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Good points here NachaLuva. I think the biggest thing you would notice is the difference between 3.9 & 4.1 diffs I totally agree! I had 27" ATs on my 2.2 legacy with factory 3.90s for 7 years. WAAAY under-geared. When I swapped to a 99 OB with 4.11s it was INSTANTLY like stock pep STILL on the 27" A...

Thanks Bennie, Given JDM legacies seem somewhat available, if /when I do another DR EJ5MT swap, I'd rather do a lower 1st also knowing I'd get a better 5th, one split between the Forester's .871 and the better overdrive .780 in USDM 3.90 cars. Low range swap aside, going as much plug-n-play as possi...

Roger that! Changing the internals seems more difficult than finding and using what's available (unless one has the time, parts, vision and knowledge to modify the guts out of stuff ;) Researching with a another enthusiast here in the states (in CO), it seems we've dissected some info on JDM availab...

The cable lined up perfectly with the lever, so i attached it and replaced the cover with an AUSM one fitted for the low range arm. At first the arm sat a bit high in the available slot https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kSur7gezWsk/UjyIPoNNaUI/AAAAAAAAiFE/SZedk75xg-0/s800/P1030715.JPG I then fitted...

I love your installation...very well done. It looks factory! :cool: How difficult was it to do? It was a snap!! Once under the console: 6-7 screws and the metal shift gasget trim was off: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ANEzm6VOItQ/UgptZCBSdvI/AAAAAAAAiIU/vktyGClryG0/s640/P1030338.JPG and the AU...

USDM 1995 Fegacy EJ22 running an AUDM 1998 Forester DR FT AWD 5MT A little more AUDM Awesomeness to complete the cabin: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YJBBrmSmWrY/Ujx_S1g0IuI/AAAAAAAAiD4/FhrToLF2U90/s640/P1030708.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BTI6y3_RLb0/Ujx_UAksvZI/AAAAAAAAiEA/jN2Y3xD_...

USDM 1995 Fegacy EJ22 running an AUDM 1998 Forester DR FT AWD 5MT A little more AUDM Awesomeness to complete the cabin: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YJBBrmSmWrY/Ujx_S1g0IuI/AAAAAAAAiD4/FhrToLF2U90/s640/P1030708.JPG https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BTI6y3_RLb0/Ujx_UAksvZI/AAAAAAAAiEA/jN2Y3xD_...

Hey Bennie, Can you expand on the swapping gear sets from a single range into a dual range? My legacy 5MT has a 3.545 first which I'd prefer over the forester's 3.454 first. I'm not the happiest with the forester's .871 fifth, but I think my Legacy's .780 might be too weak for the AT tires on modera...

Prepping for an enlightening upgrade:

new grill clips https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-15Ot3MnMASc/UgKFzy8kK-I/AAAAAAAAgbo/_BrwjnIywRo/s720/P1030297.JPG?gl=US debade - rebadge https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dyse8Yl3R9Q/UgKFKh4BJeI/AAAAAAAAgbY/gSBLGz4dPEU/s720/P1030293.JPG?gl=US https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n0wlm7XFFQw/UgKQtB...

Here's my YouTube channel for browsing

https://www.youtube.com/user/aspleenic

Rear Sway Bar (RSB) quick disconnect https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EZ_J7bFb5NE/UhJLQonrbcI/AAAAAAAAhRs/EhWOpOLmwQY/s512/P1030505.JPG?gl=US https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r0aOC2E2ZVQ/UhJLRYVcOfI/AAAAAAAAhR0/4uXjKt14uxI/s512/P1030506.JPG?gl=US https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3h2SmQTW0Ss/Uh...

The dual range box going well so far? Looks like you're putting it to good use! Cheers Bennie NOW i'll need to pick your brain Bennie for all things CLSD rebuild!! Are clutches available to rebuild an RX CLS unit? what do I need to know, how do I rebuild it?? PM me the whole story (here or USMB or ...

The dual range box going well so far? Looks like you're putting it to good use! Cheers Bennie Its pretty sweet!!! :cool: here's a speed and RPM comparison through the gears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPcP91z5Xxk&feature=youtu.be And some other stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-3zyfsw_M&f...

(there are certainly other updates I could/should post to better update this thread... like the AUDM 98 foz DR 5MT and trying it out. . . but alas, here's a quickie from today to get going. Quick mountain rally in the rain https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pP5zOlQVhGw/UfrGcDJtArI/AAAAAAAAgLU/EsU4hW...

Hey Bennie,

If you can give me some measurements and a weight, we can look up the shipping cost (someone else forwarded me this link)

http://auspost.com.au/apps/postage-calculator.html
e.g. sea mail $44 or for up to 20 kg air mail $62 for up to 20 kg

Ciao

I've never thought about this in that way! Not only do our subi's do very well offroad if driven right when well setup, but they also handle and perform VERY well on road - hello fuel economy! <- that's something you can't say in a big rig! Cheers Bennie Hell yeah!! :cool: My buddy has a 4" lifted ...

Oy vey! (slaps forhead with open palm) In the vein of "check the fuse before you replace the starter!" it turns out, with minimal investigating, its a worn front sway bar link. I disconnected the sway bar (finall a REAL reason to do it ;) and with an around the block drive, I think the noise is gone...

Ahh, something easy like THAT would be the best solution!!! ;) Here are a couple clips where I think you can hear the thunking... Maybe its suspension related...? I only thought front diff 'cause it seems like its just right under the radio/dash. . . BUT front diff would mean problems ALL the time, ...

Outback has 1.19:1 low. You could use single range centre diff in dual range box, it'll fit. You'll need to convert the low range gearing in outback box from l series. See my signature. Cheers AP I'm reviving this with another question for you AlpineRaven :cool: Do the dual range boxes have a diffe...