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Mine were completely shot at 115k, so I went with upgrading. I got a set of the Spec B control arms instead of doing just bushings as the aluminum arms are an upgrade for my fatwagon.

 

Next iteration, i'll go with group N mounts, but I'm looking forward to the feel of fresh everything for the next 60k miles.

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Mine were completely shot at 115k, so I went with upgrading. I got a set of the Spec B control arms instead of doing just bushings as the aluminum arms are an upgrade for my fatwagon.

 

Next iteration, i'll go with group N mounts, but I'm looking forward to the feel of fresh everything for the next 60k miles.

 

Def looking forward to the feeling of fresh parts as well! :D

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Bushings ordered! Now to get them pressed in, TBC.....

 

Can't WAIT to get these replaced! :D

 

96k in the chicagoland area, there done

 

Nice, where did you end up ordering them from?

 

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Wanted to report back i ended up having the following whiteline bushings installed: W0506 & W53353. I've only driven the car about 100 miles since install, however they feel great and I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality/noise!
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Nice, where did you end up ordering them from?

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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I was wondering if you'd post up regarding the potential order interest I had... But I ended up grabbing both parts I needed from different sources on Ebay. I got one already, and I think the other was delivered today, but I'm at work.

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Wanted to report back i ended up having the following whiteline bushings installed: W0506 & W53353. I've only driven the car about 100 miles since install, however they feel great and I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality/noise!

 

Awesome! Glad to hear your happy with them! I should have mine done in the next week sometime :D

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I was wondering if you'd post up regarding the potential order interest I had... But I ended up grabbing both parts I needed from different sources on Ebay. I got one already, and I think the other was delivered today, but I'm at work.

 

Bummer, fleabay. A lot of manufacturers are not honoring warranties on eBay purchased items. Or more specifically, ones not bought from authorized resellers.

 

:(

 

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Bummer, fleabay. A lot of manufacturers are not honoring warranties on eBay purchased items. Or more specifically, ones not bought from authorized resellers.

 

:(

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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Booo, well hope the product stands up till legacy's final days... I'll keep ya in mind for any future purchases though. Tough time of year with the holidays and all this other big ticket crap I've been dumping on the legacy this year :lol: I found them for a pretty solid price.

 

 

I'm sure I'll be interested in tweaking other bushing etc down the line.

 

But there they are! Now they need to get under my car! :spin:

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Booo, well hope the product stands up till legacy's final days... I'll keep ya in mind for any future purchases though. Tough time of year with the holidays and all this other big ticket crap I've been dumping on the legacy this year :lol: I found them for a pretty solid price.

 

 

I'm sure I'll be interested in tweaking other bushing etc down the line.

 

No worries. We are here whenever you are ready and need something. Oh and for questions too. :)

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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Having the new WL bushings pressed in as we speak! :)

 

Hoping all goes smoothly! (I have some of the worst luck ha) And can't wait to get her back in the morning, get the alignment done and put a few miles on the new bushing set! I'll post a follow up, as to how I feel about the new install! :D

 

I just CAN'T WAIT to not hear this damn clunking around anymore! :spin:

 

No worries. We are here whenever you are ready and need something. Oh and for questions too. :)

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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You have really been very helpful regarding tech questions :D

 

And I'm SURE I'll be needing SOMETHING at some time or another again! :lol: This LGT is keeping me busy! ha

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Crap! Turns out my end links are shot! :mad:

 

I need to get a set ordered asap :spin:

 

Anybody know the part # for the whiteline OEM replacement sway bar end links?

 

I'm assuming it's this one?

KLC32Sway bar - link assembly

 

SUBARU LEGACY BL SEDAN, BP WAGON MY04-09 INCL TURBO (9/03-8/09)

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I STILL laugh when these places tried quoting me $1,021 to do Lower control arm bushings, sway bar end links and an alignment!!!! :eek:

 

GTFO of here! :lol:

 

Just did the math, and this WHOLE thing having it done by someone and not even getting my hands dirty shouldn't cost me more then $560! Scammin a$$ Shops! :rolleyes:

 

But after tires just a week ago or so... Ugh... My pocket is on FIRE!

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tell me about it.

 

my car went in for a clutch and flywheel.

 

since it went into the shop (and we found out my flywheel is on backorder), it's gotten:

clutch

flywheel on the way (eventually)

spec b control arms

end links

sti trans mount

sti pitch stop mount

sti engine mounts...

 

before it went in for the clutch, i had a 500 dollar deductible after getting hit with a softball sized rock on my honeymoon... not to mention the money i spent ON the honeymoon...

