SuperhawkLGT Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I am planning on doing just about everything Crook is doing. I am not to worried about camber plates, whatever adjustabilty comes stock is fine by me, do I still need tophats? What kind of a drop will you be getting? What other parts are needed to accomplish this swap? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Rain 1x1 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 If you dont want camber plates then you should be able to find the part numbers for the top hats in this thread. look around from the beginning, might take a little bit but I know they have been talking alot about the part numbers for the top hats. Im almost about to do the same because finding the parts is turning out to be near impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Somebody post a walk through with part numbers please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Okay here are the pics. I have put together a brand new strut assembly as I wanted to take my time. I installed everything by myself with hand tools (no power tools here) so I was really exhausted. Front installation was quick and straightforward. The rear lower nut & bolt was a @#(&*^@!!!! I even broke my ratchet so I had to run to Sears for a new one. Here are the parts & PNs. Bilstein HD struts aka B6 (PN: VE3-B830 H0, VE3-B831 H0, BE5-B832) STi Pinks for BP MT (PN: ST 2033021010, ST2038021010) - both F&R had 2 orange dots. JDM/USDM Spec B Front Tophats (PN: 20320AG000) - bosco's PN is different but either one works. Front Spring Seat (PN: 20323AG000) Front dust cap (PN: 20326AG000) Rear tophats (PN: 20370AE000) Rear rubber spring seat (PN: 20375AE000) Ride quality - As I have mentioned earlier, it is very similar to unclemat's Spec B Bilstein w/ pinks (we even have the same JDM RSB). The car feels much planted taking corners. Dive/squat is greatly reduced under braking/acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Rain 1x1 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have this same set up ready to install except different springs. Should I just scrap the camber plate idea for now and just get the JDM top hats for the front and leave the rear top hats stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Fred beans baby $999! http://www.fredbeansparts.com/index.php/bilstein-subaru-legacy-gt-suspension-conversion-kit.html Whats up with springs, I heard this setup runs taller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowteree Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 are the conical washers needed like they are for an 05 lgt with factory struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Why does FBP mention "spacers/washers" in their listing? IIRC, you don't need them. I've got all the parts ready to put the Bilstein HD's on my Outback. Should be pretty fun! I'm using the HD's with JDM Spec-B Rev-C wagon springs. I'll probably make my own "saggy butt" spacers, just in case the rear sits a bit lower than I want. I'll also replace the studs with grade-8 bolts. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbykemike Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 mbcraken --- exactly what springs did you use , i know ion has a few different options , sport - hd , as well as fitments i have a 05 lgt ltd w/ 5eat & want to stay near stock height but increase spring rate , i have hd's waiting .. thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Sport Front & HD Rear. A little bit of drop but still plenty of clearance for snow and smooth dirt roads. SpecB tophats up front and no spacers on the rear. I've liked the springs. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 For those of you with Bilsteins who may be interested in the RCE bumpstops, we're putting together a GB here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/organized-smart-buy-rce-bump-stops-155451.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Bump. And thanks for posting that link to the other thread - I'd not heard of those bumpstops, from RCE. Sweet. I just PM'ed them to ask about some prices on installing HDs, for me. Just had some new struts put on my wife's '01 OB wagon, so it's time for me to re-focus on my car. Well, after we get some stuff done with our house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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