OBXTDSP Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 hows is the alignment was it off a lot? i need to do something to improve the suspension, so this is stock lgt suspension no lowering springs? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 They didn't give me the exact numbers. The service rep just told me that it wasn't quite perfect but still within spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimmer Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'd even go out on a limb and say it would be worth it to source the parts new...  Thanks, Duffman, and thanks for the measurements in the other thread.  I think you're right about it being worth it, even if one needed to source new parts — I could use my Subaru Bucks and get everything for free (kind of).  Meanwhile, Impatient and I are and a couple others are still trying to figure out how good KYB's GR-2s and RalliTek's rear springs are...  I won't be home until August, and my finances are going to be a mess 'til October, but I just must do something. Bimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Duffman, can you take a pic of the clearance between the front tire and the front lower spring perch of the LGT strut? i am considering doing this on my 3.0r sedan and i want to know how much room there is to play with using the outback tire sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 I'll see if I can snap one after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Ok, It was kinda hard to get a pic of this. There isn't much room at all! Not only to get a pic but in clearance as well. I estimate it's not much more than a quarter inch. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/ForceFedGTI/Cars/IMG_0205.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBXTDSP Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 i guess if you put a lowering springs it will hit the tires from turning from lock to lock, bec our tires are bigger than lgt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 I haven't noticed any rubbing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberwagon Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Wow....looks great !!!! I have my stock wagon susp parts in my garage !! I wonder if it would work w/ my 245/45/18 set-up ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Check the Miata tire size calculator.  http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html sorry, apparently the auto link inserter doesn't work with the iPhone. At least not if u are trying to copy and paste lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I've got 245/45/18s and have been wondering the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimmer Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I'm not sure how much lower it can go without doing the full conversion...  Actually, I'd be interested in lowering it a bit less — maybe halfway between OEM OB and LGT.  In any case, I'm not as interested in changing the ride height as I am in getting some more damping... Bimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 i guess if you put a lowering springs it will hit the tires from turning from lock to lock, bec our tires are bigger than lgt.. But lowering springs will not affect the perch-to-tire clearance. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Yes, I didn't take pic of them side by side but the difference in length was in the spring area. Â I would have liked to keep the clearance also but there are so few options for the Outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Here are the spec sheets from my Alignment. As u can see, it's all within spec, just not spot on bawlz accurate. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87096&stc=1&d=1278282986 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87097&stc=1&d=1278282986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 You have the Part number for the bump stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschultz Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 (edited) The helper that I used is PN:20501AE00AÂ I was thinking that an upgrade to the OEM Legacy suspension on the Outback might be to use something like Koni inserts and appropriate springs. Edited July 15, 2010 by dschultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 20501AE00A is indeed the part number for the rear bump stops. Order two. I'll update my original post with that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christurismohk Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Car looks good! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/ForceFedGTI/Cars/IMG_0155.jpg Did this today. Works on passenger side. Driver side, same method but I used a breaker bar instead of a closed wrench. Thanks for putting this pic up! Edited July 16, 2010 by christurismohk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 The struts aren't the same between the wagon and sedan, are they? Obviously the springs are different, but what about the struts and top hats? Can you take a picture from behind of the rear control arms at ride height? I wonder how much travel the LGT struts have compared to the Outback... [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...
Duffman Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 This, I am not sure of. I will try to snap a pic tonight. Wife has the car today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschultz Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I'm interested in the suspension travel too. From what I can tell the OB suspension provides about 5" of travel from full extension to full compression. I'd be interested in what the LGT waggon has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Not sure if this is what u are looking for but:Â http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/ForceFedGTI/Cars/IMG_0208.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 The struts aren't the same between the wagon and sedan, are they? Obviously the springs are different, but what about the struts and top hats? From what I understand, the front struts are the same sedan/ LGTwagon, but the rears are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutbackXT05 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) So if ive read this correctly the front suspension is the same regardless of sedan vs wagon, but the rears are where I get lost. The springs are different but what about the struts? And also can you use the outback top hats with the legacy suspesion at all? Edited August 7, 2010 by OutbackXT05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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