Mr B

Dayco is good, part of the company who do OEM subaru, prices from ICP direct (not via ebay) not too bad either. Did a bit of a guide on belt changing will try & find the thread, just really look at everything well & observe timing marks prior to removal & make extra marks to make job easy & less doubt once assembled.

Torque GT is local to me & I have done vehicle inspections on some of their stock & it not always matching the write-up & price to be polite. If going for a vehicle over 10yrs old don't be put off doing registration uk end yourself as it cheap & super simple & opens up more supply options & the budget can go on actual top auction grade car rather than traders profit .

Just use the unblocked torrent sites & either adjust your current torrent client settings or use old & simple torrent client like utorrent1.8 unblocked > https://unblocked.pw/

Wishbone has 2 bushes the front bush is press in or can use a quality polybush (bush not handed) £10 to £14 press in 'Febi-Bilstein' http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371286547939 polybush 'StrongFlex' http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271423547325 The rear bush-bracket is handed when comes complete with cast bracket for easy bolt on fitting, quality good, i used a fair few of these. £26 rear right hand > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200824608138 I always do rears in pairs, left hand listed below should you want to. rear left hand > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200903868974 To complete the wishbone parts below is the ball joint, Delphi brand as about the best in the under £12 price range. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191409996160

^ Bit odd as works for me ! It is Suplex spring part number 32036 (SUP32036) It is item number 321311923644 try link below > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321311923644

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Coil-spring-To-Fit-SUBARU-FORESTER-SUPLEX-SUP32036-/321311923644?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3AForester|Plat_Gen%3ASF&hash=item4acfaeddbc

sls on non sls struts makes them sag low. what model you got, sf turbo wil be sls plus the turbo springs are different again as ride height about 10-15mm lower. kyb & suplex both list specific springs for turbo sf model. If rear sagging it likely that struts sls at fault, some earlier units of sls had external oil canister (bit like coke can strapped to side of strut) many don't as design changed so if any doubts to what fitted refer to any part numbers or get subaru parts answer the question ...

Yeh that was good. Glad job jobbed :-) Ride height sounds about right, ideally want little over standard sls height as 1: it old & 2: without sls it would sag to much with some loading if not bit of ride height gain to start with. springcoil springs are top quality & those excel G struts are very decent (2yr KYB warranty) & a bl00dy bargain really.

Just make some square covers with rounded corners out of alloy plate or plastic, spray them to match bumper & bond on with bit of pu40 adhesive sealer. I would probably replace the washer button with a blanking cover but no real need if power cut from fuse box or appropriate point.

^ this has been covered on here long time ago, all you need is at least one working remote > http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/1543-alarm-system/?p=24257 Full advanced manual for sigma can be had here > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfcjJhSm5XUHNyUzQ/view?usp=sharing

What you need is probably 2 of these > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEYLE-Front-Left-Stabiliser-anti-roll-bar-DROP-LINK-ROD-No-34-16-060-0003-HD-/351180974431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Model%3AForester&hash=item51c404695f I found the MEYLE good tough links.

^ like I said if they spot it at MOT, it is illegal & main issue is insurance should they decide get picky or you have vehicle inspected by police or insurance engineer after an accident. I don't use HID lights on non compliant cars as it would cause me potential legal problems as a business & the quality of the cheap kits is 5hite, just modding the standard connectors if poor condition to ceramic & using top quality bulbs is best answer for most people .

^ it's MOT fail if spotted, it invalidates your insurance & if accident related to lights/blinding you got serious hassle/problem.

^ You will be told no shock as they have no replacement match the standard sls so it not listed. You use the shocks as listed KYB 334345, KYB 334344 & use the springs from springcoil.co.uk (same as silver forester done) as they are a better quality & spec match for the 2.5XT. Your parts guys won't know anything other than what the computer is telling them so they not too helpful on the conversion trick. Nothing to dread or fear if follow this thread advise. Job is easy & very cost effective .

On SG it more than likely the drop links, very easy test the front suspension & the usual bushes & mentioned links are cheap. A decent garage will sort that for an hours labour in most cases ...

^ you should be able restore threads a bit with a thread file, if badly mushroomed then a bit of lathe work fixes them, generally don't need new one. Best using a hub mounted shaft removal tool though when real tight.

Looking much more manly . glad worked out well ...

Sounds like it was sls springs fitted rather than non sls to match the non sls excel-g struts. hope all works out good ...

Easy fit with care doing a test fit marking positing with masking tape then remove adhesive tape to final fit. The adhesive is super strong & you can't remove them easy without some level of marks/damage to car bumper paint & the guard.

I got 2 from US seller 'quality_subaru' via eBay as half the price of UK better priced ones & had no import fee which was good .

Not really, the new poly bushes are easy to fit. hardest part is removing old one, I find an air hammer good on them but real tight ones are best burnt out, then remaining metal sleeve cut or knocked out.

One of these > http://www.strongflex.eu/en/subaru-forester-sf-97-02/361-rear-tie-bar-to-hub-front-bush.html part number 271152B

Make one I've done a couple as even the subaru ones are 5hite. I made bottom mount to small L brackets fixed off the screw that locates trim for boot cover, for top I shaped alloy strip into brackets that feed from seatbelt upper mounts. Does not touch any trim, is more secure & much much cheaper than subaru.

Seems those current KYBs are quite new the boots & bumps may be in very serviceable order, worth having a look as saves about £18. If shocks look right compare springs as should be obvious difference. Hope just springs as cheaper & job jobbed easily.

Either take back if can get money back & change for something better such as LUK (about best at price & tests best at torque handling for standard style organic clutches) Exedy is ok but overrated & overpriced ... other option is getting another release bearing from either local motorfactor - A BluePrint ADL one as normally ntn release bearing (jap) or from ICP & stipulate want ntn release bearing , cost is about £30-£38 ...