GTEASER Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 No, the rears are identical to 2008-2014 WRX. The Legacy front struts have the 1/2" higher spring perch in the front to clear the Legacy's larger OEM tire size. You will still need the typical 1/2" of Fozz saggy butt spacer PLUS another 1/2" to make up for the higher front spring perch. Although, you may get away with only 1/2" spacer because the Bilsteins have 3 spring perch settings in the rear, -5mm, 0, +5mm. You won't know really exactly how much spacer you will need to even out ride height until you get them on the car. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Got ya. i was hoping the adjustment ability would help against the saggy butt. but the overall shorter length is something ill have to tackle...once i get stuff in hand like you mentioned. thanks again man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Give the new springs a few weeks to settle before deciding on spacers. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 roughly, where to folks end up on the lgt blacks. looks like proposed drop is listed at 0.8". end up about there? more/less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 roughly, where to folks end up on the lgt blacks. looks like proposed drop is listed at 0.8". end up about there? more/less? Yes. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'd say closer to 1" after they are fully settled from what I've seen on my car My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 ok, what i was hoping. in that range will work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhiaAddict Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 So without changing the struts and springs on my 3.6R what would be best modifications to improve handling? I figure adjustable RSB. What else? Should I upgrade FSB? I have '12 3.6R. Would Cusco Power Braces make a difference... Or should I look at upgrading all the bushings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 A RSB is cheap. Good Tires is next change. Strut tower braces, fsb, bushings aren't going to fix the main issue of the spring rates and dampening rates of the stock '10-12 springs and struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 A FSB is not the easiest thing to install. I am not sure on a 3.6, but on a GT the motor has to be lifted just to swap it. Good upgrade, but not exactly easy. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 So without changing the struts and springs on my 3.6R what would be best modifications to improve handling? I figure adjustable RSB. What else? Should I upgrade FSB? I have '12 3.6R. Would Cusco Power Braces make a difference... Or should I look at upgrading all the bushings? 2013+ FSB, 22mm RSB, adjustable rear lower control arms, custom alignment, proper tire pressures. or...stay with your 2012 FSB, add 19mm or 20mm subaru RSB, adjustable rear lower control arms, custom alignment, proper tire pressures. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) im back again, to bother, again...sorry haha. anyone have any actual pics of part#20323AGooB (lgt upper spring seat)? im wondering if its the same as part#20323AG000 (similar era wrx version). i cant find any pics of the lgt one...even for a visual comparison. Edited February 5, 2016 by FXTerrific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Oh, you again. j/k. I'm sure someone can throw up a pic. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 thye look the same, and different then 09-13 fxt units...just from glancing at pics on here of people showing their oem struts with swifts and such. as in like a flat bottom, rather then a recessed area like the fxt ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I really think you're flogging a dead horse at this point. Just order your setup, and the Legacy upper spring seats. They will work with the Bilsteins, the Blacks and the SH tophats. You're using springs intended for the Legacy, so you need Legacy upper spring seats. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 i know. without a picture, or something in my hand...i tend to make things "difficult". as much as it prevents later headaches...it sure promotes current ones. waiting on the arrival of the bils/blacks combo...time wasted mulling over smaller details. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Did you read my post in the "Lowering SH Forester Options" thread? You didn't "thank" it, so I don't know. The attachment of the speed sensor cable is different between WRX/STi/Forester and Legacy. Legacy uses a plastic clip, the others use clamp that is bolted to the strut. They attach to the strut at the same point though. You should just be able to use a small bolt, nut and few washers to make the attachment from your speed sensor cable clamp to the tab on the Legacy strut. http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2010_Legacy25L-6MT-4WDPremium-Sedan/_54106_6021379/ANTILOCK-BRAKE-SYSTEM/B14-267-01.html http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2010_Forester25L-TURBO-4AT/_54106_6021396/ANTILOCK-BRAKE-SYSTEM-ABS-SENSOR/S12-267-01.html GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 i know. without a picture, or something in my hand...i tend to make things "difficult". as much as it prevents later headaches...it sure promotes current ones. You are trying something that hasn't been done before. The expertise of other members on the forums, and info available for parts, can only provide so much issue mitigation. You are bound to run into something that none of us considered or could realistically be foreseen. I personally don't think there will be any issues, and I almost went where you are currently going to lower my Fozz, but I didn't chose my route because this one scared me, it's definitely doable with little to no issues. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 sorry, forgot to respond to that one...but did see it man. my handy 'soup to go' container of misc subaru nuts and bolt has got to have something for the speed sensor. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup_of_Joe Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I really think you're flogging a dead horse at this point. Just order your setup, and the Legacy upper spring seats. They will work with the Bilsteins, the Blacks and the SH tophats. You're using springs intended for the Legacy, so you need Legacy upper spring seats. I'm going for this same setup on my 2.5i, what brand is SH for the tophats? That's the one thing I haven't seen too much on here for tophat options. Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 SH stands for the SH chassis Forester (2009-2013). Like our cars are BM chassis Legacys. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cup_of_Joe Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 SH stands for the SH chassis Forester (2009-2013). Like our cars are BM chassis Legacys. Ohh! Thanks for clearing that up. Recommendations for aftermarket tophats or just OEM? Sent from my LG-ls990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrider28 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Anyone running a 22mm Whiteline RSB and Kartboy rear endlinks care to help me figure out what the specs (OD/ID/TH) of the 2 spacers used between the LCA's and endlink bushings. I've searched for days and only been continuously led to the FSB spacers which is the right one for the front side of the LCA but the back it thicker and I would prefer not to use 10 washers. Plus possibly the length of the 8mm bolts used to replace the stock bolt for the Whiteline subframe braces. Edit: Spacers resolved, if anyone wants to know they are 1"OD x 1/4"TH (same as fronts) and the other one is 1/2"TH and they are undsized ID then drilled out by KB for a better fitment. As for the M8 bolts I've still not found a definite solution but there are plenty of hardware stores close by so that one should be easy. Edited February 7, 2016 by foxrider28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXTerrific Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 has anyone put any 08-14 sti (preferably 2011+) oem springs directly onto their oem struts? or oem equivalent strut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) a while back, one of the 2.5i guys put wrx struts and springs on a legacy. The drop up front was almost 1". 1/2" came from the spring perch on the strut, and the other 1/2"+ came from the spring itself. If you decide to run STI springs with Legacy struts, you will drop the front by 1/2" I will assume the STI springs are at same ride height as WRX springs....just stiffer. You owe me BIG time for finding this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2009-wrx-oem-setup-2013-legacy-6mt-200789.html It was buried on page 5 of my Koni write up: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/koni-inserts-built-13-oem-housing-205705p5.html Edited February 12, 2016 by fredrik94087 "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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