Hi - Lifted Impreza
Hi - Lifted Impreza
Hi Guys,
Gonna be after some info on offroader type suspension for my Impreza. I plan to do a double wishbone conversion as the macpherson strut is dumb.
I've done a 4 inch suspension lift using forester suspension and a 4 inch body lift.
Future plans include a bar, snorkle and maybe radiator relocation to top of motor since that now sits 4 inch lower. Then I can cut the front off for more approach angle
Gonna be after some info on offroader type suspension for my Impreza. I plan to do a double wishbone conversion as the macpherson strut is dumb.
I've done a 4 inch suspension lift using forester suspension and a 4 inch body lift.
Future plans include a bar, snorkle and maybe radiator relocation to top of motor since that now sits 4 inch lower. Then I can cut the front off for more approach angle
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different! be interesting to see how it goes.
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mudsurfv6 wrote:different! be interesting to see how it goes.
Haha yeah, I'm In Ashhurst, I see you're just on the other side of the hill. Will try and take it on some trails around here
It needs low range with those tyres as it's gutless at low speed in sand. The motor is a highly strung thing and it makes no power below 3k.
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Ha ha... Very cool... More vids please...
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Gyxx wrote:Ha ha... Very cool... More vids please...
Heres one showing how gutless it is down low.
Had do get my clutch kick on
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Ah well nothing for it then... The boxer'll just have to go... Wonder what would fit the hole?
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I'm looking for a low range box from a Forester, which would help.
There isn't a whole lot that will fit as it's only 2 cyl long. The front axles come out of the front of the gearbox so they really have to stay there.
Some joker in the states put a 1100 bike motor in one running the bike gearbox through the 5 speed for massive reduction but not enough grunt for what I want it for.
There isn't a whole lot that will fit as it's only 2 cyl long. The front axles come out of the front of the gearbox so they really have to stay there.
Some joker in the states put a 1100 bike motor in one running the bike gearbox through the 5 speed for massive reduction but not enough grunt for what I want it for.
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There are a few subbie gearboxes that had hi and low range selectors. The early gl or loyale wagons had electric difflock too. My 91 legacy also had hi lo BUT it wasn't an option on my particular car from factory it seemed. The gearbox was correct, Subaru just didn't have the linkages and incab bits to make it work. There was a lever on the side of the gearbox and with a throttle cable and a push pull handle it then had hi lo. Towing a loaded car transporter was now possible
I'm not sure about gearbox compatibility but there are options and adapter kits for those early gboxes. I think cvs would need to be hybridised too. The Legacy one could just plug and play but I think the gl gbox swap is an option I've seen online. Shame too cos I wrecked a subaru loyale wagon in a derby before christmas which had that gearbox.
I'm not sure about gearbox compatibility but there are options and adapter kits for those early gboxes. I think cvs would need to be hybridised too. The Legacy one could just plug and play but I think the gl gbox swap is an option I've seen online. Shame too cos I wrecked a subaru loyale wagon in a derby before christmas which had that gearbox.
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Haha I also wrecked a Brumby just before Christmas which has a High/Low box but it looks a heap smaller and I think it would be a waste of time as it would probably break.
Heres a 2003 Legacy that has high/low so I need one of those. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =793034529
Some good info in that thread but TBH it's not worth doing it with old parts.
Heres a 2003 Legacy that has high/low so I need one of those. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =793034529
Some good info in that thread but TBH it's not worth doing it with old parts.
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That wagon i pictured had under 100 thou on the clock. I'd have been happy using it before the race. Even after probably. Difflock was excellent too. Kept me driving with two broken axles Subbie parts are quite deer from parts guys so if an earlier box would fit it will be cheaper. I worked at a subbie wreckers and have seen the crazy pricing
Interesting how the hi low lever and console your 03 wagon looks exactly the same as the 90's legacy.
2003
1991 LH drive though with wrx seats
Interesting how the hi low lever and console your 03 wagon looks exactly the same as the 90's legacy.
2003
1991 LH drive though with wrx seats
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Oh yeah. It's probably the same gearbox?
I don't know anything about Subarus until I got this so it's like being back in kindy. I know Toyota stuff back to front.
