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Ah, it is finally on the road, but a question.
I finally got my SVX on the road yesterday.
What can I say, it got to 110 rather quickly. Anyway, after strugling with finding a windshield, replacing bearings, etc., and getting it on the road, I am thinking the STRUTS NEED REPLACED... Have done a few quick searches trying to find the best supplier for this online. Any suggestions??? These guys seem to have the cheapest prices, anyone ordered from them??? http://www.autopartsgiant.com Also when doing a search on SubaruParts.com, it lists two stuts for each side, one about $80-100 the other about $160-180. I am confused. Thanks. -Trent |
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Approximate prices from Kerven Subaru:
20311PA001 Pt830593 Strut Cp F $89.67 20311PA011 Pt830593 Strut Cp F $89.67 20360PA001 Pt840593 Strut Cp R $72.42 20360PA011 Pt840593 Strut Cp R $72.42 (4) 023512006 Nut Self Lock $1.36 ea. Always replace a self locking nut, Don't reuse. In addition, you will need a 6mm allen deep socket, an 11/16" 6 pt spark plug socket, a crows foot that fits the spark plug socket and a good locking, set of spring compressors. These springs are really stiff and need to be compressed a lot to get the struts apart. I am actually changing mine right now. I hope to have the instructions and photos uploaded by the end of next weekend. Doug
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Just thought I'd mention that depending on how much you drove your car in the winter, there may be more that needs to be replaced than just the struts themselves. The rear upper rubber spring seat tends to deteriorate badly as does the rear upper strut mount. There are some pictures in my locker. If the front end of you car goes "clunk" when you hit a bump, this may be the front upper strut mount. There is a big bearing inside it (allowing the strut to twist when the wheels are turned), and this bearing becomes notched over time which I believe causes the clunk. The strut mount is not always the cause of the clunk, but it was for my car.
I've already posted a fairly detailed set of instructions, that Earl said he was going to post in the "how-to" section. I hadn't realized that an 11/16" spark plug socket was a good solution for the needed deep well socket to loosen the strut nut. Maybe our how-to's can be put together.
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Re: Ah, it is finally on the road, but a question.
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...threadid=12089 :-)
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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mbtoloczko
Your instructions have been posted in the "How-To" locker. Thanks
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Thanks everyone
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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