FAQ Legacy vs WRX Suspension swap questions - Page 15

ivanwakeup · 06-03-2012, 06:38 PM

alright guys, thanks much for the help! i think i'll just be getting 02-03 wrx suspension

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jefferyhanselman321 · 07-02-2012, 09:41 AM

So someone help me, what's all th bg, bc, gg, gc and every other letter combination mean? If got a 2001 outback , base line w/ the winter package and I'm trying to modify it to how ever I want. Just trying to do some homework and figure everything out that I can. Mines a 2.5l with an automatic. I guess I should have done this before and went for an impreza vs an outback. Any help would be great, thanks all.

98legwag · 07-02-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefferyhanselman321

So someone help me, what's all th bg, bc, gg, gc and every other letter combination mean? If got a 2001 outback , base line w/ the winter package and I'm trying to modify it to how ever I want. Just trying to do some homework and figure everything out that I can. Mines a 2.5l with an automatic. I guess I should have done this before and went for an impreza vs an outback. Any help would be great, thanks all.

An 01 would be a chassis code BE for a sedan and BH for a wagon. They have a different rear suspension setup and can't use wrx suspension. At least from a 02-07 wrx.

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-02-2012, 04:51 PM

Ok, is there any suspension set ups that will work for my ride? Thanks for helping me out, now I know u have a bh.

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-02-2012, 08:11 PM

Oops, I have a bh. So any front will work then if I have the whole strut, spring and tophat.

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-02-2012, 08:24 PM

Ok another question, since my rear suspension is different, can I swap the rear sub-frame with something better that's a direct bolt up? It's not easy finding the rear parts. Mines stock and just about wore out, time for modifying.

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-03-2012, 05:59 AM

So from this whole thread I've figured out I have a third generation and from all these posts every either has a first or second gen. So what gives. I will figure something out, even if I have to custom make my own rear suspension.

dvancleve · 07-04-2012, 01:48 PM

I don't know for sure, but it seems to me that suspension parts from an '08 or newer Impreza model would work without too much difficulty. I know the Forester guys use multilink STi rear suspension bits on their cars...

Doug

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98legwag

An 01 would be a chassis code BE for a sedan and BH for a wagon. They have a different rear suspension setup and can't use wrx suspension. At least from a 02-07 wrx.

spdracr00 · 07-04-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefferyhanselman321

Ok, is there any suspension set ups that will work for my ride? Thanks for helping me out, now I know u have a bh.

What are your end goals for your suspension?

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-05-2012, 07:28 AM

My end goal, not for sure. This is my first ever import and I just want to see how far I can go. For looking at the pics online of the 08+ impreza and foresters, the third gen outbacks have different length lateral bars and a shock vs strut.
The car is due to a bushing change and I would like urathane over rubber ones. I like taking corners fast. The second and thirds rear body looks the same that's why I asked about swapping out rear subs to the second if the mounts match up. I just made the start of a cold air kit the other night and put it on. Next plan is tune up, then exhaust. From there I'm looking at suspension and engine. Thanks for the help and I will keep digging and learn more.

spdracr00 · 07-05-2012, 10:45 AM

well to start with you have a 3rd gen legacy. the only other subaru's that share your rear setup are the 09+ foresters, 08+ impreza's. they are not exactly the same as the 2000-04 legacy's use a narrower rear lower control arm, so if you get anything other than 00-04 suspension you'll need to shave down the lower mounting point. Your best bet is to get a suspension that's made for your car. you have quite a few options in fact. You have the fattest Subaru made, so trying to use srings/struts from another car will not work to well.

jefferyhanselman321 · 07-06-2012, 11:03 PM

So having a fat ass means I can take corners faster right? Just kidding. Well I'm all ears. Point me to the right direction of who makes parts for my car.

BE6STI · 08-13-2012, 12:24 PM

I've got an 03 outback from what I've found you can get jdm b4 bilstine for around 500$ on eBay they will be used but jdm parts are normally low mileage, h&r makes one or two lowering spring kits if you just want to lower your stance. Best bet to really lower a bh chassis is to use be suspension parts there are a few companies that make full coil over kits I know tein, kw, super stance, bw,k sport, d2racing, xyz sport, yellow dps... You get the picture. Keep in mind if you're wanting a coil over kit plan on spending atleast a grand on the cheapest one.

