newsoobdude

Man, that is one sweet looking Sedan. Kinda makes me want to lift my 98 LOB instead of lowering it, although I do have my 86 Brat and GL Wagon for the trails and snow. Gotta get pics of it next to a stock OB for height comparison (yours is definitely bigger though)

post a link so we can see the rest of the pics. Looks like a beautiful place and some good trail running.

updated pics? Would like to see some full side profile shots. Lost track of the build progress, how's it goin?

Looks absolutely awesome. Are you going to put some scorpion springs on there as well for an even larger lift?

Looking at pics of your nice Brat, I'd have to say a dark shade of gray or black would be wicked. Gold rims would look nice if it is for the street only, but if your going to make it a offroader, stay away from gold and go with the back or gray.

Cool!!! When I drop my Outback I'll remove them. Thanks:clap:

There is a guy on sl-i.net doing the swap on his ride right now. Check out the "swaps and conversions" thread over there and hit him up as he's being a guinea pig for ya. I'm thinking about doing the same 6spd swap to my 98 Outback eventually (gotta get finances in control first). As for STi swap goodies, I have a friend here in NorCal who "says" he has a source for ALL the goodies at a very, very reasonable price but I personally haven't gotten anything off him yet, he just told me I should swap to an Sti drivetrain and asked if I knew anyone looking for anything related. PM when ready and willing to visit NorCal (unless I end up going back down the freeway from your area)

That was the pic I was looking for! Very good comparison shot. As I stated earlier, I, personally, would order the Outback struts over the Forester struts due to the fact of both being Legacies (granted Subies are like legos but still) and knowing that everything would be copasetic with weight issues and all. On a side note, does anyone know if the Outback crossmember drop blocks are integrated into the crossmembers? (haven't been under the ride yet to check, sorry)

I'd also say go with the Outback struts and if thats not enough, grab some scorpion springs for the Outback struts and you should be set. How high are you wanting to go? Just as high as the Foresters or higher? Here is a pic of a 96-99 Outback with the scorpion lift springs (2 inch) and one of stock height Outback I forgot where I saw it but there is a pic floating in Subie land of a regular Outback next to a lifted one and the difference is definitely noticeable. Also, for what it's worth and if memory serves me right, some people are taking LGT struts and springs and putting them on their Outbacks and dropping 2.5 inches alone through the strut/ spring swap. So, in "theory", going to LOB struts and springs should raise you at least 2 inches. Alright enough rambling enjoy and good luck. I know you're definitely not the first to do this so check other boards too like sl-i.net, subaruoutback.org and nasioc.com for more info. Also check the Offroad forum here on the USMB.

the Foreign PnP off Sunrise had a couple gen2 wagons. What are you looking for, I have access to a private yard with plenty of goodies.

no worries. N-joy yourself and be sure to have fun with the car.

I've heard nothing but good things about changing the intakes on the 2.5 phase ones and have done so on my car (e bay $50 shipped to door) and it sure woke it up. Rpms used to slowly climb but with the intake MUCH better. Exhaust is a wonderful mod to do as well as going to a 2.25" pipe and hi-flow cat but I have yet to do it (saving for EL headers for more hp gains). Cams are a good one as well. Delta Cams regrinds run around $60 a piece and are great from what I've researched. If and when your h/gs go, you can do a nice port and polish job on them (wish I had when mine went). Get a set of hotter plugs do to the natural "run rich" from what I've heard. You can also get a light weight crank pulley to lighten the load on engine and gain some hp lost (just don't go under driven). Other than that nothin really more can be done. If you go with cams you gotta get a new/ tuned ECU (PP6 is highly recommended). Forgot, you can also change your pistons out for more compression but...... If you do the CAI be sure to undo the battery for 5-10 minutes and press on the brake pedal to drain any hidden charge to reset your ECU. Good luck with everything and welcome to the club

I have one out of a 99 with w/b tape and cd for $60 plus shipping pm if interested.

Yeah, only problem is dual ranges are hard to come by unless I want to buy another parts car (have 2 86s, both with the d/r, one for me Brat and one for another project, possibly my Gen1 Brat or my 81 Wagon). The double low with the 5spd isn't that big of an issue for me, I'm toying with the idea of a dual case setup down the road .

Since I'm going to go with a t-case lift and all, I was just wondering about the weaknesses of the p/t single range 4wd 5spd from the later EA82s (the ones with the push button 4wd). Also, are the mounting points (crossmember) the same as the d/r or better yet, would they bolt into an 86 without modification? Granted having low range for the street is good from what I've heard, but I'm doing an EJ swap in the process of the t-case lift. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

OK. So I e-mailed Scott @ SJRLift.com and asked him about producing a lift for the EA71s. Here is his reply- I will be doing a EA71 , a EA81 conversion would be a great Idea, a ea82 conversion would be awesome , If I could get 4 buyers I would do it sooner Scott Unfortunately my funds are tapped out at the moment so I cannot be one of the 4:mad: . I'm hoping if he gets enough interest we'll be seeing a t-case lift for the EA71s in the future (what I REALLY want), either that or a larger (6 inch) instead of just a 4 inch.

IF someone decides to produce a lift kit for the Gen 1s, I'll DEFINITELY purchase one for the 78 Brat and 79 Wagon I have access to. I'd love to have a lifted Gen 1 & 2 Brat and Gens 1, 2, and 3 Wagons. Hopefully someone will make a knarly Gen 1 lift (6 inch plus w/ t-case) because in my opinion it looks better than the Gen 2 jacked up (that and I don't want to redo the 85:) ). That and I dont have access to alot of tools/ space to create my own.

Sic man SIC!!!!!!!! That is one bad a** Legacy you got there and one HELL of an ol' lady. Don't ever let her go!

Does anyone know where to get a filler plate for a single din radio and the EA82? My OEM radio is gone and want to replace it but cannot find an adapter plate for one.

Yeah, I originally picked them up for parts seperately but since they are so nice (this one more so) I decided not to strip them at the time but now I'll strip the original one I got. Picked them up for $350 and $150 respectively.

Picked this up to use for parts for my other 86 GL Wagon, but since this one is in overall better shape rust wise I'll cut up my other one. The only problem with this one is a bad motor. Look! Twins! Plans still include an EJ swap, T-case lift (come on Scott make it happen:grin: ), 6 lug conversion, rear disks, and more!

Talk about no fun!! Guess if and when I get one I know one of the first mods- MANUAL transmission:grin:

Man, that will be sweet when done!!! What are you using for a frame??? Keep us ALL posted on your progress and be sure to take MANY pics:headbang:

Not to hi-jack or anything but doesn't someone in Colorado I believe have the jig for the Warn Subaru winch bumper???

Being a stupid newb to Subies and motors in general, just wondering where a good place is to get some EA71 connecting rods (new preferred)? I'm not sure if anyone but good ol Subaru made/ makes them and don't want to spend a fortune on them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.