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volny
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looking for affordable struts

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HI,

Legacy Wagon 92 awd non turbo, regular suspension (independent swing arm mcpherson if I m right)

It looks like I'm gonna have to replace my front struts soon. THey make a pffff noise and clunking noise at times... Nothing horrible when driving but I feel like the whole frame is talking the impact when I go over bumps. THe steering seems to have gotten a bit harder too (I believe it gave me a lighter feeling before).

From what I understand it should be the struts to replace only (and hopefully).

I'm on a budget, so looking for used decent struts or new ones. Would it be smart to look at a junk yard (don't really like that option)?
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I'm removing a set of ~'06 WRX struts and springs from my car soon. They're in good working order. I'd be willing to part with them for a reasonable price.
Where are you located?
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I'm in the Bay Area (ca).

I'll be happy to get them off your hands if they fit my wagon!
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If you don't go with a used set, KYB GR2's are a good replacement strut.
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Legacy777 wrote:If you don't go with a used set, KYB GR2's are a good replacement strut.
Tx that was my plan :) (I believe you posted a good online link for these in the past)

Will wrx 06 struts fitt though?
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-343157

Will that work or do I need the entire piece? As far as I know it's just the strut itself that would be damaged...

Otherwise found the whole piece for 56$ on amazon...
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i have a set of rears in good shape
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volny wrote: Will wrx 06 struts fitt though?
Yes. They're on my '93 right now.
93 legacy wagon L, 22T swapped (TW imitator) now with five forward speeds. (Gone, but never forgotten)
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volny wrote:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KYB-343157

Will that work or do I need the entire piece? As far as I know it's just the strut itself that would be damaged...

Otherwise found the whole piece for 56$ on amazon...

You need application specific struts. What you linked are just shocks.
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