Jimzsubies Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have two subarus.......one is a 2002 WRX and the other is a 1997 Outback Sport. My Outback Sport needs new suspension so I bought some new KYB struts for it. My question to anyone who may know is.....can I use the 2002 WRX's OEM springs with the new struts on the Outback Sport? The struts look identicle for the most part and everything looks like it lines up. I just don't want to take everything appart just to find out it wont work. Any help would be great! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yep. All bolts in. WRX springs are probably a bit stiffer but it all fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzsubies Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yep. All bolts in. WRX springs are probably a bit stiffer but it all fits. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Hi, Double check that the springs are/not tapered (smaller @ top than bottom), as they won't fit the top hats if they are. Certain years of the '02-'05 WRX had the tapered springs. Tangent: And just to clarify for others. The Impreza (all versions) '92-'01 top hats/ Upper Strut Mounts on the REAR struts won't bolt in - different bolt pattern. Edited August 11, 2015 by wtdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Good clarification. didn't know there was a tapered spring option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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