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Lots of squeeks, rattles, creaks and groans from my Legacy, 116K, so I'm looking to replace the bushings when I do the shocks.

Any recommendations and ideas on what they will cost? Stock vs. Aftermarket?

Thx
Steve

I swapped out less used rear suspension arms on mine to eliminate some squeaks.

Steve

They are flippin' expensive. I got a total on all the bushings front and rear and it was about $500 for the stock parts, not including strut top mounts which could add a few hundred more. Most are at least $20 each and by my count there are 12 in the rear and four in the front that are likely worn, plus swaybar mount and endlinks. Plus front balljoints that make a racket when worn.

That's just too much for me so I'm going to hunt and peck instead of just bulk replacement, starting with swaybar stuff. I think those are the most likely culprits for rattles and groans anyway.

I do think replacing whole arms with those taken from newer models makes a lot of sense, and is a hell of a lot easier. Removing and fitting bushings can be a real pain sometimes. A wrecked, low-miles 2000 or so Impreza should be easy to find in a yard and can be stripped to yield most of these parts.

Time is as much of an enemy as mileage for rubber parts so 3 to 4 year old bushings should be pretty good.

wow, thats really expensive for original bushings. sucks too cause im in need of some.

I'm sure this has been discussed to death, but are the WRX suspension bits and pieces compatible with our cars? And which ones?