Sublimejoe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^Nice. My friend just put those on his R32. I shot it the other day: http://i.imgur.com/zd9zL.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Very nice.....I saw a picture of that car on vwvortex! He's got a staggered set I think!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Very nice.....I saw a picture of that car on vwvortex! He's got a staggered set I think!!! Awesome, glad you like my photo! Yeah, I cant remember the sizing but its definitely staggered. Here is another: http://i.imgur.com/OZxyU.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I purchased all the needed parts for the swap shown on picture in previous page including the GT rack and pinion for 260$ and then 100$ for shipping. It was a good deal!!! I got all the parts with rack and pinion but minus the tranny cross member pieces from a part-out on Nasioc for 200$ and the tranny cross member I got on ebay for 60$ shipped. Coil overs, wheels and other misc. parts well that just surplus! Why did you get a new rack? Was yours leaking? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Why did you get a new rack? Was yours leaking? Shorter ratio. So less rotation for lock to lock. I had installed an 07 STI rack on my old 97 OB and I was a GREAT mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanAbsher Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 thank god u didnt get the rotiforms... worst wheels ever.. just another brand like rotas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 thank god u didnt get the rotiforms... worst wheels ever.. just another brand like rotas Haha, that may be the dumbest thing I have ever read on the forums, and that says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstelll Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 those wheels should look good, and probably wont be too difficult to fit. when i first saw them i was thinking, hmm those look like a "volkswagen-style" wheel, and then saw joe's picture one post down lol! joe, your photos are great by the way! rotiforms are by no means a bad wheel company, in comparison to rota. they have many different styles, with original designs, ranging from cast aluminum, to forged 3piece wheels. the rotiform style is becoming heavily popular, or "played" as one might call it, but that does not diminish the quality of their wheels, whatsoever. I planned to get a set for my outback, but disregarded the idea after being quoted $4400 for the set I wanted -- I don't see rota selling wheels at that price/quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I was under the impression that the Legacy steering rack wouldn't work on the Outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was under the impression that the Legacy steering rack wouldn't work on the Outback. Visually I don't see why it would not work but we'll see in the next few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Well I'm almost done now! I got pictures to show the differences in the parts side to side. The GT rack does fit right in but there is a a slight difference. I am not sure if the difference is in the steering column length or the rack input shaft length but I was able to install it by first removing the spacers, the bolting the GT rack and keeping the OB steering knuckle. Mod needed was to grind 1/4in of the splines on the steering column shaft where the bolt passes to get the knuckle to go further on the steering column shaft since the OB knuckle is slightly longer by approx 1/2in! Getting tires mounted this evening! Further update to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've been wanting to swap in the lgt rack. Let us know what your impressions are when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm more interested in rack fitment without grinding anything down. Was the grinding required because you removed all the subframe spacers? Would the rack fit an otherwise stock Outback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm more interested in rack fitment without grinding anything down. Was the grinding required because you removed all the subframe spacers? Would the rack fit an otherwise stock Outback? Yes the rack will fit but if you dont remove the spacers the steering joint(OB joint) will mostlikely be a little short. Its an easy fix. The steering joint as a rubber bushing that holds with rivets. Grid down 2 of the rivets, pull the joint apart and put in a spacer(washers for example). Then put it back togeter with strong bolts. Simply easy mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Now here are all the parts and the diferences. Exaust center heat sheild. Its deeper and gives the room for the exaust and tucks in close to the GT driveshaft that is deeper in the tunel http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6547.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6546.jpg Front spacer removed and the difference in the bolt is not the length but the amount of thread http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6570.jpg Steering joint, you can see the difference in length. You will use the gt one if you keep the OB rack but you will need the OB joint using the GT rack. Explained above. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6569.jpg Front LCA plate, stud and spacer http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6568.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6567.jpg Shifter assembly, the difference is 1/4in. in length of the rods. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6565.jpg Rear UCA, they are the same length but the real difference is in the curve and bump stop contact point that is lower. http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6559.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6562.