The "Will this suspension part fit my car?" thread. - Page 5

bsmitty · 03-29-2008, 02:08 AM

In the section on GC/GF cars...

Quote:

Springs

Any 93-03 Impreza spring will fit.

It's best to use 93-01 specific springs.

04+ Impreza springs will not fit.

I've got a GC project in the works now (93 L sedan swapping in a JDM v7 drivetrain) and I currently have 04 STi struts AND springs on there. How? Well, first of all, work is being done by the guys at Pacific Import Auto here in Tacoma, WA so they know what they're doing. They told me that it works by using rear tophats from a BC Legacy (89-94, I believe).

Now, with that setup, I've got about 5" of wheel-well clearance (ready for rallying?

) and so if I want lowering springs, I need to look for 04-07 springs.

Any comment?

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AndyRoo · 03-29-2008, 11:48 AM

This thread isn't for custom fitment....you can make anything work if you try hard enough.

I suppose you would use 04-07 lowering springs with that set-up. However I would much rather just run a GC specific set-up and have the correct geometry since you may not have all that much camber with your set-up. That and STi struts leave a lot to be desired.

- Andrew

AndyRoo · 03-29-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

There is no info regarding interchangability of rear lateral links and trailing arms for the GC model (93-2001). Left out because nothing can be swapped or no one has tested that theory yet?

Hmm....what swap are you trying to do? I believe GD sedan lateral links will be too wide, but wagon lateral links may work. Not 100% sure.

Trailing arms should be fine.

- Andrew

FF2 · 03-29-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyRoo

Hmm....what swap are you trying to do? I believe GD sedan lateral links will be too wide, but wagon lateral links may work. Not 100% sure.

Trailing arms should be fine.

- Andrew

No swap, just major repairs. I need to replace the rear wheel bearings, so why not upgrade my suspension. I have STI Ver 5 RA struts and springs that I'd like to put it, I have the front aluminum control arms I'd like to use, I figured why not upgrade the lateral links and trailing arms as well. But as I was trying to remove the long bolt that holds the lateral links to the rear disk hub, the head broke off the bolt. So I am now forced to have someone do this correctly for me. Right now I am shopping around for a good Subaru shop as well as finding a set of lateral links and trailing arms.

So you are saying the trailing arms from any year STI would work?

hoffmanEstates · 03-31-2008, 10:46 AM

found 06 sti struts and springs will they fit an 04 wrx wagon yes or no or with work? and will i lose neg camber like they say if so how can i fix it if i have it aligned again

UkNuck · 03-31-2008, 10:59 AM

springs will fit, (front) struts won't fit so the camber issue is moot

gtasti · 03-31-2008, 11:01 AM

this should be a sticky

hoffmanEstates · 03-31-2008, 11:04 AM

trying to get ahold of tom at kartboy and ask him personally but its cali and like 2-3 hr difference shucks and no one gives u a straight awnser

ritky · 04-09-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

2005-2007 Impreza STi

Same as 2004 STi, except for:

Coilovers

Only coilovers specific to 05+ STi will fit.

FYI, apparently from this thread you can fit rear 02-07 impreza coilovers/struts to fit the rear of the 05-07 STi. I guess only mainly applicable to doing the koni inserts.

This information may be helpful to others since it was very helpful with me.

AndyRoo · 04-09-2008, 07:19 PM

^ This is true, the rears will fit (be sure to have the right rear springs/tophats).

But for clarity's sake I left it the way it is. Maybe I'll add a note later?

- Andrew

thetugboatcomplex · 04-28-2008, 06:18 PM

so i can run sedan rear sway on my 07 wagon?

UkNuck · 04-28-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetugboatcomplex

so i can run sedan rear sway on my 07 wagon?

yes, except one from an STI sedan

WPsubarally · 04-29-2008, 02:36 AM

After a lot of hours searching all the subaru forums i could find, i think i've found a lift setup that will work w/ my 96 legacy outback. with the exception of a small brake line mount modification, i believe this strut/spring combination from a 01 forrester s should bolt right in.
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...-wheels-32239/
Before I buy, i'm just checking if any body out there has swapped from this year model forrester. All swaps i've found seem to have been from Pre-2000 or the xt models.

Thanks for the help

FF2 · 04-29-2008, 03:05 PM

Any info on front sway bars and endlinks would be helpful for the GC line (MY93-2001).

kainam00 · 04-29-2008, 06:43 PM

So am I correct in thinking that if I get some 02-03 WRX springs and put them on my MY00 2.5RS (AGX struts with stock springs now), they will fit into the stock perches and everything?

If so, then I can get some Prodrive springs in 02-03 WRX fitment and have roughly the stock ride height but with a stiffer spring, correct?

AndyRoo · 04-29-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

Any info on front sway bars and endlinks would be helpful for the GC line (MY93-2001).

Should be the same fitment from 93-01. Turbo front bars will not fit a non-turbo car.

