May 31, 200817 yr finally started on cutting steel for the lift here it is so far plans are to build a lift of 4" using the stock Legacy struts , using a extension at the bottom of the strut to allow for a larger tire , I will be using 30 x 950 M/T Hankooks heres a wore down 31" tire , its about 29-1/2" hope to get it going soon, would like to take it to the sand dunes at Sand Lake Oregon in August this year
June 1, 200817 yr progress How are you going to manage the camber with that setup? Looks like the top of the knuckle is pushed outward quite a bit. How will you keep it from stretching the axle?
June 1, 200817 yr Very nice! I posted a thread asking about a strut bottom lift a while back.... good to see someone making progress in the EJ lift area!
June 1, 200817 yr Scott is that how far the tire is going to stick out when mounted using your lift, because that looks sick and is the exact look I am going to go for when building a legacy. When do you think you will have kits for sale for legacies and other EJ's. Also are you just gonna do the 4 inch lift or are you gonna do 2 and 3 inch later on. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see how it turns out .
June 1, 200817 yr Author Scott is that how far the tire is going to stick out when mounted using your lift, because that looks sick and is the exact look I am going to go for when building a legacy. When do you think you will have kits for sale for legacies and other EJ's. Also are you just gonna do the 4 inch lift or are you gonna do 2 and 3 inch later on. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see how it turns out . no that tire is just sitting there and hitting the strut , if you want that look you will need different rims, hope to offer this within 6 weeks, if theres a demand I will do 2 and or 3
June 2, 200817 yr Do you have a price decided yet? Just a rough idea so I can start trying to save some money. I'm curious to see the final product...
June 3, 200817 yr What about a top mount strut extension? Not too keen on the bottom extension especially since I have the OB struts mounted and this would just push them forward even more. I do like the idea of being able to have a larger tire but without a divorced t-case anything above 27" is pointless.
June 3, 200817 yr Im all for the bottom lift, personally. It sucks not being able to go more than one tire size over stock. With the weight of the EJ chassis, I wouldnt want to do any hardcore offroading, but some larger tires for the snow and spring season would be a welcome thought!
June 5, 200817 yr Author Do you have a price decided yet? Just a rough idea so I can start trying to save some money. I'm curious to see the final product... No, would like to keep it under $500 we shall see , havent even started on the rear yet ,almost have all the front parts all done
June 5, 200817 yr heres a wore down 31" tire , its about 29-1/2" hope to get it going soon, would like to take it to the sand dunes at Sand Lake Oregon in August this year I WANT!!!! Even though I love my legacy as a street suby I would love to have tires like that under it. More access to camping spots. Keep up the good work mate!!
June 6, 200817 yr Author I would like to see the progress Here you go , got all the blocks cut, ready to bring the car in the shop, should start it Saturday still have the rear strut extension to design will do that last,
June 8, 200817 yr Author all the rear blocks are in now to finalize the design of the strut extension
June 9, 200817 yr Is this one going to be wheeled or is it still a daily driver? I think it could be a good wheeler:grin: Jeff
June 9, 200817 yr Author Is this one going to be wheeled or is it still a daily driver? I think it could be a good wheeler:grin: Jeff you know me BOTH !!
June 10, 200817 yr Lookin' good. But I want to know how you are gonna decide which new project to bring to WCSS 10 ?
June 19, 200817 yr Author wow Backs all done, ended up adding 4-1/4 " lift in the rear , maybe I should just leave it like this Huuuuuuummmm:rolleyes:
June 20, 200817 yr Scott, do me a favor and measure the rear diff clearence on a flat surface or me. I am just trying to compare to my 90 leg wagon with 2" blocks and OB springs. Sorry to hi-jack, Thanks. Looks good! Todd
June 20, 200817 yr That's looking sweet:clap: . Do you think you could build it with the 4 inch strut extentions but use maybe 2, 2.5, or 3 inches for the blocks, depending on what the axles and cv's can handle, because that diff looks really low, I think the axles and cv's could handle more of an angle. The pics from the ones in australia seem like the diff is higher, I have my 95 legacy lifted with just outback struts and springs running 27.4 inch tires, my diff looks like its got a little more ground clearance under it then that one, so mines all suspension, and my axles and cv's haven't had any problems. Its just a suggestion you might look into because its always nice to have more clearance under the diffs.
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