Making a Liberty/Outback Lift kit
Ok so this is the outback setup for the moustache bar. However its only 3.5mm, a bit more than 1 1/4inch
Would it be ok to use this on the liberty and the use 2inch blocks on the rear lower arm bracket and rear cross-member?
Would it be ok to use this on the liberty and the use 2inch blocks on the rear lower arm bracket and rear cross-member?
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Started on the lift kit:)
The project, EJ22 --->>> EJ25 Quad CAM:D touring wagon
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If you do that you'll be lifting wheels all the time - no down travel with that setup, or very little at the most.guyph_01 wrote:I'm thinking of going 2inch liftkit with 3inch strut tops with outback shocks and std springs on this lib:p
Worst thing that could happen is that you end up doing what ScubyRoo did - rolling it due to the suspension setup being too stiff, the rear end skipped around the front on a rutted corner. Not fun!
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This thread by ScubyRoo is probably worth the read for your proposed setup Guyph.
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Looks more like 35mm or 3.5cmguyph_01 wrote:Ok so this is the outback setup for the moustache bar. However its only 3.5mm, a bit more than 1 1/4inch
You be best to leave this out of the Liberty and increase the lift block by 1-1/4 inch or 35mmguyph_01 wrote:Would it be ok to use this on the liberty and the use 2inch blocks on the rear lower arm bracket and rear cross-member?
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Davidov wrote:Outbacks dont have any lift blocks (at least in 3rd gen) it has a different body design that gives it about 20mm extra body lift, and then the strut/spring design gives it the rest. This is why they have a longer steering joint.
Dont forget to reinforce the rear spring perch if you go raised springs or even without id reccomend doing it anyway.
Yes they already have lifting blocks.
Basically what people do not realise, Outback is exactly the same body as Liberty, just added blocks and longer suspension (I'm sick of arguing with that topic).
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
Dont forget different badges!!AlpineRaven wrote: Basically what people do not realise, Outback is exactly the same body as Liberty, just added blocks and longer suspension
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This is my trailing arm spacers (home made) with 7mm offset for camber and 10mm for castor (to get the wheels in centre).
This is my trailing arm spacers (home made) with 7mm offset for camber and 10mm for castor (to get the wheels in centre).