jririshman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I want to swap out my stock shocks after 100k in my 2001 LGt....Im looking to spend 300-400 $ only....I would like adjustable shocks as well, but nothing fancy...I know you guys research this stuff, i just want to know some opinions on different brands/models/types and some estimates as well. I also want to swap all the bushings with polyurethane all around...Any experience with that? Anybody know where i can get a set of poly bushings? How much $ estimate? Thanks brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DiscoWagon Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Your best bet would probably be KYB AGX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ^^^^ Yes, x2 on the AGX's. This will probably be the most affordable, quality adjustable shocks you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jririshman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 I looked up the KYB AGX's and yes, they are exactly what i am looking for, less than $400. One problem, can't find them to fit my Legacy, 2001 gt sedan. You guys have them on your legacy's? or another car?..... Also, any way to get an in-dash adjustment knob/button or something like my brother has for his rancho shocks in his Avalanche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jririshman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Anybody know about the Polyurethane bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I just realized that they don't make that style shock for your year. That sucks. Anything else will be a tad more expensive. There are JDM sti setups that will work, but it'll cost you. Bilstein struts and sti springs, for example. That right there you are probably looking at roughly $1k after all said and done. Whiteline bushings are pretty good, I have used them on my 91 legacy. Kartboy is a good brand as well, a little more pricey though. They both offer full suspension bushing kits. You may have to check for your MY00-04 Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jririshman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Any experience with the KYB GR-2 gas shocks? Found them on ebay for my legacy set of 4 for under $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Good choice. KYB makes many of the OEM Subaru struts, and the replacement struts they offer exceed OEM quality mostly. I have them on my 91 as well, and they have been holding up great. You could purchase some springs that would drop your car .5" to 1.5", and the GR2 struts will work pretty well with them. That would be the most cost effective way to upgrade your suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jririshman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 How stiff do the GR-2 shocks feel compared to the stock ones that were on your subaru before? Are they soft or sporty? And how do they feel over potholes?? I live in california the potholes destroy suspensions here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jririshman Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Ive been looking, can't find a polyurethane set of bushings for my 2001 Legacy GT....Can someone let me know where i can order a set, or a number to call a company or something...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bdubs Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 The GR2's don't stiffen the car up too much, it won't be like a race setup, thats for sure. But, if you pair them with a good set of springs, and even an adjustable rear sway, it will be good for everyday driving. It isn't a harsh ride at all. http://www.whitleline.com.au Click on the online parts catalog and find your car, you just have to read the descriptions carefully, there are F and R bushings they offer for the sway bars and endlinks, not sure if that is what you are specifically looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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