Are wagon and sedan rear subframes different ??

[253.Asmo]

Quick verification, but the rear sub frame is identical between the wagon and the sedan legacies right? 90-94

Thanks
Matt

[PhyrraM]

For the same year, yes.

There are very slight differences between pre- and post- facelift cars (IIRC).

[253.Asmo]

Oooh...well I have a 90 Sedan, turbo swapped, and I was going to pick up the whole assy from a 92 turbo wagon. Hmm.....

[253.Asmo]

What kind of subtle differences are we talking here? I'm replacing a slightly tweaked subframe, along with bent spindle (likely), hubs. It'd obviously be preferred if I can get these all in one go

All input much appreciated! Looking to pick this up this weekend, thanks!

Matt

[evolutionmovement]

None of the chassis hard points changed. If you look at a WRX without its body panels, minus some superficial sheet metal to attach the different styled front ends, they look the same. I'll be using WRX rear parts when I eventually convert Duchess to RWD. That 92 will bolt in and work. Any differences are probably down to slight improvements to rigidity learned over the intervening years.

[PhyrraM]

The lateral links and rear anti sway bars changed during the facelift. I cannot say for certain the subframe itself did, but I would be wary.

If you deal with the whole assembly, then it all will fit the chassis - no problem.

[253.Asmo]

Sweet. Did the lateral links change in length / dimensions or sway bar mounts or something else?

My plan (if it all goes well *fingers crossed) is just that, pick up and swap in the whole assy; including subframe, spindles, axles, lat links. Replace hubs and bearings with new units.

I'm trying to do this as easily and inexpensively as possible, heh

Thanks, Matt

[cj91legss]

The lateral links changed from whatever crappy version they were called to the style that takes the C Shaped endlinks...

I was kind of bummed when i saw my 92 has the stupid lateral links and my wife's 94 TW has the c style endlinks