Super stiff front suspension
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Super stiff front suspension
I've noticed, over the years, that the front suspension on my sedan has gotten stiffer up to the point that I can barely compress it to do the "bounce" test. The ride seems normal but the suspension shouldn't be this stiff, it sure isn't on my wagon or my moms '97 Outback. The fact that the ride still seems normal has me really confused, cause I know the front suspension seems to be solid, yet the ride is close to the same as my wagon that has kybs. Is there something majorly wrong with my front struts or springs? Is it finally time for me to get Outback parts and lift my sedan? I'm really at a loss here.
Danny
1994 Legacy Turbo wagon: rwd, 4eat, and a faint knock..
1992 Legacy postal: bone stock, 4eat, blown reverse.
1993 Legacy LS Awd: lifted, 4eat, higher mileage, and dirty.biggreen96 wrote:well get out there and smash that geo around and get comfy.
1994 Legacy Turbo wagon: rwd, 4eat, and a faint knock..
1992 Legacy postal: bone stock, 4eat, blown reverse.
Re: Super stiff front suspension
Well if it's stiff when doing the bounce test, but rides ok, I'd say it's working normally.
Josh
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
Re: Super stiff front suspension
The thing that has me confused is how stiff it is, it almost feels static when I throw my weight into the bounce test. I'm certain thats not normal or how it should be.
Danny
1994 Legacy Turbo wagon: rwd, 4eat, and a faint knock..
1992 Legacy postal: bone stock, 4eat, blown reverse.
1993 Legacy LS Awd: lifted, 4eat, higher mileage, and dirty.biggreen96 wrote:well get out there and smash that geo around and get comfy.
1994 Legacy Turbo wagon: rwd, 4eat, and a faint knock..
1992 Legacy postal: bone stock, 4eat, blown reverse.
Re: Super stiff front suspension
When you jack up the front of the car does the suspension droop like normal? How do the strut shafts look? Is there any rust or debris? Is any oil leaking?
Josh
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm