GhiaAddict Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 How different are the above struts from each other? Does the Legacy spring perch larger, lower, etc compared to the WRX of the same year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Iirc the 08-10WRX spring perch is 3/8" lower My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 So if a wheel setup fits the WRX 08-14 Strut it should technically clear with a Legacy Strut? I only mean on the inside, clearly outer fender could require a roll/pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 What wheel specs are you wanting to run? My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 18x9.5 et38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy.B Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 You've got your wheels right? Jack the car up and test fit to see if they work before you get tires mounted. Timothy.B's 2011 LEGACY 3.6R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 what spec tire are you gonna run? My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hold on gents. Woah! Please edit you posts above to avoid confusion. The 08-10 WRX strut uses the same spring perch as ours, and same lower mount, but the spring perch is 3/8" lower than ours. The 11-14 WRX strut uses the same spring perch as ours, with a 0.5" deeper lower mount, so the strut sits more upright, but the spring perch is 1/4" higher than ours. WRX struts have a different bracket for the speed sensor mounting. We have a square push clip, they use a small bolt. To do it right, you need to make a little bracket. I wouldn't trust a zip tie for long. So whatever wheel fits with a Legacy strut, will definitely fit with an 11-14 WRX strut, but may not fit with an 08-10 WRX strut. 18x9.5+38 with a 245/40 tire will just clear a Legacy strut. You could get away with a 245/45, 255/40 or possibly a 265/35 tire if you use an 11-14 WRX strut. 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...
mcg_ Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hold on gents. Woah! Please edit you posts above to avoid confusion.. I was waiting for your to knock this one out of the park.... If there ever was some confusion for GT to clear up, it is this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 So 245/45 or 255/40 only with 11-14 WRX Strut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just told by a guy with a 2014 Legacy that hes running 265/35/18 on a 18x9.5 et40 wheel on factory struts with HR Sport Springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just told by a guy with a 2014 Legacy that hes running 265/35/18 on a 18x9.5 et40 wheel on factory struts with HR Sport Springs.The amount of fender work necessary for that to work scares me. The 35 series may be helping him not touch the strut. 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...
GhiaAddict Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 So you're telling me there's a chance.. thanks Tanner for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 So had the guy take a pic of clearance. I quote the owner "I have leaned on these tires hard on a road that drops or gains 3000 vertical. When having the tires rotated I have yet to see any rub...". He also states that he hasn't done any fender work. Mind you he's dropped 1.5f and 1.25r. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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