GTEASER Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Strut should be there tomorrow. Have you gotten the other one yet? I will forward you a drawing tomorrow. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nads Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 What became of the conversation with the Koni PLM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce13 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 So I happen to have one single extra Koni front strut insert that I must have purchased in my haste to find a pair. If anybody wants one single insert PM. I'll sell it for a decent deal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Yes TEASE, thank you!! Got them both ready to go in the car tomorrow or Whits Wed pending weather Let me know what you have come up with for abs wire so I dont need to zip tie it haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm going at it, front KONIS going in today!! Pics and measurements to follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Here we are Before After Decided to sneak ABS wire in between upper camber bolt and a WRX oem location adapter and a secured but not tight yellow zip tie haha. As seen here there is plenty of space between the lower strut perch and my winter tire setup: 245/40/18 on 18x8 +35. As seen in pic there is about 1 1/4" of spacing Almost forgot 3/8" spacer does not require longer studs Sitting perfectly level and of course still needs to settle in the next month or so One big issue though, horrible binding on initial test drive and have no idea why. When I get aligned tomorrow I'll get a better look on alignment plates. All went very smooth but at the end of the day the binding makes me sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 The tophats had bearings and you ordered the domed washer, correct? That washer needs to go on top of the upper spring seat with the domed side up. That allows the whole strut to turn on the tophat bearing. Also, the upper spring seat, since new, may need to break in a little to the springs shape. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Shit, I'm missing the washer, had no clue. Will order tomorrow. Thanks Tease, your a life saver for sure! Well, maybe there will be another Whit's Wed. Will give thoughts and impressions as all 4 corners have KONI love now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I honestly absolutely wouldn't drive it until you get those in. Turning thr wheel is gonna tear stuff up. Didn't you look at the Subaru parts exploded diagram when you ordered the spring seats? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I looked at the schematics the local dealer sent me via fax and wasn't too clear. I'll have to get the washers in asap, luckily I have a short drive to work. I wonder if loosening the 19mm nut on top of the strut might help to loosen some tension, prob not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 If you can get to a Home Depot or a Menards or something tonight, you might be able to make things temporarily less worse with a couple of nylon washers in place of those domed washers. Obviously not a perfect (or good...) solution, but it's better than metal-on-metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Seriously. DO NOT DRIVE IT WITHOUT THOSE WASHERS! PERIOD! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hopefully Subaru has it in stock tomorrow and I'll have to make time to put in, feeling real stupid right now but hopefully get it sorted out asap so I can enjoy these beauties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 This is the part you need, one for each side and they are identical. http://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_2010_Legacy25L-TURBO-6MT-4WDGT-Limited-Sedan/SPACER-FRONT-STRUT/49229587/20326AA000.html Don't feel stupid. It's just as much my fault. You asked what all you needed and I didn't tell you that you needed the domed washers. It didn't occur to me that you didn't have your stock strut assemblies sitting around at least for reference. I left you flying blind. BTW, great to hear there is plenty of tire clearance!!!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroVWGTi Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Looks good, just curious on the alignment numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sorry to thread jack but my question concerns the above replies. I have Eibach Pro Kits and I purchased KYB struts, KYB strut mounts, KYB bump stops with boots. Do I need anything else to mount these without having to separate my stock struts. I saw you mention the washers above. I basically want to unbolt my stock suspension completely intact and just bolt up new assemblies. Thanks for any assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sorry to thread jack but my question concerns the above replies. I have Eibach Pro Kits and I purchased KYB struts, KYB strut mounts, KYB bump stops with boots. Do I need anything else to mount these without having to separate my stock struts. I saw you mention the washers above. I basically want to unbolt my stock suspension completely intact and just bolt up new assemblies. Thanks for any assistance. You need the top hat, rubber isolator and washer. In greaser picture, those are the three peieces between the strut mount and dust boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Sorry to thread jack but my question concerns the above replies. I have Eibach Pro Kits and I purchased KYB struts, KYB strut mounts, KYB bump stops with boots. Do I need anything else to mount these without having to separate my stock struts. I saw you mention the washers above. I basically want to unbolt my stock suspension completely intact and just bolt up new assemblies. Thanks for any assistance. You need the bump stop and upper spring seat also. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Just for some further reference rear suspension here https://parts.subaruonlineparts.com/auto-parts/2012/subaru/legacy/3-6r-premium-trim/3-6l-h6-gas-engine/rear-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat Front suspension here https://parts.subaruonlineparts.com/auto-parts/2012/subaru/legacy/3-6r-premium-trim/3-6l-h6-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/suspension-components-scat Take note that the diagrams have some items that are Outback only and Legacy specific. Edited January 30, 2017 by DugsSin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Well, Whits We'd it is, Subaru had to order in washers for tomorrow so I'll have to wait till wed to remove struts from car and install washers. I took it very easy today driving to work taking wide corners to prevent binding which went quite well. I looked drunk but luckily not many on the road at 6am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 !! ATTENTION !! After speaking with the North American Product Manager at Koni a few weeks ago, Koni is interested in taking a look at producing full front struts (Koni Yellows) specifically for the 2010-2014 Legacy. In order to do so, they need a set of our OEM front struts, both left and right, and 1 rear to confirm that their 8010-1055S will work for us, something we already know. Koni does not have budget to just go and buy new OEM struts and they are hoping that the community can assist them. I need to find someone who has their OEM suspension sitting around that would be willing to donate both front struts and one rear to this cause. Koni does not need springs or tophats. Koni is willing to pay the shipping from wherever you are, to their facility here in the US. They will forward them on to their design and manufacturing facility in Germany. Please PM me ASAP if you are willing to help. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Share this in the facebook group too, more potential folks to draw from. Edit: Disregard in light of post below. Do your do, Maestro Teaser. Edited January 31, 2017 by Humble Rumble 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm gonna keep this here for now,easier to track. I already asked GolferDude to take down his post about the Koni's over there on the FB group. I can control everything better from here and I don't want to get hopes up or have rumors floating around. Plus, the Koni guys is plugged into this thread and he is a member here. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I have two fronts that I would be willing to donate, but I threw away my rears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I could send them a rear shock My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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