Gavlp20 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hi am looking for shocks to fit 06 forester as the self adjusters have failed . I think wrx 04-07 or sti 04 will fit What you got I could pick up or pay postage. Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 They would fit but you may have sagging issues at the rear due to different spring rates, what kind of budget do you have ? Theres a couple of threads on here about members doing the swap recently, either kyb's with custom springs or a pedders replacment set would be best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Looking for the struts and springs of wrx been told straight swap is this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 It's bat of a minefield some people say ok others recomend a spacer block inbetween the topmount and body, personally I found that the !Removed! dropped by an inch or two again as my forester weighs around 60kg more at the rear than the same year impreza wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Just been speaking to my local scooby garage he said around 20mm drop he as a set of sti of an 04 he could do for £220. Think is only had the car a week did not notice them when I got it and it's like driving a boat at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Boo [emoji26] didn't realise mine were that bad until I removed the spring spacers then it all went saggy, The difference between mine and the wagon is 160kg in total so not sure what yours weighs compared to the equivalent year impreza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You can buy new KYB struts & springs with 2yr warranty for around £200 (strut/shock £53 each, Springs £91 pair). Impreza springs sag a fair bit as they softer & ride height spec on forester is completely different. thread with link to struts & springs below> http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/7216-2005-forester-xt-rear-sls-unit-leaking/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I was going to change front and back for a lower ride . Are you just talking about replacing the back ones ? I read somewhere that's the weight is 50kg I had the wrx wagon before this was hoping I could get it too a similar drive . Cheers for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 ^ Yes, even if do a full set you will find rear sag & need spacer on the strut hat ... Best option is custom springs from springcoil.co.uk if you want something different ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 What would you recommend and what sort of price would I be looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I would go with KYB exel Gs at £53 each on the rear (damping rates are higher on these over standard), add some custom springs from springcoil spec'd slightly higher rate than standard & dropped 25-35mm at most. custom springs front & rear would probably be around £230. It will be all new, vehicle will sit right without hassle & it will handle far better. You will notice a night & day difference with just bad SLS removed so adding cutsom spec springs improves things a little more, done the odd XT with springcoil sourced springs & always been impressed with end results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Ok cheers for that not sure what to do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theador Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Do what Mr B says. You won't be disappointed. I put the KYB shocks with KYB springs and the ride is nice and sharp without being harsh. The car is used by wife too so didn't want to destroy the ride comfort. I've got a 21mm STi rear ARB lined up to go in now to help with the handling; I'm just trying to work out which mounts to get STi ones or Whiteline ones, but that's for a separate thread ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavlp20 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yes Mr B is the man very useful top man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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