What do I need to make this suspension work on my GC?

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  1. btleier
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    Hey guys I have a 1998 Impreza L coupe. I know of a good deal on a set of KW V1 coilovers that are made for a 02-04 WRX. What would I need to do to make these work on my car?
     
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    really, not much... but different top hats.
     
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    cool. I found my answer elsewhere as well.

    "just for future reference: this question has probably been asked a million times, its the same with all GDB suspension. As long as its for a 5x100 suby it will fit as long as you put GC front top hats on."

    maybe this will helps others as well. thanks man!!!
     
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    ive always thought it was the rear top hats you have to worry about?...
     
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    NOPE I'm wrong...

    The Front Top Hats are the same from Impreza L to a WRX

    Rears are FOR SURE Different
     
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    confused.... front and rear are different you're saying?
     
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    Different from a WRX yes
     
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    Yes the front strut and top hat design is interchangeable for a decade or two. The rear top hats are the ones that you will need to swap.
     
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    they'll fit... just ask ricetiva.. just a little adjusting of holes and such...
     
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    yeah I found out my answer. I just don't want to ghetto anything. I"ll just switch the top hats and be good.
     
    btleier, Oct 27, 2009
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