KYB aftermarket Outback Struts are (finally) here! - Page 2

dvancleve · 11-19-2002, 07:10 PM

I am debating whether to wait for these or go with Impreza AGXs (and the lowering that comes with that). Anything new?

Thanks, Doug

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AKSubie · 11-19-2002, 08:29 PM

Not to stir the pot, but does the Outback Sports (i.e. Impreza's) have any sport struts/springs? If so I think that SubieGal might have been alluding to the fact that since Legacy = Impreza, then possibly OBS = OB as far as struts/springs.

Just a thought.

gavin · 11-20-2002, 02:23 PM

OBS' use Impreza suspension components, and are a direct replacement. They won't work on an OB.

sybir · 11-20-2002, 07:25 PM

to clarify; the impreza stuff will bolt right on. Whether it'sa good idea is another question. I put RS struts on my OB as an experiment and they were severely underdamped for the OB springs.....

But they fit with no problems, other than that the OB strut shaft is ~10mm thicker than the RS part......beefy looking strut, so the bumpstops from my OB were *way* too big...

Jonathan · 11-22-2002, 01:14 AM

Seeing as the new Subaru Baja "Pickup trukette" is basically an Outback with the rear roof section cut away, and it has a much firmer suspension then the Outback, Perhaps these new KYB "Outback" Struts are in reality "Baja" struts that will fit the 2000-2003 "Outbacks" ?

Does any one have the part numbers for the 'Baja' struts ?

dscottf · 11-22-2002, 10:22 AM

since it has no rear struts. Like all 2k and newer Legacys.

KYB's estimate for the front struts is early winter (given thier track record on this product, I wouldn't count on it). Rear struts are available now.

Luke@tirerack.com can give your the latest scoup

dvancleve · 04-06-2003, 04:46 PM

I don't get onto this board much anymore. Is there any new info on these? Are they actually available

Thanks, Doug

NiTRoN · 04-06-2003, 07:49 PM

I know might be little off topic..

how about new struts front & rear for 2000 Legacy GT Sedan..?

pm me with the info or post here..

nothing special required.. just something that will replace little bouncy worn stock ones.

11-19-2002, 07:10 PM	#26
dvancleve Scooby Newbie Member#: 5211 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chandler, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Legacy Outback Spruce Pearl green	Any news on these? I am debating whether to wait for these or go with Impreza AGXs (and the lowering that comes with that). Anything new? Thanks, Doug * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-22-2002, 01:14 AM	#30
Jonathan Scooby Guru Member#: 4021 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Natick, MA USA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy GT Ltd Quick Silver Metallic	What about the Baja ??? Seeing as the new Subaru Baja "Pickup trukette" is basically an Outback with the rear roof section cut away, and it has a much firmer suspension then the Outback, Perhaps these new KYB "Outback" Struts are in reality "Baja" struts that will fit the 2000-2003 "Outbacks" ? Does any one have the part numbers for the 'Baja' struts ?

11-22-2002, 10:22 AM	#31
dscottf Scooby Newbie Member#: 3312 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Madison, WI 53713 Vehicle: 1999 Outback Wagon Sapphire Blue	can't be Baha... since it has no rear struts. Like all 2k and newer Legacys. KYB's estimate for the front struts is early winter (given thier track record on this product, I wouldn't count on it). Rear struts are available now. Luke@tirerack.com can give your the latest scoup

04-06-2003, 04:46 PM	#32
dvancleve Scooby Newbie Member#: 5211 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Chandler, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Legacy Outback Spruce Pearl green	Any news on Outback GR2s? I don't get onto this board much anymore. Is there any new info on these? Are they actually available Thanks, Doug

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11-19-2002, 08:29 PM	#27
AKSubie Scooby Specialist Member#: 6214 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Wasilly Vehicle: 92 Corrado SLC 01.5 S4	Not to stir the pot, but does the Outback Sports (i.e. Impreza's) have any sport struts/springs? If so I think that SubieGal might have been alluding to the fact that since Legacy = Impreza, then possibly OBS = OB as far as struts/springs. Just a thought.

11-20-2002, 02:23 PM	#28
gavin Scooby Specialist Member#: 3198 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR USA Vehicle: 2005 GT LTD Wagon Garnet Red	OBS' use Impreza suspension components, and are a direct replacement. They won't work on an OB.

11-20-2002, 07:25 PM	#29
sybir Scooby Specialist Member#: 4615 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Don of the Wagon Mafia Vehicle: 05 STi, 97 Leg OB	to clarify; the impreza stuff will bolt right on. Whether it'sa good idea is another question. I put RS struts on my OB as an experiment and they were severely underdamped for the OB springs..... But they fit with no problems, other than that the OB strut shaft is ~10mm thicker than the RS part......beefy looking strut, so the bumpstops from my OB were way too big...

04-06-2003, 07:49 PM	#33
NiTRoN Scooby Specialist Member#: 30556 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cleveland, Ohio Vehicle: 2000 Legacy GT (BE) over 250,000 Miles	I know might be little off topic.. how about new struts front & rear for 2000 Legacy GT Sedan..? pm me with the info or post here.. nothing special required.. just something that will replace little bouncy worn stock ones.

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