newsoobdude

1998 Subaru Outback Limited 5mt 2004 KYB Subaru Forester struts & springs HighGuys 3 inch lift 215/70/16 General Grabber A/T2s 16X6.5 Steel Wheels Rubbed on the lower edge of front fenders so massaged to fit

Been playing with my Outback for a while since I blew a tire and figured I'd replace the struts and install a HighGuys lift while I'm at it. Still need to get my new tires and will be doing that Friday. Sneak peek-

Bumpers between 1996-1999 Legacy and First Gen Outback Sports are extremely similar (fender brackets are different as well as sides different length)

I went with another guy on the board instead of dealing with SJR and wish I hadn't. Making so far 3 trips to the hardware store (getting ready to head out for 4th time:banghead:) and 2 for the junkyard for hardware, I STILL HAVEN'T EVEN FINISHED THE FIRST PART OF THE LIFT!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing quite like having to modify 3/4 of the parts received and having half the hardware stripped or just wrong.

^ x2! Merry Christmas everyone and Happy Holidays. Bring on the grub!

RallyInnovations made one back in the day and I hear they've been getting requests for more also (hint, hint) from other sites but, look for a used one here in the Classifieds and on other Legacy/ Outback specific forums (I found one in May last year after a 3 month look) or just fab your own. Good luck and Happy Holidays.

that looks like too much fun!!!!

235s will require a bit of trimming in the rear to clear the wheel wells. I'm lifting my 98 Outback a little over 4 inches overall and am only going 225s. You will be loosing a lot of low end torque with the larger tires too. I'd say go with a good set of 215s/ 27s and Outback struts as well as your lift and go to town. A Delta cam would help with the low-end torque return as well as a better exhaust.

man that looks good!!! Love the black on bottom. Bumper looks good, just a shame about the light holes though. Wonder about a regular Legacy bumper in place of or nice push bar. Now you just need to get it higher up .

Out playing in my Outback

Good to know. I wonder if that will work with the EJ d/rs from Down Under as well...... That Forester is SIC!!

Bottoms are cheapies I'll replace with some rectangular fogs down the line, tops are ProComps- 55W Fluted lens outsides and 130W Spots in center.

Taken the other day down in the San Fernando Valley.

My friend has a 1992 Legacy with a bad automatic. I have an automatic out of a 1995 Legacy and was wondering if it would be a direct swap (plug and play) or if wiring and switches will need to be done. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Got all the info from my friend regarding the bumper. 2 X 5 3/16 Square Tube 3/16 wings and brackets 1/8 plate Production bumper will be 3 inches further out from body to facilitate light mounting behind instead of in front. $700 Shipped including powder coating in black. 10 or more orders $600 shipped. All orders must be in by Oct. 29th. Paypal or checks only unless in LA then cash ok. (pm for address) BUMPER IS FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY AND NO GUARANTEES AGAINST AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR DAMAGES DUE TO BUMPER USE.

Yeah, I was more interested in tucking the bumper in as close to the body as I could and didn't really care about the lights. The "production" bumpers will sit out 3 inches further from the body and have the lights mounted behind it. This one will end up being used on my ranch wagon and get a different one down the road when I'm done modding the car.

Thanks for the warning all about the airbags, I never thought about it. THESE BUMPERS ARE FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY so there is the disclaimer. Also, these will fit a first gen Outback Sport and Impreza's so yay! Pics of the OBS fitment thanks to S'ko. Now just need to see who all is interested and Group Buy will begin October. Will post new thread for that here.

Bump anyone?

Got my bumper done and mounted and put some lights on. Now just need to see what needs to be modded to fit a Gen. 3 Leggy.

Yeah, it is kinda "chunky" but I prefer square stock to round stock, could do tube if people are interested. As for the lights, yeah I noticed that right after, the one thing I forgot to check and first thing I noticed after:banghead:. I'll keep this one for a while then fab a new one with winch. Keep this one for the ranch wagon then.

Done and mounted!!!!!!

Well it's done and mounted but getting pics from my friend is a PITA and I don't have a camera. Looks bad arse and will post pics when lights are mounted up (hopefully Wednesday). Will be test fitting it on the 12th at the little meet n greet here- http://ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=114764 on a 2000 to see what needs to be changed to fit it. Specs- 2x5 3/16" DOM Square Tubing 1/4" Plate Lower Mount bolt-through OEM tow hook 1/8" 18" wide bolt on Skid Plate (optional 36" wide) 6 Light tabs (4 top 2 bottom) Comparable weight to OEM assembly

OK. Since no one has posted anything I'll just pick the 12th of September in Long Beach off the 91 and Paramount Blvd after noon. Obispo Ave.

Would that be 1st or 2nd Gen?

Well my friend wasn't around yesterday to finish the bumper so won't be done til Monday . Will be welding a "bash plate" in center of lower opening instead of a bolt on skid plate then the light tabs and 'coating. Thoughts, ideas, input appreciated. Forgot, found another pic for ya'll.