kaz98gt Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 very nice, CNC machine goodness. the spacers should work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failsafe Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 <-- count me in for a set, subydrift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subydrift Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 failsafe, will do. I'm gonna have the templates cut out of 3/4" MDF panel hopefully today or tomorrow so I can test fit them and then do the programming for a set with the Legacy rears. I'm picking up some more material in about an hour so I'll just be waiting on the test fit for final production. I'll keep ya posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I lifted legacys. I'm regretting going down instead of up...maybe I'll pick up an old outback this summer to satisfy my "needs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangendsley Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 We have a brat around here in town with a 4 inch lift on it and it is awsome to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 ^ I'd love a Brat... Wife rocks a Baja. I wanna lift it. Thinking about find an old GL hatch to make a rock crawler. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subydrift Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Got my rear spacers all test fit so i gotta just make the adjustments and I'll be sitting 1.25" higher! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caoutback Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 1998 Outback Limited 5mt 2004 Forester struts & springs Highguys 3 inch lift 215/70/16 Grabber A/T2s http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/Subie%20Outback/010-1.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/Subie%20Outback/005-2.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/Subie%20Outback/016-1.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/Subie%20Outback/008-2.jpg Gotta tuck the exhaust back up and get a front skid plate done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 not a fan.. i think its ugly.. but still admire the work you've done to make it custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 i should get some picks on here of my 1.5 inch lift on a 96 lgt sedan.. looks awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanyland Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 For all of you who have lifted, just wondering where you got your forester stuts and shock, just looking for ideas where I should get mine from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 1998 Outback Limited 5mt 2004 Forester struts & springs Highguys 3 inch lift 215/70/16 Grabber A/T2s http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/Subie%20Outback/010-1.jpg Gotta tuck the exhaust back up and get a front skid plate done What bumper is that? I love it Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caoutback Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 What bumper is that? I love it Bumper is one I designed and had my friend build as I don't have the tools to do so. Scanyland, check Subaru and Forester forums for people dropping their 04+s and getting rid of their strut assemblies. Generally can be had for well under $500. I got my springs used from a member off one of the forums and struts were new from discount auto if I remember correctly. I spent more, but thats because I wanted new struts, not used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Yeah, I got my Fozy suspension from SubaruForester.org with <40k miles for $250. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanyland Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks, will check those places, just another quicky, do all I really need is the struts or do I need spacers and other equipment too, just want to get it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorgan93 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 so how do things such as the wheel bearings, and steering stuff hold up with lift and bigger tires... Thats giving the wheel and tire a lot more leverage on the bearings, which were originally designed for the wheels of a passenger car, much smaller i would think than whats on a jeep, or truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted February 14, 2011 I Donated Share Posted February 14, 2011 form<function lol -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caoutback Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks, will check those places, just another quicky, do all I really need is the struts or do I need spacers and other equipment too, just want to get it right the first time. If you look real carefully, you'll notice my car has a "pre-runner" or "gasser" stance. 1 inch taller strut blocks in the rear would have taken care of it but the prototype I got didn't fit so I'll just deal with it. I've heard that 1st gen Forester springs in first gen Outback struts will keep you level and taller than just Outback springs but not 100% sure. All I know is that the Forester rear strut mount is lower than the Outback which will limit your tire size but,to then again, my 215s are rather close to the rear wheel opening and rubbed in the front so.... amorgan93, the tire size is 1 inch over stock so I "think" everything should be fine. I know quite a few people who have the older GLs that are running 28"+ tires with no problems. Forgot to mention I removed my rear sway bar as I didn't want to have the hassle of trying to lower it too (not very hard just lazy) and I wheel it frequently too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks, will check those places, just another quicky, do all I really need is the struts or do I need spacers and other equipment too, just want to get it right the first time. Check out my walk-through http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/lifted-bg-147795.html?t=147795&highlight=lifted+baja Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorgan93 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 so how do things such as the wheel bearings, and steering stuff hold up with lift and bigger tires... Thats giving the wheel and tire a lot more leverage on the bearings, which were originally designed for the wheels of a passenger car, much smaller i would think than whats on a jeep, or truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 If you look real carefully, you'll notice my car has a "pre-runner" or "gasser" stance. 1 inch taller strut blocks in the rear would have taken care of it but the prototype I got didn't fit so I'll just deal with it. I've heard that 1st gen Forester springs in first gen Outback struts will keep you level and taller than just Outback springs but not 100% sure. All I know is that the Forester rear strut mount is lower than the Outback which will limit your tire size but,to then again, my 215s are rather close to the rear wheel opening and rubbed in the front so.... amorgan93, the tire size is 1 inch over stock so I "think" everything should be fine. I know quite a few people who have the older GLs that are running 28"+ tires with no problems. Forgot to mention I removed my rear sway bar as I didn't want to have the hassle of trying to lower it too (not very hard just lazy) and I wheel it frequently too. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yeah there are a few guys that have had lifts for a while with no problems. Only issue I have is I need thicker sway bars! Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDXLegoWagon Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just finished lifting my' 96 BK and posting it here in hopes of seeing some more photos of other lifted Legos. '03 Forester struts with factory springs and 16" Forester rims with 225 60 16 tires. Tires just barely fit in there and will rub a little bit at full lock on uneven ground. You can see it sitting stock in the background. http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr208/jeffh_04/WP_000578.jpg Here it is after the mods. http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr208/jeffh_04/WP_000611.jpg My first Subaru, I've only had it for 6 weeks but I love this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-801 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMonkey Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I've got some outback struts and AT tires going on my legacy GT ill post some pics when I get it all done, but honestly will probably be a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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