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Suby Wan Kenobi wrote: Biggest worry i think is the strut design in the first place (rear) but the new model will have double wishbone setup.

Another gumby question ... does this mean that an "airbag" is not an option?

(Any links to explain the strut design would be appreciated).

Thanks.

Thanks Suby ... I'll check it out.

What style of level ride was that for? My brother just bought a brand new 4 spring type for his car and it was around $200. They suit the Haymen reece style towbar. I'll get the name/address of the place if you like. Thank Outback Bloke, It was the Hayman Reese Weight Distribution Hitch - I was quo...

Just checked the price $650-$680 ... yikes!

Thanks for the replies folks... Sure is. Look in to a set of level rides. There is a number of different styles out there ranging from $120 to upwards of $500. http://www.hardingscaravans.com.au/towing4.htm Thanks ... that will be my first port of call then ... if I don't have to mod the car suspens...

Hello folks, This is a bit of a gumby question here. My Outback MYO8 sags at the rear when towing. I believe the best first option would be to put in a heavier rate spring (have done as much as possible to reduce load on the towbar). Is this correct? Have spoken to a local WA suspension shop - but t...

Thanks for all the replies folks .. great forum this!

It all makes sense, guess I'll turn the radio up until my driving habits change to counter this.

It would be because of the fly by wire accelerator. It is the same thing I've experianced with most fly by wire jobs, being not as direct as a snap shutting wire type Thanks for the response LS-RX, yes the mechanic (are they still mechanics?) .. did mention that fly-by-wire could be the cause as no...

Howdy, Just moved from a 2000 Liberty RX2.5 manual to a 2008 Outback manual. One annoying quirk with my 2008 Outback is that moving up through the gears; the engine RPMs will increase on a gear change. For example: 1st gear Accelerate to 2500RPM Foot off accelerator Depress clutch Engine RPMs will i...