mickytrus Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Aye! Now that the car is moving. It is time for fixing the struts.. I am asking for what you like and why you Chose whatever for struts you have for your car. the car that needs struts is a 98 outback. I will do the rears first but, it probably needs all four.... The car seems to sit well...despite the bouncey ride what makes sense.???? . do they sell a strut with the spring? I can buy it either Way.. I have spring compressors.... Can some new springs bring it up higher? Like another inch or so?... Thanks, Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thook44 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 i've got a '94 legacy wagon. i could not find new springs when i looked for new struts. but, i did some reading and got some kyb's. then i actually broke a spring and had to find some used struts from a totaled legacy to get the springs. it came with oem suby struts. very nice. but, honestly, not any better than the new kyb's i have the kyb's for later when these suby struts wear out. i live on a country road, so i wanted something that behaved well on the constant action of rough terrain...not just something that responded well enough to minor variations on pavement or the occasional bump into a driveway. i have what i think works best weighing in price new springs will certainly help you regain stance. but, another inch? depends how much your old/current springs have actually drooped from the original height....if you're talking acquiring new oem springs.when i put new springs....brand new....in my '92 4runner, it was a big difference. an inch, atleast. never measured, but the vehicle doesn't sag in the rear anymore. it's level....maybe even a little raked. and, the ride quality is tremendously different. those old coils were like riding on 2x4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'd get KYB struts, and either 1" spacers or a 2" lift from Scott (SJR), and maybe springs depending on your goals Aftermakets generally don't support loaded atruts for Subarus. Just about everyone in subaru world uses KYB unless they're going coil over/conversions. I think mid to late 90's legacy and OBWs had occasional front spring failure and I believe it's covered under a campaign like recall or TSB. Might be worth verifying that and checking or replacing those springs while it's apart. Subaru springs often don't need replaced and show little difference if they are. That's not to say you won't notice a difference, just don't usually. You can buy rallitek springs any dimension and spring rate you want to add an inch which the strut should allow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 KYB is the OEM manufacturer for Subaru struts. So if you can find kybs. Use them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Definitely KYB struts.. https://www.kyb.com/catalog/ springs are a bit harder to find, depending on your year/model (which you don't state) but I was able to find stock springs for a 98 Forester (strut swap into a 95 Legacy) at an online dealer for a reasonable price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thook44 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 kyb makes subaru's struts? did not know that...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I've read that soob springs are not overpriced if you want new OEM. Does King offer springs for that car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 kyb makes subaru's struts? did not know that...thanks yes, but the OEM spec is a little softer, the KYB aftermarkets will feel about 15% stiffer - maybe more if your present struts are worn-out. If you do the fronts, I recommend new mounts up top, mine on my WRX were crunchy/dry feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thook44 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) yes, but the OEM spec is a little softer, the KYB aftermarkets will feel about 15% stiffer - maybe more if your present struts are worn-out. If you do the fronts, I recommend new mounts up top, mine on my WRX were crunchy/dry feeling. i replaced my struts months ago. front mounts, too. funny you should mention AM kyb's being a bit stiffer. the rear end of my lego wagon has the droops and has been bottoming out too much on my road. as a temporary fix, until i can make my strut spacers (next week), i put in some lifters in the coil springs. made the rear end a good bit stiffer....and i'm finding i really like it that way. so, when i install my spacers, now i'm thinking i'll put the kyb's in.....since i already have them (see my first post in this thread for clarification) Edited August 31, 2017 by thook44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have Monroe struts on all 4 corners on my 98 obw. Also replaced with oem springs at the same time. 8 years later no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have Monroe struts on all 4 corners on my 98 obw. Also replaced with oem springs at the same time. 8 years later no issues. I did Monroe's on one car - KYBs on the next one... I like the KYBs better. personal preference, I know, but the KYBs just rode better to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice used set of KYB from the rust free CO yard. 30 each. Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickytrus Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Interesting, all said.... Yeah, cheers. for KYB..... I have two VW Jettas... (diesel).... I purchased them years and years apart..... both used both MK2 series. The first one I installed KYBs........ Second one..... like a year ago..... installed the Monroes..... I much rather would have chosen the KYB's and if it aggravates me enough I will put the KYBs in the second car that has the Monroes. The Monroes were/are rather stiff (it felt like I was crashing into every concrete expansion joint on the interstate) So thanks!.... I will get KYB's, new mounts for the front and give the car a good look over(regarding how it sits) and go from there.... & I am thinking my springs will be fine....... Thanks, Micky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just pulled a full set of KYB's complete with springs and top hats off a 97 Legacy Outback. $100,80 out the door at the yard. I don't need them right now, but when I see them I grab them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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