho taller ride. About how much did you shave off the Tribeca bushings? Great job finding this bar. Much cheaper than the Whiteline and Rallitek 2.5i options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 here is a pic of before and after: http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/star91281/0507091351.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 ok so im clear on this.. you are using a 25mm hollow tribeca b9 front sway bar for the FRONT. and a Legacy GT 25mm solid core Perrin for the rear and forester rear end links for the FRONT sway bar and leaving the rear end links stock? i am defently adding this to this years project list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 you got everything right except, i used kartboy endlinks for the rear perrin. i think i have part #'s to all you need on the first page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 yep. see post #11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 ok so im clear on this.. you are using a 25mm hollow tribeca b9 front sway bar for the FRONT. and a Legacy GT 25mm solid core Perrin for the rear and forester rear end links for the FRONT sway bar and leaving the rear end links stock? i am defently adding this to this years project list! This is the best F/R combo value for 2.5i owners. Such the deal. Re: the bushings for Tribeca bar, CDN 2.5i said the energy suspension bushings work as is. http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=9%2E5129%5FFront For the the Perrin rear bar I also got a set (25mm universal) of Energy Suspension bushings along with AVO reinforcement brackets and endlinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 looks like ill be upgrading the springs before the sways.. after some research im afraid of the rear endlink brackets snapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 the only thing in jeopardy of snapping is a stock endlink if you reuse them, or the sway bar mount. perrin's rear bar comes with braces to reinforce them, so there's no worries. I'd recommend going with kartboy endlinks only due to previous experience. they are quiet, and when the poly finally breaks down, you can just order new poly inserts for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 sweet i did not know they came with mount braces.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 You have to call Perrin when placing order. I don't think it's listed on their site any more. AVO makes very strong mounting brackets for $89 a set. Which leaves the weak points at the endlinks. MSI makes the best but they are expensive. The Forester endlinks for the Tribeca bar look strong - I was quoted $46 for a pair. Not sure about how the AVO endlinks I ordered will hold up with Perrin rear bar. I might eventually get those Kartboys. Do you have to order the poly replacement parts direct from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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