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I missed the build-up of this incredible rig. DANG!. I remember reading the occaisional post by Subafreak regarding the impending unveiling of this car, but never saw a build thread. Was there one? How big are those dang tires?

I've been scheming about this for a while now. I was thinking about starting with my buddy's '92 Legacy that isn't being used and has a fair amount of body damage. The suspension would have to be SUPER strong - way stronger than any of us imagine. I've looked at the course over the last few years and it is heinous. It's gruesome. It's nasty. It's rocky, silty, sandy, dusty and rough. Huge jumps, rocky hill climbs and silt beds galore (they will stop a trophy truck in its tracks). I would love to see a Sube in the Baja, though. I dream of making the Leg do it. We should make a concerted effort, as a community, to get a Subaru through the ENTIRE Baja. Who knows how to build suspensions? A few of us have cars...we need to make it happen.

That wouldn't be such a bad idea. Do it.

The TTB would be plenty strong for EA or EJ power. You could conceivably run up to 35s or maybe bigger with that kind of low range. But what about the rear axle? The Fords with TTB fronts had solid rear axles. It would not work in the rear. The gears would spin the wrong way. I'm not trying to discourage you, but a well-built 'Yota axle setup would be MUCH stronger (equivalent to D60) and yield a ton of flex and articulation with less hassle of camber issues and more reliability. The aftermarket is also very supportive in the Toyota department. Since the common thing with TTB is to drop it like a bad habit, the aftermarket segment tends to shy away a bit more than with, say, Dana solid units or Toyota equipment. If your heart desireth it, though...I say go for it. It will certainly be a unique rig. And with 35-37" meats, you could produce killer ground clearance.

Thanks, guys. Now I need to hunt down some wheels!

So 15s will work with no modifications? Or do I need the smaller brackets?

It's a Legacy Outback. Porcupine73, I'm not sure I follow. Smaller brakes? New rotors? That's kind of what I'm trying to avoid here. Can you explain it differently please? Sorry I'm such a dunce, I just can't quite wrap my mind around your explanation. Thanks. scoobyclimbs, got any input here?

Sweet! That's one of the coolest Imps I've ever seen. How does she wheel?

I want to get 15s on my Outback so I can slap on some Swampers, but apparently I can't because of my front brakes! Darn! Has anyone done this? I think I read somewhere that "scoobyclimbs" did it, but I can't seem to find the thread. Any input is greatly appreciated. I have the 4 cyl. base Outback, so not the big brakes. Thanks, - Tyler

Yeah, it's attached. I don't think it is on your car, but it is on mine.

I can't even find it on Google Image Search...I'll keep looking.

How about a bumper for my '00 Outback? One that will cradle a winch and hold some auxiliary lights? Do you do EJ-car stuff? I have a million ideas for my Outback, but no welding skills to speak of, and no time. Shoot me a PM if you would like to use my car as a guinea pig.

I was thinking...since the grille is attached to the bumper on these cars, maybe someone could fab up a light bar that "grabs" through the grille and behind it. It would be much simpler than the Impreza bars, since the grille is separate from the hoods on those cars. Does anyone want to draw up something like that? I have no idea how.

No way. There's almost half a centimeter difference. But I would be interested in seeing if EA-car owners could re-4-lug their cars for WRC wheels. Maybe that's the next step in EA evolution. No more 5-lug...just WRC 4-lug patterns! Anyone want to slap them hubs on their car and write up the process for everyone else?

I was thinking...since the grille is attached to the bumper on these cars, maybe someone could fab up a light bar that "grabs" through the grille and behind it. It would be much simpler than the Impreza bars, since the grille is separate from the hoods on those cars. Does anyone want to draw up something like that? I have no idea how.

I can't find it! What the heck? Quit teasing me!

You must go out and drive them. Drive an Outback. Drive an H6 Outback. Drive a Forester. Take someone with you. Sit in the seats. You will always wonder if you made the wrong decision if you don't check ot both options. I test drove about 5 Outbacks and 3 Foresters before I decided... Here's what I have observed: - The Outback is bigger. It's wider, heavier, longer and comfier. I carry more stuff and people than I could with a Forester (4-person road trips to the ski mountain weren't feasible). - The Forester handles much better. I narrowed it down to a 2001 Forester and my 2000 Outback. The Forester felt like an Formula One car in the twisties compared to my big, lumbering Outback. It was tighter and quicker. - The Forester is louder at highway speeds. - The Forester has much fancier amenities for the same amount of money. - The Outback feels better in snow (I don't know why). The cars had similar cheap tires. - The Forester seems to have a bunch of headroom, even more than the Outback. I think the seats are lower. I chose the Outback. I like it, but I had a tough time deciding.

Yo, nipper - how did you mount those? Did you drill holes in the bumper? Sweet setup, andyjo! I likey! I'm mounting some to my Yakima cargo basket, but your wiring is GENIUS! I still want more, though. On the bumper, the hood, and anywhere else I can fit 'em. Thanks, dudes! Let the other ideas roll! I WANT MOOOOOOOORE!

Thanks for the link. I'm eagerly searching for someone who has upgraded/added lights, but nothing yet. I'm checking out the Outback forums at several locations.

Just as the title says...are there any bumper-mount or hood-mount light pods/bars that y'all know of for the '00-'04 Legacy/Outback body style? I can find millions for Imprezas, but how about rally-style light kits for Outbacks? Also, my foglights are toast. Are there any powerful foglight conversions or upgraded lights? Again, Impreza kits are everywhere, but the Outback stuff is difficult to find.

Scha-weet car! Oh, if only we had those here in the States... Welcome back, and share more pics/info about that car!

Nice! I need to get me a solid-axle Toyota. The Jeeps just ain't cuttin' it. Do you run lockers in that thing? (I wonder because I might be getting a Toyota, and I'm wondering which lockers folks like best in those.)

Current rigs: - '82 GL wagon (Ghetto Wagon) - '93 Loyale wagon (Party Wagon) - '00 Outback (Classy Wagon) - '84 Jeep CJ-7...it's getting built - '78 Jeep J-10 pickup...37" tires, lockers, etc. - Yamaha YZ-250 - Specialized Big Hit (7.5" rear suspension, 8" hydraulic disc brakes, etc. - cost more than all my older Subes combined) - Specialized BMX bike ($400 later, I have a bike I don't ever ride) Of the past: - '88 Justy - '81 GL hatch

I just found out about this! It's great. They have all the events mentioned in the title and some decent food! They run it Saturday/Sunday of every other weekend, so...August 18/19, Sept. 1/2, etc. PM me for more info... I gotta go, now. I'll post more info later. Peace! - Tyler

I'm a Jeeper. I love them. I am not ashamed of it. My friends have Jeeps, too. (A CJ-5, CJ-6 and a J-10.) I have an '84 CJ-7 (current project...getting 42s and a big block) and a '78 J-10. Until the CJ is done, I am running my '78 J-10. It's a pretty capable machine. It's got SOA with lift springs, a shackle flip, front/rear Detroit lockers, high-steer with 1.5" tie rod, 37" Parnelli Jones rubber, etc... I love wheeling my Subaru, but for the thick mud and extreme articulation, I have to break out the Jeeps. My truck is a monster in the mud. The Sube is the logging road/gravel rally master, though. I can't really drift corners in the truck...that would end up in serious injury, or even death.