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05-21-2013, 12:35 AM | #51 |
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06-19-2013, 10:56 AM | #52 |
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glad i found this thread before i started my install
now i know what to notch |
06-19-2013, 11:15 AM | #53 |
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06-19-2013, 03:56 PM | #54 |
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I really wish there was more traffic in here than just the gallery section.
Any pictures of the control arm/subframe issue you took on? |
06-19-2013, 04:26 PM | #55 | |
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Here's a pic showing where I trimmed my subframe for control arm clearance. This applies to the GD/GG chassis, not sure about 08+. We just bagged an 08+ in our shop and it got SUPER low without any trimming at all... not even the pinch weld, which was pre-notched from the factory! Thanks Subaru / Fuji |
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07-01-2013, 01:01 PM | #56 |
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07-01-2013, 01:51 PM | #57 |
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07-02-2013, 04:25 PM | #58 |
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That's unique. I love it! Good work. Post up after the Karlton install.
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07-02-2013, 05:39 PM | #59 |
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07-15-2013, 08:39 PM | #60 |
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^damn that's sick... look forward to seeing the end result!!
my setup comes in tomorrow!! so excite!! |
07-24-2013, 09:50 PM | #61 |
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Any new stuff going on here?
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07-26-2013, 12:02 PM | #62 |
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07-26-2013, 12:06 PM | #63 |
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My flares are currently being installed, will update with pics when I get her back!
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07-30-2013, 04:56 PM | #64 |
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Finally finished installing my rear height sensors. Having a hard time since I've never done this before and have no buddies around with experience.
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08-07-2013, 11:39 PM | #65 |
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I am going to bump this by saying that I ordered a kit from yall today for my 04 STI! Ill be sure to post questions here!
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08-08-2013, 07:17 AM | #66 |
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I'm having a hard time getting lower in the front. I'm hitting axle in the front, onto the body. What do you guys recommend? Could I adjust the threads on the strut to fix this or am I stuck to having to cut a notch on the body?
I was very surprised when that was holding me up and not the typical control arm on subframe. I still have a good inch of tire showing. |
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I can't legally recommend any modifications to your chassis on behalf of Bag Riders LLC, but from one enthusiast to another, those are the steps to take to get the front end extremely low! There are a bunch of pictures on the first couple pages of this thread demonstrating each area to cut. [EDIT] Added links to pictures Cheers, John Last edited by Bag Riders Air Ride; 08-08-2013 at 08:21 AM. Reason: Added links to pictures |
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08-08-2013, 01:45 PM | #68 |
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Thanks for all those references but it's true. My axle is hitting the frame before anything else. Tires have some room to go, control arm has tons of room.
I will try and snap a pic in a few. |
08-08-2013, 02:38 PM | #69 |
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You can see tire has some more room to go
Control arm has tons of room And here, moment of truth.....AXLE!! |
08-08-2013, 02:45 PM | #70 |
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That's the pinch weld I'm talking about! You should be be able to remove that with a cutoff wheel
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08-08-2013, 03:04 PM | #71 |
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Just thought it was weird that the axle was my first issue.
Thanks, Jon. |
08-08-2013, 05:57 PM | #72 |
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After being out in the garage working, I'm not going to notch it. My front tires are less than an inch to touching the well so I don't think it's worth the time to notch for pretty much nothing. I guess I won't be as low in the front as I wanted.
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08-09-2013, 09:34 AM | #73 |
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Yeah the last ~1" of drop on the GD/GG chassis is a long, painful process that goes in about 1/4" increments from the pinch weld (1/4"), wheel well modifications (~3/8"), frame notch (~1/4"), and finally subframe notch for the control arm (~1/8").
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08-12-2013, 08:42 PM | #74 |
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I notched the pinch weld. No sense in getting bags and not trying to go as low as possible.
Now my tire hits the well. |
08-16-2013, 12:55 PM | #75 |
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For all of your AirLift v2 riders out there: what have you found to be the optimal daily driving pressures and damper settings? Looking for the most comfortable ride here
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