I think I'll just keep sifting around Subaru forums and facebook pages trying to find someone with a 90+ high/low box who doesn't want $800 for it haha.
I don't know anything about Subarus until I got this so it's like being back in kindy. I know Toyota stuff back to front.
I think I'll just keep sifting around Subaru forums and facebook pages trying to find someone with a 90+ high/low box who doesn't want $800 for it haha.
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after watching that first vid i think you should consider entering the taupo 1000
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I'd go to the wreckers and ask to see the various motors/gearboxes if in stock and photograph the bolt patterns to see what might match up. It wouldn't surprise me if the ej20, ej22 and ej25 motors shared the same 5mt? gearbox I think you want. Could still have differing bolt patterns though but one should match what you have or be made to match.
A bunch of gearbox codes for you to hunt through.
http://www.gearhack.com/docs/Subaru%20Transmission%20Chart.html.files.hidden/Subaru%20Tranny%20Chart.pdf
A bunch of gearbox codes for you to hunt through.
http://www.gearhack.com/docs/Subaru%20Transmission%20Chart.html.files.hidden/Subaru%20Tranny%20Chart.pdf
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How did you do a body lift? It's a monocoque!
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I imagine the subframes front n rear could have spacers and the same on the shock towers?
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Ah yes. That would do it.
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mercutio wrote:after watching that first vid i think you should consider entering the taupo 1000
I've had this comment from 4 different people haha. Looking into it I think it would be a bit much but I see there is some "Woodhill 100" thing which may be fun. I have one friend down here who did the Taupo 1000 in an RS legacy. Got over half way before encountering electrical problems.
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Swamped wrote:I'd go to the wreckers and ask to see the various motors/gearboxes if in stock and photograph the bolt patterns to see what might match up. It wouldn't surprise me if the ej20, ej22 and ej25 motors shared the same 5mt? gearbox I think you want. Could still have differing bolt patterns though but one should match what you have or be made to match.
A bunch of gearbox codes for you to hunt through.
http://www.gearhack.com/docs/Subaru%20Transmission%20Chart.html.files.hidden/Subaru%20Tranny%20Chart.pdf
Thanks for the help! That list looks like all the boxes probably have the same bell housing pattern. Mine starts with TY754 like the 5 speed ones at the bottom of list. List doesn't note high/low range but I can probably google more.
Swamped wrote:I imagine the subframes front n rear could have spacers and the same on the shock towers?
Yeah spacers everywhere and extend stuff.
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For qualified professional advice from a real suspension engineer on the double A-arm conversion,talk to DeRanged on here or his other tech posts on various 4x4/suspension sites across the internet.
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Jumps wrote:mercutio wrote:after watching that first vid i think you should consider entering the taupo 1000
I've had this comment from 4 different people haha. Looking into it I think it would be a bit much but I see there is some "Woodhill 100" thing which may be fun. I have one friend down here who did the Taupo 1000 in an RS legacy. Got over half way before encountering electrical problems.
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I did Taupo that year and saw that RS A few times. Was very surprised to see it just kept going. This years 1000 (in Tokoro) sounds like it will be a smoother course, So consider this the second vote. You should do the 1000!
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Checkerhead wrote:I did Taupo that year and saw that RS A few times. Was very surprised to see it just kept going. This years 1000 (in Tokoro) sounds like it will be a smoother course, So consider this the second vote. You should do the 1000!
Is that meant to be Tokoroa? Since google can't find any place called Tokoro I guess it is Sweet closer to home
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Lol yep. Terrible typing on my part.
Now called the NZ1000 and will be in Tokoroa.
http://www.aucklandoffroadracing.co.nz/?p=600
Now called the NZ1000 and will be in Tokoroa.
http://www.aucklandoffroadracing.co.nz/?p=600
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Dude that impreza is freaking awesome
I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it before.
I can honestly say I have never seen anything like it before.
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Sweet Imp, love the lifted look. I'm a regular poster on Subaru boards eg offroadsubarus.com and have a mildly lifted Forester myself, located in Dunedin.
Seems you want a dual-range gearbox - you've got a few options there.
