darkskies

Ok.. thank you! You guys are awesome!

It is just the rear drive shaft that I need... I was hoping to put one in from a 2002 Outback- into my 97 Outback, but it sounds like that won't work.. Am I looking at the same thing for the exhaust? That I need to pull from a 97-99 Outback?

Ok-- good thoughts. The drive shaft was driven with issues for quite some time and is totally crap now- past the point of reasonable repair. Do you think only a drive shaft from the same year will fit? Or is there a range like 96-99 Outback that might work?

I have a 98 Outback that needs a drive shaft. I know a lot of people that are parting out their cars and to save money I am looking at buying a used rear auto drive shaft. What years/models are compatible? Can I use a 98 Impreza drive shaft or a 2000 Outback? I keep finding info all over the place searching online, thought maybe you guys have mismatched parts before and know Thank you!