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Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:57 pm
by SWRT
Is this the best option for a small lift?
I've heard to use the Outback struts and
rear trailing arms, but is this the struts
from a Legacy Outback or an Impreza
Outback Sport? I'm planning to do this
stuff on a 92-94 Legacy wagon by the
way.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:41 pm
by DLC
Good question.
My 97 Outback has been lowered, and I've got a full set of stock struts, but I have never definitively seen the difference between the suspensions.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:28 pm
by Legacy777
The main difference is probably the location of the lower spring perch on the strut. The strut may also have a longer strut body as well.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:12 pm
by DLC
I will try to get you some measurements of these stock struts.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:34 pm
by SWRT
DLC: Any chance you want to part with the stock struts
or are you keeping them around just in case you
decide to go back?
That would be awesome! I'm not sure if I want to go
with the Forester stuff or not since it's probably a bit
more expensive and they're about the same amount
of lift. They charge more for SUV struts around here.
Legacy777: As in the spring perch sits a bit higher
off of the hub? (more of an angle maybe?) Cause
I know my stock Legacy perch sits really close the
05 WRX rims I have on there.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:00 am
by beatersubi
This thread covers most of your questions. There are side-by-side comparisons on the last few posts.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:43 pm
by DLC
Thanks beatersubi
I don't know if it would make sense to ship these from UT to FL. You can probably find a set much, much closer to you.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:20 pm
by SWRT
beatersubi: Yep, that helps a lot. Thanks man
DLC: Yeah, I'll give that shot. I haven't seen
an Outback in the junk yard for over a year now
though. Stupid FL and their anti-Subaru outlook.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:24 am
by zeke
i lifted my 90 legacy with struts off a 98 forester S it gave me 4 inches at the rear diff im also running 215/60r16 i will try to get some pics of what it looks like soon if anyone needs help just pm me
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:30 pm
by SWRT
Dang, that'd be cool. Did you end up using any of
the spacers or the trailing arms?
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:51 pm
by Legacy777
SWRT wrote:Legacy777: As in the spring perch sits a bit higher
off of the hub? (more of an angle maybe?) Cause
I know my stock Legacy perch sits really close the
05 WRX rims I have on there.
What I was referring to is where the perch is welded to the strut body. If the perch is raised slightly on the strut body, that will raise the vehicle height.
Re: Outback strut lift
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:56 am
by SWRT
Gotcha. That's what I'm looking for