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Suspension??
Can someone please clarify the options we have on our suspension? I'm confused with shocks, struts, coil overs, springs. What basically do we need to replace our stock suspension? Pictures would be helpful. Thanks!
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Re: Suspension??
You need this........http://allwelldrive.net/products_coilovers.html
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: Suspension??
The OEM struts include the shocks as an integral part. No one makes them except Subaru. You can order them with or without the springs.
Koni makes the shock portion of the strut, but only as an insert which is dropped into the OEM strut after you cut off & remove the OEM shock. The strut mounts, which bolt to the top of the strut & then to the car also wear out or corrode. To my knowledge this is also only made by Subaru. The springs can be made by any spring shop if you know what spec to have them made to. Other than that there is your bushings & trailing arms which are probably worn out if they haven't already been replaced. If replacing your struts & springs you already have everything apart that's required to do the bushings. Over simplified but there it is in a nut shell. |
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Re: Suspension??
Thanks for the responses. Is the set up on allwelldrive.net complete? Would I need to buy anything else? Do any modifications? What do I get with this kit?
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Re: Suspension??
The kit is ready to bolt on. You get new top mounts, koni inserts, and ground control springs. Plus you can get the housings either sprayed black or have them powdercoated.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
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Re: Suspension??
That is a great deal. I priced out what Subaru had to offer and after adding it all up, it costs more. I'd rather have Koni than stock. Thanks a lot!
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Re: Suspension??
It handles great. It corners relatively flat and makes the car very stable and surefooted around turns
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