The Legacy GT Wagon Build is TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL!

In this video we fully embrace the full send title of the build my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT and strip the remaining suspension from the car, remove the entire subframe, and order more parts!
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[@callumwulff1208]

Haha, I’m literally going through the exact same process on my 08 Lexus is250. Initially started with a brake upgrade and now it’s turned into an entire suspension restoration. All the aluminium components are getting hydroblasted, steel control arms, sway bars and subrframe powder coated and all new bushes and brand new oem nuts, bolts and washers from Toyota. Once you start you start noticing more parts/areas that are either dirty or could be improved and you just can’t stop haha

[@JoshEAllen]

Definitely polish the exhaust. I polished and clear powder coated all of the Spec B aluminum suspension bits. They still look perfect after 5+ years!

[@avengednick]

I figured I probably couldn't help myself... Haha and man, I wish you hadn't just told me that. Now I feel like I really should clear powder coat mine too keep them pristine!

[@JoshEAllen]

@@avengednick they are super easy to clean and keep looking good too

[@matthewcramsay7989]

I just found this build thanks to KZbin's almighty algorithm. And I will admit I have never modified a car. But...if I ever do, cleaning/polishing/painting every single part is one thing I would absolutely do! "You" may never see it. But "I'll" know. So build it the way YOU want. You've got people behind you all the way!

[@avengednick]

What's up man, glad KZbin helped you find the build! And I appreciate your style, that's how I've always viewed it. Appreciate the support!

[@forrestcarroll9350]

I own an 05 Legacy GT wagon and sedan. The sedan is currently apart waiting for a roll cage, and the wagon has had many of the same mods except for the Spec.B trailing arms (hard to justify the down time for a daily unfortunately.) Glad to see someone else who appreciates these cars!

[@avengednick]

Right on, I used to have an 09 Spec B and kind of miss having to of these things haha. And I feel that, I've had this build planned out in my head for years and just had to wait until it wasn't my daily any more.

[@henryv.3272]

I did this same exact job in my one car garage! Talk about a part explosion!!

[@avengednick]

Damn dude, props! That takes next level organization.

[@henryv.3272]

@@avengednick Thanks, I got the JDM parts media blasted and powder coated a silver color so they always look like clean aluminum. Also put an R180 in there while I was at it. Did all the Whiteline bits, arms, sways etc. Unfortunately project is stalled due to me moving, so the project is in storage right now.

[@Jubjub517]

Having gone through everything you're doing, you should definitely inspect/replace the rear brake lines and junction block. Even though they did a recall with "anti corrosion" spray they will still fail eventually. When mine failed it was a total pain to replace everything and would have been 10x easier with the subframe dropped. Also minor side note, make sure you have the sheet metal end link brackets for the spec b trailing arms. It was a PITA trying to track the PN's down but luckily Subaru still makes them.

[@anonymou593]

Just did the same thing. I found that with rust being a problem, getting nickel copper brake lines and running them yourself just future proofs the whole ordeal. Plus, running the driver side line under the back seat has been done a bunch and you can find write-ups on a bunch of different forums.

[@avengednick]

Oh damn, I will definitely look into that rear brake line and junction box while I have everything apart. Didd you replace the block and rear lines altogether? And you're talking about the black metal brackets that go on the side of the arm towards the front of the car under the rear doors?

[@Jubjub517]

@@avengednick My brake lines were so rusted beyond saving that I bypassed everything from the rear passenger seat back with nickel copper lines. The factory brake lines are one piece from the rear wheel to the front firewall and are a proper PITA to replace. Meathead Garage did a good video showing the proper factory way to replace them. The much easier route is to cut and couple new nickel copper lines under the rear seat and run them to each wheel well. Also worth inspecting the gas tank for any rust along the seams since you're already in there. And I'm talking about a separate sheet metal bracket that attaches the sway bar endlinks. This is only necessary on the cast aluminum trailing arms. The PN is 20264AG000 for one of the sides. Btw love what you're doing with this build. The LGT wagon will always be my favorite car and will always be deeply underappreciated by many. I never went as far as replacing the subframe bushings but it was a night and day when I replaced everything else.

