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Hello All, Just a follow up, after removing the cover and checking the gasket, I think it is some surface rust only. will definitely clean it up before my suspension upgrade. another question, are 2 nuts suppose to be missing from the 4 bolts? This is at the center of the trunk, right behind the center rear passenger seat. Many thanks.

Thank you all, I will try to take a deeper look this weekend and the advice above.

Out of curiosity, why did you switch from strut and spring to coilovers?

Hello All, I recently join the forum to learn how to upgrade my 2011 Legacy 3.6R suspension. The car is just short of 130000km (~80000 miles). I removed the inner liners in the trunk area to inspect the rear suspension, but then I was shock to see on rust on the passenger side. I have attached photos, wonder if any one have experience this? I am aware the passenger side is the fuel tank side. Many thanks

the bumps stops are the following parts: https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2011_Legacy-36L-5AT-4WD-R-Sedan/_54106_6025246/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/B14-210-01.html https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2011_Legacy-36L-5AT-4WD-R-Sedan/_54106_6029004/REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER/B14-211-01.html correct?

Ok, so I decided to do a comparison between the coil over and strut+spring option I looked into the strut + spring option (mainly via reading this forum) and consolidated the following parts: Front strut KYB 339222 (Right) x 1 KYB 339223 (Left) x 1 KONI-8610 1447 Sport (insert) x2 (KYB Above can be use with modification to add damping adjustment) KYB SM5361 x 2 (top hat?) Rear strut KYB 340026 OR KONI-8010 1055 Sport x 2 KYB SM5764 x 2 (top hats) Spring H&R 54427-2 set of 4 corner (The -2 is 3.6R variant) - 1.3" drop, might be more due to 3.6R(heavier)? Unfortunately, Eibach is no longer an option My car is 2011 Legacy 3.6R Questions: 1) For chamber correction, Whiteline KCA326 will work for the rear, but what should be use for the front? (I understand that coil over comes with adjustment mounting plate.) 2) What other hardware (mounting nuts and bolt) should I consider replacing, but wont come with purchasing of listed part above? will check on parts.subaru.com, but just incase I miss something. 2) Anyone have photos of a 3.6R on H&R spring? I would like to see a visual for the drop? 3) Any advise and suggestion appreciated, since I am very new to this. Many Thanks in Advance

I guess BC, it is then. I just got a respond from Tein stating same thing as HKS. I heard for FA500 , but read somewhere that it need major rebuild every 50k...Don't think I want to do that for DD. Thank you for responding

Hello All, I have a 2011 Legacy 3.6R, to this day the car is basically stock. I am new to the forum and suspension tuning. I reside in Canada (winter road salt is a corncern.) My understanding right now is all trims (2.5i, 3.6R, 2.5GT) share similar mounting. I am trying to select coilovers for the car , my main goal is to lower the car and improve handling (or retain similar to oem). My car is daily driver. I have narrow down to HKS (80300-AF004) - I email HKS and they said it won't work because it wasn't "tested" BC BR - they indicate it will work with stock setting 7kgf F and 6 kgf R Tein Flex Z - have not heard back Wondering if anyone can advice if they will work for the 3.6R, but concern is the 3.6R is the heaviest of all trims (I think about 80lb) more then the 2.5GT. Most of the site List the parts working for 2.5i or GT, but not the 3.6R. Would I need custom spring rate for it to work with the 3.6R to compensate for the weight? Sorry in advance if this is a newbie question, as I am just not certain how to proceed with reading too much. I understand the strut and spring is the more prefer way, but since I am so newbie, I kinda want a package solution. Thank you in advance.