rayu Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I am picking up my 2005 Legacy GT limited MT wagon (18,000 miles, Atlantic Blue Pearl, tinted windows, short-shift; $21,800) tomorrow. It was the only one I could find in New England. On of the things I will be doing with the wagon, a replacement for my 99 Passat 1.8T MT wagon with 153,000 miles, is towing. On the Passat I fitted a sweet (but very expensive) pair of Nivomat load leveling rear shocks. No matter what, from solo Sunday rides to 4 people, luggage, 4 bikes, and boat in tow, a nice level ride. What are my options for my new Subaru? I note that in one thread the poster noted that towing his two motorcycle trailer did put his headlights skyward. To my knowledge, Nivomats are unavailable. It is my understanding that load leveling on the Legacy/Outback is fitted on the Japanese market vehicles. What system do they use? Is it available in any way over here? Would adjustable (coilover?) shocks be the way to go? If so, how hard are they to adjust? Should I just stiffen the springs? As a new Legacy GT owner, any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I personally have no idea what options you have in the way of load leveling for the LGT, but welcome to the community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 rayu - In regards to your question; there's nothing specifically available to the N. American market for automatic load levelling. However for our Sport Spec springs; we do offer a HD version of our rear springs. They are designed for those with the OBXT or those who carry alot of equipment in their boot/trunk consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayu Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 iON: Are the heavy duty rear sport spec springs for the Legacy GT MT progressive? Do they lower or raise ride height? Here in New England with the terrible roads I am not that interested in decreasing suspension travel. Do they require new matched front springs or can they be used with the stock fronts? Will they work OK with the stock struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 iON: Are the heavy duty rear sport spec springs for the Legacy GT MT progressive? Do they lower or raise ride height? Here in New England with the terrible roads I am not that interested in decreasing suspension travel. Do they require new matched front springs or can they be used with the stock fronts? Will they work OK with the stock struts? we will just have to wait until somebody makes them. I.E. air shocks "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 interested in the springs actually. how does one order from iON??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I finally got around to adding my long-overdue rear trailer hitch to my LGT Ltd 5MT Wagon (ordered the Subaru OB one) just before the Memorial Day weekend. I have an LGA www.letsgoaero.com AT Sport Trailer that weighs 275 lbs dry (seems lighter than that but that's what the specs say) and I load it with about 400-500 lbs of stuff. Include three full coolers inside (seats folded) and the dog behind the cargo separator and a 16 CU FT Yakima box on top (with ~100 lbs in it) and the car doesn't drop much at all. Car rides flat and level and had no bounce per se, but the issue is how low the trailer hitch is, relative to the ground and it will "drag" occasionally. http://www.letsgoaero.com/upload/HSPT_PT_CruiseDriveway_Best.jpg SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 interested in the springs actually. how does one order from iON??? I sense some sort of suspension fetish going on here, how many sets do you have already ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 interested in the springs actually. how does one order from iON??? Look in the vendor area and give jack a call, or e-mail , or pm. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I sense some sort of suspension fetish going on here, how many sets do you have already ? stock and what's on the car. with 100lbs of stereo gear hanging over the rear axle, the rear sits a bot lower than I'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 stock and what's on the car. with 100lbs of stereo gear hanging over the rear axle, the rear sits a bot lower than I'd like. Just like me:icon_wink. The spacers will work perfect for you. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 yeah...I'll try those first for $12 before swapping out springs. Given the purchase of a wagon over a sedan, I'd like 100% of the usability of hauling mulch, dirt, beer, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayu Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 Some follow-up info. Jack at Ion has given me the following info: -Heavy duty rear (HD) springs are linear, not progressive. -Unloaded ride height at the rear will be slighly increased. -Cost is $175 plus shipping. -Springs are not in stock but Ion expects a production run soon. -Spring rate is higher than USDM or JDM spec-B springs. -Wagon and sedan springs, while slightly different, can be physically interchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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