mushy suspension

sktngisnotacrime · Post by **sktngisnotacrime** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:00 pm

the suspension on my car seems to be much softer than on most cars. is there ANY way to stiffen it without buying lowering springs.????

just wondering, thanks

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:04 pm

How old are the struts?

The first time I replaced struts on a car, the first drive afterwards was like an epiphany. I simply never realized how much the worn struts were detracting from the car's personality, because they wore out so slowly.

sktngisnotacrime · Post by **sktngisnotacrime** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:18 pm

i dont think they have been replaced, so they are probably 10 years old

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:34 pm

Then I strongly suggest getting a set of KYB GR2s. The GR2 is a very good aftermarket strut. They should cost you about $70 a corner and will dramatically change your car's feel.

Brat4by4 · Post by **Brat4by4** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 8:34 pm

Don't forget replacement springs, too. Fresh springs and shocks all the way around will make a world of difference. And I do believe your car lacks a rear sway bar... installing one will help heaps also.

Post by **Legacy777** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 11:38 pm

You don't even need to do springs. Springs is one of those things that "technically" you don't need to replace....or shouldn't have to. Put new struts on and it will be night and day. Trust me.

Slick1100 · Post by **Slick1100** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 4:32 am

vrg3 wrote:Then I strongly suggest getting a set of KYB GR2s. The GR2 is a very good aftermarket strut. They should cost you about $70 a corner and will dramatically change your car's feel.

Ok, where can I find a GR2s for $70 a corner? I also need front strut mounts for my car, and I'd prefer not to pay an arm and a leg for them.

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 7:37 pm

tirerack.com has em for $58 each

MK

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 7:28 am

I can get all 4 for $220 through sears. But that's just cuz I know people.

My bf tracked this down for me as well, it may be of some use to youhttp://www.autocarparts.com/cars/Subaru/Legacy ... nsion/ALL/

scottzg · Post by **scottzg** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 7:54 am

I can get all 4 for $220 through sears. But that's just cuz I know people.

how great for you! Does that mean you're gonna hook us up?

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Fri Aug 29, 2003 2:56 pm

Sears carries KYB GR2s? I've only seen Konis and Monroes there.

Jr.SubaruLvr · Post by **Jr.SubaruLvr** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 10:17 pm

i checked on tirerack and the struts are $108 each.Where can you find them for under $60?Thanks

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 10:26 pm

It's right on tirerack's site.. $58 each

try this link: HERE

MK

Jr.SubaruLvr · Post by **Jr.SubaruLvr** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 10:56 pm

hey MK are the sedan and wagon struts the same.Thanks for the link by the way

Jr.SubaruLvr · Post by **Jr.SubaruLvr** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 11:05 pm

i know why my search turned out $108. i entered my veichle as a 1990 legacy wagon and if you enter it as a 1992 it gives you $58. Now i know that this is already somewhere in the bbs, but will a 1992 fwd legacy wagon strut fit a 1990 fwd legacy wagon with tapered springs? Thanks p.s. i'm looking for rears by the way.

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 3:37 am

Ah, hmm. Yeha, i'm sure it's on the board somewhere... but i believe the only difference w/ tapered springs was the top mount.

MK

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