1. Leone 5-speed: This has 3.7 or 3.9 (rare) crown gear, with part-time 4wd (no centre diff, just a locking coupler) and 1.59:1 reduction. The full-time AWD centre diff-lock gearboxes from the turbo Leones (white wagon above) had 3.9 gears with 1.19:1 reduction (not great but better than nothing, it's the same reduction as in my 2003 SG Foz).
- All non turbo Leone boxes will require custom axles (EJ cars have 25 spline, so do turbo Leone, non turbo Leone are 23 spline)
- All Leone gearboxes will require an adaptor plate to match the bellhousing, unless you put the Leone internals into an EJ casing.
2. SF (1997-2002) Forester dual-range: 4.11 crown gear with 1.447:1 reduction. Same low-1st reduction as a 3.7 with 1.59 Leone box.
- It's probably your best option, but isn't that strong - SF Forester 1st, 2nd and reverse gears can shear. The SG Forester and Outback gearboxes have stronger gears to cope with the EJ25 power.
3. SG Forester, Outback, Legacy dual-range: Almost all of these are 4.11 with 1.19:1 reduction. Some early Legacies had 3.9 gears.
4. JDM GC Impreza dual-range: 3.9 with 1.59:1 reduction. This is the best factory combo, but is very rare. This car for sale has it: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 950219.htm
5. Brumby dual-range: 3.7 crown gear with 1.447:1 reduction. This does have a locking coupler part-time 4wd mechanism, but is a very old gearbox. Weak, and crap gearing. Only a 4-speed of course.
To overcome the AWD centre diff, you can fit a DCCD centre from an STi, or get the Leone locking centre diff (requires shaft welding).
All post-Leone Subarus have the same basic 5-speed gearbox, post-1998 cars have an 8-bolt bellhousing but this still works with early 4-bolts, just leave 4 bolts out... The Leone 5-speed internals are almost identical to the EJ internals too, case swapping is possible.
Hope you found this useful, a lot of info I know! I'll get around to body-lifting my Foz one day...
Seems you want a dual-range gearbox - you've got a few options there.
1. Leone 5-speed: This has 3.7 or 3.9 (rare) crown gear, with part-time 4wd (no centre diff, just a locking coupler) and 1.59:1 reduction. The full-time AWD centre diff-lock gearboxes from the turbo Leones (white wagon above) had 3.9 gears with 1.19:1 reduction (not great but better than nothing, it's the same reduction as in my 2003 SG Foz).
- All non turbo Leone boxes will require custom axles (EJ cars have 25 spline, so do turbo Leone, non turbo Leone are 23 spline)
- All Leone gearboxes will require an adaptor plate to match the bellhousing, unless you put the Leone internals into an EJ casing.
2. SF (1997-2002) Forester dual-range: 4.11 crown gear with 1.447:1 reduction. Same low-1st reduction as a 3.7 with 1.59 Leone box.
- It's probably your best option, but isn't that strong - SF Forester 1st, 2nd and reverse gears can shear. The SG Forester and Outback gearboxes have stronger gears to cope with the EJ25 power.
3. SG Forester, Outback, Legacy dual-range: Almost all of these are 4.11 with 1.19:1 reduction. Some early Legacies had 3.9 gears.
4. JDM GC Impreza dual-range: 3.9 with 1.59:1 reduction. This is the best factory combo, but is very rare. This car for sale has it: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 950219.htm
5. Brumby dual-range: 3.7 crown gear with 1.447:1 reduction. This does have a locking coupler part-time 4wd mechanism, but is a very old gearbox. Weak, and crap gearing. Only a 4-speed of course.
To overcome the AWD centre diff, you can fit a DCCD centre from an STi, or get the Leone locking centre diff (requires shaft welding).
All post-Leone Subarus have the same basic 5-speed gearbox, post-1998 cars have an 8-bolt bellhousing but this still works with early 4-bolts, just leave 4 bolts out... The Leone 5-speed internals are almost identical to the EJ internals too, case swapping is possible.
Hope you found this useful, a lot of info I know! I'll get around to body-lifting my Foz one day...
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