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6563.jpg Rear Bump stop http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6555.jpg Drive shaft, you can see the center bearing difference where it bolts to the frame http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6551.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6552.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6553.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6554.jpg Rear subframe bolt that are shorter http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6584.jpg Rear trailing are brakets brigns the trailing arm closer to the body http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6579.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6581.jpg Tranny cross member, you can see it sets the tranny closer to the body also http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6573.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6574.jpg Edited November 11, 2015 by SBT Loaded pictures for posterity's sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublimejoe Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Awesome! I really need to get those upper control arms. I haven't installed the trailing arm brackets or removed my spacers yet, I should probably wait until I get the control arms and just do it all at once. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) The rack http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/OBXT%20to%20LGT%20suspension/IMG_6576.jpg And here is the result....will get better pics later http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6609.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6608.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6606.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6602.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6601.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/JDMG3/IMG_6600.jpg Fiting the 18x9.5 +30 was petty easy. I have no rubbing what so ever, even at full slammed. Now I have raised it a little since I hate riding on the bump stops and I haul 2 small ones. The fender in the rear, platic is cut and fender rolled flat. Front fenders, plastic is cut and fender was cut 1.5in high for about 10in over the wheel. Only had to get rid of one plastic clip that hold the flare. Now I have plenty of room and I have about 1.75 camber front and 1 rear. Will get pictures of fender work later. Edited November 11, 2015 by SBT Loaded pictures for posterity's sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Fantastic writeup. Maybe I'll tackle this one day. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Awesome! I really need to get those upper control arms. I haven't installed the trailing arm brackets or removed my spacers yet, I should probably wait until I get the control arms and just do it all at once. Right? Well you could do it after but might as well do it all at once. I have not drived the car lowered without removing the spacer but what I can say is that right now the car feels very tight, direct and sporty. Also very responsive. Way more than it was and thats thx to the rack and the front lca bushings. I have not driven it on the hwy or taken any real good corner yet so more to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) http://i.imgur.com/Y02kx.jpg Figured I would make this so people can see exactly what is what. 1. Shift Rod (Do not know part number) 2. Shift Rod (Do not know part number) 3. 901000304 <=== Flange Bolts for subframe. Need Four. $3.75 each 4. 20501AE00A <=== Bumpstops 5. 901000304 <=== Flange Bolts for subframe. Need Four. $3.75 each 6. LCA bushing stud (Do not know part number) 7. LCA cover plate (Do not know part number) 8. 20540AE090 <== Rear Lower Trailing Arm Bracket LFT Side. $20.89 9. 20250AE04A <=== Rear Upper Control Arm Left: $77.00 10. 34170AG021 <== Steering Linkage U Joint. $140.00 11. 20250AE02A <=== Rear Upper Control Arm Right: $77.00 12. 20540AE080 <== Rear Lower Trailing Arm Bracket RT Side:$20.89 13. 14. 15. Rear Transmission horizontal crossmember (Dont know part number) 16. Front Subframe Bolts (Do not know part number) 17. Center Exhaust Heat Shield (Do not know part number) 18. Transmission Sub Frame (Do not know part number) 19. Drive Shaft (Do not know part number) If someone wants to jump in with the names for the other parts and part numbers for what I don't know that would be great!! So to bring this list to this page, you used EVERYTHING on this list, except for the LGT steering knuckle (because you used the LGT steering rack). Right? I'll see if I can go through the drawings and get PN's for all of the missing ones on that list. If I can find a local partout, I might try and snag all of that stuff. I'd love to do the official conversion to wagon bits and get rid of the Outback parts. Edited November 11, 2015 by SBT Loaded pictures for posterity's sake [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMg3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) That is correct. I have all the PN, I just need to find time to input them all. Edited May 7, 2012 by JDMg3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jproy12 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nice write up Ian! Glad I could help you out with the swap, its my LGT in the pictures, which I sold a month ago! Can't wait to see this in person! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachilla Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Great write up!! I have installed JDM S402 Aluminum Upper Control Arm & Trailing arm on my 07 OB 3.0R without problem. They are 7-8lbs lighter on each side than stock arms. FYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Looks great! good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Nice car and really comprehensive write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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