Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

I have the 4 newer struts and will be reusing my springs, but in addition to ordering the new strut mounts for the car, what additional components should I replace while I have the strut assemblies out of the car? I can look at a breakdown of the parts on subaruparts.com, but what should be replaced from that list?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

Maybe this will help what I think I need: All items I would buy are BOLD

Front struts:
20310A $121.88 Strut complete-front right
20310B $121.88 Strut complete-front left
20320 $72.02 Strut mount-front Qty:2
$72.02 Strut mount-front
20321 $20.93 Helper-front strut
20322 $11.13 Dust cover-front strut
20323 $12.45 Spring seat-front strut,upper Qty:2
20325 $17.36 Rubber seat-front strut spring,upper Qty:2
20325A $16.42 Rubber seat-front strut spring,lower Qty:2
20326 $2.39 Dust seal-front strut
20327 $2.62 Spacer-front strut
20330 $79.26 Coil spring-front
20521A $4.80 Cap-strut mount,upper
20568 $4.66 Nut-self lock
20578F $4.00 Adjusting-bolt Qty:2
20578H $3.66 Flange bolt Qty:2

Rear struts:
20360 $129.50 Strut complete-rear right
20360A $129.50 Strut complete-rear left
20370A $90.58 Strut mount-rear,right Qty:1
20370B $90.58 Strut mount-rear,left Qty:1
20371 $19.35 Helper-rear
20372 $11.13 Dust cover-rear strut
20375 $20.75 Rubber seat-rear strut,upper Qty:2
20375A $11.16 Rubber seat-rear strut,lower Qty:2
20378 $11.13 Guide-rear strut helper
20380 $70.27 Coil spring-rear
Fits: LSI
$68.67 Coil spring-rear
Fits: 4WD.L&LS
20568 $4.66 Nut-self lock
20578H $3.66 Flange bolt Qty:2
N350013 $0.48 Self locking nut

Someone tell me if I am buying anything that is unnecessary, I'm just not sure what really wears out besides the mounts on these assemblies.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

I think it would depend on condition, such as rust and other factors but the rubber pieces should not need to be replaced, the bolts usually would be reusable too I would think.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

I thought some of the rubber pieces would have deteriorated that's why I ask. I was thinking while that assembly is taken apart, it would be ideal to replace ones that would fail.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

I would certainly replace all rubber (cushion type parts), as you said they deterioate and lose their absorption ability over time. After almost 20 years I would imagine some rubber parts are incredibly brittle

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

If I remember correctly the helpers are the foamy cushions that slide down the strut shaft before you put the strut mounts on. get all 4 of them because they will be deteriorated/missing.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

I thought the helpers were about the only rubber part that would be ok..can anyone confirm this if they've done strut work before?

I don't remember where I saw the video, but it was a different make of a car and the guy took his strut apart and he said the helper was perfectly fine.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

When I took my struts out the rubber was all in decent shape, 2 of the 4 foam helpers were ok.

Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
 

Hmm..that's another 80 bucks...prob 90 if I get the helpers. I'm on the fence on this one whether or not to buy them...Ok stupid question, but my struts have been modified with the koni inserts, do I still need the helpers regardless?