Shocks and struts

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Sir, Mar 16, 2022.

  1. Sir
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    Has anybody experienced this? I installed new front shocks and struts on my 02 wrx wagon and my passenger is higher than my driver side. When I installed my passenger side the lower control arm was really stiff which mad it a challenge to install the strut, but the driver side lower control arm seem
     
  2. Krazylegz1485
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    Have you driven it yet to help them settle a little?
     
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    Yep, on every set ever on every car. They'll settle.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Did you just replace the struts (i.e. reuse the springs and mounts)?

    What brand?

    How much of a difference are we talking?

    I would measure from the knuckle to the spring perch on them to make sure they are the same. I've seen plenty of mis-boxed aftermarket parts. Might have gotten an Outback one or something.
     
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    Or something may be bent…..
     
  7. Sir
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    They're rock auto FS. The passenger side has settle and they are equal now.
     
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