wrx struts on 96 L?

brchco12 · 02-11-2003, 03:29 AM

would stock WRX struts fit on a 96L? and whats a top hat?

thank you for your time

brchco12

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brchco12 · 02-11-2003, 03:31 AM

would stock WRX struts fit on a 96L? and what are top hats?

thank you for your time

brchco12

linsavy · 02-11-2003, 09:40 AM

IIRC, there are differences in the GC vs GD struts. I think the back have different spring perch height. I believe they can be made to work if you correct for camber. There are threads on this in the suspension forum - try a search there.
Top hats are the top piece of the strut assembly between the top of the spring and the chassis. They have a rubber bushing - stock is soft while STi is harder. You can also get them camber and caster adjustable and will pillowball mounts.

linsavy · 02-11-2003, 10:44 AM

Double posting is a no no.

N'CTRL · 02-11-2003, 02:05 PM

Try the Suspension, Brakes, Rims, and Tires Forum. I believe it can be done...

Mike~~

CosmoTheCat · 02-11-2003, 02:47 PM

They'll bolt up but you will have alignment problems.
We've mounted struts made for the 1st gen on 2nd gen cars and IIRC they needed camber bolts to get the alignment right.

stentorian · 02-11-2003, 04:23 PM

Don't think so (but not 100% sure), but 98-01RS struts/springs will. A friend of mine has some for sale w/ only about 10k miles on them.
-Joe

brchco12 · 02-11-2003, 06:52 PM

who's your friend?... i'd like to e-mail him brianccorrigan@juno.com

thanks

02-11-2003, 03:29 AM	#1
brchco12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 22071 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: big D Vehicle: 2007 Forester	question would stock WRX struts fit on a 96L? and whats a top hat? thank you for your time brchco12 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-11-2003, 03:31 AM	#2
brchco12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 22071 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: big D Vehicle: 2007 Forester	question would stock WRX struts fit on a 96L? and what are top hats? thank you for your time brchco12

02-11-2003, 06:52 PM	#8
brchco12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 22071 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: big D Vehicle: 2007 Forester	really... who's your friend?... i'd like to e-mail him brianccorrigan@juno.com thanks

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linsavy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11620 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexus IS300 Vehicle: 1997 GF4 -STiV3 Saab 93 TX sportcombi	IIRC, there are differences in the GC vs GD struts. I think the back have different spring perch height. I believe they can be made to work if you correct for camber. There are threads on this in the suspension forum - try a search there. Top hats are the top piece of the strut assembly between the top of the spring and the chassis. They have a rubber bushing - stock is soft while STi is harder. You can also get them camber and caster adjustable and will pillowball mounts.

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stentorian Scooby Specialist Member#: 12959 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Raymore, MO Vehicle: 2008 Scion xB White	Don't think so (but not 100% sure), but 98-01RS struts/springs will. A friend of mine has some for sale w/ only about 10k miles on them. -Joe