mattyp Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi All! New to the forums, and excited to have some fun with my Subeast! I want to lift it to a "reasonable" level. Thinking Outback struts, read something about honda springs, and bigger wheels. I need a shopping list! Any suggestions appreciated. I will start posting pics soon as I have hired a guy to tear apart the motor and another guy working on interior lights, reupholsterd seats, and the addition of LED's everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hello and welcome. No need for Honda springs. Check these links for guidance: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/118610-lifting-my-97-legacy-lsi/ http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/100615-lifting-a-legacy-on-ob-struts/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbidrabbit Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I do not know much about the Legacy wagon but this is my 97 Legacy L. All I have put on is 99 Outback Wagon strut/spring assemblies and a set of Forester 16" rims with 225/60 tires. I went from 6" of ground clearance to 9" at the front pinch weld. I read a lot but still got really confused on what to do/use. I am not real happy with the tires but for $40 for all four rims and tires I will "suffer" till I can afford better. I think with a 215/75 I might be able to get another .5" lift. I really would like to do a 1" spacer on the rear as it was a tight fit to put the Outback struts in. I also will be doing the rear trailing arm mounts since the rear tire is not centered in the wheel well. Hard to see but it is at 9" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevan10 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Won't lifting it degrade the handling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyp Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Nice pics Rabbidrabbit! Looks good. I will start looking for rims too. Thanks for the links Bushwick, I appreciate it! Looking for some struts as I type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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