BrokenRobot Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi! I'm asking this for my brother. He's looking to get his shocks in the front and the back replaced (they're totally shot)... but he's been putting it off because he wants to get some aftermarket shocks to save some money (he was quoted very high for both sets). We're not sure what's decent or not, and figured here would be the place to ask. Anyone know of any decent aftermarket shocks? It's for regular driving (street), 2009 Legacy (automatic) if that matters any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Koni strut inserts. Theres a set of donor struts for sale in the classifieds and then buy the front strut inserts and put it all together and then the rears just bolt on. Super easy swap and very comfortable. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispatch20 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If you want good quality OE struts at an affordable price then go with KYB. They are a lot less expensive than Konis, and the casual driver won't know the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phate Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Piggybacking on this thread: Do I need to use Spec B top hats to run a set of Bilstein HD's (not Spec B struts) without having weird ride height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yes you do. Although it's a completely different question. But to run Bilstein HDs you need Spec. B / JDM top hats. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 google it. http://www.bing.com/search?q=replacemnet+shocks+for+a+2009+subaru+legacy&qs=n&form=QBRE&pq=replacemnet+shocks+for+a+2009+subaru+legacy&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=&cvid=B277B07C230147B09F27DA9911E700DE&undefined=undefined&adlt=strict 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 ^but you didnt google it. you bing'ed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiagoSantos Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 but he's been putting it off because he wants to get some aftermarket shocks to save some money Then he wants KYBs.. Which are, as far as I can tell, the OEM manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Id suggest konis with epics. Close to the ride feel of a stock sti. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenRobot Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Sorry for the super long delay in responding, lots of stuff going on. Thank you for all the replies! I don't know anything about cars, but even from Googling the names you guys have put here it does seem that KYBs are the cheapest option, so that's probably what he will be going with, but we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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