- Andrew

AndyRoo · 04-29-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WPsubarally

After a lot of hours searching all the subaru forums i could find, i think i've found a lift setup that will work w/ my 96 legacy outback. with the exception of a small brake line mount modification, i believe this strut/spring combination from a 01 forrester s should bolt right in.
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...-wheels-32239/
Before I buy, i'm just checking if any body out there has swapped from this year model forrester. All swaps i've found seem to have been from Pre-2000 or the xt models.

Thanks for the help

Probably worth it's own thread. 01 Forster should be the same fitment as pre 2000 for suspension though.

- Andrew

AndyRoo · 04-29-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kainam00

So am I correct in thinking that if I get some 02-03 WRX springs and put them on my MY00 2.5RS (AGX struts with stock springs now), they will fit into the stock perches and everything?

If so, then I can get some Prodrive springs in 02-03 WRX fitment and have roughly the stock ride height but with a stiffer spring, correct?

They'll physically fit, but I have no idea what they'll do for your ride height and how it'll handle since it's designed for a completely different car.

- Andrew

RaceComp Engineering · 04-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kainam00

So am I correct in thinking that if I get some 02-03 WRX springs and put them on my MY00 2.5RS (AGX struts with stock springs now), they will fit into the stock perches and everything?

If so, then I can get some Prodrive springs in 02-03 WRX fitment and have roughly the stock ride height but with a stiffer spring, correct?

some have done this with different results and impressions. Not suggested.

Mw

kainam00 · 04-30-2008, 10:12 AM

Why is it not suggested? What are some of the drawbacks? Do you have any links to people who've done it?

I understand that putting a spring that was not intended to use on my car onto my car is not necessarily a good idea, I just want to know if there is knowledge and experience of specific drawbacks.

Thanks!

eclip5e · 05-16-2008, 01:24 PM

Heres a stumper:

Will rear 2005 STI struts fit rear 2004 STI knuckles?

GTWORX.com · 05-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclip5e

Heres a stumper:

Will rear 2005 STI struts fit rear 2004 STI knuckles?

that i can do....yes the rears will fit.

Also you can take out the damper inserts and put them in the 04 housing if i recall.

- Andrew

ButtDyno · 05-19-2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks Jard - fixed the links, I think.

Jard · 05-19-2008, 10:23 AM

They work for me!

Airborne_J · 06-05-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceComp Engineering

Only coilovers specific to 05+ STi will fit.

Why, camber plates? control arm? the 5X114 knuckle?

03-31-2008, 10:46 AM	#105
hoffmanEstates Scooby Guru Member#: 122043 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: aurora Vehicle: 04 wagonier psm	06 sti on 04 wagon? found 06 sti struts and springs will they fit an 04 wrx wagon yes or no or with work? and will i lose neg camber like they say if so how can i fix it if i have it aligned again Last edited by hoffmanEstates; 03-31-2008 at 10:51 AM.

04-29-2008, 02:36 AM	#113
WPsubarally Scooby Newbie Member#: 178717 Join Date: Apr 2008	fitment confermation After a lot of hours searching all the subaru forums i could find, i think i've found a lift setup that will work w/ my 96 legacy outback. with the exception of a small brake line mount modification, i believe this strut/spring combination from a 01 forrester s should bolt right in. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...-wheels-32239/ Before I buy, i'm just checking if any body out there has swapped from this year model forrester. All swaps i've found seem to have been from Pre-2000 or the xt models. Thanks for the help

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04-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#110
AndyRoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 20952 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: RCE Mini Cooper S BRG LOL BRZ	^ This is true, the rears will fit (be sure to have the right rear springs/tophats). But for clarity's sake I left it the way it is. Maybe I'll add a note later? - Andrew

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thetugboatcomplex Scooby Newbie Member#: 163560 Join Date: Nov 2007	so i can run sedan rear sway on my 07 wagon?

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FF2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 63453 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 1998 Impreza 2.5RS Black	Any info on front sway bars and endlinks would be helpful for the GC line (MY93-2001).

04-29-2008, 06:43 PM	#115
kainam00 Scooby Newbie Member#: 100708 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS 2006 WRX	So am I correct in thinking that if I get some 02-03 WRX springs and put them on my MY00 2.5RS (AGX struts with stock springs now), they will fit into the stock perches and everything? If so, then I can get some Prodrive springs in 02-03 WRX fitment and have roughly the stock ride height but with a stiffer spring, correct?

04-30-2008, 10:12 AM	#120
kainam00 Scooby Newbie Member#: 100708 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS 2006 WRX	Why is it not suggested? What are some of the drawbacks? Do you have any links to people who've done it? I understand that putting a spring that was not intended to use on my car onto my car is not necessarily a good idea, I just want to know if there is knowledge and experience of specific drawbacks. Thanks!

05-16-2008, 01:24 PM	#121
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