so yeah, 64K and my second set of sti struts are clunking. I am trying to find something decent, that i can run year round. any ideas?
Kidding aside, a set of stock WRX struts and springs would be a very good winter suspension for an STi. The higher stance and softer springs are much more winter-appropriate. And probably cheap. A good option if you're willing to swap for the winter.
Ok found out i can use 02-03 wrx springs and 02-03 rear strut tophats. or 04 wrx springs, rear 04 wrx tophats and a bushing set..... this is looking like a pain in the ass.
Oh, IC yes, with all the suspension jobs I've done with sti's and wrx's I've seen the crappy sti struts first hand many more times than crappy wrx struts. just use your current top hats unless they're messed up.... OR you'll need 04/05 wrx rear top hats....02/03 don't work...IIRC
I'm in the same boat as you. No cost-friendly struts that'll fit 04+ Imprezas. I've just purchased a set of 02-03 WRX KYB GR-2 struts with the $23 TIC strut spacers for the conversion into my 04 WRX sedan suspension. I searched and found this on another site: FYI 1. 04+ means 04 and up 2. suspensions between 02+ and the 04 STi are interchangeable. for example, you can run KYBs with 03 springs and 03 tophats on your 05 WRX. 3. any strut made for an 02-03 WRX can be used with 04+ WRX springs and 04+ WRX tophats, but you will need strut spacers from TiC. http://turninconcepts10.chainreactio...1e59c383151ffd 4. any strut made for an 02-03 WRX can be used with 04 STi springs and 04 STi tophats, but you will need strut spacers from TiC. 5. any strut made for an 04+ WRX cannot be used with 02-03 springs and 02-03 tophats. 6. 02-03 springs require 02-03 tophats 7. 04+ springs require 04+ tophats Struts Strut: KYB AGX Springs: All springs will fit. However, 02-03 springs must use 02-03 top hats. 04+ springs must use 04 and up top hats AND a washer from TiC. Models: This strut assembled properly with springs and tophats will fit, 02+ WRX, and 04 STi. This strut assembled properly will not fit 05+ STis due to the front knuckle redesign. My understanding is that the rears will fit 05+ up STis. Strut: Tokico D-Spec This strut fits the same as the KYB AGX. Strut: Koni Insert Notes: Koni only makes inserts for use, so in order to use them you will need struts from an 02+ WRX. STi struts will not work because they are inverted. You take the 02+ WRX struts and hack them up. *insert link here for directions) Springs: All springs will fit. However, 02-03 springs must use 02-03 specific Konis and 02-03 tophats. 04+ springs must use 04+ Konis and 04+ tophats. Models: This strut assembled properly with springs and tophats will fit, 02+ WRX, and 04 STi. This strut assembled properly will not fit 05+ STis due to the front knuckle redesign. My understanding is that the rears will fit 05+ up STis. Strut: Ohlin Fixed Perch 04+ WRX and 04 STi Notes: These babies cost $$$! Springs: Only 04+ springs will fit because 04+ tophats must be used. Models: This strut assembled properly with springs and tophats will fit, 02+ WRX, and 04 STi. This strut assembled properly will not fit 05+ STis due to the front knuckle redesign. My understanding is that the rears will fit 05+ up STis. Strut: Ohlin Fixed Perch 05+ STi Notes: These are pricey and rare. If you want them contact http://racecompengineering.com/ or www.gtworx.com. Arguably the best fixed struts for the Impreza. Springs: Only 04+ springs will fit because 04+ tophats must be used. Models: This strut assembled properly with springs and tophats will fit 05+ STis. This strut assembled properly will not fit 02+ WRX, and 04 STi due to the front knuckle design.
Sold 'em to an 05 WRX owner in MI and he had no problems installing them. It takes some getting used to when you see a raised WRX.
just get the konis, I had a set on my prelude and it was the best mod I ever did on that car. I actually hope my stock wrx strut(s) blow so I can buy a set for it.
