Subaru_dude Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Really suprised at how well it turned out. Was hesitant about the paint job at first, but now that it's finished it actually looks really cool. I bet you can see that thing from MILES away. Sweet job on the paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thanks guys, but really - how's a Red lifted EA82 with roof rack and big tires incognito? Lol. Well if you need help with stuff, I'll make the trip up there, Marshfeild isn't to far of a drive. you have been pm'ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 yeah Tom, its only like 3hrs and 45mins each way... and goes really quick if you leave at 5am with a few redbulls! LOL:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 I HAVE been PM'd, maybe with the 4eat EJ22 it'll only take 3hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 and then the time difference is made up while recieving a speeding ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Got the struts today. Are these right for true Outback struts? I ordered for a '97 Outback. Rears are 29" long and Fronts are 25" long (Total) Forester Springs: Lost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Got the struts today. Are these right for true Outback struts? I ordered for a '97 Outback. Rears are 29" long and Fronts are 25" long (Total) Forester Springs: Lost... Yes, front right, rear left... looking good! (i mean the struts and springs Edited July 16, 2010 by superu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Lol. Yep I found out today that these are longer then the stockers! I just got done with the rears today and wow its nice. Sits a lot higher! Gonna look good when I get the front done - will attemp tomorrow. The old rear struts (208,000) the driver sides piston won't even stay up on its own without the spring on it (Amazing!) the tire used to hop off the ground like a basketball. The other side wasn't much better, but would stay up on its own, but didn't have the power to push its self back up. No more cadillac ride with the new struts :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDaddy80 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 What, you didnt like bouncing for another 1/4 mile after hitting a bump? Lol. Yep I found out today that these are longer then the stockers! I just got done with the rears today and wow its nice. Sits a lot higher! Gonna look good when I get the front done - will attemp tomorrow. The old rear struts (208,000) the driver sides piston won't even stay up on its own without the spring on it (Amazing!) the tire used to hop off the ground like a basketball. The other side wasn't much better, but would stay up on its own, but didn't have the power to push its self back up. No more cadillac ride with the new struts :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Tom, i found the gasket to that crusty rump roast water pump you are riding on. It goes to show that leftover parts from a blown headgasket can resurrect a $500 car. I painted the blue legacy white on the bottom. My girl had a real issue at first, but after all, I am Miles Fox and this is a Subaru. She got over it. This will be her car. I'll get a picture. The XT-6 is next. Scott, the Volvo may as well be TW11, and the legacy 12, you have 13 for the ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Perfect timing! Yep leftover parts are indeed handy. I'll have to check out the legacy next. I have more orange paint if ya need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Tom, i found the gasket to that crusty rump roast water pump you are riding on. It goes to show that leftover parts from a blown headgasket can resurrect a $500 car. I painted the blue legacy white on the bottom. My girl had a real issue at first, but after all, I am Miles Fox and this is a Subaru. She got over it. This will be her car. I'll get a picture. The XT-6 is next. Scott, the Volvo may as well be TW11, and the legacy 12, you have 13 for the ranks. I wish i could find a $500 car. well.. moreso had the $500 for it. LOL. good deal... 13 seems to be my lucky number. i'll have to make a retro lookin Trashwagon13 logo and maybe have mick or my buddy who has a vinyl cutter (he has a sign shop) i just remembered. I was wondering how the debate over the blue legacy was gonna turn out. cant wait to see it. wheres the pic tom?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I wish i could find a $500 car. well.. moreso had the $500 for it. LOL. I see that $500 and lower it to $200!!! hehehe... granted, my Legacy isnt an Outback, but it is a $200 running, driving Subaru. As for the number 13 - you and I might need to battle that one out, Scott! 13 has always been my lucky number, too! does seniority picture into the equation?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I see that $500 and lower it to $200!!! hehehe... granted, my Legacy isnt an Outback, but it is a $200 running, driving Subaru. As for the number 13 - you and I might need to battle that one out, Scott! 13 has always been my lucky number, too! does seniority picture into the equation?? when i was 13 yrs old, i hit a hole in one while golfing on friday the 13th. wasnt the 13th hole, but the hole was playin about 130 yards. true story.. go to Whitnal Golf course and look at the plaque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 My wife was born on Friday the 13th. It's always been good luck . . . for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) Long Awaited pictures are here! Rear: Forester Rears Vs Legacy Rears: Outback Rears Vs Legacy Rears: Assembled: Dropped rear crossmember for much need movment: Other side: Front: Out: Forester Fronts Vs Legacy Fronts: Outback Fronts Vs Legacy Fronts: Assembled: Read Next Post For More...! Edited July 17, 2010 by TheLoyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Continued...! Clearances: Clearance from Spring perch: Before Clearance from Spring Perch: After The Tools: Next up is my passenger side axle... Sometime ago this axle was rebuilt by the P.O, seeing how this guy used Zip-ties for boot clamps and failed to install the snap-ring on the axle shaft (DOJ side) my axle shaft popped out due to not having a Snap-ring to hold it. Oh yes I found the snap-ring, it was bent and laying in the cup of the DOJ. I have now taken the DOJ appart and have a new snap-ring. I'll assemble the axle tomorrow along with installing it into the car. Pictures... New Snap-ring. Continuing.... Another Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruJawn Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 looking good tom. I'm not sure if the 05 forester spring will raise my outback ... its already higher than the average Legacy. cant wait to see Before and after Pictures.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 looking good tom.I'm not sure if the 05 forester spring will raise my outback ... its already higher than the average Legacy. cant wait to see Before and after Pictures.:cool: You'd want '98-01 Forester springs for your Outback. And yes it will lift it 3/4" more about, and you can change the top hats to Forester ones aswell since they are thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Continuation...! Axle reassebled and Car on ground, after drivnig. Before: After: For Sale: Strut Guards, Will fit any Front or Rear struts on EJ models. $25 Shipped/$20 Local pickup. Strut shaft boots, These are for Rear struts but would work on the Fronts too (Bump-Stops hold boots in place) $9 Shipped/$5 Pickup. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 definitely a difference! looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I need to get me one of those old Wagons and jack it up. I like the way that thing looks. Like the Outback too, but the Loyale is just a beast! Put a winch on one with some diamond plate steel bumpers and a set of roof lights I bet it could out-do every jacked up pickup or SUV in this town. Especially with some 31" super swampers under it, and a Camo paint job! As for the pain on the Outback, is that truck bed liner or actually paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Its Truck bed liner (Huculiner) but I painted over it Lol! You'd be amazed on what these Subarus can do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hell of a job Tom. Looks good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thanks Kyle, it was fun - my hands ache like no other though (Joints are sore and have cuts) Its what makes you a man General Grabber AT2s will be coming sometime, whenever I come into more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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