My 1997 Subaru Wagon

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  1. jrhcrewchief

    jrhcrewchief Active Member

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    I have had my wagon for about 1.5 years.
    It has given me over 25,000 miles of trouble free use.
    But it was kinda boring looking so I decided to have some fun with it.
    The paint was off the front bumper so I had it painted.
    After that, I had the windows tinted.
    The 14 inch tires came off and I put on some 16 inch tires and steel wheels.
    Great difference in ride and handling as I went from 184/70R14 to 205/55R16.
    I was looking around on the internet and found some 16 inch full moon hub caps, just gave it a different look.
    Next step is coil overs so I can lower it 3-4 inches to give it than lower look.
    Just having some fun and enjoying my wagon.
     

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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    That wagon looks nice with those wheels and hubcaps. :clap:
     
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    1tireman Well-Known Member

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    Looks good! :thumbs2:
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    That does look good!(y)

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    Makes me itch all the more to get my Buick re-painted with different wheels.
     
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    Hanswurst von Plumpskloh Prisoner of Foo

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    You've just been overhauled?
     
  6. jrhcrewchief

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    Finally had a chance to get some work done on my wagon.
    First of all, my fiancé has been using my wagon for the past month or so and 3 out of 4 hub caps are destroyed without a trace of how that happened. So back to black steelies.
    Did an oil/filter change, State inspection and wiper blades.
    As the axle boots were starting to leak went with 2 new front axles.
    Washed and waxed the car to make me feel better about the car again.
    After that I need to do both front inner and outer tie rod ends-starting to get too much play in them.
    Next on the to do list is getting a rust spot on the left side fixed and also getting a dent on the right side taken care of.
    Then, what I can't wait to do is air bag suspension that X2 Industries has.
    Wanna get that low and slammed look even though I've been told I am too old for that.
    LOL.
    Just enjoying my wagon and having fun with it.
     
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