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We're not talking about my car in this thread, I'm telling folks how to get rid of the sag in a GC style impreza wagon.

It's on 205/55/16s. Or stock 06 OBS wheels/tires.

I figured out how to level them out. The wife's 96 OBs has needed struts for some time. Yesterday it got 4 new ones. In the rear, I used springs from an 04? WRX wagon. They looked to be a little longer and firmer. Indeed. It lifted the rear up exactly 1 inch. The rear diff clearance measured 7 inches before and 8 after. I took it out on a test drive to the local windy road to see how it does and was very impressed. (Carkeek Park) I also added a 20 mm rear sway from an 02 sedan. Mama's car is very happy now. Me too, I can see out of her rear view mirror now. lol

That 06 thread is past its prime. Time to post/repost those photos of your Lifted Subarus. The one you have, not the ones you've had. Feel free to post 2 photos of your car, cuz I know that it can be hard to decide your favorite. Action shots encouraged! Short breakdown of the car would be cool too. If you don't have a car to post a pic of, then please don't post. It gets hard to sort thru 12 pages of comments to find cars, so moderators will delete conversation. Thanks for your cooperation. 96 OBS, w/96 LegOB struts and springs giving about 4.5 inches of lift, 27/9.50/14 SSRs. A sexy butt, . . .and a face only a mother could love.

lol 27/9.50/14 Super Swamper SSR. Should be all lifted and ready to rock at the WCSS this year.

Got 'em on yesterday. Spent the afternoon cutting and banging to get them to stop rubbing here and there. I'm satisfied that with 2 more inches they'll barely rub at all. Pretty much they only rub on the front of the fender when turning. Rather than cut into it, I'll wait to see if the lift will make it better. Most likely, I'll do like Austin and cut the bottom of the bumper off for approach. Anyways. . . For those who say it can't be done, there's better than a half an inch of clearance btween the rear strut and tire. The wheels have the perfect offset. hey, nice butt. lol clearance clarence

That last part is a good point Greg. I'd like to run it from the other side. I've done the better part of it heading East. I think we did roughly 60 miles or so. It's been a while. But I remember complaining the whole time about being stuck behind a big group of slow moving Jeeps. Letting them pass when we stopped to fix a flat was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made while driving my Soobies off road. Here's a pic at the pass on the way back.

OBS = Out Back Sport (impreza). I'd argue the suspension difference, they are the same as an impreza wagon, just a silver bottom and a badge. And a hood scoop 97-01. Suspension is the same, look up the part #s. SUS = Sport Utility Sedan. That is the Legacy Outback Sedan.

That's exactly what I was gonna say. Anything you cover, rats will eat thru if they want in. Get a couple of cats from the local pound known for their mouse/rat killing skills.

Fine, your butt. lol 1/4 inch is all I had to use to clear them. You guys have seen the photos of the tires on the car. I even drove it around for a while like that. I didn't make anything up. Keep in mind that different wheels have different offsets. The wheels that I used were 14 inch steelies. I'm about to put a new set on my imp. But this time I've got some wheels with some proper back spacing. I shouldn't need any kind of spacer with them.

If you can go with imp axles, do so. They seem to tough as nails. Example being Ken in his imp trying out our new rally tires. He popped the clutch in the hard packed parking lot and dug 4 holes about an inch deep and a foot and a half long launching. My buddy Sean is sitting on some where near 350 whp in his 01 RS. I know he blew right through the stock clutch, but haven't heard any stories of axles dying.

yessir. all ea81

I've broken axles and I exploded the innards of the diff once. I've seen it happen several times. From cups exploded to the shaft busting right in half.

So how'd ya do Ed? Is this who I think it is? Nice tires.

Great job getting the ORV park again! Now I've just got to get a lift on my imp so I'll have something to bring.

There is no difference other than a legaly binding piece of paper. Today is my 6th anniversary being married to her after 4 years of being boyfriend/girlfriend. Nothing changed. If people want to treat it differently, that's too bad. My girl has always loved to wheel with me. I've never once heard her *************** about anything I've done or attempted. (although it's not uncommon for her to laugh at me as I'm sweating a tilt or a drop off) She's always trusted me 100% to keep her safe. I've always pulled thru with my side of the bargain. The only thing that keeps her out of the "shotgun" seat these days is our boy. She's also a very good driver. One of a very precious few who I let drive my truck. On and offroad. She listens to instructions better than any of my buddies when it comes to learning the ropes of the Toy.

Thanks for sharing. That last "stuck" pic is no joke. Fun stuff. Makes me wanna load up the boy and head to Reiter's Pit. lol

Thanks Andy, but why? I don't run into stuff, I know where it fits. That and if I want to do wheeling that requires a bumper, the Toyota comes out. It's got a proper ARB on the front. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24980 Posts 5 and 6 will tell you all you need to know without me having to type it all again. lol

With bald tires, Soobs do just fine. With the right tires. . . LOOK OUT snow, you don't stand a chance.

The two brats in the pics are the same brat. I bobbed it because the back corner was rusted out really bad. The previous owner had worked at a ski resort where he had hauled salt with the brat. I believe I'll be part of bobbing another brat in a few months. A local here is going to lift, bob, and add a 2.2 mated to a 5spd d/r to his 82. He's gathered most of the ingredients, we just need to get it together. If I'm part of the lifting process, it will be my 14th.

Rock and Roll! Thanks Skip, I'm flattered. EZ

Here we're telling you this is what we've done. Not what we think would work. Curious how your "friends" came by their info? 90-99 legacys share the same suspension. Your 91 is not any different.

'Bout time Scott! Awesome. Nothing like not lacking power out on the trail. Time frame? My wife's leaving for Japan for a few weeks in March. I'll have lots of spare time to wheel. . .

For the record. . . When we did the Subarubicon, Qman's Brat only had a PK 4/3 lift and 27/9.50 swampers on it. He did indeed swap in a 5 speed dual range and weld the rear diff. The solid axle and t-case didn't come till later. The kia you drive would have no business there. So. Untill you can show us some good photos or vids of your kia out playing, you really have no business in this thread (which asks for the most impressive thing you've seen a SUBARU do) talking down the Subarus and talking up your kia.

Ahh. Don't be shy. There's lots of USMB members over there from time to time.