Rune Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi All, I need to replace the worn struts on my 2008 spec.b. Since I have to do it anyway, figuring now is a good time to consider suspension upgrades. Looking for recommendations on what you experts out there think would be a great setup for my vehicle. Would like to not reduce ride height to much, but maybe a little would be OK. Would like to improve handling and reduce body roll, but also don't want it to much harder riding, as I live in Seattle, land of huge potholes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just replace with blistien HD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I would replace/rebuild them with a set of koni inserts, and then add thicker front and rear swaybars if you haven't already. Also, you may want to see if you need to replace the front LCA bushings (rear ones), if your struts are worn, those are probably shot as well. That would be a very comfortable, and much better performing setup than oem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Has anyone ever sent their bilsteins in for a rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmaresmk Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 yes people do and u can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I am trying to decide what do do when mine go. I don't know if I can wait the six week turn around time having my car in jack stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions. scoobyscoodle, do you have a part number / source for the Konis and swaybars. Sorry for asking you to do my work for me, but my day job is kicking my butt, and I don't have time to put the proper research into this Really interested in progressing past the stock suspension set up and think now is the perfect time to do it. Keep the suggestions coming. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I would replace/rebuild them with a set of koni inserts, and then add thicker front and rear swaybars if you haven't already. Also, you may want to see if you need to replace the front LCA bushings (rear ones), if your struts are worn, those are probably shot as well. That would be a very comfortable, and much better performing setup than oem. Except for the fact you can't put koni inserts into the Bilstien strut housing. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 True, missed that. You could always find a blown oem set for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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