Tims Toy 500 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Hi Folks!, Any one got a line on where to get new front struts for my 1980DL? All the usual suppliers (RockAuto, Summit Racing, AutoZone, Napa & O'Reilly's) have only rear shocks. Thanks in advance for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Truck Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) i got new struts all the way around for my 86 GL wagon straight from KYB. take a look here and see if this is helpful for you. https://www.kyb.com/knowledge-center/shock-tech-for-pros/dimensions/ let me know what u find please.... this page is not correct so please look at the next post by me. Edited March 24, 2018 by Mack Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Truck Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) check these Gaberial Front STruts out. i hope they are the correct part for you. scroll down to the 3d choice. kinda expencive but.... https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/shock_absorber_and_strut_assembly/subaru/dl.html Edited March 24, 2018 by Mack Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Truck Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) ok so my advice above didnt pan out as i looked deeper into it. I did find KYB front struts at Auto Warehouse here is the link. they Gaberial too, but dbl the cost check this out. scroll down to the 2nd choice and u will find the KYBs. https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/shock_absorber_and_strut_assembly/subaru/dl.html Edited March 24, 2018 by Mack Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I have got several sets from Subaru for my 84, 89 and 92 EA 81 utes, but 1980 ...isn't it the last of the fugly gen1 series ? Like, the other forum section I have managed to fit up Gen3 EA82 4WD front struts and strut tops to my Gen2 with some work. Is yours something that can be upgraded to a later series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I have got several sets from Subaru for my 84, 89 and 92 EA 81 utes, but 1980 ...isn't it the last of the fugly gen1 series ? Like, the other forum section I have managed to fit up Gen3 EA82 4WD front struts and strut tops to my Gen2 with some work. Is yours something that can be upgraded to a later series? an 80 DL here would be an EA81 (gen 2) car (likely with an EA71 engine) but yeah gen 2 body. Brat would still be gen 1 body. I was able to buy brand new sach's strut just last year for my EA81 wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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