thermalsurfing1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I just bought my wife a 1998 Subaru outback limited and was wondering if i can lift it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Yup of course you can!! You could do it along the same lines as the way you lift the older ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 We have the same car. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have all the parts except the rear strut extensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermalsurfing1 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 that looks so awesome ! where do i get info on doing that set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermalsurfing1 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have all the parts except the rear strut extensions for sale ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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superu Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We have the same car. nipper NICE nipper! Is that on lift blocks or king springs or both?? I've been looking into springs to push my car a bit higher and have seen a couple OBs on raised springs (and new KYB struts). Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thats lift blocks. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsoobdude Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Hey Nipper, how much larger of a tire are you able to run and what lift kit are you running again? I wonder what Kings would do with that lift of yours:brow:? Scott, how long before your kit is complete for the rear ends of our (96-99) cars and how big a lift are we talking about? Edited February 20, 2009 by newsoobdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i'm just running stock size tires, as i dont have the bucks to experiment with tires. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemog Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 i want mine lifted i just got cheap it has a rod through the block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisbad Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 this is a 97 legacy obw with a 4" lift, running 235/75/15 tires. curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Nipper,are they Blocks you did or from someone else ? at 1st i thought my 97 OB had reg Legacy struts cause it seemed to be sitting low but parked her next to coworkers 98 and they looked to be the same height.. all i would like is maybe 2-3"s.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 on gen 1 OBs you can put gen 2 Forester (03-08) strut assemblies on and get another 1-1.5" lift over OB suspension.. It's a simple Bolt-off -- bolt-on job, otherwise king/scorpion springs will do about the same (about +1 "), but really extend your OB struts so they're at near full extension always... that'll shorten the strut life :-\ and strut spacers/blocks will push the body up off the top of the strut = lift and more clearance for taller tires. a few companies around make 1" spacers, and you can find 2" and 4" spacers... Over 2ish inches TALLER that stock and you'll want to space down your drive line components. Look at an OB's suspension compared to a legacy and you';ll see what all you need to drop Here are some links to check out http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20597 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2166272 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329349 http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16296 Cheers, and happy lifting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lego Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) on gen 1 OBs you can put gen 2 Forester (03-08) strut assemblies on and get another 1-1.5" lift over OB suspension..It's a simple Bolt-off -- bolt-on job, otherwise king/scorpion springs will do about the same (about +1 "), but really extend your OB struts so they're at near full extension always... that'll shorten the strut life :-\ and strut spacers/blocks will push the body up off the top of the strut = lift and more clearance for taller tires. a few companies around make 1" spacers, and you can find 2" and 4" spacers... Over 2ish inches TALLER that stock and you'll want to space down your drive line components. Look at an OB's suspension compared to a legacy and you';ll see what all you need to drop Here are some links to check out http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20597 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2166272 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329349 http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16296 Cheers, and happy lifting! also this: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=122152 bump http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=105512 ...how much larger of a tire are you able to run and what lift kit are you running again? I wonder what Kings would do with that lift of yours:brow:? 215/65R16 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=105512 ...how big a lift are we talking about? 2" blocks to the unibody/suspension steering knuckle chop 2" strut tower extensions ....so a 4" lift & whatever the tires do http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=105512 Edited September 12, 2011 by 99lego <-- I can't spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) on gen 1 OBs you can put gen 2 Forester (03-08) strut assemblies on and get another 1-1.5" lift over OB suspension..It's a simple Bolt-off -- bolt-on job, oh good..i'd prefer something as simple as replacing the strut assembly.(along with maybe spacers too as long as it won't effect CV joints) currently have 205/75/15s on now..how much more tire you think i could fit ? 215/75/15s maybe ? Edited September 15, 2011 by subie94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanurys Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I really like my Pedders HD lift springs. They took a long time (4 months) to get here, but are worth it. They're $100 less than the King springs. I'd run Kings if I could afford it. The rears needed a 1/2 inch spacer I made with HDPE off of ebay. Stock camber adjustment is adequate for an alignment. The car is up 2" all around and corners better than before. You can put 200lbs of cargo in back and it sits nicely and handles great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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