Vitamin_G Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Do 4th gen legacy owners have any options, other then coilovers, to lift their ride height? What I'm really looking for is: *Stiffer ride for handling and so I dont rub when fully loaded and going over bumps. *Slight lift of maybe 1-2" *Even gap front and rear *Would also be nice if I could run slightly more rubber on my 17"s I really like the clearance my buddy has in his forester XT even with his upgraded suspension. This is for my daily driver which sees all sorts of crazy Oregon weather and the occasional forest service road. Am I crazy for wanting these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Well, if you still have your OEM shocks on, you can get the Eibach lowering springs which will lower your car, but not too aggressively like the RSR Ti-2000 springs or the H&R lowering springs. Plus the Eibach springs will not significantly affect your NVH on your car while giving you a lower and more aggressive stance. As far as 100% even front and rear, Eibach springs come pretty darn close. Otherwise you can use those saggy butt spacers on your shocks and adjust accordingly. But if it is a huge adjustment, you will need to get longer studs on your shock mounts to the chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_G Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Okay, that might work for me. Is it possible that aftermarket forester/outback springs will fit on the Legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 They might, but your ride height might be a bit high and the spring load would be high as well which may affect your car's handling, causing it to become loose. But I am not 100% sure if the outback or forester springs would be a direct fit. I doubt it, but someone else may be able to chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 i think they only sell the spacers for the rear of the car and they only lift the body, i believe. i was also trying to figure out if it is possible to lift a LGT. i wouldnt mind having a lifted one to take offroading on my friend's trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshire40 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 1" Lift Kit: http://www.subtle-solutions.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_25_64_92&products_id=109 Mod list & photos _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 cool! winter spec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted July 13, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've been thinking about doing this as I'm working my way out to Colorado. My initial plan was to rip some stuff out of a wrecked '05-'07 outback. Not sure if and how different the outback sedan is from the wagon. The next hurdle is how different the whole suspension is from the outback to the legacy Most people here are trying to go low, but I want some clearance and a little more rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I'm with you guys, I've busted 3 tires and have a dented rim from potholes. I wanted to lift my old '98 Impreza I think one would look nice running on some 31" tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted July 13, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted July 13, 2010 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/legacy-suspension-swap-whats-involvedi-103819.html Maybe a mutual swap could be had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted July 13, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted July 13, 2010 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/lgt-wagon-suspension-swapped-into-outback-xt-p3001044.html#post3001044 Here's a walkthrough, Legacy suspension installed on an outback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidWombat Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 There's also a 2005 Outback sedan, I wound imagine moving the suspension over would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 from what i've gathered, it's not just a matter of swapping shocks/struts at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted July 14, 2010 Mega Users Share Posted July 14, 2010 There's also a 2005 Outback sedan Not sure if and how different the outback sedan is from the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimaa66 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Not being a d*ck...but why not just trade for an outback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 because the legacy looks much nicer? you could trade for an OB sedan (if you can find one) but they dont make turbo models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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