2011 Outback 3.6 Camellia Red Metallic, 2002 H6 Outback wagon VDC + 2001 2.5 VDC
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Hi
On the Gen 3 forum, there is an almighty thread on suspension and what people are using..
I have read a lot and need to read a lot more.. But have deduced some key info..
Seems our 2000-2004 cars have stiffer damping rates than later cars.. with 2 flavours to choose from too..
My 2002 H6 is a bit wallowy now and the rear shocks are definitely past best and I want to mod it a bit as nobody this side of the pond has done much (Anything)...
Based on the following, what are people running and recommendations..
The plan is to replace the rear subframe as its grotty and sort out any other bushes etc with wear.. replace the supposed self leveling rear shocks, apply a 1.5-2" lift to the rear end (while subframe is out seems sensible)
Front I would get spacers on the top mounts to raise by the 1.5-2" also.
Wheels and tyres.. thinking of installing 17" rims and 225/55r17 all season (Nokian weatherproof) tyres to finish "the look" and give it some all round ability.. (light of road and all weather capability..)
Of course the shocks will be replaced and from what I read, KYB seem the only real option..
1. Fronts 2000-2002 replacements 334275/6 (These are the ones listed for all gen 2 OB this side of the pond)
or
2. Fronts 2002-2004 alternative 334447/8 (Baja/late OB models) with bigger damper rod and more damping.
Rears, I can only find the one style.. 341276 (same each side)
Do these KYB rears replace the original self levelers?? its not clear from what I can find..
Alternative rears are a Pedders kit inc the springs.. But I cant find anyone thats used these to get an opinion..
Springs.. (Anyone got the details on std and alternative spring rates??)
I was going to retain the stock H6 springs at the front.
Rears, either find a set of alternative springs or have a pair made with approx 10% stiffer rate..
I will be adding skid plates etc... (And if I can find an LSD, that will go in)
So.. what can anyone recommend?
Thanks in advance..
Si
On the Gen 3 forum, there is an almighty thread on suspension and what people are using..
I have read a lot and need to read a lot more.. But have deduced some key info..
Seems our 2000-2004 cars have stiffer damping rates than later cars.. with 2 flavours to choose from too..
My 2002 H6 is a bit wallowy now and the rear shocks are definitely past best and I want to mod it a bit as nobody this side of the pond has done much (Anything)...
Based on the following, what are people running and recommendations..
The plan is to replace the rear subframe as its grotty and sort out any other bushes etc with wear.. replace the supposed self leveling rear shocks, apply a 1.5-2" lift to the rear end (while subframe is out seems sensible)
Front I would get spacers on the top mounts to raise by the 1.5-2" also.
Wheels and tyres.. thinking of installing 17" rims and 225/55r17 all season (Nokian weatherproof) tyres to finish "the look" and give it some all round ability.. (light of road and all weather capability..)
Of course the shocks will be replaced and from what I read, KYB seem the only real option..
1. Fronts 2000-2002 replacements 334275/6 (These are the ones listed for all gen 2 OB this side of the pond)
or
2. Fronts 2002-2004 alternative 334447/8 (Baja/late OB models) with bigger damper rod and more damping.
Rears, I can only find the one style.. 341276 (same each side)
Do these KYB rears replace the original self levelers?? its not clear from what I can find..
Alternative rears are a Pedders kit inc the springs.. But I cant find anyone thats used these to get an opinion..
Springs.. (Anyone got the details on std and alternative spring rates??)
I was going to retain the stock H6 springs at the front.
Rears, either find a set of alternative springs or have a pair made with approx 10% stiffer rate..
I will be adding skid plates etc... (And if I can find an LSD, that will go in)
So.. what can anyone recommend?
Thanks in advance..
Si