Littlz · 05-20-2013, 03:38 PM

Hey can anyone tell me if I order suspension for 99 legacy if it will fit my 97

patrickscycleshop · 05-20-2013, 03:46 PM

97 what? Legacy? 96-99 legacy/outback parts are interchangeable although outback is higher. all subies have the same top mount holes in body and bottom strut mount to spindle from 95-05 wrx/legacy/forester/outback/impreza/wrx. thats why people call them lego cars. ex; my 95 legacy L wagon has 03 wrx suspension/lowering springs, direct bolt in if you take everything from top to bottom mounts, except the brake line mount bracket on strut.

98legwag · 05-20-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickscycleshop

97 what? Legacy? 96-99 legacy/outback parts are interchangeable although outback is higher. all subies have the same top mount holes in body and bottom strut mount to spindle from 95-05 wrx/legacy/forester/outback/impreza/wrx. thats why people call them lego cars. ex; my 95 legacy L wagon has 03 wrx suspension/lowering springs, direct bolt in if you take everything from top to bottom mounts, except the brake line mount bracket on strut.

Thats not entirely true. 00-04 Legacys have a different rear suspension. So does the 05+ Legacy.

patrickscycleshop · 05-21-2013, 10:58 AM

Well there are exceptions, thanks for the correction.

scoob the noob · 05-31-2013, 11:27 PM

how difficult would a control arm swap from a wrx to a 1997 legacy be? and what model wrx would give me the best results?

PD63 · 12-08-2013, 04:01 PM

Hey guys, I can get a killer deal on Ksport coilovers that came out of an 02 legacy, anyone know if they will fit into an 03 WRX wagon? I know Subarus are like legos but I wanna make sure so I don't buy anything that won't fit.

spdracr00 · 12-08-2013, 09:04 PM

Front will work, but in 2000 the Legacy's all went to a multilink rear setup.

Raz007 · 07-28-2014, 01:00 PM

I want to thank you guys for all the info contained in this thread. It's been awhile since there's been any posts, but I used all the info to get my 1999 Legacy SUS sitting pretty on 2005 WRX suspension and 2007 WRX wheels. So thanks again for this thread!!!

Corndiggitydogg · 08-25-2014, 01:28 AM

I swapped my 97 legacy with 07 wrx struts and springs. Its not much lower but it still rides nice and looks good i think at least!

mylegacygtwagon · 12-02-2014, 10:57 AM

I have a 97 LGT wagon (with blown struts) and I have a buddy that has Tien H springs on 2005 wrx struts I know that the only year that my legacy is capable of swapping suspension into is 02-03 wrx. he said the struts would work on a bug eye which is the 02-03. Is this true?

mylegacygtwagon · 12-02-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Corndiggitydogg

I swapped my 97 legacy with 07 wrx struts and springs. Its not much lower but it still rides nice and looks good i think at least!

How hard was it to swap in those 07 struts? I posted below you a question maybe you can help?

riggin · 12-02-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mylegacygtwagon

How hard was it to swap in those 07 struts? I posted below you a question maybe you can help?

Yes, it will work. 02-07 WRX suspensions are all compatible. Also, I have a 97 outback limited with 04 wrx struts and Tein springs, all I did was swap the top hats and then it was a simple strut replacement.

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12-02-2014, 10:57 AM	#373
mylegacygtwagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 407635 Join Date: Dec 2014 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago IL Vehicle: 1997 legacy gt wagon green	1997 legacy gt wagon suspension upgrades I have a 97 LGT wagon (with blown struts) and I have a buddy that has Tien H springs on 2005 wrx struts I know that the only year that my legacy is capable of swapping suspension into is 02-03 wrx. he said the struts would work on a bug eye which is the 02-03. Is this true?

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jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	So someone help me, what's all th bg, bc, gg, gc and every other letter combination mean? If got a 2001 outback , base line w/ the winter package and I'm trying to modify it to how ever I want. Just trying to do some homework and figure everything out that I can. Mines a 2.5l with an automatic. I guess I should have done this before and went for an impreza vs an outback. Any help would be great, thanks all.

07-02-2012, 04:51 PM	#354
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	Ok, is there any suspension set ups that will work for my ride? Thanks for helping me out, now I know u have a bh.

07-02-2012, 08:11 PM	#355
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	Oops, I have a bh. So any front will work then if I have the whole strut, spring and tophat.

07-02-2012, 08:24 PM	#356
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	Ok another question, since my rear suspension is different, can I swap the rear sub-frame with something better that's a direct bolt up? It's not easy finding the rear parts. Mines stock and just about wore out, time for modifying.

07-03-2012, 05:59 AM	#357
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	So from this whole thread I've figured out I have a third generation and from all these posts every either has a first or second gen. So what gives. I will figure something out, even if I have to custom make my own rear suspension.

