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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

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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 :brow:

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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