Anyone else done a lift on a Legacy?

[J.McDonald Knives]

As yall know I plan to do one and was wanting to see pics of what yall have done along with a list of the mods yall did as well as rim and tire sizes.

[Sarra]

I'm hoping to do something with my suspension eventually. the stock legacy (BK) suspension really limits your tire size selection. You can't run anything much bigger than stock, you'll get nasty rubbing either way, wider or taller, and forget doing both. 215 55r16 is about as big as you can go without modding.

I'm debating between Zero2R or a BG suspension with a lift kit. Totally opposite, I know. I seem to be totally torn between many things these days, another being geckos, or chameleons? I think Chameleons, but it's still a very difficult decision. :p

[J.McDonald Knives]

http://www.oregonoffroadsubaruclub.org/catalog.htm

Then scroll down and check the catalog out. And yes he still is in business. He uses a different strut and modifies it and I don't remember what else he does but its 2" of straight suspension lift. Some fender modification may be needed depending on the size of tire you plan to go with.

[rougeben83]

the outback forum should have some examples.

[J.McDonald Knives]

the outback forum should have some examples.Where is that at?

[track8]

How high do you want to go? http://alliedarmament.homestead.com/LiftKit.html

[J.McDonald Knives]

How high do you want to go? http://alliedarmament.homestead.com/LiftKit.htmlYa I know about them. They basically quit doing Subaru mods to work on guns. Thats why I searched other places and found MudRat.

[track8]

Bummer. I'll take 'em out of my "favorites"

[J.McDonald Knives]

Bummer. I'll take 'em out of my "favorites"I like the MudRat bumpers better since they are designed to allow you to go up a steeper incline on both front and back.

[decke48]

LINK (http://www.renickmotorsports.com/oscommerce/catalog/index.php?cPath=664&osCsid=455f1f922dc8ecca91c09eeb4ba59f6a)
theres 2 Scorpion lift kits if you scroll down

[J.McDonald Knives]

One of them is a body lift but as yall know on the 97 BG its a unibody with no external frame so I don't see how the body lift kit will work with mine.

[J.McDonald Knives]

Well I checked out the description and seems like it will work. Anyone else make a good lift kit other than allied armament and mudrat and scorpion? If I ordered anything from mudrat I would make sure to do it as COD.

[Mr. Sociable]

"The Don" from my local Subaru forum. PM DevilWoman on here for more info, it was badass.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/06/IMG_0671-1.jpg

[J.McDonald Knives]

"The Don" from my local Subaru forum. PM DevilWoman on here for more info, it was badass.I will be sure and do that. I need to get to bed soon so I will do it tomorrow after I get off of work.

[strat81]

my old leggy...

lifted on outback suspension with 215/65/16 general grabber at2's on stock wrx wheels

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSC_0158-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/08/1094e91f-1.jpg

keep in mind if you're gonna have a hard time keeping the alignment in spec if you are lifting your car too high. looks like you already have the outback so you do have the factory cradle spacers but depending on how high you go, you'll end up with positive camber that won't be able to be adjusted out.

newer forester springs should give you a nice lift too without costing an arm and a leg.

might want to check out ulitmatesubaru.org (might be .com haven't been there in ages) alot more offroading info over there.

[J.McDonald Knives]

my old leggy...
I'll have to check it out later. I may go with the bilstein struts with forester springs. Before I do the lift I will be doing a LOT more researching to find the best or easiest way to do it. I just want 2" of lift. anyone know much about the scorpian lift kits?

[saturn]

I have an 03 legacy wagon I want to lift to at least Baja or Outback height -- maybe higher. was thinking strut spacers but also realized I'd end up with positive camber... would baja struts and springs fit on a legacy with no modding?

would camber plates + strut spacers = disaster?

was thinking of throwing some cheap truck tires on it (general grabber??) after lifting it up

http://alliedarmament.homestead.com/outbacklifted.jpg

also, anyone know if the baja front bumper works on a legacy? since the baja came in that dark blue color... I want to use big hellas... but still maintain a factory look since my wife drives it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

only problem I can think of is maybe it doesn't line up to legacy fenders (since there are no flares on a legacy)

[J.McDonald Knives]

I have an 03 legacy wagon I want to lift to at least Baja or Outback height -- maybe higher. was thinking strut spacers but also realized I'd end up with positive camber... would baja struts and springs fit on a legacy with no modding?

would camber plates + strut spacers = disaster?

was thinking of throwing some cheap truck tires on it (general grabber??) after lifting it up

http://alliedarmament.homestead.com/outbacklifted.jpg

also, anyone know if the baja front bumper works on a legacy? since the baja came in that dark blue color... I want to use big hellas... but still maintain a factory look since my wife drives it.

http://www.auction123.com/userimages/296d867f-2c7f-47ef-bc13-db30dc53de3f/4S4BT62C066101941/01.jpg

only problem I can think of is maybe it doesn't line up to legacy fenders (since there are no flares on a legacy)That Allied Armament BG is the exact same as mine but the lift they use its hard to get them to do since they basically quit making lift kits and went back to making guns. And those are super swampers on the BG. The AA lift kit also is basically new top hats.

[saturn]

right, top hats / spacers...

wouldn't they affect the positive camber? or no?

