rjnakata Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Is there a reputable company that makes a strut assembly for my 01 Legacy GT daily? I tried to find KYB, but they don't seem to have a strut assembly - only the shock replacement. At 250K I'm concerned my springs have gotten tired also. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Monroe makes quick struts, rockauto specifies they're for the L model but that will only MAYBE be a slight change in dampening or spring rate. At anyrate, they will be tons better than your assumed 250k originals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Did you see these? https://get-primitive.com/product/struts-shocks/kyb-struts-and-shocks/kyb-excel-ggr-2-2000-2004-legacy/ https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/kyb-shocks-struts/part-type/shocks-and-struts/year/2001/make/subaru/model/legacy There is a front set on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/KYB-334273-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C40RWK https://www.amazon.com/KYB-334274-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C3ZCLW Rears on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/KYB-341275-Excel-G-Gas-Strut/dp/B000C40S42/ Hopefully that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Monroes will be an easy install and definitely better than flogged OE units. I'd personally go through the trouble of getting the KYBs and finding some springs you like tho, or new OE. Depends on how much you like the car, and how long you want to keep it, I suppose. If it only sees relatively tame DD duties, Monroe would be fine. I have Rallitek springs +KYB rears on my 05 OBW, and threw Monroe quick struts in the front because I was in a hurry and it's was my daily. In hind sight, I wish I'd taken the time to move the springs over to KYBs or find some better ones. But, I do probably push the old girl harder than most, considering it's a DD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) I put GR-2's and H&R sport springs on my 2001, absolutely love the ride and the look. Edited April 13 by silverton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Great suggestions! Noob Q: Do I need a F & R alignment after installing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Just now, rjnakata said: Great suggestions! Noob Q: Do I need a F & R alignment after installing? Yes, if you are super careful you can get close to what it was (sharpie on the bolts); but I wouldn't drive a long time without getting a proper alignment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 If I went the KYB + springs route, should I expect the other peripheral parts need replacing too: mount, dust cover, seat etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Most likely. You might be able to inspect and reuse the bump stop and dust cover, but I would plan to replace the mounts. They have seen a quarter of a million miles, this would likely be the only time you would have to do this and they are tired. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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