Tman1058 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hey, so I just got an '87 Wagon, and I'm thinking that it needs some lift... I'm thinking 1 1/2" lift, to take it easy on axles. Should I do 1 1/2" or just go to 2"? Has anybody done a 1 1/2" lift, if so can I see some pictures (of how you lifted it and the car once done). Your opinions are appreciated, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 go 2". research first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Do a 2", but then install an Outback crossmember spacer and MT trans spacers to drop the suspension 1-1/4" This will keep your axle angles good. If you go straight 2", no drop on the crossmember, you will be running the axles at an extreme angle. If you do this, you will want to unclip the small end of the inner CV boots, and slide them further up towards the joint. Otherwise boots will rip from being stretched all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Do a 2", but then install an Outback crossmember spacer and MT trans spacers to drop the suspension 1-1/4" This will keep your axle angles good. If you go straight 2", no drop on the crossmember, you will be running the axles at an extreme angle. If you do this, you will want to unclip the small end of the inner CV boots, and slide them further up towards the joint. Otherwise boots will rip from being stretched all the time. you can use an outback xmember on an l series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 you can use an outback xmember on an l series? No....not bolt on. But the spaceing of the bolts at each rail is the same L series to EJ, so you can use the Fuji factory spacers from an outback on the L series crossmember. Applies to EA82 only, EA81 doesn't fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snofool Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 would you have to extend the steering linkage with the outback spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman1058 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 would you have to extend the steering linkage with the outback spacers? Yes. You will need a longer one. One from a Legacy will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I build and sell lifts for your car at www.sjrlift.com can do custom whatever you want Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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