Replace gen 2 lib gearbox with outback, but what gen outback is best?

leeton1203 · Post by **leeton1203** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:05 pm

So my gen 2 lib gearbox is failing me, loosing 4th and no low range. Been thinking about lifting it as well so I'm thinking it's time to bite the bullet and do the entire outback conversion, gearbox, diff, suspension and steering components.

The question is what is the best gen model outback to use as the donor?

I'm after a better low range set up then the lib and also something to suit bigger tyres.

Your recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:15 am

I don't know the year, but you want the dual range box and diff from the model with the 1:1:47 dual range. As it is better than the 1:1:19 ratio dual range box. This box and diff can be source from the forester as well as the outback.

TOONGA

Point · Post by **Point** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:02 pm

there was no Outback in the Gen1, and the Gen3 had different rear suspension. If you want to use the suspension components as well, then you will have to get a Gen2.

The gearbox with the better low range that Toonga is talking about was only in the SF Forrie.

leeton1203 · Post by **leeton1203** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:25 am

Thanks fellas

I would love the 1:1:47 box, but I can only get that out of the forester?

If I go the outback, the diff ratios are different aren't thay? That will bring down the gearing for the bigger wheels?

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:34 pm

mate buy this car
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I built it for a mate about 10 years ago and its got all the good gear in it.

Use lift kit / suspension / GT foz alloys / tyres on your car and part the rest out. You will probably get most of your money back selling it for parts on gumtree, ebay etc

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:00 pm

Lift it and run the SF Forster gearbox as its already set up with the decent low range and larger tyres, even though they're a stock size (stock foz).

There's really no off the factory floor gearbox option in the outback/libertys. To get the best combo you need to either interchange parts from models that best suit your needs or go all out and mod stuff to work the way you want - gearboxes being one area many neglect to get the most out of. It's here where the biggest gains are to be made!

Cheers

Bennie

leeton1203 · Post by **leeton1203** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:11 pm

cheers Bennie

so if i run a first gen forester gearbox, will i need to change the rear diff as well?

Iv already got enough spear parts and parts cars I'm trying to hock off, don't really need another