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2007-07-02, 12:33 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Knoxville
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rear strut choices on 01 outback wagon
I cant find anyone other than the Stealer on rear struts for my wagon....any clues??? thanks...Garth
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2007-07-02, 05:52 PM
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EJ205
Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004
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welcome!
Sorry I don't have any suggestions, but I'm sure someone will chime in soon. |
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2007-07-02, 06:35 PM
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Seņor Cheap Bastarde
Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003
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OEM may be your only full strut choice. Otherwise, they are likely to be inserts which typically don't do as well over time.
I couldn't find anything with a quick search. What is your objective in moving away from stock? If you aren't also changing springs, not sure what the advantage will be. The OE stuff is tuned pretty well for the springs.
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2007-07-02, 06:45 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Jul 2007
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No reason other than I want the soft feel to be gone...I found out that KYB makes one...I just wonder how the ride is...
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2007-07-02, 06:57 PM
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Seņor Cheap Bastarde
Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003
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If you want to eliminate the "soft" I'd look at springs, or coilovers, not struts.
Over damping a set of springs to change ride characteristics is only a good idea when you are trying to meet some competition rules like in Stock autocross classes.
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2007-07-05, 09:58 AM
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Candy Mountain
Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005
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Dean's right. For a stiffer setup, see if you can find some good performance springs with the right spring rates to accompany the KYB's you found (for all 4 corners). Otherwise, pick up some stock replacements from www.subaruparts.com or www.subarugenuineparts.com.
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