07-05-2012, 07:28 AM	#360
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	My end goal, not for sure. This is my first ever import and I just want to see how far I can go. For looking at the pics online of the 08+ impreza and foresters, the third gen outbacks have different length lateral bars and a shock vs strut. The car is due to a bushing change and I would like urathane over rubber ones. I like taking corners fast. The second and thirds rear body looks the same that's why I asked about swapping out rear subs to the second if the mounts match up. I just made the start of a cold air kit the other night and put it on. Next plan is tune up, then exhaust. From there I'm looking at suspension and engine. Thanks for the help and I will keep digging and learn more.

07-05-2012, 10:45 AM	#361
spdracr00 Scooby Specialist Member#: 65823 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 2018 Impreza Sport Pearl White	well to start with you have a 3rd gen legacy. the only other subaru's that share your rear setup are the 09+ foresters, 08+ impreza's. they are not exactly the same as the 2000-04 legacy's use a narrower rear lower control arm, so if you get anything other than 00-04 suspension you'll need to shave down the lower mounting point. Your best bet is to get a suspension that's made for your car. you have quite a few options in fact. You have the fattest Subaru made, so trying to use srings/struts from another car will not work to well.

07-06-2012, 11:03 PM	#362
jefferyhanselman321 Scooby Newbie Member#: 323439 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Hood, TX Vehicle: 2001 Outback 2004 Forester XT	So having a fat ass means I can take corners faster right? Just kidding. Well I'm all ears. Point me to the right direction of who makes parts for my car.

08-13-2012, 12:24 PM	#363
BE6STI Scooby Newbie Member#: 192815 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West Des Moines Iowa Vehicle: 2003 Outback Regatta Red Pearl	I've got an 03 outback from what I've found you can get jdm b4 bilstine for around 500$ on eBay they will be used but jdm parts are normally low mileage, h&r makes one or two lowering spring kits if you just want to lower your stance. Best bet to really lower a bh chassis is to use be suspension parts there are a few companies that make full coil over kits I know tein, kw, super stance, bw,k sport, d2racing, xyz sport, yellow dps... You get the picture. Keep in mind if you're wanting a coil over kit plan on spending atleast a grand on the cheapest one.

05-20-2013, 03:38 PM	#364
Littlz Scooby Newbie Member#: 307775 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington Vehicle: 1997 Legacy	Hey can anyone tell me if I order suspension for 99 legacy if it will fit my 97

05-20-2013, 03:46 PM	#365
patrickscycleshop Scooby Newbie Member#: 199333 Join Date: Jan 2009	97 what? Legacy? 96-99 legacy/outback parts are interchangeable although outback is higher. all subies have the same top mount holes in body and bottom strut mount to spindle from 95-05 wrx/legacy/forester/outback/impreza/wrx. thats why people call them lego cars. ex; my 95 legacy L wagon has 03 wrx suspension/lowering springs, direct bolt in if you take everything from top to bottom mounts, except the brake line mount bracket on strut.

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patrickscycleshop Scooby Newbie Member#: 199333 Join Date: Jan 2009	Well there are exceptions, thanks for the correction.

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scoob the noob Scooby Newbie Member#: 355734 Join Date: May 2013 Location: in my car Vehicle: 97 legacy	how difficult would a control arm swap from a wrx to a 1997 legacy be? and what model wrx would give me the best results?

12-08-2013, 04:01 PM	#369
PD63 Scooby Newbie Member#: 328326 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Putnam County, NY Vehicle: 2018 WRX Lapis Blue	Hey guys, I can get a killer deal on Ksport coilovers that came out of an 02 legacy, anyone know if they will fit into an 03 WRX wagon? I know Subarus are like legos but I wanna make sure so I don't buy anything that won't fit.

12-08-2013, 09:04 PM	#370
spdracr00 Scooby Specialist Member#: 65823 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 2018 Impreza Sport Pearl White	Front will work, but in 2000 the Legacy's all went to a multilink rear setup.

07-28-2014, 01:00 PM	#371
Raz007 Scooby Newbie Member#: 373261 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Vehicle: 2015 Forester XT SWP	I want to thank you guys for all the info contained in this thread. It's been awhile since there's been any posts, but I used all the info to get my 1999 Legacy SUS sitting pretty on 2005 WRX suspension and 2007 WRX wheels. So thanks again for this thread!!!

08-25-2014, 01:28 AM	#372
Corndiggitydogg Scooby Newbie Member#: 393554 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Gilbert Arizona Vehicle: 1997 Legacy L Silver	I swapped my 97 legacy with 07 wrx struts and springs. Its not much lower but it still rides nice and looks good i think at least!