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10-30-2006, 08:38 AM | #201 |
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Thanks to DomozitoLK and TurbojonLS for letting me know there was discussion of my spacers.
Some of you may have read about them in other threads. Some might remember me getting in trouble for trying to sell them without being a listed vendor. For those who aren't familiar with the spacers...they were originally designed when I was using Tokico D-specs. I'd heard about people running into clunking problems with washers, and honestly I just didn't trust stacking washers to solve the problem. In any case, I was happy with it and decided to have a few extra sets made for those who might be interested. I've only got 2 sets left, but if there is legitimate interest I will certainly have more made. They are a bit expensive to make in low quantities due to the material and coating. For those who are wondering, the material is hardened 4150 chrome-moly steel. The coating is black oxide...not annodizing. Since I'm not a vendor I can't "sell" these to anyone. There will be no discussion of price in this thread. There is no need for it to be locked or me to be banned from the website. If you're interested in a set or think that these would be a good product to have available I will try to work with a vendor (likely Oakos or Turn-in Concepts) to make them readily available to the public. Until then, PM me for more info.
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10-30-2006, 11:02 AM | #202 |
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Curious if it would be worth it to make the upper "shoulders" rounded like the shaft on the 04+'s? I'm wondering if it would interface w/ the new style tops any better- the 04+ shafts are slightly rounded vs squared off on the 02/03 ones- might not be worth the extra hassle, but couldn't help but notice that minor difference (along w/ the more important thread engagement issue).
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10-30-2006, 11:36 AM | #203 | |
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10-31-2006, 10:47 PM | #204 |
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Very good info in hear
I'm wanting to go 'o4 wagon pinks on my 'o2 wagon, and finding 'o4+ wagon pull offs seems to be difficult some fancy spacers look like a good way to "build" my setup |
12-04-2006, 06:39 PM | #205 |
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Us Forester guys are looking for a solution to our nonexistant aftermarket strut problem also...
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12-04-2006, 06:44 PM | #206 |
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You do have STi Forester struts. Not exactly common, but at least they are available. Anyone try Koni inserts yet on a Forester? Not sure if they would be a very good recommendation though since they are a shorter stroke and at full forester ride height you could have topping out issues that could result in leaky seals/blown struts at full extension.
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12-04-2006, 08:41 PM | #207 |
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Definitely STi struts available- oe and aftermarket.
I'd be a little leary w/ the Impreza Koni's on the Forester- as you mention quite a bit shorter. Combined w/ Impreza springs you should be fine-but that's pretty low for a Forester. |
02-24-2007, 04:36 PM | #208 | |
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My left rear is perfectly fine. No clunking. However, I never inserted a washer in the right rear strut so going to home depot now to source one. I'll update this thread if part two of my clunking problem is fixed. |
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03-04-2007, 03:25 PM | #209 |
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Old thread.
But.. can you add the washers with the strut in the car? Or do you have to take it out of the car, compress the springs and then take the hat off? |
03-04-2007, 05:32 PM | #210 |
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Needs to be removed- it goes in between the strut shaft and rear top.
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03-05-2007, 12:15 AM | #211 |
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I tried to remove the top nut but the whole piston keeps turning. Anybody have any ideas? How do I keep the piston/shaft from spinning? I've tried an impact but the piston/shaft rotates really really easily.
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03-05-2007, 01:03 AM | #212 |
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^^pass through ratcheting socket wrench? harbor frieght has a cheap kit for around 25...sears has the gear ratchet one for 45.
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03-05-2007, 10:41 AM | #213 |
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^^ I don't think that will help. The AGXs don't have a place to put a hex key like the stock ones.
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03-05-2007, 10:58 AM | #214 |
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I take it these are off the car- if so too late, but I like to break the top nut while still on the car under load- breaks much easier than when off.
Get a buddy w/ rubber gloves on and have him hold on why you give it a go w/ the air, some guys have used strap wrenches too Konis have a hex head at the top- AGX's nothing? |
03-05-2007, 01:56 PM | #215 |
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I've tried to break the top nut free on and off the car. I tried on the car first. Same thing. Piston/Shaft rotates too smoothly. The AGXs do have a place at the top to fit a 12mm open ended wrench. So I guess I need to source a shallow 19mm pass-through socket/ratchet and try my luck that way...
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03-05-2007, 04:27 PM | #216 |
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Weird. I have NEVER had a problem zipping the top nut off with my electric impact (plug in style, not cordless). Just reach in between the coils with my hand and hold the piston and zip, they come right off. And I've done several hundred struts. I've noticed on my buddy's harbor freight cordless impact that it works more like a drill than an impact unless it sees a minimum torque resistance and it is impossible to hold the stanchion. It just spins. Using the plug in electric that's only impact, and it zips right off.
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03-06-2007, 01:21 AM | #217 |
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Sweetness! I guess the air impact I tried must've been really crappy. I tried another friend's impact and held the piston with a rubber strap thing. Finally got the right rear strut fixed and I now longer have wheel hop during right hand turns with oversteer.
Thanks for everyone's help with this. I am very happy. |
02-24-2008, 06:14 AM | #218 |
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hello all, this is my very first post. thanks in advance for the warm welcome. i own a 2003 ej20(t) wrx wagon. i want to upgrade the suspension with sti (pink) springs and struts, front and rear. can someone knowledgeable please show me grace and lay out exactly what i need to acomplish this. i am going in circles at my local subie dealership. thanks a bunch.
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02-24-2008, 07:24 AM | #219 |
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^^
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1425878 check out this thread what kind of stuts you thinking about getting? |
02-29-2008, 09:02 PM | #220 |
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oem ideally. sti or forester sti?
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12-04-2008, 06:09 PM | #221 |
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So there would be a promblem if wanting to place struts, hats, the works from an 06 to an 04 WRX correct?
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12-04-2008, 06:30 PM | #222 |
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06 STi to 04 WRX won't work- the springs will work, the tops will work- the front struts won't work
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05-23-2010, 12:38 PM | #223 |
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I know this thread is probably old news to a lot of you but its very informative and is the only place I've found that actually illustrates why the spacers are necessary when using '02-'03 style struts on '04+ style top-hats. Props to the OP for taking the time to write this up.
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05-24-2010, 12:54 PM | #224 |
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you're welcome! back when i actually documented stuff!
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06-06-2010, 10:12 AM | #225 |
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hey good post but im still confused would i needthese spacersto put 02 struts on a 03? or will they just bolt up? should i get 02 top hats to install the 02 struts and what year sti springs can i use and what would i have to get to install the 02 struts and sti springs on my 03 wrx. thanks hope ya can help.
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