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04-07 Subaru Legacy Struts?
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:15 am
by ericem
Hi, i just have a question about the struts on the newer legacies, will they work on my 93 legacy wagon? See i want to keep my ride height stock, and i want to use the 17" alloys off a newer legacy. The reason i ask is because i would think the ride quality would be as good as a newer subaru, and handle as well, and not have a rough ride with the low profile wheels. Although it might lower it a tad, what do you think? Good or bad idea? Thanks.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:13 am
by jamal
nope. 00+ has multi link rear suspension so the struts and springs are completely different.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:38 am
by ericem
jamal wrote:nope. 00+ has multi link rear suspension so the struts and springs are completely different.
oh. What do you suggest then, to get some good handling, i don't want this car to feel like a boat, i like a solid vehicle, with a good ride. And i plan on getting larger rims 16-17". Ill most definitly add a strut bar as well.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:49 am
by jamal
KYB GR2s, whiteline control springs, 20mm 96-99 Legacy gt front swaybar, 18mm 91-94 turbo legacy rear swaybar (or 96-99 Outback rsb).
That would be a pretty good setup for around $600.
Whiteline is the only company that makes a wagon specific spring. Everything else will sag in the rear and not work well.
Check this thread out for suggestions:
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=28239
Strut bars are cheap on e-bay and a set for a GC will work for you. I'm really against buying the expensive name brand ones.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:12 am
by ericem
Ok thanks alot man! doesn't sound steep either, i was about to spend $2000 for front and rear OEM struts only
I hear alot of people seem to be running the KYB's but are the GR2's going to give me a harsh ride? My mom still drives the car, and she hates having a rough ride.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:06 am
by n2x4
I've got GR2's.
They're fine. Good stock replacement. About as perfect as you're gonna get.
I believe 15% firmer than OEM.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:19 am
by jamal
ericem wrote:Ok thanks alot man! doesn't sound steep either, i was about to spend $2000 for front and rear OEM struts only
I hear alot of people seem to be running the KYB's but are the GR2's going to give me a harsh ride? My mom still drives the car, and she hates having a rough ride.
WHA? That's a lot. A full set of GR2s goes for 230 USD on e-bay. Tire rack should also be able to get you them at a decent price.
PDM-racing is in Canada and sells the whiteline springs. Look for used swaybars here or on nasioc (especially the regional forums).