[J.McDonald Knives]

right, top hats / spacers...

wouldn't they affect the positive camber? or no?not with it only being 2". Just like with lowering a car 2". Its the same thing.

[saturn]

what about using baja springs/struts? would I have to use other baja parts to make it work?

the baja looks like its at least 4-6" higher than a legacy

I basically want the highest lift possible without being insanely goofy like a truck

that red legacy is a good example -- enough clearance to fit truck tires


also with bigger tires, is there a way to fix the speedo so it doesn't read a lot slower than you're actually going?

[J.McDonald Knives]

what about using baja springs/struts? would I have to use other baja parts to make it work?

the baja looks like its at least 4-6" higher than a legacy

I basically want the highest lift possible without being insanely goofy like a truck

that red legacy is a good example -- enough clearance to fit truck tiresI will check into the Scorpian lift kit and find out what it includes. It may be equivalent to the AA lift kit.

[caoutback]

Scorpion is springs only, while Allied is body. Scorpion AND Allied would, probably, be the ultimate lift height wise overall. Allied does still play in the Subie world, I'd hit them up before ruling them out. Scorpion is Down Under, thus more fun to deal with. I'd recommend joining the other forum I mentioned in the PM I sent ya and talk to them as some travel back and forth a lot (I personally cannot wait to visit my brother in OZ and bring back a bag full of goodies).

[J.McDonald Knives]

Scorpion is springs only, while Allied is body. Scorpion AND Allied would, probably, be the ultimate lift height wise overall. Allied does still play in the Subie world, I'd hit them up before ruling them out. Scorpion is Down Under, thus more fun to deal with. I'd recommend joining the other forum I mentioned in the PM I sent ya and talk to them as some travel back and forth a lot (I personally cannot wait to visit my brother in OZ and bring back a bag full of goodies).Last time I talked to Allied on the phone they were pretty much back into guns. I'll give them a call again.

[jey]

http://www.oregonoffroadsubaruclub.org/catalog.htm

Then scroll down and check the catalog out. And yes he still is in business.

Oh really? Have you been able to get ahold of him?

[J.McDonald Knives]

http://www.oregonoffroadsubaruclub.org/catalog.htm

Then scroll down and check the catalog out. And yes he still is in business.

Oh really? Have you been able to get ahold of him?Yes I have. Many times.

[caoutback]

Finally found a pic of a first gen Outback with Scorpion Springs, unfortunately it's the 2inch version but anyways
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s171/calgearhead/LOBscorpionsprings2inchlift.jpg

[J.McDonald Knives]

Thats what I am looking for is 2" of lift. Can someone tell me which kit that is?

[jey]

Yes I have. Many times.

You have a PM. I've been trying to get ahold of him for a year now...

[J.McDonald Knives]

Yes I have. Many times.

You have a PM. I've been trying to get ahold of him for a year now...I replied to your PM.

[Huffer]

Thats what I am looking for is 2" of lift. Can someone tell me which kit that is?


Finally found a pic of a first gen Outback with Scorpion Springs, unfortunately it's the 2inch version

[J.McDonald Knives]

Thats what I am looking for is 2" of lift. Can someone tell me which kit that is?


Finally found a pic of a first gen Outback with Scorpion Springs, unfortunately it's the 2inch version Anyone know if it is possible to buy the Scorpion lift without ordering from Aussy land?

[caoutback]

I think your SOL on being able to order them from anywhere else but OZ. Certain members on the various boards go overseas to the Land Down Under and you might be able to sweet talk them into bringing a set back with them provided you pay for it up front. My bro is moving down their but I don't know the next time he's coming back to the states but when he does he's bringing me a couple goodies from the land of OZ :grin: .

[J.McDonald Knives]

thanks for the info.

[Huffer]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1590233 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1590233)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/DSC06739-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/DSC06743-1.jpg

[decke48]

a subaford?

[J.McDonald Knives]

Thats typical of what you would find on USMB. They like to use frames off of other vehicles to do it. Not the way I want to do it. Besides it kills the idea of keeping it all Subaru drive train. I have an idea how to keep it with Subaru drive train and still get tons of lift. Ain't gonna spoil it since it will be about 5 years before I can do it.

[jg09]

There's a sub-yota over here in Everson. It's a Brat body on a 'Yota frame. Looks sic with the exocage that it's got, but still not technically Subie through and through. I was thinking about lifting my BH for a while, but Scorpion no longer makes springs for them. Every now and again I get the urge to do it again. This thread brought one on, for the record.

[J.McDonald Knives]

There's a sub-yota over here in Everson. It's a Brat body on a 'Yota frame. Looks sic with the exocage that it's got, but still not technically Subie through and through. I was thinking about lifting my BH for a while, but Scorpion no longer makes springs for them. Every now and again I get the urge to do it again. This thread brought one on, for the record.I agree it aint Subaru thru and thru and thats why I have an idea how I can do it and keep it Subaru thru and thru.

[caoutback]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/MonsterLegacy-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/LiftedtcaseLegacy-1.jpg
Forget the guys name on the USMB but he built this using all Subie parts minus the t-case and lift parts. :smt023

[J.McDonald Knives]

I think I remember that 98BG from USMB.

[jg09]

That guy is registered on Four Wheeler Magazine's "Readers Rigs" section online!

[Reason]

That lifted BK is badass.