i just got done throwing another 2.5 in a 97 legacy outback wagon. everything seems to be good and running ok. the only thing that seems to be an issue is that when you are going slow (pulling out or backing up) it seems like a 4x4 pick up locked in 4wd, by that i mean it kind of bucks like all of the wheels are trying to turn at the same speed. my only other awd suby was my 93 impreza and it never felt like that. am i worried about nothing or is this an issue?

shouldn't be doing that. sounds like torque bind - search on that and you'll get alot of info from the board here.

 

check fluid, change fluid are first things.

 

also - do all the tires match? a mismatched tire (one worn down more than the rest for example) can cause this as well. but usually it'll come and go and not be constant from what i've seen. screws with the input to the computer i think.