Vf52 install help Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT).

Hoping this becomes a Sticky! Well ive had the outback for a while now and i have read every thread that suited my mod desires, much of this is just facts from other threads but some of it is info from my own personal experience/ measurements. If there had been a 1 stop shop for info like this when i bought my outback i would have saved me a lot of headache 1) 04 rear struts greatly improve stiffness and lift the rear 1/4-1/2 inch due to spring perch height 2) install Legacy struts and springs, this will lower the car 2.5-3 inches, rides like stock, and has plenty of ground clearance for daily driving. Recommend 1/4-1/2 saggy but spacers if you have rear loaded frequently.

KYB is a decent upgrade 10% stiffer, but even monroe will get the job done and is oem equivalent, stay away from ebay brands like STAGG they are cheap for a reason, they ride like repainted used struts. Ask how i know lol King springs makes a standard height legacy spring for the rear raises 1/4-1/2, which eliminates the need for saggy but spacers, and greatly reduces roll, this paired with LGT front springs and struts is what i would recommend for daily driving on bad roads, but quite capable. There are also Lowering springs made by various manufactures for the Legacy and even some outback specific coil overs. Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Free Download Full Version For Ps3 on this page. I do not reccomend using legcy springs on outback struts it will be to low for the elongated bodies to ride in there comfort zone and will blow out quickly. If you want to go lower the first step needs to be legacy struts, The outback stock 225 55 17 rubs the legacy strut a little depending on your camber. The higher offset the wheels the taller you can get away with.

I was able to fit 17x7 +48 obxt wheels with 225 50 tires and -1.5camber i now have 17x7.5 +35 w 245 45 -1.7 camber and i'm fine no rubbing ever on 2.5i suspension Bump stops need to be changed/cut in half, or removed. If cut make it come to a point again involves shaving them, point makes for softer impact, the rear upper control arms on legacy are diff from outback, but do not need to be replaced unless you plan on going lower than stock legacy. Ther are also body spacers, however they do not effect ride height only slight tweaks to alignment which is adjustable so not really worthwhile 3) Rear Lateral links are a great addition because they give you so much adjust ability for the alignment, the stock configuration only has one adjuster that does camber and toe simultaneously, so you end up settling on mediocre every time. With these you get full adjustment of camber and toe, the outback has +camber from the factory and handles so much better with legacy specs i have mine at -1.7 front and -1.2 rear. Make sure you get the vehicle aligned with 100 lbs or the most weight you will regularly carry in the trunk otherwise when loaded outbacks will be all over the road in the winter time. 'Ghost walking' 4) Slot the strut mount holes for more caster in the front, this gives a heavier/sportier steering feel, and make the wheel return to straight faster on its own. Ther are also bushings to do this even further or instead, but they dramatically change how the wheel sits in the fender well 5) slot/enlarge the upper strut bolt to knuckle this will give you much more adjustment than a camber bolt, and is safer because cam bolts are significantly thinner and weaker.