January 11, 200620 yr If you are only looking for a few inches why not look into some Forester suspension. Nice thing about subes is that alot of parts from others will work.That would be a pretty cheap solution for you IMO. From everything ive seen, im wanting to get some struts off a Legacy outback or SUS, hopefully that will give me 2-3 inches. If i change the struts do i have to change the coils also, or could i use the brighton coils cause they are set up for the proper weight?
January 13, 200620 yr If I get that GL I'm pursuing, what's the biggest wheel/tire combo I can put on it without lifting it and trimming fenders? I have a feeling the answer is "whatever's on there right now", but just wanted to double check. Jordan
January 13, 200620 yr The correct answer would be "Use the search function" and "read the FAQ". But you probably knew that, too
January 13, 200620 yr The correct answer would be "Use the search function" and "read the FAQ". But you probably knew that, too I read the whole thing, top to bottom. Lots of info for people that lifted em, but nothing on stock. If it is there, I missed it.
January 13, 200620 yr you know every time ive seen this question pop up, the answer everytime has been to look in that post but ive even looked through it myself and it says nothing about what the largest tire size you can fit under stock is, and any other searching will most likely bring up the very same answer that was just giving, or maybe im just blind and cant see them. on your question i cant say for sure, if you have the adjustable suspension then it will open up your options a little more, i myself went right from stock to 235/75 15's which took alot of trimming to fit with only a rear shock extension and adjusted up suspension ide say with the adjustable suspension you might be able to fit a 24 in AT maybe, or whatever that compares to on the other type of sizeing
January 13, 200620 yr for 13" wheels, 185/80R13 because that's the tallest 13" tire out there.... stock 185/70R13 is 23.2" diameter 185/80R13 = 24.7" which is about the biggest you can go on the ea81 based body styles... 195/70R14 = 24.7" as well. the 85-94 EA82 based bodies can handle a little bigger I believe. up to about 25.5" maybe? not sure. use the tire calculator here to determine the combos. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
January 13, 200620 yr um yeah... get a measuring tape and do the math! best way to figure it out for your vehicle.
January 13, 200620 yr um yeah... get a measuring tape and do the math! best way to figure it out for your vehicle. Math!?!? Blast you!
January 14, 200620 yr I read the whole thing, top to bottom. Lots of info for people that lifted em, but nothing on stock. If it is there, I missed it. The WHOLE thing? #3 11-19-2004, 09:52 AM Zapar vbmenu_register("postmenu_201892", true); Deicidal Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 City: Seattle State: Washington Age: 37 Posts: 5,482 Feedback: (35) Re: Frequently Asked Questions (help compiling answers needed) Quote: Originally Posted by 4RnrRick How about a lift req'd vs wheel size chart.....? and then use an (*) to show fender trimming.... Make sence.... That's a tough one. I've squeezed 28s under a non lifted soob. Subarubrat has 33s under a 12 inch lift. So the range is somewhere in between. . .
January 14, 200620 yr and the next line after that was trim till it doesnt run, this person asked how much without trimming. i think somebody needs to add something to that list giving aprox sizes without trimming, i would do it myself just so i dont have to see this same question for the 51'st time in the last year, except i have already trimmed my fenders up to fit the 27's i have. people need to stop pointing others to this thread with the question of "how much without trimming" until somebody actually puts a tire size in here. just my opinion.
January 14, 200620 yr Ok I'm sure this has been asked alot so please just point me to the right forum... Who knows how to lift a late model leagcy? Wheels? Shocks? Who has kits? Anybody done one (Besides the AA wagon, I've seen it.)? My buddies front bumper SCRAPED in his DRIVEWAY! That is until it got unintentionally removed. In other words, he needs clearance, and something he can do that's easy on the wallet. It's a 98 Outback.
January 14, 200620 yr theres a guy he, forgot his nick name, but his real name is John Bloom. he makes cool bumpers and lift kits for OB's. Also AA does a lift, and Ozfield might.
January 14, 200620 yr i have a set of scorpion lift springs i would sell for $275 plus shipping, thats about $125 cheaper than what renick sells them for....... i'd even be willing to refund $50 if you ship the stock springs back to me.... the springs should lift the car about 2".....
January 17, 200620 yr I was wondering if anyone has trimmed the wheel wells on there subaru wagon. If so, how and what are the consequences to doing it. Thanks
January 17, 200620 yr a consequence of doing so would be, being able to fit larger tires in there they might rust if you don't paint over it when youre done too...
January 17, 200620 yr search this forum !!! My fenders are trimmed and you can see them if you follow the link
January 17, 200620 yr I was thinking more consequences like getting crap up inside the car and stuff like that, but maybe that really isn't how it works. Anyway... Thanks for the replies and pics.
January 19, 200620 yr The correct answer would be "Use the search function" and "read the FAQ". But you probably knew that, too show me exactly where it says anything about a new generation coupe, i see all sorts of stuff on older roo's and imprza wagons but no coupes, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP FOR A NEWBIE,
January 20, 200620 yr I was wondering if anyone has trimmed the wheel wells on there subaru wagon. If so, how and what are the consequences to doing it. Thanks LOL, yup, we've trimmed our fenders before..u can sort of see here that i trimmed my fender (click to enlarge)
January 20, 200620 yr I think that is the common place to trim fenders. LOTS of other lifted soobs or soobs with bigger wheels/tires have to trim there because thats where the wheels hit when turning. I don't think many people trim in the back, usually no need to if you don't get wheels that are too big or if you have a nice lift. There arn't really any consequences except maybe a little rust attack if you don't properly prime/paint exposed metal.
January 20, 200620 yr show me exactly where it says anything about a new generation coupe, i see all sorts of stuff on older roo's and imprza wagons but no coupes, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP FOR A NEWBIE, hey... it doesnt matter what car you're trimming on, the principles remain the same regardless. dont cut fender supports, relocate them if you need to, careful cutting near brake lines, fuel lines, and make sure there arent any electrical stuff where youre cutting. good way to find out where it rubs is with it on the ground turn the wheel back and forth and look around the tire where it would be close if the tire got pushed into the wheel well. rubbing is mostly a problem while turning. make sure you when you cut metal you sand prime and pant exposed metal to prevent rust. rubbing really isnt that bad, as long as nothing is damaging the tire, might rip off the occassional fender flare and dent things up but if its for offroad use, stuff like that is gonna happen anyways, as long as it isnt causing problems for the tire you're fine.
January 22, 200620 yr hey... it doesnt matter what car you're trimming on, the principles remain the same regardless. dont cut fender supports, relocate them if you need to.... all i was asking was if new legacy struts was all i needed to lift my impreza brighton a small amount or if i needed other parts, now that ive done the struts i have a real bad knock and im wondering if i need to replace the strut tops, or if the coils need to be replaced along with the struts i don't want to do any trimming just want a little lift and a little bigger tires to fill the holes and look good. the struts alone gave me around two inches but the knock is driving me nuts.
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