Scott in Bellingham Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 finally started on cutting steel for the lift here it is so far plans are to build a lift of 4" using the stock Legacy struts , using a extension at the bottom of the strut to allow for a larger tire , I will be using 30 x 950 M/T Hankooks heres a wore down 31" tire , its about 29-1/2" hope to get it going soon, would like to take it to the sand dunes at Sand Lake Oregon in August this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 progress How are you going to manage the camber with that setup? Looks like the top of the knuckle is pushed outward quite a bit. How will you keep it from stretching the axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Very nice! I posted a thread asking about a strut bottom lift a while back.... good to see someone making progress in the EJ lift area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooo Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Scott is that how far the tire is going to stick out when mounted using your lift, because that looks sick and is the exact look I am going to go for when building a legacy. When do you think you will have kits for sale for legacies and other EJ's. Also are you just gonna do the 4 inch lift or are you gonna do 2 and 3 inch later on. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see how it turns out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Scott is that how far the tire is going to stick out when mounted using your lift, because that looks sick and is the exact look I am going to go for when building a legacy. When do you think you will have kits for sale for legacies and other EJ's. Also are you just gonna do the 4 inch lift or are you gonna do 2 and 3 inch later on. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see how it turns out . no that tire is just sitting there and hitting the strut , if you want that look you will need different rims, hope to offer this within 6 weeks, if theres a demand I will do 2 and or 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubPar Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Do you have a price decided yet? Just a rough idea so I can start trying to save some money. I'm curious to see the final product... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northcoast Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 What about a top mount strut extension? Not too keen on the bottom extension especially since I have the OB struts mounted and this would just push them forward even more. I do like the idea of being able to have a larger tire but without a divorced t-case anything above 27" is pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Im all for the bottom lift, personally. It sucks not being able to go more than one tire size over stock. With the weight of the EJ chassis, I wouldnt want to do any hardcore offroading, but some larger tires for the snow and spring season would be a welcome thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael appel Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 keep up the good work i would like to see the progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Do you have a price decided yet? Just a rough idea so I can start trying to save some money. I'm curious to see the final product... No, would like to keep it under $500 we shall see , havent even started on the rear yet ,almost have all the front parts all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A DOG Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 heres a wore down 31" tire , its about 29-1/2" hope to get it going soon, would like to take it to the sand dunes at Sand Lake Oregon in August this year I WANT!!!! Even though I love my legacy as a street suby I would love to have tires like that under it. More access to camping spots. Keep up the good work mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would like to see the progress Here you go , got all the blocks cut, ready to bring the car in the shop, should start it Saturday still have the rear strut extension to design will do that last, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 progress got most the rear blocks in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 all the rear blocks are in now to finalize the design of the strut extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Is this one going to be wheeled or is it still a daily driver? I think it could be a good wheeler:grin: Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Is this one going to be wheeled or is it still a daily driver? I think it could be a good wheeler:grin: Jeff you know me BOTH !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 That still looks like it's stance would allow it to be let into Rally X. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael appel Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Lookin' good. But I want to know how you are gonna decide which new project to bring to WCSS 10 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 wow Backs all done, ended up adding 4-1/4 " lift in the rear , maybe I should just leave it like this Huuuuuuummmm:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 :popcorn: looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael appel Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 More More More More More More More:popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX2FFU Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Scott, do me a favor and measure the rear diff clearence on a flat surface or me. I am just trying to compare to my 90 leg wagon with 2" blocks and OB springs. Sorry to hi-jack, Thanks. Looks good! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooo Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 That's looking sweet:clap: . Do you think you could build it with the 4 inch strut extentions but use maybe 2, 2.5, or 3 inches for the blocks, depending on what the axles and cv's can handle, because that diff looks really low, I think the axles and cv's could handle more of an angle. The pics from the ones in australia seem like the diff is higher, I have my 95 legacy lifted with just outback struts and springs running 27.4 inch tires, my diff looks like its got a little more ground clearance under it then that one, so mines all suspension, and my axles and cv's haven't had any problems. Its just a suggestion you might look into because its always nice to have more clearance under the diffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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