Hi,

 

Edit: The '97 L springs work fine w/the new OB KYB struts I bought. The spring perch on the struts provides the lift. I'm guessing it's pretty close to the same as an OB. Here's the final product with the stock OB 205/70R15 Tires/wheels. Only 'issue' is that since I didn't install the OB rear trailing arms (?) the rear tire gets pulled in closer to the fender, but not a problem on the stock size tires. 

 

Picked up a '97 Legacy L Wagon for cheap to fix the engine. Has a 150K miles.

It needs struts and I can buy cheap KYB's on Rockauto or Ebait for the OB, AND I'll be able to run a bigger tire (but just the stock-ish - 205/70R15 or 215/60R16). 

Will the Legacy Springs on the OB Struts provide any lift?   

Tangent: I put a 215/60r16 Forester spare on my Legacy and it clears the front and rear lower strut perch, but the back is close - both the top and inside of the tire. 

Also, I'd usually just buy the complete strut assemblies from the local PullNSave yard, but have had bad luck w/those as they all have a ton of miles. 

Edited November 23, 20223 yr by wtdash

It's the trailing arm bracket that is longer.  The arms are the same size.  At least from the Forester to an Impreza.