Junkyard struts work so good.

[mcmillonbe]

After spending nearly $300 for the struts/springs and struts bearings for the front of the old wagon, the rear struts were in serious need for replacement.
I went to local u pull it yard and found some struts off a 96 outback, 15 minutes and $30 later, I had what I thought would be direct replacements. Well, the tophats didnt match so instead of fighting with a spring compressor, I found some rear struts off a 99 OBS which were a direct replacement.
The ride now is so much better although the rear dropped about 1". I guess after these used struts wear out, Ill install the outback struts so the back end will be a bit higher than stock.
I love junkyards, especially when they have so many parts, ill be going back on Wednesday to take some outback seats, $10 a piece.

later

[free5ty1e]

Any more junkyard suspension pieces that would be a direct fit on a Legacy and would give it some height? I'll pay you back for 'em if you can find 'em! I need a higher than stock ride height... high as possible.

Haven't found a Legacy junkyard around here yet. No Subarus whatsoever in the 'yards so far.

[THAWA]

You're in the wrong part of nevada. Sparks and Carson City PNP's are loaded with subarus.

[free5ty1e]

Ah, hadn't ventured out to that area yet. Thanks!

(I still wouldn't know what to look for in the suspension area yet anyway though...)

[snowjob]

Put a set of Outback or Forester springs in you legacy, it will raise the height considerably.

[free5ty1e]

Yeah, I think I need the struts too, along with a lot of other support parts... hope I can find a mostly intact Outback out there for stripping.