speculaas Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 First time posting here and since I can't find this topic I'll go ahead and post my question. My apologies if it's been covered before. Has anyone replaced front, rear, or both struts on their 6th Generation Legacy? At 125,000 miles, it appears mine are are ready to be replaced. Do just the shocks need to be replaced or should I be doing bellows and springs also? When I replaced struts on my 2015 Legacy, I bought them as a complete assembly. I don't see that as an option with my '15 Legacy. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Definitely replace all 4 struts including bellows and also check the mount bearings if it’s still good,but for me I would also replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculaas Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Thanks... Do you know if only the front struts have mounts? Any reason to replace springs? I wouldn't think so, but thought I'd ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 All four struts will have mounts. Only the front has a bearing, to allow for steering. I would also replace all four mounts. Does Group N make mounts for our Legacy's? Might be worth inquiring with a vendor to see if it's worth the money for the slight upgrade in stiffness. I replaced the struts (KYB-GR2 - came with new bellows) on my previous '97 LGT with around 180k miles IIRC and re-used the springs. Doing this turned that car from a $3,500 beater car into a car that handled like brand-new. '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Here's a picture of our rear struts assembly: https://estore.subarupartswarehouse.com/a/Subaru_2015_Legacy-Premium-Sedan-wEyeSight/65156941__6464498/REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBER/B15-211-01.html Edited May 12, 2020 by gathermewool '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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