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Oh uh, that's the keeper all right. But the lettering needs to be more blue if you know what I mean. Subaru Blueish. And the tags just a little bigger. But beautiful clean up Tex. No more fuzzy.

Those forester wheels looks sharp Andy. I like to call it "impreza torture? Especially with a 20mm rear sway. lol

When I first did the swap, I used my original springs and tops with the OB struts. Once I got a hold of some OB springs, I had to use the OB tops.

I haven't asked Garner if he'd do it again, but another guy has offered to make them. There's plenty of time for them.

Totally UNCOOL I dig the fact that it's finally in motion Scott.

Here's some photos.

I'll be good and locked by then. Did you know Reiters has a trail called "Beat Your Sh** "? Yeah. *and I'm moving this to Meet and Greet

That's not the stock size. 205/70/15 or the later ones have 225/60/16. Same as the Outback. It's not that they touch on the side of the strut, but the spring perches. Height is the concern. Wheel offset can pull them away from the strut side.

Here's a photo from last year.

Once and for all. Both the forester strut/spring combo and the outback strut/spring combo will fit your impreza. They are virtually the same part #. If you'd do a little research, say in the vendor's forum, say on www.subarugenuineparts.com , you'll probably find this. Even a quick phone call to your local Subaru dealer or local Auto Parts Store can tell you this. Shoot, the FAQ I spent a lot of time putting together at the top of the page will hint at this as well. The OBs were out first, I say just go with them, aim for model year 96. I used KYB GR2's, I love them. Start there. If you still want lift, go with a lift kit. If you think the springs don't give you enough lift, try some Scorpion Springs. From my personal experience as someone who's added Outback struts and springs to my impreza: 205/70/15 225/60/16 27/8.50/14 27/9.50/14 I took a good look at my swampers and their relationship to the spring perches on the struts. I see no reason why a 29 wouldn't clear them as Shadyirishman pointed out. I've trimmed the forward part of my rear fenders about an inch. I did it carefully, you'll have to look real close to see it in person. If you can find used Outback or Forester wheels/tires, they will fit your car. They make great daily driver tires. BAHA WHEELS XT6 WHEELS With 27/9.50/14 Super Swampers. I had to add about a quarter of an inch worth of spacers to make the tires not rub on the struts in the rear. (only) The wheels are stock 14inch steelies. The only rubbing in the rear is on one of the bolt heads on each of the mud flaps. Only on big bumps or flex. The fronts rub on the mud guards in the front on turns. No damage from it though, just a shiny spot. To answer your Q about how it would look with stock size tires on it with strut/spring lift, here it is with my 185/70/14 snow tires. (Good Year Ultra Grip) Did I mention you get about an inch and a half extra travel per corner with the OB struts?

I'm one of those 2 or 3 still on dial up. I clicked it, it said loading. I gave it a long time. Came back in, there was just a white screen, but at the bottom it said done. Guess I'll just have to take your word for it. . .

I don't mind Reiters, but B-ham is just too far to drive for the day. . . It kills me to put highway miles on the Toy. lol I can drag a group out to the cabin any given weekend if you want. The mud hole there will swallow your Soobie right up.

He's asking about an imp. And you're saying that when you turn and back up, no rubbing happens, that you're able to leave the wheel wells the way they are stock? And that when you get off camber and turn the wheels no rubbing happens? You kept the plastic water guard right?

Stiffer yes, harsh ride no. The angle on the axles won't be so bad you'd worry about it.

They are longer out of the box. I'm talking about cutting them and adding length.

Nope, can see it being pretty hard to fit 29s. . .

I don't think you can get a 29 under even an outback strut. I can squeeze 27/8.50s, but only with a couple washers on each stud. Stock Soob wheels. Who can say? You'll get quite a bit of a lift with the outback/forester struts and springs. (probably the same part #) You can also add bigger tires that way. I'm kinda freaked out by the idea of adding length to the bottom of a strut to lift a car.

I couldn't have put it better. That oughta be our slogan.

XT6 wheels. 27/8.50/14 Kumho Venture MT You can price them thru tirerack.com and then get your local Discount Tire to price match.

Maybe 11 X 20. High res allow us to make them as big as we want.

Last couple times I've been against the idea of making it seem like it takes place in one certain place, but that is very cool! Gonna be hard to top indeed. If you put a "#8" in the place of Hood River, you can squeeze "Hood River Co. Fairgrounds" into the top area maybe. . . *edit* maybe not, doesn't look like it would fit.

PMing him is a good way to get a hold of him. I think he can check cell phone messages too. I think* he'll be finished in August, just in time to bring his big rump roast toyota down to try out in the mud pit. Once we get the info together, flyer design would be very cool. I was thinking about doing a video for Subaru as thanks. I'll contact you soon about that. Thanks.

Hood River Co. Fairgrounds, Hood River, Oregon. August 25-27. So get to requesting your days off/vacation time. We'll get more info out as we get plans finalized and stuff. There will definitely be the mud pit in the horse coral again this year. We'll be bugging the different boards for vollunteers and helpers soon.

Did your disty get wet? The water came up to my windshield in this video.

I bought mine for less than 3 hundred for all 4. I got a little better deal than you will, but you can get close to that. The springs should be around 50 bucks a corner. Look in our "Vendor's" section, http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/ should be able to hook you up with the springs. Used ones will do fine too. I got my set of 4 for 50 bucks. Look around your local craiglist. 600 bucks is plenty to get it lifted a little.