bratman18

Forester struts are the same length as Outback struts. The springs may be a little stiffer which would add the slightest amount of lift, and you would want 03-08 rear Forester struts because the spring perch is higher allowing for bigger tires. But 98-08 Forester struts will bolt right into 95+ Legacy, just like the Outback struts will.

Yes, Strut assemblies off an Outback and the will bolt right on. It will give you around 3" more clearance, maybe a little more depending on tire size.

I have always loved that body style. Only ever seen 2 or 3 in person. any pre, mid 90 Toyota is rusted into the ground out here.

Pics dude!

Subaru didn't come up with it.

This was done in 2010 I believe. It was built by West Coast Customs and requested by the owner of a Subaru dealership in New Hampshire. It was not popular at all. I think there were 3 built.

Sweet! That's a damn easy fix!

Yeah I have a cordless impact gun here as well. 475 lb/ft of torque! Makes things so much easier. And you know me, I already have all the parts! Lol

The blowing smoke part is what worries me. I don't want to fry anything.

Chris, if you do this, I may ask for a hand later on doing it to my Loyale. I'm not confident enough with wiring. My new EA car will already have an EJ alt.

Yeah I do know that. I have had many sets, in and out of a car. But I'm unsure if the strut boots, and the bump stops fit between the front and rear, or if there are different.

Are the front and rear use the same size bump stops, and strut boots? Also, are 2wd and 4wd REAR strut bushings the same? I'm looking into buying new stuff to go with my new struts an springs, and I want to make sure I get the right stuff. Thanks for the help!

http://www.get-primitive.com/ And he is running 03-08 Forester struts. Fronts are the same 98-08, but the rears need to be 03-08 to clear bigger tires.

I'm in Maine

Wish I was closer, I'd trade you a legacy with everye for an ej swap. I want the 5lug swap stuff.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/136310-boss-1-crossmember-spacer-kit-for-boss-2-suspension-lifts/

I hear you about the weather! It's been holding me back here for a while now!

Oh, I'm not saying it won't last! I have just heard others stories. Looking forward to seeing this all put together!

It's been done a few times. Usually doesn't last long, but it'd be cool if it did!

Hmmm. It wouldn't let me. I will have to try again.

Well if you want to go that big, then yes, it would be better on the axles. Then you could fit bigger tires as well, depending on wheel choice of course.

Lol, well it could be instantaneous, or could be a few weeks. Depends on the brand of axle, and how worn it is before you install the lift. My axles on my 2" lifted Forester, have survived pretty well. But the boots rip very quickly, which allows water and dirt to get into the joint, so that will cause early failure, especially when they are at more of angle due to the lift. But as a rule, it will be more often than you want to change them. If I were to go over 2", I would do a full lift. But I know many have gotten by with 2.5-3" and been ok. But I also drive mine every single day.

Outback/Forester suspension lifts between 2 and 2 1/2", and that's pretty much the most you would want to do before you really put too much stress on the cv axles. More can be done, but you will go through axles quicker.

Or video on a site that doesn't require a expensive membership. I have no problem donating for sites, but not one I'm not going to frequent. But I'd love to see video/pics. I've always loved your rig.

It would actually be 98-02 Foresters that are the same. 03-08 are different. Although it does seem that the front struts are the same for all 98-08 Foresters and 97-99 Outbacks. 98-02 Foresters won't fit anything bigger than the 205 70 15 tire in the back, as was pointed out, but 03-08 Foresters will fit a 215 70 16. That's what I run on my 98. I installed 03-08 rear struts and was able to clear the bigger tires, with a 2" strut top lift. Been running it for over a year now with no issues.