bfg9k Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I think I will be replacing the front struts & shocks on my '98 Legacy L in the springtime. I think I can get one more winter out of 'em... I was thinking about upgrading the swaybars at the same time. I know that replacing the rear one with one from an Outback of that vintage improves body roll. What about the GT rear bar -is it the same as the Outback? What about the front bar? After browsing http://www.subarugenuineparts.com it appears that the GT & Outback have a different swaybar than the L. Is it worth the effort to replace the front bar as well? My plan is to use the OEM springs and the KYB GR-2 struts from Tirerack.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 the GT rear bar is SMALLER in diameter than the Outback the OBK rear bar is what I installed on my 99 GT GT rear bar = 16mm OBK rear bar = 18mm GT front bar is 20mm - - that's plenty beefy. no need to upgrade there unless you're racing the car shout with questions Jamie Thomas Jamie at chaplins.com *************************** http://www.subiegal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg9k Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 the GT rear bar is SMALLER in diameter than the Outback the OBK rear bar is what I installed on my 99 GT GT rear bar = 16mm OBK rear bar = 18mm GT front bar is 20mm - - that's plenty beefy. no need to upgrade there unless you're racing the car Ok, so there are several possibilities: L front with GT or Outback rear, or GT front with GT or Outback rear. Just adding an Outback rear swaybar would probably be the easiest. Would a GT front + Outback rear be too much? I'm not looking for massive oversteer here, with the 2.2L and an auto tranny this is not a raceworthy car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Your L model front bar is 19mm... that's pretty solid! add the 18mm outback rear bar... and you'll be good and pleased with the results! very neutral handling car, very easy to corner and control. shout with any questions Jamie Thomas Jamie at chaplins.com http://www.subarugenuineparts.com We Take Subaru Bucks! <---pm me for info *************************** http://www.subiegal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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