94commuter Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 was wondering if anyone else has had issues after installing a lift, I've noticed a vibration/shudder on acceleration that seems to smooth out when I ease off on the throttle. I did blocks with the 15 degree angle but did not drop the crossmember up front, i'm wondering if thats my next move. thanks (94loyale by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar7055 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 When I put 2" lift blocks on my Forester I had the same thing. Would really snap crackle and pop on tight corners. Original CV's on front,119000mi. Changed them out and problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 it could be your tires jumping. my wagon likes to pretend it has hydraulics when i accelerate to fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson87 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I vaguely remember reading someones experience where pushing the struts and not the cross member will REALLY wear on your axles. I believe they said it would "eat through axles" So that could be causing some shuddering. Don't hold me to that tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Changed them out and problem solved.so all you did was install new axles? i'm going to try that first as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogstar7055 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 so all you did was install new axles? i'm going to try that first as well. Yep just changed them with cheapy NAPA remans and 5000mi so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94commuter Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 update, I installed crossmember blocks from a 97 outback(they were just shy of 1and1/4 inch thick) and used the steering coupler from a 95 legacy(perfect fit). the car is back to normal. thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 great, thanks for the feedback 94C. i'll definitely pull the steering coupler off my 1997 Legacy parts car before I send it to the scrap heap then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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