95legoguy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hey all, After doing a 3" suspension lift on my Legacy, naturally I'm running into CV joint clanking due to the newly dramatic angle. I could get the OEM axles and extend the boot towards the trans to save them from tearing... But I'm not sure how long that will last at this increased angle. So a more permanent solution, in my mind, would be to lower the engine and trans about 1-1.5" to bring it closer to stock angle. Then get new OEM axles. Thoughts? Ideas on how to accomplish this? I've been searching for awhile to find a forum that discusses this at any length. To no avail. Thank you for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I think most folks get longer/different axles(someone offers an axle with a Rzeppa joint on the inner in place of the tripod joint), but the extreme angle can certainly be an issue. hope someone with more experience/details responds. Edited March 29, 2016 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Yep. 2" is about all you can get away with a suspension only lift. Engine and transmission crossmembers have to be spaced down from the body. This also corrects control arm and tie rod geometry. No. Longer axles are not the answer I ASSume, from your screen name, that "your" Legacy is a '95. Yes? Edited March 29, 2016 by Numbchux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 ok - did a little searching and found one thing I read about in the past ( http://www.heriautomotive.com/ ) ; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 What model? Outback? What struts? , what height strut extensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95legoguy Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yep. 2" is about all you can get away with a suspension only lift. Engine and transmission crossmembers have to be spaced down from the body. This also corrects control arm and tie rod geometry. No. Longer axles are not the answer I ASSume, from your screen name, that "your" Legacy is a '95. Yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95legoguy Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Yep. 2" is about all you can get away with a suspension only lift. Engine and transmission crossmembers have to be spaced down from the body. This also corrects control arm and tie rod geometry. Yes, it is a 95. And I put outback struts and subtle solutions 1" upper strut spacers. I figured longer axles aren't my answer, the geometry doesn't make sense, my question was if anyone knows how to lower the engine and trans and what is involved. Thank you guys No. Longer axles are not the answer I ASSume, from your screen name, that "your" Legacy is a '95. Yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 You need the engine and transmission crossmember blocks, the bolts for the engine and transmission crossmembers, and the front control arm rear bushing housings from an outback. You'll also need the longer steering shaft u-joint. The driveshaft carrier bearing on the outback sits lower. You can either swap the driveshaft, or just get longer bolts and stack some washers together to lower it about 3/4". For the rear suspension You will also need the rear crossmember blocks. Differential outrigger blocks, and the rear trailing arm brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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