fwa2500 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 how much lower would 07 wrx struts with cobb springs bring it down? no idea, i would assume maybe slightly more than an inch. the 05-07 sti tophats are the same as the 04 are they not? correct, they are the same. the only thing that changed on the 05-07s was the lower part on the struts themselves because the hubs changed to 5x114 from the subaru standard 5x100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 hey midwest people looking for an upgrade, AWESOME deal on nasioc right now for a set of '04 STi struts and springs http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2119512 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seoulbrotha Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 New guy here. Would the front control arms off a '04 sti bolt up to my '97 gt wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Nope, turbo cars control arms will not bolt up to na cars. You can use RS control arms I believe. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camroncamera Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Seems like I read something about somebody having Subaru replace their control arms on recall recently. Should we check with our local dealer service centers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Check my.subaru.com and register your car and see if you have the recall. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camroncamera Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Check my.subaru.com and register your car and see if you have the recall. Oh, that's right. I guess I did that few weeks ago. I don't have any control arm recall listed for mine. I do have an open recall for Axle Shaft Grease Leakage, but it seems to me that service has been performed, according to original owner service records. /off-topic from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Tyrael0 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 After a few months of driving my car I think I am happy with the stock ride height but not the insane amount of understeer. The body roll is pretty bad too. Problems is I want to maintain stock ride height. So could I use wrx struts with stock springs? I wouldnt mind using wrx springs but I dont want to lose height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 You wont lose much height if any, even some people gain height. You can always add spacer to retain the height you may lose. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Tyrael0 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Alright cause I cant lose any height because I already have over sized tires. Which cars normally gain height? O and do they make spacers for the front? Or are they all the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seoulbrotha Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 will gc8 impreza control arms fit bg models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 i believe they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMarine Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I know this is a TERRIBLE request, but could someone explain exactly what else I'll need for my suspension swap?? What I already have: - 05 WRX Wagon Springs What I'm ordering: - KYB-GR2 struts (Legacy specific) - $190 for all four http://www.partstrain.com/store/??N=0&PN=4294957074&VN=4294967193+4294964890+4294964576+4294967147+4294966803&Nr=AND(universal:0)&props=Category:Suspension What else do I need: - ? Top Hats ? This may sound alittle strange, but what exactly are the tophats? Everytime I try to search a place to buy them there are different pictures... Can anyone post a picture of what I'll ACTUALLY NEED to order? Or hell, a link to a place to buy the correct items would be even better!! I'll basically have only one day to do the swap, so I need to make sure that I have everything I need when I start. Thanks in advance guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 looks like all you will need are the rear top hats (the part that sits on top of the spring keeping it on the strut and bolts to the body of the car): http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_7_480_490_1086&products_id=607 those are group N top hats, which might be a bit overkill, but they will work perfectly. the only other thing i can think of are saggy but spacers just incase, but you wont really know if you need them until everything is on the car. some people end up needing them, others dont. you can also find those at TiC: http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_7_480_490_507&products_id=1069 disclaimer: i am not employed by TiC, they are just a great shop that is always awesome to deal with. they are pretty much the go-to guys for making a subaru handle like a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMarine Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 looks like all you will need are the rear top hats (the part that sits on top of the spring keeping it on the strut and bolts to the body of the car): http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_7_480_490_1086&products_id=607 those are group N top hats, which might be a bit overkill, but they will work perfectly. the only other thing i can think of are saggy but spacers just incase, but you wont really know if you need them until everything is on the car. some people end up needing them, others dont. you can also find those at TiC: http://turninconcepts.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9_7_480_490_507&products_id=1069 disclaimer: i am not employed by TiC, they are just a great shop that is always awesome to deal with. they are pretty much the go-to guys for making a subaru handle like a beast Good GOD!!! $250 for those things?! I may just have to hit a junk yard or something ... Thanks for clarifying what I need though man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 no problem and ya, those are group Ns though, you dont really need those. heres a guy on nasioc with a pair of stock ones for $60+ shipping http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2159030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMarine Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks man! I just told him I'd take his rears... THANKS AGAIN - BIG HELP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 will gc8 impreza control arms fit bg models? yup they do! I grab yourself a pair of the jdm aluminum control arms thats what im rocking! love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Stupid question... We have gone over this again and again but I can't find where it was... Does anything need to be done to the suspension in order to run 225/45 tires 17x7.5, +48 offset, rims? I know the fenders will probably need to be rolled but anything other than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Stupid question... We have gone over this again and again but I can't find where it was... Does anything need to be done to the suspension in order to run 225/45 tires on 17x7 or 17x7.5 rims? I know the fenders will probably need to be rolled but anything other than that? Depends on the offset. It might not work at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMarine Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I found these springs: B&G S2 Sports Springs http://www.partstrain.com/store/details/Subaru/Legacy/B-and-G/Lowering_Springs/1998/GT/4_Cyl_2-dot-5L/B22881006.html?vdesc=true while shopping for struts for my car... Just wanted to list them here since they seem like a pretty good price (for anyone looking for new springs that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd5zmg Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I am tired of the same questions being asked over and over again, so here is a FAQ that I have put together with the help of Reuben. ... Q: I've heard wagon and sedan rear struts are different, won't you get 'ass sag' with sedan struts in a wagon? A: Generally it's chassis related. In most cases, second gen. Impreza (bugeye-hawkeye) suspension works just fine in our second gen. Legacy wagons and sedans. The exceptions being the 05-07 STi struts which don't work due to the different hub. GC/GF (first gen. Impreza) stuff also works in Gen 2 Legacy's, but GC/GF Impreza rear shocks and springs are shorter, and so you get the 'ass sag', regardless if it's from a wagon or a sedan. ... Q: Ok, I installed some WRX suspension and now my wagon has a saggy butt. How do I correct this? A: Spacers. Putting spacers in between the top hats and the top strut mounts on the car will help correct the sag. ... OK, I was good until I read this... Can someone tell me if I am going to need the Spacers on my BD ride. Depending on responses from sellers, I am about ready to get an 04 STi OEM suspension, but will I need spacers? I would rather do coilovers, but the question remains, will I need spacers, or given the correct year coilover set, is it just Plug and Play really... at this this point I'm at Plug and Pray... thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMarine Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Those of you interested in Suspension bits... Here are some (I was going to purchase from him, but decided instead to just re-use my stock springs with the new struts) http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-2002-2003-wrx-sedan-supension-bits-159422.html Hope this helps someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Not to be rude, but I have a couple sets of '04 STI springs laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 OK, I was good until I read this... Can someone tell me if I am going to need the Spacers on my BD ride. Depending on responses from sellers, I am about ready to get an 04 STi OEM suspension, but will I need spacers? I would rather do coilovers, but the question remains, will I need spacers, or given the correct year coilover set, is it just Plug and Play really... at this this point I'm at Plug and Pray... thanks, Mark a complete '04 STi strut/spring set-up shouldnt need spacers, but again, it seems to vary from car to car slightly, my wagon has a tiny amount of sag, but its not enough to make me want spacers. if you want to get a pair anyway just as back-up, they are only $25 at TiC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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