I bought another car

that got a timing belt

that also got rear end links, and inner and outer tie rod ends, and a new deck, and new speakers...

 

Ick. I've spent 5 grand on cars in a month. :(

 

my wallet is very angry.

I could suck start a snow blower.
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tell me about it.

 

my car went in for a clutch and flywheel.

 

since it went into the shop (and we found out my flywheel is on backorder), it's gotten:

clutch

flywheel on the way (eventually)

spec b control arms

end links

sti trans mount

sti pitch stop mount

sti engine mounts...

 

before it went in for the clutch, i had a 500 dollar deductible after getting hit with a softball sized rock on my honeymoon... not to mention the money i spent ON the honeymoon...

I bought another car

that got a timing belt

that also got rear end links, and inner and outer tie rod ends, and a new deck, and new speakers...

 

Ick. I've spent 5 grand on cars in a month. :(

 

my wallet is very angry.

 

Ouch!!! Yea you got me beat! And I feel ya! Besides the end links up front that are needed now, the LCA bushings front upper and rear's and the new tires this month, I'm getting bored of spending money on the LGT at the moment! And it doesn't help that I've done, tranny flushes, diff flushes, new Serp belt, a coolant system flush along with a plug change/tune up, all in the matter of the last few months, along with the FULL brake job, which I got hawk pads, and I'm about to warranty the 2ND set of pads now! :mad: Backs where squeaky as FACK! And the fronts seem to have some play in them now which is clunking upon gentle braking on one side... Annoying!!! So yea this year has def been a little "FUNNY" if ya ask me :lol:

 

All we can do is hang in there right!? ;) Just hoping to be on the other side of things for a bit here soon considering I STILL have the timing belt service coming up in about 10k! :rolleyes:

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i took care of the timing belt in october, so that was more money spent on the car, lol.

 

i also have the coilover bug, so i want those now too. :( and sways, and wheels and tires and and and...

I could suck start a snow blower.
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i took care of the timing belt in october, so that was more money spent on the car, lol.

 

i also have the coilover bug, so i want those now too. :( and sways, and wheels and tires and and and...

 

and and and and and..... :lol: It never stops does it? lol

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Which flywheel is on "backorder" that doesn't seem correct.

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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tell me about it.

 

my car went in for a clutch and flywheel.

 

since it went into the shop (and we found out my flywheel is on backorder), it's gotten:

clutch

flywheel on the way (eventually)

spec b control arms

end links

sti trans mount

sti pitch stop mount

sti engine mounts...

 

before it went in for the clutch, i had a 500 dollar deductible after getting hit with a softball sized rock on my honeymoon... not to mention the money i spent ON the honeymoon...

I bought another car

that got a timing belt

that also got rear end links, and inner and outer tie rod ends, and a new deck, and new speakers...

 

Ick. I've spent 5 grand on cars in a month. :(

 

my wallet is very angry.

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Hey Mike(AZP Installs) I sent you a message.. Hit me back when you can if you don't mind :)

 

I hit you back. We can have em out to you tomorrow.

 

-Mike Paisan

 

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i took care of the timing belt in october, so that was more money spent on the car, lol.

 

i also have the coilover bug, so i want those now too. :( and sways, and wheels and tires and and and...

 

Which coilovers are you contemplating? RCE or KWs at a minimum I hope.

 

-Mike Paisan

 

http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg

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P.S. Alignment is getting done this afternoon... But the WL bushings are in along with a set of new endlinks.... And I LOVE THEM already!!!

 

Everything feels SOOOOO much tighter and even throttle response feels tighter, not so sloppy... (Meh maybe it's in my head) But none the less... VERY HAPPY with the WL's and as far as I'm concerned, you couldn't get much closer to OEM when it comes to NVH! :)

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Hey mike,

 

Contemplating BCs for the coilovers.

 

The flywheel is the ACT HDSS in 05 LGT fitment. Having a bugger of a time finding one.

 

I would only consider the BCs if you are getting them for stance purposes. We've seen several BC shock dyno charts and they aren't pretty. The consistency within a set are also not there.

 

We are an ACT Authorized Dealer so I'll find out what I can do to get an idea of where we can get ahold of one.

 

-mike

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Thanks!

 

I realize the timing sucks lol. ACT doesn't list them in stock, everywhere else is saying after the first of the year for new inventory.

 

I just want my car back lol I haven't driven it in over a month.

 

I'm still in the looking phase for coils right now. :)

I could suck start a snow blower.
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