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So which is the culprit?
Getting that "sinking feeling" in my gut about my rear pass suspension. Haven't really paid it much heed of late with the stockers with snows on, but I had to throw my 17"s on in an emergency since I hit a BAD pothole and bent one of the stockers badly. !8"s don't have tires that are usable for a few days(getting my new tires tomorrow. Anyone try running 245s yet on 18x8" with a 45ish offset?) Anywho was looking at the sad 215's that were on my 17"s and how sad they look not nearly filling the wells at all. Then I noticed the rear pass side was sagging bad. So which is it likely Spring finally giving after 15 years, or the strut? I only notice the drop not really much of a give issue otherwise. My Impreza eats all my big money and buying the tires is setting my car funds back already so I need to know which I really need to replace. I'm sure it's the springs but I want to be sure.
-Gaddis
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94 Bordeux Pearl LSi (Jun 2009) 109k Plate:GADDIS What they call it a vanity-plate. Shouldn't I be obligated to be vane with it? Rota Tarmac 3's 18x8" on 245/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport 600's, Perrin light weight crank pulley, PRW radiator, custom coilovers(not GC's), 9006 HID 4300k 50W low beams, DIY garage door lip, and SVXfiles brake kit. Fixxed exhaust so no more sweet sound. 97 White/Black trim Impreza Outback Sport (March 13/08) 150K-180K(sensor broken)Good news is EZ30R and 05' 6speed full powertrain swap is in motion!: Will be doing more work as I can. Gonna be run by a Hydra so yeah fun to be had. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -Gaddis |
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Pictures might help determine what the problem is here.
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Rusted out upper spring mount?
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Springs cause sagging, not struts. Probably wanna take a look at the mount, though, as suggested.
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Check for a broken spring. 245's will be fine on 8" wheels with that offset. Get some coilovers
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Re: So which is the culprit?
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-Gaddis
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94 Bordeux Pearl LSi (Jun 2009) 109k Plate:GADDIS What they call it a vanity-plate. Shouldn't I be obligated to be vane with it? Rota Tarmac 3's 18x8" on 245/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport 600's, Perrin light weight crank pulley, PRW radiator, custom coilovers(not GC's), 9006 HID 4300k 50W low beams, DIY garage door lip, and SVXfiles brake kit. Fixxed exhaust so no more sweet sound. 97 White/Black trim Impreza Outback Sport (March 13/08) 150K-180K(sensor broken)Good news is EZ30R and 05' 6speed full powertrain swap is in motion!: Will be doing more work as I can. Gonna be run by a Hydra so yeah fun to be had. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -Gaddis |
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Sell you my coilovers, as I want stiffer spring rates....
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Re: So which is the culprit?
Fixxed that statement for ya Bobby. Let me know some prices and we'll talk. Right now I need to clear my credit card as I've got all my bills coming up at the begining of next month. Paying for college out of pocket this semester sucks. I also need ot look into getting a smaller storage unit as I clear a LOT of stuff out of it with very little going back in.
-Gaddis
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94 Bordeux Pearl LSi (Jun 2009) 109k Plate:GADDIS What they call it a vanity-plate. Shouldn't I be obligated to be vane with it? Rota Tarmac 3's 18x8" on 245/40/18 Dunlop SP Sport 600's, Perrin light weight crank pulley, PRW radiator, custom coilovers(not GC's), 9006 HID 4300k 50W low beams, DIY garage door lip, and SVXfiles brake kit. Fixxed exhaust so no more sweet sound. 97 White/Black trim Impreza Outback Sport (March 13/08) 150K-180K(sensor broken)Good news is EZ30R and 05' 6speed full powertrain swap is in motion!: Will be doing more work as I can. Gonna be run by a Hydra so yeah fun to be had. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -Gaddis |
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