[@nathanyoung8284]

I've done all the bushings and whatnot that you've done (apart from the Spec B arms) and I definitely wholly regret the harder subframe and diff bushings. New OEM rubber would be way nicer for NVH. Just my .02.

[@avengednick]

Oh interesting! And you did all poly?

[@nathanyoung8284]

@@avengednick yeah all Energy or Whiteline bushings. I have to remind myself that the diff isn't making noises to tell me that it's broken - it's that I put those bushings there and now it makes that noise. It really only feels better if you launch the car. Every OEM bushing was toast in my car at 200K+ when I replaced them. I did the Group N transmission mount, energy subframe bushings, and Whiteline diff bushings all at once. The exhaust noise in the cabin is also louder, too, with the subframe bushings and transmission mount as all that NVH is shared between them.

[@TeleosDaKat]

I've put the KTA 124 kit on my 07 3.0R it definitely makes a big difference in the adjustability Where the stock components do not have camber adjustment. Lookin forward to seeing the final results

[@avengednick]

Love to hear that, I'm stoked to have the new arms on the car. Thanks for watching!

[@hotdogbuns255]

absolutely banging man! Love this stuff! Are you doing the 6 speed swap or is that something that's being planned/already done? I've been thinking about 6 speed swapping my 2.5i Outback just so that highway driving is more bearable

[@avengednick]

Thank you! And that's the plan, I'd like to swap in a 6 speed before we build the motor.

[@robinsontanner1234]

I need to do this for some bits on mine also. The high power has tattered a few things

[@Andrew_Amos]

Ooh! I smell an STi steering rack swap!

[@avengednick]

Oh yeah, you know it!

[@deathtoming2201]

I’d polish that pipe only because I love shiny things 😍

[@avengednick]

I too love shiny things haha

[@MrJigglebits]

can we get a video on how to pick out property to use as a personal garage, what lifts to get and ect?

[@avengednick]

I love that idea! That being said, not sure I have enough expertise on the topic since we purchased the house with the garage already here. As far as lifts, I went with Bendpak because they were one of the only reputable brands that makes a high rise lift that I could stand under (I’m 6’2”) and they had great 4 post lift options to pick one that meets my needs. Happy to answer any questions though!

[@israelcasanova2321]

Im starting to watch this legacy videos Do you happen to have all the bushing part numbers and brand you used I will save to do that to mine soon

[@alexavgeres9283]

Having firsthand experience in riding in this vehicle and feeling the firmness. My vote is to definitely be sensitive to improving the overall comfort of the ride as well as the performance. The old suspension did rattle you to the bone.

[@avengednick]

I don't anticipate it being too much worse, but it definitely will be moving more towards performance than comfort focused with these changes. Fortunately the Fortune Auto 500 series coils with Swift Spring should make it quite nice!

[@gigi_subi]

New sub here! Good stuff!

[@avengednick]

Thanks for the sub my dude! Hope you enjoy the content!

[@ThePotOwl]

wanting to bring my lgt in to do "a bushing job" and seeing all this work i feel bad

[@avengednick]

If you’re paying someone to do it I definitely wouldn’t feel bad!

[@ae86trueno99]

spec B diff carrier is alloy too

[@avengednick]

Already have one in the shop ready to go!

[@andrewknasiak5290]

Spec B rear trailing ARMs have a set for sale if interested

[@avengednick]

I already bought some but thank you!

[@vannevels6758]

How much & where are you?

[@jbarnhill50]

sucks I'm bout to do all this I already have all white control arms and offset caster front control arms bushing. just need spec b trail arms and new gas tank I broke. a nipple off my tank lol

[@avengednick]

No way dude, that's rough!

[@justiceao]

liked and subbed because this is different who the hell strips a legacy wagon i love it sick as fuck

[@avengednick]

Ayyyeee thanks man, I appreciate that! Just wait until you see what I have planned for this this after the suspension overhaul...

[@vannevels6758]

I'm DREADING taking the upper rear control arms off my 06 OBXT w/o taking the subframe off!.......

[@avengednick]

Yeah it’s not ideal, but doable!

[@gopaulsalick507]

First

[@avengednick]

Aye let’s go, early squad!