96 Legacy wagon - Preparing to Lift!

[mattyp]

Hi All!

 

New to the forums, and excited to have some fun with my Subeast!  I want to lift it to a "reasonable" level.  Thinking Outback struts, read something about honda springs, and bigger wheels.  I need a shopping list!  Any suggestions appreciated.  I will start posting pics soon as I have hired a guy to tear apart the motor and another guy working on interior lights, reupholsterd seats, and the addition of LED's everywhere.

 

[Bushwick]

Hello and welcome. No need for Honda springs. Check these links for guidance:

 

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/118610-lifting-my-97-legacy-lsi/

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/100615-lifting-a-legacy-on-ob-struts/

[rabbidrabbit]

I do not know much about the Legacy wagon but this is my 97 Legacy L. All I have put on is 99 Outback Wagon strut/spring assemblies and a set of Forester 16" rims with 225/60 tires. I went from 6" of ground clearance to 9" at the front pinch weld. I read a lot but still got really confused on what to do/use. I am not real happy with the tires but for $40 for all four rims and tires I will "suffer" till I can afford better. I think with a 215/75 I might be able to get another .5" lift. I really would like to do a 1" spacer on the rear as it was a tight fit to put the Outback struts in. I also will be doing the rear trailing arm mounts since the rear tire is not centered in the wheel well.

 

Hard to see but it is at 9"

 

[Mikevan10]

Won't lifting it degrade the handling?

[mattyp]

Nice pics Rabbidrabbit!  Looks good.  I will start looking for rims too.  Thanks for the links Bushwick, I appreciate it!  Looking for some struts as I type!