Struts?

[Mr. Pockets]

I want to replace my SVX's struts. They're 14 years and 140k...something old. Subaruparts.com lists the parts as about $130 apiece. Is that my only option?

[SVX10]

I may have a full set of struts off a '94 w/100k miles. I'll PM you with details...

[Stevebsy]

I think it's OEM, Gabriel (special order says their catalog), Koni's or big dollar options.

And you can do better than Subaruparts pricing if you go the OEM route I think..

[STORMINORMAN]

...for "special order" for these Gabriel shocks as I would be interested in trying them.

Thanks!

[huck369]

Originally Posted by STORMINORMAN

...for "special order" for these Gabriel shocks as I would be interested in trying them.

Thanks!

I too, would like to hear about them....

[Stevebsy]

http://www.gabriel.com/documents/200...log/GAB_05.pdf

Autozone shows them on their online page, but as 'not available' so I'm not exactly sure where to try to buy them...but they theoretically exist..

Maybe someone can call them and see if they would make a run for us...

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Do I hear 'group buy'?

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally Posted by Stevebsy

I think it's OEM, Gabriel (special order says their catalog), Koni's or big dollar options.

And you can do better than Subaruparts pricing if you go the OEM route I think..

Any idea where I could 'do better?'

[Robar]

Likewise, I'm interested in some new struts, and there are not many options.

Anyone have info on the Gabriel situation?

[Robar]

I spoke to Gabriel today, and they no longer make the SVX struts, and they have no unsold inventory, so they are not an option.

[SURTEESS]

http://motorsportwarehouse.com/svx.shtml

[benebob]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pockets

I want to replace my SVX's struts. They're 14 years and 140k...something old. Subaruparts.com lists the parts as about $130 apiece. Is that my only option?

Liberty Subaru www.newsubaru.com is where I get my subie stuff from. I think I paid $110 plus actual shipping from 'em last time I got. The rears tend to have major seal issues though on a car that sits as I'm assuming yours still does most of the year. I went through 2 sets in 2.3 years. The second set blew with all of 500 miles on 'em over the winter in the garage. Of course it was out of warranty and Subaru didn't stand behind it even though Liberty tried and even had the regional rep call to tell me that Subaru sucks.

I'm now running 140k struts from a 92 back there with nice shiney cores in the basement with no oil in 'em.

[kwren]

Originally Posted by benebob

Liberty Subaru www.newsubaru.com is where I get my subie stuff from. I think I paid $110 plus actual shipping from 'em last time I got. The rears tend to have major seal issues though on a car that sits as I'm assuming yours still does most of the year. I went through 2 sets in 2.3 years. The second set blew with all of 500 miles on 'em over the winter in the garage. Of course it was out of warranty and Subaru didn't stand behind it even though Liberty tried and even had the regional rep call to tell me that Subaru sucks.

I'm now running 140k struts from a 92 back there with nice shiney cores in the basement with no oil in 'em.

Fair is fair! If they won't honor the warrenty with 0nly 500 miles on the parts, simply buy new ones and a couple of months l;ater take the origional ones that you bought back to the dealer and trade them for new ones. At least you will have another set!

[SURTEESS]

I remember that about 5 years ago Dayle at Motorsport warehouse arranged to do a group buy (50 sets min) of Koni inserts.

Mine are still in the box waiting to be used - no not interested in selling them.

Maybe he can arrange another one?

Steve in New Zealand