05+ Outback/Legacy suspension similarities

[jeremy]

I was wondering what it would take to install a Legacy suspension on my 06 Outback. Sorry if this has been asked a lot, but I didn't find anything for the new body style on my initial search.

[Huffer]

Traditionally, the Outback has longer struts and "body spacers" that change the steering/suspension geometry a little. If you replace just the struts, you will drop the car down 1.5" or so.

The theory is essentially the same as the BE/BH (00-04) as they have a similar multi-link design for the rear suspension and Macpherson struts up front.

[dodik]

you also got to watch out for larger outback tire hitting lower spring perch in the fronts if you go to legacy struts, not a big issue curable with proper wheels and tire.