OK So nobody makes direct replacement Struts for our cars??

I have read threads over and over on struts and combos used. I t appears so far not one manufacture making struts for our cars here in the US?

I keep seeing JDM top hats needed or JDM springs needed to work on this or that Strut.

I checked Bilstein, Tokico, KYB, Koni. Not one listed a strut for our car WTF!!

Somebody please explain this JDM crap for me with top hats.

I'm getting Teins because I'm going with a 19X8 Rim and they are the only springs that lowers less than an inch that aren't over priced.

I would go with the Progress but I think they may lower to much in the front with my combo.

 

Please Help!!

I have never seen them either. However with all the aftermarket cool stuff, some here on the board, why not check out these. I think boost junkie was doing some coil overs at a great deal.

I believe Bilstein makes some replacements for the Spec B Legacy, those would work with our cars...

So what year should I be looking for. If they work on our car why are they not listing them this way. Or have they just not tested them for fitment for themselves?

Do I need to buy special top hats for them to work?

Just check Bilsteings website and they list nothing for Spec b with any year. Can somebody direct me?

And if you want Spec B Bilsteins, get ready to pony up $1300. Bilstein HDs are available at TireRack among other places for approx $550 but I'm not sure if they need JDM/Spec B tophats. Search this Suspension section. Bosco installed the HDs with Pinks in the last month and there's a thread on the whole experience. Also check the North Central regional section if you can't find it under this suspension section.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54289

 

Just click on this link. There's a bunch of info regarding the HD's. HD's are not direct replacements for US LGT. You will need Spec B parts. I have pinks due to the moderate drop all around. You may have a problem with HD's if you want a slammed ride.

So back to my original question, there is not replacement aftermarket Strut for our car? That is BS I'm slamming my car going with H-Techs and 19's

H-Techs do not "slam" your car.

H-Techs do not "slam" your car.

 

+1

 

What are the specs, less than -1" all around, right? They're pretty light spring rates, too, so it's a good thing they don't drop that much...

FRom what I've read on this forum, Tein springs (as do most of the others) seem to drop the ride height more than the manufacturer claims.

Ohlins are direct replacement struts. But they cost buku dollars.

Ohlins are direct replacement struts. But they cost buku dollars.

 

Also require JDM top hats.

 

I really don't know why people make this an issue. It's only $110 bucks for the JDM front top hats and front spring seats. Big deal.

Also require JDM top hats.

 

I really don't know why people make this an issue. It's only $110 bucks for the JDM front top hats and front spring seats. Big deal.

I don't think it's a price thing just the fact that you need to swap around different parts.

 

There are soo many posts do " I need this " or can " I use these springs". Not straight forward.

 

I am one of them:lol:

I don't think it's a price thing just the fact that you need to swap around different parts.

 

There are soo many posts do " I need this " or can " I use these springs". Not straight forward.

 

I am one of them:lol:

 

Exactly...

And with the HD's: you still need JDM springs right?

Sorry I meant to say not slamming the car with H-Techs. I think it's the least drop of any spring. See what happens when you don't proof read. Complete opposite of what I thought I wrote. Yes from what I read Bosco's thread he has the part #'s listed that you will need.Scott

pinks drop less than h-techs

(and s-techs drop more than h-techs)

 

If the published rates are accurate, h-techs are very close to the stock spring rates - the rears are the same (5.5), and the fronts are only slightly stiffer (3.9 vs 3.5).

 

Koni was teasing us with adjustable shocks about a year ago, but nothing ever came of it.

Sorry I meant to say not slamming the car with H-Techs. I think it's the least drop of any spring. See what happens when you don't proof read. Complete opposite of what I thought I wrote. Yes from what I read Bosco's thread he has the part #'s listed that you will need.Scott

 

Talk to unclemat about some JDM take-offs. That's what I'm doing. JDM GT wagon Rev. A suspension complete with tophats. No more confusion!

Let unclemat take care of the:confused: .

pinks drop less than h-techs

(and s-techs drop more than h-techs)

 

If the published rates are accurate, h-techs are very close to the stock spring rates - the rears are the same (5.5), and the fronts are only slightly stiffer (3.9 vs 3.5).

 

Koni was teasing us with adjustable shocks about a year ago, but nothing ever came of it.

 

The BASTARDS! I want Yellows!

Who is this guy and why is he so influential to this crowd. Is he deep in the aftermarket of these cars or just really smart?

Thanks Scott

I shall contact him

He puts new suspension on his car every few months just for kicks. With that kind of experience, his opinions matter more than most.

FWIW, I'm running the Tokico HTS/D-spec on my car WITH THE USDM LGT TOPHATS!!!

 

And I've had no problems at all. Yes, the nut only engages a few of the threads on the top of the shock, but it has not and is not in any danger of backing off or breaking (as long as I don't take it off any sweet jumps).

And does anyone have the Tokikos in stock? Or is it an illusory option?