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I'm looking at buying a used Legacy Outback ... in MSN CarPoint user reviews, there are lots of complaints of engine problems (gaskets/seals) on the 97 and 98 models, but not on the 99 model. Maybe Subaru fixed the engine problems in the 1999 model year? Anyone with personal experiences / opinions / recommendations ?

Thats what I was afraid of ... even the allied armament website mentions they haven't tried their kit on an impreza

the allied armament kit only fits pre-2000 legacy outbacks ... I have a 2003 impreza outback.

I wanted to install the scorpion body lift kit in my '03 OBS, but autocaresubaru.com seems to have disappeared ... does anyone know what happened to it? Also anyone in the NJ area have experience installing a body lift in a new-gen sube? I'd like to learn from your experiences before I go and start modding my daily driver.

Are there any other gotcha's ? such as camber adjustment, steering linkage adjustment? Have you seen any addition or unusual wear on the tires ?

Anyone have advice for putting forester, outback, or baja struts in a 2003 OBS ? From Zapar's posts it looks like some pounding may be needed. Any other experiences/cautions with this kind of modification would be greatly welcomed. I'm not looking for hardcore offroad, just a bit more ground clearance for travelling over snow and sand. And yes ... I figure this will void the warranty so I don't plan to do it just yet. I figure I'll wait until the car need struts.

In what model year did subaru make the change from 4WD to AWD ? Also, did they change all their vehicle models in the same year ? Thanks !