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spacers would be easy and sounds like a good fit for avoiding strut work. Personally I’d look to see if I could easily find stiffer or slightly longer springs. if You can buy generic springs they can be inexpensive. I’ve done it from ground control before, numbchux talks about them a lot and that’s where I bought springs. Though last time I looked I couldn’t find their catalog I’ve seen before. someone has probably done it before and can tell you what length and rate spring to get.

Yep...you guys are right!! Time to put the 155 80R13" on this car from my 78 wagon!

The stock cooling fans move more air than most of the aftermarket stuff unless you step up to Spal or Derale, etc. Been through this too many times on the WRX's and STI's. The stock fans are superior than any of the aftermarket offerings. I have had STI's overheat because some idiot put on aftermarket fans that looked really flash but couldn't move enough air. External transmission cooler is highly recommended for towing. If you aren't towing then don't bother. The 4EAT's typically last 250k+ at which point you huck them over the fence and install a used one. GD

One thing to consider on the tranny cooler is winter driving. The tranny will delay shifting into 4th and lockup when cold to warm up the engine quicker. It uses its own heat and heat from the radiator to warm up the fluid so it can shift sooner. In the summer climbing hills it might be a good thing. If you hook one up, I would keep the oil flow through the radiator. Our 95 RHD Legacy wagon AWD 4EAT (476k miles mail car) the original radiator lost the fins between the tubes on the lower third of the radiator. On the aftermarket replacement after a few years the upper hose plastic tube started to crack around the tube where the clamp was. The next one has been in a lot of years and is fine. The OE radiator fans have one 4 and one 5 blade units. I replaced the 4 blade with a 5 blade and motor. I think the 4 blade is the Main Fan and the 5 blade is the Sub Fan. The 5 blade is listed under A/C parts on RockAuto. I just looked and they show 5 blades on both fan assembly's. ? I order three of those (for spares) and then swap one of the motor and fan to the old 4 blade shroud. They move a lot of air. In case you don't know about this there are two green test connectors under the steering wheel. You have to remove the panel. Connect them, turn the key to ON (no start) and the ECU will run the fuel pump, solenoids, ac compressor clutch and then both fans on low speed, then high speed then off and repeat the cycle until you turn the key OFF. Good way to see if both speeds are working on both fans.

No - the GT would have the Outback calipers, which got larger in 03/04 and required 16" wheels IIRC. They will work but require a larger rotor and possibly a different pad. And for the record. He may be the great one.... but only if The King proclaims it. And that's me. GD