What is needed to make complete setup....

Rubasu · 11-17-2000, 10:54 AM

I have ordered a set of H&R springs and am about to get a set of STi Ver. V struts. I want to make a complete second setup of springs and shocks so that all i have to do is remove the entire stock setup and install the other set and vice versa if needed without having to make a trips to a shop each time to have the springs removed and replaced. what I need is a list of parts and numbers needed to do this minus the nuts and bolts. thanks in advance....

Andy

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FatChanceTi · 11-17-2000, 11:00 AM

You'll most likely just need a set of pillow ball mounts, as most setups don't seem to include them.

you'll also probably want a re-alignment (I would at least) after doing this, it's not quite like just changing wheelsets........

RP

Subie Gal · 11-17-2000, 11:31 AM

why would you need trips to a shop??
can you remove them yourself??

rent a spring compressor $5
change them out??

Tim Prudence · 11-17-2000, 11:41 AM

Well... it's not *that* easy Subie Gal. I say that because quite a few people have killed themselves with a spring compressor.

But changing the suspension on an Impreza isn't the most difficult job. Even a moderately skilled mechanic can complete this job in a few hours.

DaveK · 11-17-2000, 04:08 PM

I just did the swap to KYB's and when I was doing the front ones, the bolt on the top shot across the room. I got one back together by myself, but asked for help on the second one and it went much faster.

Rubasu · 11-18-2000, 12:01 AM

SubieGal -- I plan on doing the work myself (maybe) what I want is two complete independent spring/strut setups 1 being the stock setup and 2 being the my H&R/STi setup. Sothat all I have to do is completely remove one or the other without having to use a compressor more then once.

STiShawn · 11-18-2000, 12:05 AM

If you use a spring compressor, never get above it or in front of it! Be careful! Those springs have a lot of energy stored up in them......Always wear safety glasses too. I had the cheapo rental compressor break and shoot a VW spring into the side of my jetta, dented the **** out of my car....scared the **** out of me.

8Complex · 11-18-2000, 12:13 AM

People... the springs on the Impreza aren't THAT compressed. Even taking them off stock struts or even a v5 setup it barely pops up. it's not a big deal. Putting springs onto AGX struts takes nearly no compression at all. If you're working with a big guy, he can compress everything you need by hand to do it.

*Note: if you happen to kill yourself this way, I'm not responsible, but this is just to cover my arse here.

11-17-2000, 10:54 AM	#1
Rubasu Scooby Specialist Member#: 1418 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Swedesbor, NJ, U.S. Vehicle: MY00 2.5RS Aspen White	What is needed to make complete setup.... I have ordered a set of H&R springs and am about to get a set of STi Ver. V struts. I want to make a complete second setup of springs and shocks so that all i have to do is remove the entire stock setup and install the other set and vice versa if needed without having to make a trips to a shop each time to have the springs removed and replaced. what I need is a list of parts and numbers needed to do this minus the nuts and bolts. thanks in advance.... Andy * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-17-2000, 11:00 AM	#2
FatChanceTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 274 Join Date: Sep 1999	You'll most likely just need a set of pillow ball mounts, as most setups don't seem to include them. you'll also probably want a re-alignment (I would at least) after doing this, it's not quite like just changing wheelsets........ RP

11-17-2000, 11:31 AM	#3
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	why would you need trips to a shop?? can you remove them yourself?? rent a spring compressor $5 change them out??

11-17-2000, 11:41 AM	#4
Tim Prudence Scooby Specialist Member#: 216 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: san diego, ca USA	Well... it's not that easy Subie Gal. I say that because quite a few people have killed themselves with a spring compressor. But changing the suspension on an Impreza isn't the most difficult job. Even a moderately skilled mechanic can complete this job in a few hours.

11-17-2000, 04:08 PM	#5
DaveK Scooby Newbie Member#: 2338 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 1988 323 GTX black	I just did the swap to KYB's and when I was doing the front ones, the bolt on the top shot across the room. I got one back together by myself, but asked for help on the second one and it went much faster.

11-18-2000, 12:01 AM	#6
Rubasu Scooby Specialist Member#: 1418 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Swedesbor, NJ, U.S. Vehicle: MY00 2.5RS Aspen White	SubieGal -- I plan on doing the work myself (maybe) what I want is two complete independent spring/strut setups 1 being the stock setup and 2 being the my H&R/STi setup. Sothat all I have to do is completely remove one or the other without having to use a compressor more then once.

11-18-2000, 12:05 AM	#7
STiShawn Scooby Specialist Member#: 2348 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St.Louis Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Steel Grey Metallic	If you use a spring compressor, never get above it or in front of it! Be careful! Those springs have a lot of energy stored up in them......Always wear safety glasses too. I had the cheapo rental compressor break and shoot a VW spring into the side of my jetta, dented the ** out of my car....scared the ** out of me.

11-18-2000, 12:13 AM	#8
8Complex Moderator Member#: 922 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Schaumburg, IL Vehicle: 04 FXT Red	People... the springs on the Impreza aren't THAT compressed. Even taking them off stock struts or even a v5 setup it barely pops up. it's not a big deal. Putting springs onto AGX struts takes nearly no compression at all. If you're working with a big guy, he can compress everything you need by hand to do it. *Note: if you happen to kill yourself this way, I'm not responsible, but this is just to cover my arse here.