njdrsubaru Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hey guys, ok i have started my outback conversion of my 95 legacy wagon LS just this past weekend i got a complete set of struts installed, and... heheheh it looks good, it rides better, its a firmer ride and now i can see over some cars. PICS PICS PICS here is a list of the process Struts and Springs - COMPLETED OB bumpers Grille Tires Cold Weather package Gate bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oskar_subaru Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Pics ?? Please !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 i'll post some pics tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Very cool. ... Cold Weather package ... How tricky/expensive is this? I'd love to have heated side-view mirrors on my '02OB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 relays, wiring and fuses, if you are good with electricity, you can definetely do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 pics added:banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Nice pics! Looks good! I think I'm going to go ahead with the OB struts/springs on me '96 Legacy after seeing this. Are them brake flex hoses still long enough? Did you have to make any accountance for speedo being off or anything with the OB tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 nope because i'm not using OB tires those are my regular legacy tires they are just wider 205's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Man that car looks brand new. Did those wider tires fit on your original wheels? And were the brake flex hoses still long enough? Any issues getting this thing aligned afterward (if you had it aligned?). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 thanks no problems with the tires on the wheels they fit perfectly, i've had those with the original suspension, the brake hoses were fine too, enough for suspension travel but i was worried too when i changed it last weekend, as far as the alignment goes i havent noticed that it is off, but i am gonna get an alignment done anyways just to make sure everything is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 a lot of work but I bet you are happy. Nothing like a job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexk02 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Good job! I have a few questions: 1. How much lift did you get after this swap? 2. Did you use exact same year Outback struts/springs or any year of 2nd gen body style will work? 3. Did you have to remove front/rear stabilizer bar(s)? 4. When doing alignment, which specs mechanics will have to use - Legacy's or Outback's (assuming they are different)? Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSubiefan Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Im very interested in this since I also have a 95 Legacy LS wagon What exactly is this cold weather package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 What exactly is this cold weather package? Heated mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Good job! I have a few questions:1. How much lift did you get after this swap? 2. Did you use exact same year Outback struts/springs or any year of 2nd gen body style will work? 3. Did you have to remove front/rear stabilizer bar(s)? 4. When doing alignment, which specs mechanics will have to use - Legacy's or Outback's (assuming they are different)? Alex K I gained about 3" lift i used a 96 outback struts nd springs and i believe up to 99 is all the same no stabilizer bars were touched and i have checked with 3 mechanics and they all said that they have to use the outback specs for the alignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Im very interested in this since I also have a 95 Legacy LS wagon What exactly is this cold weather package? Very easy swap, it took me 3 hours total, as far as the cold weather packge, it includes heated mirrors, heated seats, heated windshield (were the wipers are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 a lot of work but I bet you are happy. Nothing like a job well done! thanks cookie! it is a very cool thing to do to your legacy, and inexpensive too :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hey guys, ok i have started my outback conversion of my 95 legacy wagon LS just this past weekend i got a complete set of struts installed, and... heheheh it looks good, it rides better, its a firmer ride and now i can see over some cars. PICS PICS PICS http://flickr.com/photos/njdrsubaru/sets/72057594094366502/ here is a list of the process Struts and Springs - COMPLETED OB bumpers Grille Tires Cold Weather package Gate bar you forgot: Engine Exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 you forgot: Engine Exhaust not doing those i like the 2.2 gas mileage;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 not doing those i like the 2.2 gas mileage;) yeah, i like my 22 too. but its sure as hell not for the mpg. 24hwy 20cty. i like the solidness of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 yeah, i like my 22 too. but its sure as hell not for the mpg. 24hwy 20cty. i like the solidness of it. Our 2.5L 2000 Legaback (Outacy?) gets 24-26 around town and 28-29 on the highway at 70. It should do better (and gain a little more lift) when the tires need to be replaced and I go with the tallest I can fit. We're running on the fourth summer with the small tires that came with the Impreza alloys I fitted in '02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Our 2.5L 2000 Legaback (Outacy?) gets 24-26 around town and 28-29 on the highway at 70. It should do better (and gain a little more lift) when the tires need to be replaced and I go with the tallest I can fit. We're running on the fourth summer with the small tires that came with the Impreza alloys I fitted in '02. from what i can tell (and have tried) a 215/75r15 cheap tire (trail mark) will fit with acceptible rubbing, and 205/75r15 will fit with acceptible rubbing with a name brand tire (goodyear/BFG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 yeah, i like my 22 too. but its sure as hell not for the mpg. 24hwy 20cty. i like the solidness of it. yeah the reliability is aplus, but actually i've been getting 26mpg to even 28mpg on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 There are a lot of big 2.2 fans here. That would be my choice any time it was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 from what i can tell (and have tried) a 215/75r15 cheap tire (trail mark) will fit with acceptible rubbing, and 205/75r15 will fit with acceptible rubbing with a name brand tire (goodyear/BFG) I'll see, I plan on Coopers. The tech that did the strut/spring swap moved to the local indie Cooper dealer when Big Mountain Tire closed. I like Coopers anyhow. But the way the existing tires are wearing, that won't be 'til 2010 or so! :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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