How high should my OBS be? - Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community: RS25.com

nperkins · 02-02-2010, 08:08 AM

I recently bought my 97 OBS, and i'm unsure of what I have for suspension. The previous owner swapped suspension many times.

Is there anybody that can measure fender to hub to tell me how high it should be both front and rear? When I get in and out of the car it just feels like its an inch or so lower than it should be..

mikeyp5284 · 02-02-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nperkins

When I get in and out of the car it just feels like its an inch or so lower than it should be..

how about trying a diet????

SleepySubie · 02-02-2010, 08:38 AM

ummm whats your fender gap look like? if you don't have like half a fist up front its not factory.

ghostRS · 02-02-2010, 11:57 AM

Measure from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender and compare to someone else who has a stock one. Thats pretty much the best way to do it. Gets rid of wheel/tire discrepancies for people with bigger wheels or tires. The hub will still be the same distance away if suspension is still stock.

I dont have one or Id do it for you.

**NW OBS** · 02-02-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepySubie

ummm whats your gap look like? if you don't have like half a fist up front its not factory.

That's what I tried to explain to her! She got all huffy and climbed out of bed ~

This is the proper gap for an Outback Sport... IMO!

STOCK:

impreza_GC8 · 02-02-2010, 02:49 PM

Just post a photo, we should be able to tell you if its where it needs to be.

Kyle22 · 02-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Mine sits at 15" front, 14.75-15" rear. 2000 OBS. Whats yours?

nperkins · 02-05-2010, 10:21 AM

Here is my OBS...

Does it look right?

mikeyp5284 · 02-05-2010, 10:50 AM

that looks about right for a wagon.... looks about the same as the stock 05 a few posts up...

nperkins · 02-05-2010, 11:43 AM

If that looks right... How do I get it about 3/4" higher in the front, and maybe about 1 - 1 1/4" higher in the rear? The car is really floaty anyways... so a spring/strut swap would be beneficial anyways...

02-02-2010, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
nperkins 1.8L My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2009 Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 21	How high should my OBS be? I recently bought my 97 OBS, and i'm unsure of what I have for suspension. The previous owner swapped suspension many times. Is there anybody that can measure fender to hub to tell me how high it should be both front and rear? When I get in and out of the car it just feels like its an inch or so lower than it should be..

02-02-2010, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
SleepySubie 2.5L RS-T Car: 2000 Imp 5 door Sport My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blacksburg VA Trader Rating: (15) Posts: 6,166	ummm whats your fender gap look like? if you don't have like half a fist up front its not factory. __________________ 4/16/07 - 33 killed and almost 30 shot here at VT

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impreza_GC8 2.0L Turbo Car: 00 GM6 & 97 Outback 2.4L+VF8! Fav Mod: swaybars: 22mm F / 20mm R My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: STL, MO & SIUC Trader Rating: (11) Posts: 1,640	Just post a photo, we should be able to tell you if its where it needs to be. __________________ Fuel Cut > Me

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02-02-2010, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
ghostRS 1.8L My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Danville, PA Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 6	Measure from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender and compare to someone else who has a stock one. Thats pretty much the best way to do it. Gets rid of wheel/tire discrepancies for people with bigger wheels or tires. The hub will still be the same distance away if suspension is still stock. I dont have one or Id do it for you.

02-02-2010, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kyle22 2.0L Car: 2000 OBS Fav Mod: 4.111 Drivetrain My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 81	Mine sits at 15" front, 14.75-15" rear. 2000 OBS. Whats yours?

02-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
nperkins 1.8L My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2009 Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 21	Here is my OBS... Does it look right?

02-05-2010, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeyp5284 2.0L Turbo Car: Legs Fav Mod: Working airbags My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Trader Rating: (18) Posts: 1,215	that looks about right for a wagon.... looks about the same as the stock 05 a few posts up...

02-05-2010, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
nperkins 1.8L My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2009 Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 21	If that looks right... How do I get it about 3/4" higher in the front, and maybe about 1 - 1 1/4" higher in the rear? The car is really floaty anyways... so a spring/strut swap would be beneficial anyways...

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